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

May 24, 2008

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.

 

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