Latest news from ArtsFest 2011

Lyme Regis ArtsFest 2011 got off to a great start with the launch party on Friday evening,  and on Saturday, the Mayoral Procession travelled through the town visiting the exhibitions, Open Studios and following the Art Trail through the town.

There are many interesting events coming up, including Anthea’s ‘Get Writing!’ workshop on Tuesday, 20 September, from 5pm-7pm in the Langmoor Room, Marine Parade Shelters.  This is followed by good food at the ‘Literary Evening at By the Bay’, with talks by local writers Nick Fisher and David Huggins, together with illustrator, Keith Robinson.

Check out the details for all the workshops and events on the ArtsFest website.

The ArtsFest Grand Opening Ceremony takes place on Saturday, 17^th September, at noon.  The official opening will be by the Mayor of Lyme Regis and  all are welcome to join the civic procession from the newly refurbished Shelters on Marine Parade to the Town Mill.

After that, take a stroll around the town following the Art Trail;  look for the ArtsFest artists’ work in the shops, restaurants and pubs, as well as at the Baptist Church Hall and Malthouse exhibitions.  Talk to artists in their Open Studios;  take part in the many and varied events taking place throughout the nine days of ArtsFest.  Have fun!

Generously sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis.   Write a poem inspired by Lyme’s beautiful coast!  Write a sea shanty or a sea song …winners to be performed by Lyme Regis Gig Club!

Free to enter.  3 Categories: 11 yrs and under / 12–15 yrs / 16–18yrs  – Closing date 15^th August

Please make sure your name, date of birth, address and contact phone number are on your entry

Send your entry typed or neatly written to :   Anthea Simmons, The Old Pump House, Holyford Lane, Colyford, Devon EX24 6HW or email to info@antheasimmons.com

For more details telephone 01297 551142

PRIZES AND PARTICIPATION IN WORDFEST AT THE MARINE THEATRE FRIDAY 23^rd SEPTEMBER 7pm, where songs will be performed and a special prize giving ceremony held.

ArtsFest artists took part in the opening day of the new Shelters on Marine Parade on Saturday, 9th July, working in the new Lister Room.

‘Some pictures taken by Maisie Hill of the recent sea shanty and poetry workshop at St Michael’s, with Year 5. Anthea Simmons in her Captain Artful garb.  This event was generously sponsored by Rotary.  (Click on image to see full size).

Fish, Fish, Fish!

Having fun taking part in the Fish, Fish, Fish! project using blue lias clay to create a great backdrop, all organised by Christine Allison during the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2011.

Don’t forget the Artists’ Meeting on Thursday, 5th May, 7pm at the Guildhall to hear all the latest information on Lyme Regis ArtsFest 2011, including details of the new logo, how to register online, payment of fees and an update on the exhibitions.

Come along to the ArtsFest Art in the Tent on Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd May, in the marquee on the beach from 10am to 5pm.

Art in the Tent Poster

Brian Matravers and friends have recently completed this great mural on the fence surrounding the work on the new Shelters on Marine Parade.

We are looking for a few artists who would like to represent ArtsFest at the Opening of the Marine Parade Shelters on Saturday 9th July by running drop-in art demonstrations or workshops there. We’d like to show our support for the Shelters (which we hope to incorporate in our plans for ArtsFest 2011 so we have a presence on the beachfront).  Please let us know if you are interested.