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ESSEX ENAS EVENTS SUMMER OF ARTJUNE – OCTOBER 2017
Agnes Florko: Spring at GATEHOUSE ARTS
CONTENTS
Summer of Art Events
The Essex Craft & Design Show 2
Rayleigh Art Trail 2 Leigh Art Trail 2
Brentwood Art Trail 3
Harwich Festival of Arts 3
Burnham Art Trail 3
Hockley Art Trail 4
Essex Schools showcase for the Arts 4
Thurrock Art Trail 4
Grays Art Trail 5
Coastal Open 5
Billericay Art Trail 5
Rochford Art Trail 6
Colchester Art Trail 6
ENAS Events
Mersea Island Artists 7
Studio 19 Open Studio 7
The OlD Waterworks Printmaking Workshop & BBQ 7
Harlow Art and Sculpture Trail 8
Hylands Stable Studio 8
Parndon Mill Open Studios 8
37 Queen Street Open Studios 9
Mother Studios Open Weekend 9
Colchester & Tendring Open Studios 9
Essex Summer of Arts
Visit Essex 10
If you love the arts – Shout about it! 11
Win A Prize! 11
Essex Summer of Arts: Trail Map 12
Welcome to the 2017 Essex Summer of Art and Essex Network of Artists’ Studios (ENAS) Open Studios.
Showcasing artists from across the county from June to October, providing exciting opportunities to visit art trails, artist studios, workshops and showcase events. This event has been running annually since 2008, enabling 6729 artists to exhibit and sell over £470,000 of artworks in 2489 venues across the county, making Essex Summer of Art the largest visual arts festival in Essex. Be inspired and awaken your creative mind this summer.
For more information about each trail or open studio, please go to www.visitessex.com/ESOA-ENAS
Essex Summer of Art and ENAS Events are brought to you by Essex County Council’s Cultural Development Team, Visit Essex, participating Districts, Borough and Unitary Councils and the many and varied art trails and artist studios of Essex.
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Hilary Owers at LEIGH ART TRAIL
BRENTWOOD ART TRAIL15 – 30 June 2017
For event locations please visit our website. Please check our website for opening times. www.brentwoodarttrail.co.uk [email protected]
The Brentwood Art Trail features pop up displays of artwork by the Borough’s many talented artists, a tree sculpture trail, and permanent collections at popular galleries.
THE HARWICH FESTIVAL 22 June – 2 July 2017
For event locations please visit our website. Please check our website for opening times. 07425 145022 www.harwichfestival.co.uk [email protected]
Historic Harwich will have a range of artwork displayed in many buildings around the old town complete with a public art installation ‘Making Waves’ and Art Trails from Harwich and Dovercourt Camera Club. You will also find music, spoken word, dance and art melding seamlessly as the Harwich Festival unfolds.
BURNHAM ART TRAIL 24 June – 2 July 2017ART ON THE QUAY 18 June, 25 June 2017
For event locations please visit our website. ART TRAIL: 10am – 5pm
ART ON THE QUAY: Noon – 3pm 01621 785767 or 07770 785903 www.burnhamarttrail.co.uk [email protected]
Burnham Art Trail makes a fantastic day out with plenty to see, including six open studios, painting demonstrations and Art on the Quay, where you can join in with our public artwork and chat to our artists. Artworks range from traditional to contemporary, all set in a beautiful riverside town.
SUMMER OF ART EVENTS
THE ESSEX CRAFT & DESIGN SHOW28 April – 1 May 2017 (Bank Holiday Monday)
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, CM3 8ET 10am to 5pm each day 07944 806340 www.essexcraftanddesignshow.com [email protected]
Celebrating the very best in contemporary craft, art and locally produced food – this is more than just a craft show. All work is designed and made by exhibitors; giving you the opportunity to meet working artists, buy unique pieces of work and in turn support the arts within Essex.
