The Great Create Festival of the 2011

3rd August – 4th September 2011

The award winning Great Create Festival of the Arts, now in its fourth year, showcases exceptional contemporary art in all formats from Southwest artists. This prestigious exhibition, founded and directed by local artist Emma Carter, is hosted by the National Trust at Greenway. This glorious woodland estate on the River Dart was once the holiday home of Agatha Christie. The house is now opened following a major restoration project, making it a popular destination for local and visitors alike.
The Great Create 2011 portfolio will reflect each artists' current practice and the show provides a much needed platform for emerging and established artists to try out new and exciting work, whilst being exhibited in formal galleries and gardens and attracting a wide audience. There will also be an opportunity for the public to meet the artists and makers directly at the exclusive outdoor arts fair 13th/14th and 20th /21st August.
A ‘Poets Picnic ‘and ‘Open mic’ on Friday 19th August at 7pm will see charming and witty established poets such as William Oxley read on the lawn at Greenway. Guests are invited to read their own works, for both beginners and established poets. Bring your own picnic and if the weather is inclement the event will be indoors. This is a great chance to experience poetry at its best. Free, accessible and enjoyable!
There will be other cultural events such as an ‘English Eccentric’ performance dinner with opera, contemporary dance and poetry and performance, musical recitals by Maggie Duffy and demonstrations and workshops at the festival. Please see website for details. All artwork will be for sale!
NT admission applies at all times except for NT members
Please travel by green ways to Greenway
01803 842382 Essential to book car in advance
www.thegreatcreate.co.uk
info@thegreatcreate.co.uk
Tel: 01803 553666
Greenway National Trust, Greenway Road, Nr Churston Ferrers, Galmpton, TQ5 0ES

Open 10.30am – 4.30pm Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun

Emma Carter
Founder and Director of The Great Create

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For more information visit http://www.thegreatcreate.co.uk/