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Explore what’s happening in the world of arts this week. From beautiful exhibitions in the historic market buildings and within the grounds of the serene Saumarez Park, to exciting performances at this year's long-awaited Proms!
Music events, clubs, competitions and film screenings - Guernsey Arts says there truly is something for everyone.
Read all about it below, and discover your creativity!
Supported by Guernsey Arts, the Proms on the Wicket return for 2023.
Join in on the fun this Saturday, 9 September at the KGV Playing Fields.
Children are encouraged to come along dressed as their favourite musical characters.
Continuing with the musical theme; Sing 2 at 14:30 and the Oscar winning La La Land will take you back to the old Hollywood classics at 17:45.
For the first time the event will stage a Family Prom at 16:30 with the Mini Big Band Collective performing songs from all your favourite musicals!
The live music will continue at 20:00 with performances from two of Guernsey’s most established choirs.
The evening will finish with the second half of the Last Night of the Proms live from the Albert Hall. Following long standing tradition, the BBC Symphony Orchestra performs for the final concert of the Proms series.
Proms on the Wicket remains free to attend thanks to the support of principal sponsor Aspida Advisory Services and supporting sponsors Guernsey Arts, Guernsey Press, Specsavers and Utmost Worldwide.
For more information on this event, please visit: arts.gg/events/proms-on-the-wicket-2023/
The National Trust of Guernsey is proud to host an inaugural dementia friendly music festival produced by Dementia Friendly Guernsey which will take place at the Folk and Costume Museum Courtyard, Saumarez Park on Saturday 9 September.
Relaxed musical performances from 12:00 to 16:30 will provide a welcoming, safe and enjoyable space for people living with dementia and their carers to share music together.
There will be performances from: JoJan | Singing from the Heart Community Choir | Aindre Reece-Sheerin | The Button Pushers | GU 10
Food and refreshments will be available to purchase from Amchi Bus.
Parking will be at Home Farm with drop-off available at the Folk Museum by prior arrangement.
The festival is free to attend, and tickets can be reserved via Eventbrite.
Email info@dementiafriendly.org.gg for further information.
Guernsey Arts are delighted to present the annual Student Exhibition - opening to the public at the George Crossan Gallery on Saturday 9 September.
The 2023 Student Exhibition, curated by Guernsey Arts, celebrates the technical skill, creative flair and diversity in arts from across the island’s schools and colleges.
Handpicked from final year shows by the Guernsey Arts team, the featured artworks have been created by students coming to the end of their art education on island. We wish the students all the best in their future chosen paths - and remember, an education in the arts can lead you anywhere.
For more information on this exhibition, please visit: arts.gg/events/2023-student-exhibition/
‘Fragments of the Landscape’ runs from Tuesday 12 September until Friday 6 October at the ‘Art at the Park’ Gallery at the Folk Museum at Saumarez Park.
It is open daily from 10:00 until 17:00. It is free entry and fully accessible.
Bozena Pollock’s panoramic landscape paintings are focused on beautiful Guernsey - where she lives and alternates her blossoming art career with raising a family. The works have a sensual touch and joyously expansive way with colour.
For more information on this exhibition, please visit: arts.gg/events/art-in-the-park-fragments-of-the-landscape-by-bozena-pollock/
Don’t miss your chance to watch this incredible adaptation of Swan Lake, at The Princess Royal Centre for the Performing Arts on 13 September 2023.
This thrilling, audacious and witty production is perhaps still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turned tradition upside down and took the dance world by storm.
Collecting over thirty international accolades including an Olivier Award and three Tonys on Broadway, Matthew Bourne’s powerful interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s beloved tale is ‘still original, still unmissable’ (5 Stars - Metro), a passionate and contemporary Swan Lake for our times.
For more information on this screening, please visit: arts.gg/events/matthew-bourne-s-swan-lake/?date=13th%20September%202023 or book directly HERE.
Guernsey Folk Club - the place for all lovers of acoustic-based music in Guernsey!
The Folk Club meets in the Johnson Suite at Les Rocquettes Hotel, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 19:30/20:00. Performers of all ages are welcome. It is free admission.
The club nights are usually open-mic, however, they do occasionally feature special guests. So far, the list of guests who have played includes Clive Gregson, Phil Beer, Ken Nicol, Dik Banovich, Mike Silver, Pete Frampton, Paul Downes, Tom Bliss and many more.
Please note: During December Folk club will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, due to a prior booking.
For more information on this club, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/129955123742101/ orhttps://arts.gg/events/the-guernsey-folk-club-2023/
With entries closing 17:00 on Tuesday 12 September - this is your last chance to get involved with this amazing competition!
Jersey Arts Centre and Guernsey Arts are calling on Channel Island artists from both Bailiwicks to be part of the island-wide Fox Open Art Competition 2023. Winning and selected artworks will be exhibited at Jersey Arts Centre and The George Crossan Gallery Guernsey.
This year, artists can enter online by completing our online application form and submitting photographs of their artwork. Our judge, Tom Wood, will make a shortlisted selection from the photographs virtually on 14 September, then choose the winning works in person on 23 September.
This year’s prizes total £2,000 and will be awarded to Channel Island-based artists who, in the opinion of the judge, have produced the most original work of art. This year’s prizes are: £1,000 for the overall winner, £500 for the winner of the Jock Russell Award for 12 to 18 year olds, and £100 for five highly commended artists.
The online entry form is on the Guernsey Arts website HERE, or scan the QR code on the poster.
Entrants may submit up to two works and it costs just £5. If you’re a student, then you only have to pay £1 to enter your piece(s)!
Having trouble with the online entry form? Guernsey artists can contact Guernsey Arts at: info@arts.gg or (01481) 220713 Alderney artists can contact Liz Richardson at Pre Studio on: (01481) 823936
For any other enquiries, please email exhibitions@artscentre.je
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