Our latest Curiosity of the Week features a street of outdoor art in Morecambe, tucked away from the cheesy delights of the seafront…
Archives for Art
If you go down to the woods today…
Timber, a new festival weaving together the forest with arts and ideas, will take place this weekend in the heart of the National Forest in Derbyshire…
Join an immersive Art Night trail in London
Art Night, London’s largest free contemporary arts festival, will take place on Saturday 7th July, between 6pm and 6am, with immersive installations and one-off events…
An exhibition devoted to marvellous mechanical art
Roll up, roll up, for Compton Verney’s Marvellous Mechanical Museum, offering visitors an opportunity to see an exhibition devoted to kinetic art and automata!
A celebration of fabric, yarns and sewing at London city farm
Join a celebration of fabric, fibres, yarns, sewing and South East London’s cultural heritage at a city farm this weekend, as the South East London Wool and Textiles Festival takes place…
Pigeon performances and giant puppets at Greenwich and Docklands festival
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF), London’s festival of outdoor theatre and performing arts, will run from 21st June to 7th July in locations across Royal Greenwich, Royal Docks and Tower Hamlets…
Pop up sheds, kite displays and live music at Catch the Wind festival
Catch the Wind Kite Festival will take place in Morecambe, on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June, with free kite displays, workshops, live music and entertainment…
Redruth celebrates inventor with day of special events
On Saturday 16th June, Redruth in Cornwall will be celebrating Murdoch Day with free, family friendly events, including processions, art, live music and dancing…
Mock elections, parades and serpent dances at Cornwall’s Golowan Festival
The 28th annual Golowan Festival, celebrating midsummer, will take place in Penzance, Cornwall, from Friday 15th to Sunday 24th June, with processions, art, music and fairs…
Pioneers of computer art at The Mayor Gallery in London
Writing New Codes, a new exhibition at The Mayor Gallery in London, presents three major pioneers of computer art from three different corners of the globe…
A Victorian and steampunk celebration in Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe Victorian & Steampunk Festival takes place in Devon from Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th June, with Tea Duelling Competitions, a fancy dress parade and a visit from the Pearlie Kings and Queens…
Be a quirky record breaker at Another Fine Fest
Another Fine Fest is back on 16th and 17th June with an eclectic mix of music, comedy, art and street theatre, and three World Record breaking attempts!
Bag yourself a one-of-a-kind vinyl record with Secret 7″
June is the time to get your hands on some unique vinyl, as Secret 7″ launch their 2018 event, where artists have collaborated with musicians to create one-of-a-kind sleeve artwork for limited edition releases…
Walks, talks and tours at Amble Puffin Festival
This bank holiday weekend Amble in Northumberland will be celebrating the return of the puffins to the nearby Coquet Island, with their annual festival…
Floating assault courses and films on ferries at Fal River Festival
Fal River Festival, Friday 25th May to Sunday 3rd June, promises ten days of diverse events including gin cruises, a hidden cinema, films on ferries, floating assault courses and a flotilla of boats, known as the Beer Fleet…