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Photo Opportunity: Press are invited to
attend the Mayor of Wigan’s presentation at 4pm on Thursday 7th December
at the Turnpike Gallery. For further details contact Martyn Lucas on
01942 404469.
Thinking and Feeling Art at the Turnpike Gallery
A group of school children from Leigh, who have showed an irrepressible
enthusiasm for art this year, are to be rewarded for their efforts by
the Mayor of Wigan.
On Thursday 7th December, the Mayor of Wigan, Cllr Mrs Eunice Smethurst,
will be making a presentation to the Year Two children of St John’s
Infant School, Leigh who have been taking part in a unique art project,
led by artist Jane Fairhurst.
The project, co-ordinated by the Turnpike Gallery in partnership with
the Leigh Excellence Cluster and Extended Learning Team, sought to
engage children with the visual arts.
The work of the children is to be exhibited at the gallery, under the
title ‘Thinking Art / Feeling Art’. Their exhibition presents moments
along the children’s journey in the form of sketchbooks, photographs,
collages and a specially commissioned video of the project.
Martyn Lucas, Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s Visual Arts Officer, who
is based at the Turnpike Gallery, said, “The children and staff of St.
John’s have been thoroughly committed to the after school sessions which
took place once a week from February to October. Their enthusiasm was a
pleasure to witness. The intention of the project was to help the
children build self confidence and self expression; develop language and
communication skills; and explore emotions through looking at artworks.”
Martyn continues, “As well as exhibiting visual art, the Turnpike
Gallery is committed to working with local residents of all ages to
provide them with opportunities to become interested in art. Children in
particular enjoy the opportunity to become directly involved in art
activities. This was an enjoyable project for all those involved and I
am sure the children will appreciate the recognition they are receiving
from the Mayor.”
The Turnpike Gallery runs a series of workshops and activities for
adults and children throughout the year. Details can be obtained from
the gallery, by calling 01942 404469 or via email on
turnpikegallery@wlct.org.
The gallery is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and on Saturday
from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this News Release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust on 01942 486937 or
at c.dunbar@wlct.org.
The Turnpike Gallery: The Turnpike Gallery is the only purpose built art
gallery in Wigan Borough and is situated within the Turnpike Centre, at
the Civic Square in Leigh, the town’s focal point for a variety of
cultural activities. The Turnpike’s programme of exhibitions and
activities gives visitors the chance to engage with a range of visual
arts and engage in hands-on activities. Please call 01942 404469 or
visit
www.wlct.org/turnpike.
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org.
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to ensure that people across the Wigan Borough have the
opportunity to become more physically, mentally and creatively active.
It also aims to increase community activity and to encourage good
citizenship.
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