Exhibitions 2013
Emily Cooke / Maggie Allen
Art Exhibition
Original art by Emily Cooke and Maggie Allen will be on display.
Venue 2: Curwen’s (SG8 9AA)
Monday 23 – Friday 27 September, 9am-5pm
FREE
Royston Museum
Schools Art Exhibition 
26 September – 9 November 2013
An exhibition celebrating the artwork of Royston’s school pupils plus a trail of objects to take you around the world without even leaving the museum. (On Saturday there will also be a chance to join in a family fun craft activity to make your very own small world souvenir to take home.)
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Venue 15: Royston & District Museum and Art Gallery, Lower King Street (SG8 5AL)
Thursday 26 and Saturday 28 September,10am-4.45pm, Sunday 29 September, 2pm -4.45pm.
FREE
Royston Arts Society
Art Exhibition
Royston Arts Society is a thriving group of over 100 local people who regularly meet to paint, watch artist demonstrations and socialise. The highlight of their year is this premier art exhibition. Vote for your favourite picture, sponsored by Johnson Matthey, and see our special display of paintings on this year’s festival theme. Light refreshments will be available (all proceeds donated to the MacMillan Cancer Support Biggest Coffee Morning in the World!)
www.roystonartsoc.org.uk
Venue 20: Town Hall (SG8 7DA)
Friday 27 (Preview) 8-10pm, Saturday 28, 10am-5pm and Sunday 29 September, 10am-4.30pm
FREE (catalogue: £1)
Meridan School
Art Exhibition
A selection of students’ art work from 2012-13, including GCSE and A Level.
Venue 13: Meridian School (SG8 7JH)
Saturday 28 September, 10am-12.15pm (Playgoers visiting The Little Shop of Horrors will also be able to view this exhibition on the evenings of Wednesday 25, Thursday 26 and Friday 27 September)
FREE
Churches Together
Floral Display
Floral displays inspired by countries around the world, including a small world exhibit.
www.ct-royston.org.uk
Venue 1: Parish Church (SG8 9LG)
Saturday 28 September, 9.30am-5pm and Sunday 29 September, 12-4pm
FREE
Sycamore House
Two Exhibitions
Jolly Holly® / Model Houses (Christine Watson & Ian Watson)
Meet Christine Watson, creator of the Jolly Holly® trademark and the stories and characters associated with it. Ian Watson will be displaying hand-made miniature wooden houses and other associated products. (Supported by Colin Taylor and Trevor Peer.)
www.theworldofchristinewatson.co.uk
Venue 16: Sycamore House, Kneesworth Street (SG8 5AB)
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September, 10am – 4pm
FREE
Close up and personal! (Terry Hartga & Sue Hartga)
See our small world through the enquiring lens of Sue and Terry Hartga. An exhibition of photographs with a quirky perspective. (Supported by Trevor Peer, Mortgage Quest and Colin Taylor, Taylor & Co.)
www.terryhartga.co.uk
Venue 16: Sycamore House, Kneesworth Street (SG8 5AB)
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September, 10am – 4pm
FREE
Priory Quilters
Patchwork and Quilting Exhibition
Priory Quilters will be exhibiting quilts made by their members and will include various size quilts from large to miniature. Items will be available to purchase throughout the weekend and a quilt will be raffled in aid of the British Uveitis Society.
Venue 20: Town Hall (SG8 7DA)
Saturday 28 September 10am-5pm and Sunday 29 September 12-4pm
FREE
Royston Photographic Society
Photographic Exhibition
Come and see an impressive exhibition of members’ photographic images. The Society will also be running the Face of Royston again this year, taking a snapshot of people visiting the town on Saturday. So if someone asks to take your photo, just say ‘Yes’! These images will be on display throughout the weekend.
Venue 7: Market Hill Rooms (SG8 9JU)
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September, 10.00 – 4.45
FREE
Royston Fringe
Two exhibitions
Small World Art Exhibition
An exhibition of pictures depicting life around the world, created by school children and students under 18 years.
Art Exhibition
An exhibition of art open to all-comers but primarily adult artists. Our featured artist is Alex Chase White, Royal Academy Schools Postgraduate Student. Entry forms at http://www.royston-methodist.org.uk/
Venue 10: Methodist Church, Queen’s Road (SG8 7AU)
Saturday 28 September, 10am-5pm and Sunday 29 September, 12noon-5pm
FREE (catalogue 50p)
Disclaimers:
- Details and times were correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change.
- The Royston Arts Festival Management Committee accepts no liabilty for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any member of the public visiting any venue participating in the festival events listed in this programme. It is the artists’ own responsibility to have public liability cover.
- We may take photographs and video for publicity purposes. All people attending festival events will be deemed to have consented to having their photograph taken and their image used in this way.
- Visiting adults are responsible for the supervision of any children in their care.
- We have a ‘no refunds’ policy.
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