Imagination
11 May 2012
Artist Impression of what we will look like! MORE
Current Exhibition
Exhibition Name: North West Federation Of Art Societies
Venue: The Gallery At Bank Quay House
When: 17/05/2012 - 09/07/2012
Admission: FREE
North West Federation of Art Societies Exhibition
Continuing from the current Warrington Art Group Exhibition, The Gallery At Bank Quay House will be showcasing works of The North West Federation of Art Societies of which the WAG is supported by. The Federation supports the work of 17 member societies in the North West via the expertise, experience and know-how of appointed representatives, and by financial support within the North West area.
L.S. Lowry was one of founders of NWFAS which began in 1954 to develop and support the work of leisure painters.
This exhibition will show around 50 artworks chosen by the Federation themselves from 10 different societies in the North West. Original artwork will be available to purchase.
Exhibition will run from 17th May – 9th July 2012 and as always FREE ADMISSION & OPEN TO ALL!
For more info on North West Federation of Art Societies, please visit www.nwfas.org
Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival 2011
Warrington’s first ever contemporary arts festival this autumn will celebrate emerging and acclaimed artists and performers from September 24 to October 29, 2011.
The festival is free of charge and will take to the town’s streets, parks and cultural quarter, showcasing the wealth of artistic talent in the North West including exhibitions, performance, film and live art.
Organised in partnership with Warrington Borough Council, Warrington Museum and Art Gallery, Pyramid and Parr Hall and The Gallery at Bank Quay House, the festival will include a variety of exciting outdoor performances in unexpected places across the town.
There is growing support and interest in contemporary arts in and around Warrington from the performing and visual arts sector. We are proud of the wealth of talent here and hope the festival will bring fans of the arts from across the North West to our town and create new art lovers. This exciting event really has something for everyone and we hope it will go from strength to strength in years to come.’
Acclaimed Liverpool based music group ‘Urban Strawberry Lunch’ are set to launch the festival with a musical performance involving instruments made from junk.
For more information on how you can get involved with the festival visit www.warringtonartsfestival.co.uk
