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.

Foreground fun for half-term! Programme of activities for children and families

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 27th May

Thursday 29th May

Saturday 31st May

Saturday 7th June

Saturday 14th June

Saturday 21st June

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Dean : from now

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!