Celebrating a collection of creative voices from the rural communities of North Pembrokeshire in the culmination of an outstanding project.
The Creative Curiosity Celebration marks the coming together of the work made as part of the recent Creative Curiosities workshops. This pioneering project by SPAN ARTS and its partners, Preseli Cares and PAVS (Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services), harnessed the power of creativity through artist-led workshops to address the inequalities experienced by the rural and Welsh speaking communities of North Pembrokeshire including Carers, Young people and those Over 50. Using the arts as a vehicle to support creative, community curiosity these workshops offered an accessible platform to share in what is missing in their lives and what changes need to be made.
This exhibition will showcase the beautiful Textile, Digital and Visual Artworks developed through these workshops and celebrate the creative recounting of the communities built into the works.
Our Visual Arts for Carers sessions led by artists Di Ford and Fran Evans used collage as a catalyst for conversation, The group co-created a series of beautiful pieces of art that covered topics from transport to access, health care and loneliness to create a stunning oversized collage. The piece is interactive and spans over 2 meters wide. Not only is the artwork a visual feast for the eyes, but it also conveys many powerful messages that the group felt needed to be addressed.
Artists Nia Lewis and Imogen Mills invited participants to bring along their mending projects or simply to explore the decorative possibilities of traditional and contemporary mending techniques. Participants were absorbed by the rhythmic and often mindful processes while the gently supportive atmosphere fostered discussion of home, care, community and wellbeing. Thoughts, quotes and stories relating to these themes were captured in stitch on a pair of embroidered table cloths. The workshops provided a space to pause, be creative and sometimes practical while considering themes that affect the present and future of care and support in the rural communities of North Pembrokeshire.
Artists Gemma Green-Hope and Hannah Rounding lead a series of digital art workshops for young people. Through a series of activities using apps for smartphones and tablets, they explored themes such as identity, home, community and care. The pop up workshops in various locations were an opportunity for lively conversation and creative play. The apps used are all free and accessible, enabling the young people to continue to create in the future. The animated artworks created in these workshops have been edited into a short film to be shared with the community.
You are warmly invited to join The Creative Curiosity Celebration event being held in the Canolfan Hermon Community Centre, Hermon. Drop in to explore the exhibition celebrating the Textile Art & Visual Art workshops, watch the digital art from the Young Peoples workshop and enjoy a free refreshment, chat about the project and join in the feedback discussions.
For more information about the project visit span-arts.org.uk, or call 01834 869323.
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please email info@span-arts.org.uk for any questions regarding access.
Event Details:
Date: Friday 17 May 2024
Time: Drop in Between 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm.
Pricing: Free
Location: Canolfan Hermon, Hermon, Glogue. SA360DT