Folkestone Triennial September News

Above: Erzen Shkololli, Boutique Kosovo, 2011. Photo: Thierry Bal

As we enter the final month of the Triennial don’t forget that there is still a lively programme of tours and events running all the way until the closing weekend. And of course all 19 artworks are still on display. If you’ve not seen these incredible installations make sure you experience them before they depart from Folkestone’s shores.

Triennial Weekend Tours

Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September
10.30 and 14.30 on both days
Various Locations

This weekend Triennial tours are led by Triennial Project Curator Jen Thatcher and art critic JJ Charlesworth on Saturday and Sunday respectively. The tours will last a maximum of 2.5 hours.

Please visit the Triennial website Tours and Events page
to book your place.

Education Workshop – Slug Fest

Saturday 10th September, 11.00 – 16.00
Old Post Office, 48 Tontine Street

This is a chance for the whole family to get creative with plasticine to design and sculpt their very own slimy friend. Packed full of fun, everyone gets to take home their creature!

For more information on Animate & Create and the Canterbury Anifest visit www.animateandcreate.com and www.canterburyanifest.com

Stretching New Boundaries: Participation in Visual Arts

Thursday 22nd September
10.30 Leas Cliff Hall

This exciting one-day symposium will bring together influential international practitioners to discuss participatory visual artwork and to explore future directions for this evolving sector. Stretching New Boundaries is organised by Strange Cargo, producer of the Triennial Commission The People’s Guidebook to Folkestone.

Symposium Fee £30 (includes Triennial tour)
For bookings call: 01628 675 800
Further information and downloadable brochure: http://www.strangecargo.org.uk/downloads/publications

The Common Skies, Divided Horizons conference is now available to listen to online.

Please visit the Triennial website to hear the recordings of the event that took place on June 25th 2011.

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Quarterhouse, the Creative Quarter and Folkestone Triennial are managed by the Creative Foundation, a charity working to regenerate the old town area of Folkestone through the promotion of creativity and the arts and the development of educational activities, with a focus on the arts and creative subjects. www.creativefoundation.org.uk

We have opportunities for artists, creative businesses and catering companies in the Creative Quarter. Spaces include apartments, studios, offices, catering and retail units. Call Linda on 01303 245799 or email linda@creativefoundation.org.uk for more information.

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