Foreground Projects, Frome
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.
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.
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 31st 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 31st May.
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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