RAYLEIGH ART TRAIL3 – 11 June 2017
For event locations please visit our website. Please check our website for opening times. www.rayleigharttrail.org [email protected]
Rayleigh Art Trail enters its third year with another showcase of local artists in local businesses. Nestled in one of the most historically rich areas of Essex, the art trail is bolstered by the revival of the Trinity Fair which will provide a myriad of things for visitors to get involved with.
LEIGH ART TRAIL – 20TH ANNIVERSARY10 – 17 June 2017
For event locations please visit our website. Please check our website for opening times. 07968 054207 www.leigharttrail.com [email protected]
Back for an incredible 20th year, the Leigh Art Trail is the longest running trail in Essex with over 75 artists, ceramicists, jewellers, sculptors and photographers exhibiting. As always, it’s free and a fantastic opportunity to see the vast artistic talent that is crammed into this little area of SS9.
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Mike Barter: Limes Stop Go
Hyde Hall: Montage Michael Hanson
Urban Knitting
Julia Watson
Jonathan Oliff: My Home Is The Sea
SUMMER OF ART EVENTS
HOCKLEY ART TRAIL1 – 8 July 2017
For event locations please visit our website. Please check our website for opening times. 01702 207707 www.hockley-essex.gov.uk/art-trail [email protected]
Hockley had its first Art Trail in 2014 spread over 30 venues in the town centre, showcasing a variety of artwork by local artists, celebrating the historic town mentioned in the Domesday Book. For 2017 the trail will be even bigger, so why not make a day of it and visit the local sites.
ESSEX SCHOOLS SHOWCASE FOR THE ARTS 2017 12 – 19 July 2017
For event locations please visit our website. Please check our website for opening times. 07799 414270 www.essexschoolsarts.org [email protected]
Venues across central Chelmsford show visual and performing arts from Essex school students. Painting, photography, sculpture, dance, drama, music, live artwork and puppetry. Prepare to be impressed and proud of our talented young people. Supported by: High Chelmer, James Hallam Insurance, Ideas Hub, Chelmsford City Council, Gepp & Sons, Chelmsford City Theatres & BBC Essex.
THURROCK ART TRAIL15 July – 30 July 2017
For event locations please visit our website. Please check our website for opening times. www.thurrockarttrail.org.uk
Thurrock Art Trail is back for its 5th year with its biggest programme to date, showcasing the Borough’s ever growing contemporary and traditional art scenes. It’s not all exhibitions, there will also be opportunities to get involved and create your own pieces of art as well!
GRAYS ART TRAIL 22 July – 30 July 2017
For event locations please visit our website. Please check our website for opening times. www.facebook.com/lovegrays [email protected]
Join ‘Love Grays’ for the first ever Grays Art Trail. We will have loads going on for children and adults, from workshops, exhibitions by local artists, an Open Exhibition hosted by the Thameside Theatre, art club nights, cinema and more. Come and be inspired!
COASTAL OPEN4 September – 29 October 2017
Jaywick Martello Tower, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, CO15 2LF September: Wednesdays to Sundays, 10am – 5pm
October: Weekends, 10.30am – 3.30pm 01255 822783 www.jaywickmartellotower.org [email protected]
Inspiring local artists, the mixture of unique architecture and the stunning coastline of Jaywick has created an active arts scene. This is the 8th year of the Coastal Open, giving artists the opportunity to display their talents in the wonderful location of a Martello Tower.
BILLERICAY ART TRAIL8 – 23 September 2017
For event locations please visit our website. Please check our website for opening times. 01277 632104 www.BillericayArtTrail.org [email protected]
Billericay Art Trail showcases artists work over a variety of venues all within walking distance and this year Billericay Library will act as a central hub. Relax between viewings by taking advantage of the wide variety of eateries in town.
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David Millidge at St Mary’s Church
Jacqueline Davies
Artist?
Louise Dov: LIFE
Artist?
Brian Parker
SUMMER OF ART EVENTS
ROCHFORD ART TRAIL11 – 23 September 2017
For event locations please visit our website. Please check our website for opening times. 07887 547765 www.rochfordarttrail.org [email protected]
Visit the historic town of Rochford which this year hosts its 9th annual Art Trail with many new events including an Art & Design Sale. Enjoy a diverse range of artworks and crafts ranging from upholstery to painting over 30 venues with plenty of great places to eat and drink.
