Visual Arts in Halton

So a week of madness goes by and the exhibition is all installed. This year students have been very ambitious in Inspired Responses. They have created beautiful artists books, mini installations, a large scale installation involving a tree, nests, insects (made from clay!) and pressed leaves, plus beautiful maps and books and re-constructed musical instruments. They’ll also be making me some exciting ‘clean graffiti’ signs outside v. soon, with artist Claire Weetman who has worked with two schools this year as part of the residency.

Now it’s back to the desk for a catch up on emails, drafting part of an HLF bid and promoting workshops, events etc.

8.1.14

So, been back at work for a few days and enjoying planning for the year ahead. I’ve been out to two of our local schools, The Grange and St. Chad’s to see the work being done by students for the Inspired Responses 9 show, which we’ll be installing next week. The photo here shows a piece that’s just been finished. We’ve had 5 artists working with 5 secondary schools, one special school and a youth group this year.