Connecting people, places and
art !!
What is an art trail?
The Basildon Art
Trail manifested from the collaborative borough art trail founded in 2010. Art
has a rich history in Basildon from the Mother and Child statue in the Town
Square by the William Lambert R.A. from 1962 to the new BEA art gallery in
Eastgate. This year sees the 3rd
annual art trail coming to Basildon from the 5th – 15th
of October 2012.
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| The Basildon Sign |
The Basildon Art
Trail is a non-profit event, which is run by a group of
volunteers and aims to bring local artists and the business community together.
For 10 days in October 2012 the eclectic borough of Basildon will be home to
temporary exhibitions by local artists and art groups who will use shops,
businesses and public spaces to exhibit their work.
Through establishing links
between art, its audiences and places, Basildon Art Trail aims to bring unique
and distinctive works of art to the area for the benefit of all both locals and
visitors. Art to buy and see, free admission to all venues. 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.
Previous Art
Trails have been so successful, with businesses reporting an increase in
visitors, artists raising their profile, gaining new commissions and art groups
attracting new members
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| The launch of the Art Trail at Basildon Library |
It is also the chance to
explore some of our diverse areas at a relaxed pace. Who knows - you may even
meet some new friends!
Why not get involved? Local
artists and art groups are invited to get involved in this year’s Basildon Art
Trail which will take place between the 5th October and 15th
October 2012.
To enter, pick up your
application from the BEA gallery in the Eastgate Shopping Centre, opposite New
Look. Applications are now open for individuals and art groups that live, work
or meet in the Basildon area. The deadline for applications is Monday 25th
June 2012.
Alternatively email basildonarttrail@hotmail.co.uk
for more information
