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‘From Wigan to Leigh’ at the Turnpike
Gallery
Photo Opportunity: Photographers
are invited to attend the opening of ‘From Wigan to Leigh’ on Saturday
10th November from 12pm to 2pm. Other preview opportunities are
available on request. Contact Chris Dunbar on 01942 486937 or the
gallery directly on 01942 404469.
Over 400 paintings and drawings by Wigan and
Leigh artists will be showcased at the Turnpike Gallery in Leigh this
November.
‘From Wigan to Leigh’ features the work of eight local art groups
including: Ashton Art Group; Atherton Arts; Bristles Art Group, Leigh;
Leigh Community Art Group; Lowton and Golborne Art Group; Art and Soul,
Hindley; Standish Art Group; and Studio 77, Leigh.
The exhibition is free to view and opens at 12pm on Saturday 10th
November running through to Saturday 24th November.
Visual Arts Officer for Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust Martyn Lucas
said: “We are proud to showcase local talent here at the Turnpike.
Hundreds of works, depicting a range of topics from landscapes to
portraits, still lives to colourful abstracts, will be on show. There is
a thriving visual arts scene in the borough, many of the art groups
featured exhibit throughout the year across the region. This exhibition
celebrates the diversity and talent of the many members from each
group.”
Complementing ‘From Wigan to Leigh’ is a display of ‘Beer Mats’ and
‘Dream Clouds’ from the Turnpike’s Big Draw events in October. Visitors
to a number of cafes and bars in Leigh were invited to draw on specially
made beer mats as part of a national week of drawing events. Also
marking the Campaign for Drawing’s ‘Big Draw’, was a market stall in
Leigh encouraging contributions from passers-by to draw their dreams.
On the final day of the exhibitions, Saturday 24th November from
10am-3pm, there will be the opportunity to buy original and affordable
arts and crafts at a special ‘Festive Fever’ Christmas market in the
Derby Room.
Other events and activities for all the family are planned throughout
the Turnpike Centre on the final day as part of the ‘Festive Fever’
celebration. For further information about ‘From Wigan to Leigh’ and the
accompanying activities programme contact the gallery on 01942 404469 or
via
turnpike@wlct.org.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact Chris Dunbar, Media and Public Relations Manager, 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 help people across the Wigan Borough to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship
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