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Turnpike Opens its Doors to Local Artists
Talented artists from across Wigan Borough are being given a unique
opportunity to see their work on display in the borough’s largest public
art gallery.
The Turnpike Gallery in Leigh, managed by Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust, is looking for aspiring and experienced artists, young and old,
to take part in its annual ‘Open’ exhibition.
The exhibition is open to amateur and professional artists and students
living or working in the borough of Wigan. This year a special section
for children and young people under 16 has been added.
Turnpike Gallery Coordinator Louise Clennell said: “Artists are invited
to submit one artwork on any theme. We are looking to include all the
submissions to the exhibition - paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics,
textiles, sculpture, photography and more. This is a great opportunity
for local artists to have their work displayed in a fabulous gallery
space.”
There is no charge to enter and artworks can be handed into the gallery
on 6th, 7th, 8th, and 10th March. The exhibition runs from Saturday 15th
March to 26th April. An opening event takes place on Saturday 15th from
12pm to 2pm; all are welcome.
For more information on how to get involved please call the Turnpike
Gallery on 01942 404469 or visit the website:
www.wlct.org/turnpike and
follow the links to the exhibitions page. Entry forms are available from
local libraries or the gallery.
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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 and Improving People’s Lives: is Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust’s vision to get people across Wigan Borough more
physically, mentally and creatively active. The Trust also aims to have
a positive impact on people’s lives through the wide range of services
it provides.
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