Press Release- Basildon Art Trail

For 10 days in October (5^th October – 15^th October) the eclectic borough of Basildon will be home to this year’s Basildon Art Trail, a collection of temporary exhibitions by local artists and art groups who will use shops, businesses and public spaces to exhibit work. The aim of the Art Trail is to provide the public with the opportunity to walk around the town of Basildon to not only view the diverse range of artwork on display, but to explore the town, it’s history, landmarks and many shops, businesses and establishments.

The Basildon Art Trail is a fantastic opportunity to see some of the more creative work that takes place, by talented local artists throughout the year. 26 artists are preparing to exhibit their work for the general public in an array of venues including Gallery 2 (in Eastgate), Wat Tyler Country Park, The Towngate Theatre, Hobby Craft, Summer Hills Garden Centre, Build-a-bear, MSB and many more.

As the name suggests, most of the venues are within walking distance of each other and the Basildon Art trail brochure contains a handy map detailing all the venues. The brochure is available free of charge from participating shops and outlets on the Art Trail, including the Library. The brochure is also available to be viewed and downloaded from the Art Trail blog  www.basildonartrail.blogspot.co.uk

For the duration of the trail there will be a central hub, situated in Gallery 2, (on Level 1 of the Eastgate Shopping Centre – opposite New Look) where visitors can pick up brochures, view a piece of work by all exhibiting artists and find out more about the trail. 

Central Hub at Gallery 2

Our laminating team, cutting and sorting at Gallery 2

Hanging the work

Welcome to the Basildon Art Trail central hub - Gallery 2

Steve Judd's "Kennedy" sculpture gazes at the works of art opposite

How fabulous do the children's Spin Painting look?

Gallery 2 is open, 10:00am-4:00pm Monday - Sunday. All other venues are open normal shop/business hours. For more information pick up a brochure from any of our Art Trail Venues:

Eastgate Hub, The Towhgate Theatre, MSB, Summerhill Garden Centre, Hobby craft, Build a Bear, Basildon Library, Gateway Radio Station 97.8FM, Wat Tyler Country Park, The Green Centre, Club Kingswood and The Place . If you require any further information please email basildonarttrail@hotmail.co.uk