In partnership with Wolverhampton Art Gallery, this new exhibition features work by local artist, Anthony Twentyman. This collection of Twentyman’s work celebrates nature’s power to make us feel connected, alive and human.
NOT FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS.
Sadly the 2020 cartoon festival has been postponed until later in the year due to the Coronavirus outbreak . Please see www.shrewsburycartoonfestival.com
Shrewsbury Cartoon Festival 2020
This year’s theme is ‘Vision’.
15th – 26th April – Cartoon Exhibition on the theme of Vision and Noel Ford retrospective exhibition. Cartoons for sale. Venue – Bear Steps Gallery. Open daily 10am to 4pm. Admission free.
24th April: Ralph Steadman Night. Live link up and conversation with Ralph Steadman followed by film ‘For No Good Reason’ (15) in which Ralph discusses his career with Johnny Depp, featuring interviews with Terry Gilliam and Richard E. Grant plus archive interviews with Hunter S. Thompson. Hosted by the film’s director and producer Charlie and Lucy Paul. 7.30pm. Tickets £12.
25th April: Cartooning Live! Meet cartoonists and caricaturists at the Darwin Shopping Centre in Pride Hill. Open 10am to 4pm. Admission free. Watch cartooning on the big boards. Books for sale.
25th April: Cartoon Workshops at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery at 10.30am, 12.00 noon and 1.30pm.
Full details and tickets:
www.shrewsburycartoonfestival.com
Shropshire’s biggest free entry Wedding Show, exclusively hosted at The Great Barn.
The Great Barn is a brand new weddings & events venue in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Located near Manor Farm, a working beef farm in Baschurch, the owners recently converted their huge on site industrial style barn to host events of all sizes.
Full address: The Great Barn, Walford Heath, Shrewsbury, SY4 2HT. Enter ‘The Great Barn’ into your Sat Nav!
Discover Shrewsbury’s newest wedding venue and meet up to 50 of the most unique and luxury exhibitors.
Enjoy stunning catwalk shows throughout the day, as well as on-going live music & entertainment from top performers on the main stage.
The first 100 couples will receive an exclusive goody bag on entry filled with the latest special offers and discounts, as well as the latest copy of the latest bridal mag.
Entry is free for all visitors! So round up your bride and groom parties and get ready to kick-start planning!
Wheelchair friendly. Children and pooches welcome.
The world’s elite watercolour Masters come to Lilleshall Hall for the must see show of 2020. Daily Masters demonstrations throughout the event, art market, full facilities, tour the amazing exhibtion, visit the Lilleshall Italian gardens. A full day out of total inspiration !
iwm2020 The worlds elite watercolour Masters come to England for a unique and historic exhibition. Over 130 masterpieces of contemporary art on display from 39 elite Master painters. Daily demonstrations, workshops, pop up SAA Art Market, Italian Gardens, Cafe all facilities, free parking. Admission by advance ticket from Eventbrite#iwm2020
See and Hear is free and open to everyone to try out equipment and learn more about the support on offer to help improve the quality of life for those with sensory impairment, such as hearing or sight loss.
It’s a great opportunity for peer support, networking, gaining knowledge and sharing information with others and is important to all.
We aim to promote avoidable sight and hearing loss, increase awareness of the issues people with sensory impairment face in their daily lives, and to enable those living with sensory impairment to discover more about the technology and support available to help them.
The exhibition will showcase a great many national and local companies, charities and services available to you.
Find out more by visiting: www.shropshire.gov.uk/see-and-hear
Hosted by Cambrian Heritage Railways, the Ellesmere Model Railway Club have invited local model railway and engineering groups to come together to display their exhibits. Trade and books stalls, refreshments and full size trains running.
re you an artist or illustrator?
This year we launch the first Cuan Wildlife Art exhibiton at the Hive in Shrewsbury on the 28th Sept.
To be in with the chance to be featured send a photo of your artwork plus your artists statement to fundraisingcwr@gmail.com. £10 per entry.