COLCHESTER ART TRAIL 16 – 17 September 2017
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester. CO1 1JH. 12pm – 6pm 01206 713700 www.firstsite.uk [email protected]
Visit Firstsite and The Minories for a weekend art market extravaganza. Including regional artisans and artists, this art trail offers an opportunity to buy direct from makers and producers.
Make a Day of it... Continue your day by visiting Colchester Castle.
MERSEA ISLAND ARTISTS3 – 5 June 2017
For event locations please visit our website. Please check our website for opening times. 01206 385141 www.Island-Artists.uk Jamesaweaverart.com
Over three days in June, 15 Mersea artists will be inviting visitors to see them at work and to enjoy their finished exhibits encompassing varied disciplines in both 2D and 3D. Visit them in the village, along the waterfront, as well as in the more rural eastern end of the island.
STUDIO 1910 June – 17 June 2017
19 Leighcliff Buildings, Leighcliff Road, Leigh-on-Sea. SS9 1DJ Please check our website for opening times. 07850 579439 www.studio19-on-sea.com [email protected]
Studio 19 is a hidden, creative space in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea and the permanent home to three artists: Jan Simon, David Shields and Amy Mountney. The studios are divided into artists’ studios and a dedicated space that is used for exhibitions, installations, events and workshops.
THE OLD WATERWORKS PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP & BBQ1 July 2017
The Old Waterworks, North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea. SS07AB
10am – 4pm 0794 806340 www.theoldwaterworks.com [email protected]
The Old Waterworks is running taster workshops all day where you can come and learn the basics of printmaking, check out our new facilities and take some of your own work home with you. As well as that, our gallery will be open and the BBQ will be cooking all day.
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Iain White: Printing Press
Jan Simon: Jeweller.
Liz Morris: Jonah and the Whale
Emma Bell
Cara Ayers: Fishing boats
John Green: Wet evening ‘London’
37 QUEEN STREET OPEN STUDIOS2 July and 16 September 2017
37 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex. CO1 2PQ 10am – 5pm 01206 809222 TBC [email protected]
37 Queen Street provides 38 studio spaces for creative talents in and around Colchester with its use divided between artists, makers and creative businesses. This Summer 37 Queen Street will be hosting its first open studio events, allowing the public to explore the building and see the artists working within their studios.
MOTHER OPEN STUDIOS16 – 17 September 2017
Mother Studios, The Maltings, Station Road, Ardleigh. CO7 7RT Saturday 2pm – 8pm
Sunday Noon – 5pm www.motherstudios.co.uk TBC
Mother Studios, previously an old brewing hops site, opened in 2015. We have 30 studios filled with a variety of artists and designers. Come and visit us all under one roof where there will be ‘have a go sessions’ and opportunities to purchase artwork.
COLCHESTER AND TENDRING OPEN STUDIOS Saturday and Sundays only: 9 – 10 September. Launch Weekend at Cuckoo Farm Studios | 16 – 17 September 201723 – 24 September 2017 | 30 September – 1 October 2017
Open Studios Launch weekend: Cuckoo Farm Studios, Boxted Rd, Mile End, Colchester, Essex. CO4 5HH
11am-6pm TBC http://www.colchesteropenstudios.org [email protected]
Studios across Colchester and Tendring will be opening their doors during September. This is your chance to talk to artists about their work and have the opportunity to purchase original artworks directly from the artist or commission that specific piece you have been looking for.
ENAS EVENTS
HARLOW ART AND SCULPTURE TRAIL8 – 23 July 2017
For event locations please visit our website. Please check our website for opening times. 01279 446404 www.gatehousearts.com
Walk through Harlow Town Centre during the Art and Sculpture Trail to see local artists work showcased in shop windows; visit the current exciting exhibitions at the Gibberd Gallery and Gatehouse Arts- Eastgate Gallery, both celebrating Harlow’s 70th. The trail includes amazing public sculptures by Rodin, Moore, Chadwick, Frink, and Hepworth.
