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The Turnpike Gallery launches this summer’s
Art Factory on Saturday 19th July (12 noon to 3.30pm) which will see the
gallery transformed into an exciting, interactive exhibition which
promises to bring a little bit of Paradise to Leigh.
Three artists have been commissioned to create interactive zones in the
gallery using a variety of materials which visitors can explore. Each
day one of the zones will be active with an artist ‘in residence’.
Visitors will be able to share ideas about Paradise and start to build
it within the zone. During the course of the exhibition, the empty
spaces of the zones will begin to fill with accumulated objects, sounds,
images and drawings made by the artists and visitors. Visitors will also
be able to walk around the other two zones and touch the objects, listen
to the sounds and look at the drawings.
There will be an artist in residence every weekday from 10.00am – 4.00pm
and on Saturdays from 9.30am – 3.30pm. The exhibition is free and
booking is not required.
Martyn Lucas, Visual Arts Officer at the Turnpike Gallery commented “Art
Factory is an exciting and popular part of the Turnpike Gallery’s
programme. Each summer it provides an interactive experience for
visitors of all ages and, in particular, families. In recent years Art
Factory has featured drawing machines, sound sculptures and light
installations. This summers event looks to be as stimulating as ever”.
The exhibition continues until Saturday 6 September 2008. For further
information contact the gallery office 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
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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