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Eat with Strangers
Visitors to the Turnpike Gallery this
Saturday (28th June) are invited to sample a ‘taste of the world’,
inspired by one of the films in the gallery’s current exhibition ‘Art
with Strangers’.
Earlier in the year, local people were invited to contribute recipes
that reminded them of home or a special place. These have been collected
together in a booklet called ‘Eat with Strangers’ and a selection of the
recipes will be prepared and served during the event on Saturday 28
June, 12.00-2.00pm. There will also be music in the Derby Room,
activities for children in the Library, and the ‘Art with Strangers’
exhibition in the gallery. The event is free of charge to attend and
free copies of the ‘Eat with Strangers’ booklet are available from the
gallery.
Martyn Lucas, Visual Arts Officer for Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust,
commented: “We are excited by the success to date of the exhibition and
hope that ‘Eat with Strangers’ offers something a bit different to draw
local people into the gallery. The exhibition features international and
local artists, and the recipes from local people celebrate diverse
tastes and experiences. The event promises to be a fun and engaging
afternoon for all at the Turnpike Centre.”
Please contact the gallery office for more information on 01942 404469.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact Georgina Bentley, Marketing Manager, on 01942 486930 or at
g.bentley@wlct.org or Martyn Lucas, Visual Arts Officer /
Louise Clennell, Gallery Co-ordinator on 01942 404469 email
turnpikegallery@wlct.org
Art with Strangers has been specially developed for the Turnpike Gallery
by independent curator Angela Kingston. It is the third in a series of
annual exhibitions curated for the Turnpike Gallery by invited guest
curators. Financial support for the project has come from Wigan Leisure
and Culture Trust; Arts Council England, North West; Pro Helvetia, Swiss
Arts Council; and ArtGarage, North Adams, USA.
The Turnpike Gallery: The Turnpike Gallery is the only purpose built art
gallery in Wigan Borough and is situated within the Turnpike Centre, at
the Civic Square in Leigh, the town’s focal point for a variety of
cultural activities. The Turnpike’s programme of exhibitions and
activities gives visitors the chance to engage with a range of visual
arts and engage in hands-on activities. Please call 01942 404469 or
visit
www.wlct.org/turnpike
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
Getting Wigan Active and Improving People’s Lives: is Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust’s vision to get people across Wigan Borough more
physically, mentally and creatively active. The Trust also aims to have
a positive impact on people’s lives through the wide range of services
it provides.
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