HYLANDS HOUSE OPEN STUDIOS9 – 10 September 2017
Hylands Estate, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 8WQ
Open daily 10am – 4pm 01245 605503 www.Chelmsford.gov.uk/hylands [email protected]
For one weekend the Hylands’ resident artists will set up in the stables courtyard to offer ‘give it a go’ sessions in a variety of creative practices. So meet the artists and dip your toe into their world, it will be fun!
PARNDON MILL OPEN STUDIOS15 – 16 July 2017
Parndon Mill, Elizabeth Way, Harlow, Essex. CM20 2HP 10am – 5pm 01279 426042 www.parndonmill.co.uk [email protected]
[email protected], workshops and design offices will all be open with plenty to see including weaving, guitar making and much more. In the gallery will be ‘Picture Harlow’ marking Harlow’s 70th anniversary. There will be family workshops, live music and demonstrations including glassblowing. BBQ, teas and cake will be served all weekend.
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Scotland
Anni Howard
Mona Marnell: Glass
Chris Lewis Smith: Yellow Sky
Exhibition
Jimmy Choo: Glassblowing
IF YOU LOVE THE ARTS – SHOUT ABOUT IT!The Essex Summer of Art (ESOA) and Essex Network of Artists’ Studios Events (ENAS Events) are devised and managed by volunteer groups and artists alongside local councils. In these hard economic times, councils are under pressure to save money. This has resulted in reduced funding for the arts. Now more than ever it is important to demonstrate how the creative industries contribute to the economy both locally and nationally. Every art trail, exhibition event and artist studios is involved in collecting evaluation forms that not only helps to improve ESOA and ENAS Events but will help make the case that the arts are vital to the cultural and economic life of Essex.
WIN A PRIZE!Your art trail and ENAS Events needs YOU! Please complete an evaluation form, it should take no more than two minutes to show how arts and culture are valuable to you and your local area.
Tell us what you think and you could win a fabulous prize! Staying overnight at the stunning Lifehouse Spa and Hotel, Thorpe-le-Soken www.lifehouse.co.uk This mid-week offer is for two people 0including dinner, breakfast and access to the spa facilities. You can complete the evaluation online: www.visitessex.com/ESOA-ENAS or hand your form into your art trail or ENAS Events representative.
ESSEX SUMMER OF ART
VISIT ESSEXVisit Essex is a membership organisation made up of Essex’s many and varied attractions, restaurants, hotels and B&B’s. Their key aim is to raise awareness of Essex as a great destination, nationally and internationally. Through their support they have helped make Essex Summer of Art one of the key annual cultural events.
Why not discover this exciting and diverse region. Essex is the perfect place for some great days out and weekend breaks that’ll leave a lasting impression. Go to www.visitessex.com for ideas for a great day out in Essex.
Down Hall: BedroomDown Hall
Down Hall: Spa Down Hall: Lounge
Layer Marney TowerFinchingfield
Mistley Colchester Castle
Chrissie Westgate: East Mersea
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ESSEX SUMMER OF ART
TRAIL MAP
Hertfordshire
Suffolk
North Sea
TO LONDON
TO IPSWICH
PARNDON MILL
HARLOW
HYDE HALLBRENTWOOD
BILLERICAY
HYLANDS HOUSE
CHELMSFORD
MALDON
BURNHAM ON CROUCH
SOUTHEND ON SEA
LEIGH ON SEA
HADLEIGH
THURROCK
BRAINTREE COGGESHALL
CRESSING
GREAT NOTLEY
COLCHESTER
HARWICH
CLACTON ON SEA
JAYWICK
A120
A414
A312
A13
A127
A130
A414
A120
A130
A12
A131
A1022
A12
A131
A12
M25
Gatehouse
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Essex County Council Cultural Development Team
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[email protected] www.essex.gov.uk 0845 603 2200
Cultural Development Team
Essex County Council
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Essex, CM1 1QH
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Published April 2017.
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