Exhibitions 2014
Kate and Martin Bailey / Rowland Penfold
Exhibition
Photographs by Kate and Martin Bailey, wood-turning by Rowland Penfold.
www.flickr.com/photos/rowpenfold
http://www.redbubble.com/people/beardygit/portfolio
Venue 2: Curwen’s Art Gallery (SG8 9AA)
Friday 19, Monday 22 to Friday 26 September, 9am-5.15pm
FREE
The World of Christine Watson
STUDIO FOUR meet the Watsons
Christine Watson is exhibiting at Burloes Farm Studios as part of the Hertfordshire Open Studios during September. Ian Watson will be exhibiting Model Houses with Christine as part of the Royston Arts Festival.
www.hvaf.org.uk
Venue 7: Burloes Farm Studios (off the B1039 Barkway Road)
Saturday 20, Sunday 21, Wednesday 24, Saturday 27, Sunday 28 September, 11am-5pm
FREE
Meridian School
Exhibition
A selection of students’ artwork from 2013-14, including GCSE and A level.
Venue 10: Meridian School (SG8 7JH)
Thursday 25, Friday 26, Saturday 27 September 2014, 7pm-7.30pm (before performances of ‘The Fosdyke Saga’)
FREE
Royston and District Churches Together
Heroes and Villains of the Bible
An exhibition of artwork depicting famous heroes and villains of the Bible. Exhibits include contributions from many local schools and children’s clubs, along with works by other local artists. Subjects include Noah and the flood, Jonah and the whale, David and Goliath and the Nativity. Cream teas will be for sale on Saturday afternoon from 2- 5pm with proceeds going to cHALLenge (Church hall fund). There will be a Fairtrade stall with crafts and foods from around the world, open all day Saturday.
www.ct-royston.org.uk
Venue 1: Parish Church (SG8 9LG)
Friday 26 September 1-5pm, Saturday 27 September 10am – 5pm, Sunday 28 September 1-4pm FREE
Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery
‘Pop up’ exhibition of costume design
A chance to see the work of the late Richard Croft, costume designer for BBC drama whose work includes Blackadder. His sketches will be on display for the festival so come down and see his wonderful creations. You might even be inspired to draw your own.
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Venue 12: Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery (SG8 5AL)
Saturday 20, Wednesday 24, Thursday 25 and Saturday 27 September, 10am-5pm Sunday 28 September, 2pm-5pm
FREE
Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery
Middle Schools’ exhibition
Artwork by the wonderfully creative pupils from Roysia and Greneway Schools. Taking the Heroes and Villains theme as inspiration, pupils have let their imaginations run riot to create fantastical characters of their own. Working with the museum curator the exhibition has been developed, designed and installed by the Young Curators of 2014.
www.roystonmuseum.org.uk
Venue 12: Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery (SG8 5AL)
27 September – 8 November (Normal museum opening times: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 10am – 5pm)
FREE
The Royston Fringe
Art Exhibition
Works by artists from Royston and the nearby villages. Wander round the many exhibits, sit and have a rest, and maybe a cup of tea and a slice of home-made cake. The exhibition is open to all-comers and includes a widely diverse range of styles and media and many of the pieces are for sale. It’s a short walk from the centre of town but well worth it. On-street parking is available all weekend in Queens Road.
www.royston-methodist.org.uk
Venue 8: Methodist Church (SG8 7AU)
Saturday 27 September, 10am- 5pm; Sunday 28 September 12noon to 5pm
FREE (catalogue 50p)
The Royston Fringe
Heroes & Villains competition display
A display of the paintings from this year’s annual competition for young people from local schools, scouts, guides and youth clubs: the artists of the future. The competition is in three age groups: under 8, 8–11, and 12–17 years old. Judging is on Friday evening and the winning entries will be marked with rosettes. The Mayor of Royston will join us on Sunday at 4pm for the prize-giving ceremony, and all entrants receive a certificate. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes are available.
www.royston-methodist.org.uk
Venue 8: Methodist Church (SG8 7AU)
Saturday 27 September, 10am-5pm; Sunday 28 September 12noon to 5pm
FREE
Royston Arts Society
Annual Exhibition
Royston Arts Society is a thriving group of over one hundred local people who regularly meet to paint, watch artist demonstrations and socialise. The highlight of their year is this premier exhibition. Vote for your favourite picture, sponsored by Johnson Matthey plc, and also for our special display of paintings based on this year’s festival theme. Tea and home-made cakes will be served all day, with all proceeds donated to MacMillan Cancer Support, Biggest Coffee Morning in the world!
www.roystonartsoc.org.uk
Venue 15 : Town Hall (downstairs) (SG8 7DA)
Saturday 27 September, 10am – 5pm; Sunday 28 September, 11am – 4pm (preview on Friday 26 September, 8 – 10pm)
FREE (programme £1)
Royston Photographic Society
Photographic Exhibition
View diverse photographic works from members of Royston Photographic Society. Members will be happy to discuss the images on display and talk anything photographic. The exhibition may even kick-start a passion of your own as creating art through photography is both rewarding and addictive!
www.roystonphotographicsociety.co.uk
Venue 15: Town Hall (upstairs) (SG8 7DA)
Saturday 27 September, 10.30am-4pm; Sunday 28 September, 10am – 4pm
FREE
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- Details and times were correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change.
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