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Crediton Parish Church Annual Exhibition with Flowers: Outside the Box

Event Date: 
04/06/2016 - 10:00am to 09/06/2016 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Crediton Parish Church, Crediton EX17 2AH

The theme of our annual flower festival at Crediton Parish Church is ‘Outside the Box’.

Enjoy eye-catching floral arrangements in and around boxes of all kinds – from romantic, poignant, witty to quirky.

A major fund raising event towards the on-going maintenance and upkeep of this fine 15th Century Grade 1 listed building, Crediton Parish Church is thought by some to be one of the finest parish churches of its kind in Devon.

The floral exhibition takes place Saturday 4th June – Thurs 9th June at 10.00am – 6pm, except Sunday at 11am – 6pm.

This is one of the...

Definitely Devon

Event Date: 
27/02/2016 - 10:00am to 07/05/2016 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Boston Tea Party, Honiton

A creative journey from Devon to Australia and back again! Painting the sunny beaches of Perth, Western Australia, or the changeable scenery of Devon?

For Devon Artist Network painter Julie Dunster, there is no contest - and she is celebrating her return home with her first solo art exhibition in this country, at the Boston Tea Party in Honiton from 27 February to 7 May 2016.

The exhibition will feature original oil paintings produced through sketches and photographs on location and completed in her Mid Devon studio. Julie captures the season’s differences, whether...

Julie Dunster: A creative journey from Devon to Australia and back again

Event Date: 
27/02/2016 - 10:00am to 07/05/2016 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Boston Tea Party, Honiton

Painting the sunny beaches of Perth, Western Australia, or the changeable scenery of Devon?

For Devon Artist Network painter Julie Dunster, there is no contest - and she is celebrating her return home with her first solo art exhibition in this country, at the Boston Tea Party in Honiton from 27 February to 7 May 2016.

The exhibition will feature original oil paintings produced through sketches and photographs on location and completed in her Mid Devon studio. Julie captures the season’s differences, whether depicting avocets at tide’s out in deserted Dawlish Warren, or the...

Legacy and impact of over 100 years of Exeter City FC to be showcased

The legacy and impact of more than 100 years of Exeter City FC will be showcased at home ground St James Park thanks to the work of University of Exeter academics.

Researchers are working with Exeter City staff, supporters, fans, current and former players to develop a rich archive, which includes film, photographs, sound, and artefacts, to showcase the fascinating history of ECFC and illustrate the role the club and Supporters Trust have played in communities.

The creation of the archive is possible thanks to a partnership between University researchers and the football...

Hundreds attend Exeter leisure complex exhibition

Over 400 people attended an exhibition to consider plans for Exeter’s proposed new Leisure Complex.

“We’re delighted with the response from the public,” said Council Leader Pete Edwards.

“The vast majority of those that attended the two-day exhibition at the Guildhall – 81.5% - said they support the principle of this project, and that’s good to hear.

"Of those who support it, nearly 90% said that plans to site the complex in the heart of the city was the right decision.”

People can still see the plans and complete an online form at www.exeteractive.com The...

Touch-Line: A photographic record of Rugby World Cup 2015, Exeter

Event Date: 
09/10/2015 - 10:00am to 04/11/2015 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

Award-winning photographer Michelle Sank’s images show the preparation, delivery and enjoyment of Rugby World Cup 2015 games at Sandy Park stadium.

Urban and rural landscapes complement portraiture to give a comprehensive visual record of the preparation for the World Cup in Exeter. The photographs of players, organisers, signage, spectators and fans reflect the importance of Rugby in Exeter’s communities.

Touch-Line is supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England’s Grants for the Arts and Exeter City Council.

http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your guide to the best of what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (4-6 September).

THEATRE

Boeing Boeing Friday & Saturady, 8pm, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth It's the 1960's and swinging bachelor Bernard couldn't be happier, a flat in Paris and three gorgeous stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other! www.manorpavilion.com

MUSIC

Rave On - Tribute to Buddy Hollyl Friday, 7.30pm, Exmouth Pavilion Marc Robinson and the Counterfeit Crickets bring you an authentic evening of pure Rock n Roll, celebrating the music of the man himself...

Devon gallery calls time on unwanted clocks

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 08/30/2015 - 10:56am

Have you got an old clock that you’d like to become part of an ambitious new art installation at East Devon’s Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Honiton?

After defeating other competing venues to win the chance to work with celebrated international artist Luke Jerram for this year's Museums at Night festival, staff and volunteers at THG are calling on the community to play an important part in Luke’s installation by bringing their unwanted clocks to the gallery.

Gallery Curator, Angela Blackwell praised the public's support, which saw the gallery winning the national vote and...

Devon Art Society Summer Exhibition

Event Date: 
01/08/2015 - 10:00am to 16/08/2015 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
St Annes Hall, Babbacombe Road, Babbacombe.

Members of the Devon Art Society will be displaying their finest works at St Annes Hall, Babbacombe Road, Babbacombe.

The show runs from Saturday 1 August through until Sunday 16 August and admission is free.

The exhibition covers classical themes with floral, still-life, figurative and landscape as well as seascape subject matters. There will also be some abstracts but much of the work covers beautiful scenes of the West Country. You will be able to enjoy some high quality paintings large and small at affordable prices.

The Devon Art Society of Torquay has a long...

Exeter School hosts WESC art exhibiton

Exeter School Art Department is hosting the annual WESC Art exhibition in the Art Gallery.

The Private View took place on Monday evening and was attended by special guest, Barrie Goodfellow, a local visually impaired artist who has been working with the pupils this year.

Irena Boobyer, WESC Foundation Art teacher, said: “This year, pupils and students helped to celebrate gaining the Artsmark by creating amazing mixed-media art artworks inspired by visiting artist Barrie Goodfellow.

“Mixing sand into paint to create texture was both messy and fun and the results are...

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