Youth Project with artist Milo Brennan

The project with the kids from Frome College is in about it’s fifth week now. Plenty of work has been produced by all of us and we’re in the process of collating and editing it all down in order to produce a ‘zine-of-sorts as an outcome.

To outline things, the first week was spent seeing the the Intervention/Decoration show in Frome, talking about the work, taking photos and getting to know each other. A lot of the source material for the ‘zine was collected in this first outing.

Since then we’ve had practical sessions incorporating collage, photographs, writing, discussion, graffiti and produced new work each week. Tom has been been bringing his work in from outside the session to work from and with. Tom, Justin, and Cam all have interest in graffiti and we’ve spent lots of time discussing it. It’s been pretty fruitful.

Installing Michael Dean’s Sculpture Garden

 

After several days of production in Frome, artist  Micheal Dean and assistants, began installing his series of sculpture works in the garden of Ellenbray.

 

Outreach Workshop

Lucia Harley this week led a family workshop at Rook Lane Chapel for parents with young children. Lucia set up some fun arty activities designed to help parents spend time interacting creatively with their children in a relaxed environment. Activities involved designing and making their own badges to take home which all took place on Richard Woods floor piece.

 

 

 

 

Publication Launch

The Intervention/Decoration publication was launched on 17th May and is now on sale at the Project Hub and Rook Lane Chapel for an exclusive exhibition price of £3.00. Including images of works and information on artists, works and the histories of each site the publication also includes an essay by co-curator Simon Morrissey.  

The publication is also available to order for a limited time only @ just £4.00 inclusive of Postage and Packaging. Email your order request with contact details and postal address to info@foregroundprojects.org.uk.

 

 

 

Half term programme for children and families

Foreground announces half term event programme

Activities for children and families

Foreground, Frome’s newest art organisation, is delighted to announce its half-term programme which accompanies the inaugural exhibition, Intervention/Decoration. Taking place from Monday 26^th May through to Saturday 31^st May, the varied events programme offers the chance to gain a deeper insight into the exhibition. Events include family workshops, performances, films chosen by the artists and curators, and a guided walk around the exhibition.

 Family Workshops:

The family workshops are free drop-in sessions with creative activities for children and their parents or carers.  The sessions take place between 1-4pm at Rook Lane Chapel on Tuesday 27^th, Thursday 29^th and Saturday 31^st May during half-term. There are also sessions on 7^th June, 14^th June and 21^st June throughout the rest of the exhibition.  Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Film Programme:

In collaboration with Frome’s Merlin Theatre, Foreground has invited the artists in Intervention/Decoration to choose their favourite films. The eclectic programme ranges from European art-house classics to teen flicks and cult musicals, providing an entertaining glimpse into the artists’ inspirations. Tickets cost £4.50 each and season tickets are also available.

Performances:

Each Saturday afternoon from 3pm throughout the exhibition, Richard Woods’ installation at Rook Lane Chapel will be transformed into a social stage, hosting an eclectic mix of free activities, ranging from performances by community choirs, street bands and street dancers to storytelling sessions and even a wedding! On Saturday 31^st May, the Frome Street Band will be performing.

Guided Walk:

Also taking place every Saturday throughout the exhibition, curators, writers and historians will lead informal and informative guided walks around the project discussing the artists, projects and the sites they have used.  Sally O’Reilly, art critic for art magazines Frieze and Art Monthly, will be leading the walk on Saturday 31^st May.

 

Children’s workshops begin

This week Lucia Harley, Foreground’s children’s workshop leader, introduced St. John’s school from Frome to the exhibition. The children of year 2 were given Intervention/Decoration children’s guides to complete, with fun activities to provoke thought and engagement with the works on show. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Installing Jim Isermann posters

A team of helpers were this week installing Jim Isermann’s poster piece on boarded up windows around the town. The work was met with a warm reception from Frome’s local people with many commenting it was a positive and welcome addition to the town’s landscape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The party opening

Last Saturday saw the show’s official opening party at Rook Lane Chapel. With an estimated 600 vistors, the day saw a fantastic turn out of visitors including an organised coach load from London. The afternoon kicked off at 2pm with Lucy Byatt, director of Spike Island hosting a tour of the sites with Simon Morrissey. 

The party continued through the afternoon with visitors enjoying local cheese and ham and a plentiful amount of wine and ale!