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OrganicARTS call for artists to walk

October 29th, 2008

organicARTS got in touch about their plans for the next year, including artist-led walks around West Town Farm, Ide (that’s just outside Exeter), leading to new work for next year’s Devon Open Studios exhibition in September. They also want to create a bank of artists to provide workshops at farm.

“organicARTS run an arts and education centre at West Town Farm, a working organic farm in Ide on the outskirts of Exeter. We have held an exhibition at the farm as part of Devon Open Studios in September for the last four years and will do so in 2009.

“We are proposing to hold four artists walks at the farm, one in each season over the coming year. The walks will be led by different people working at the farm.

“The intention is that this will lead to artists creating work for our exhibition in September. The works may be inspired by what is encountered on the walks and/or by the changing seasons and should be related in some way to the environment and/or farming.

“All artists are welcome on the walks regardless of ability or medium. The first walk will be held on November 23. Meet at 10.30am for an introduction with a view to commencing the walk at 11am prompt.

“After the four walks artists will be invited to submit a proposal for their work stating the proposed siting/s for the work. organicARTS and workers at the farm will then make their selection on this basis. Work does not have to be for sale at exhibition but we ask that for any work that is sold organicARTS is given 20 per cent of the sale price.

“Artists selected will be required to become a ‘Friend of organicARTS’, at £5 per person or £10 per family. This will keep you up-to-date with what is happening at the farm for the next year and will help to support the administration of a non core-funded organisation.

“We have a number of resources on the farm for making work with which may be purchased at a reasonable cost, including clay and wood. We have a pottery on site which may be hired if artists wish to use this facility.

“There is currently no funding for this project, but organicARTS can provide support for any artists (or group of artists) who would be willing to pursue the possibility of funding

“Lunch of home-made soup, bread and cake can be provided at the end of the walk at a cost of £3 per head. This must be booked in advance.

“organicARTS is also seeking to accrue a ‘bank’ of artists who are interested in providing workshops at West Town Farm either for children and other groups making educational visits to the farm or for the general public. These would all need to be inspired by the farm and/or the resources at the farm. If you are interested provide an outline of workshops you provide and the amount you would charge.

“Contact: Christine@organicarts.org.uk if you wish to book lunch for the walk, are interested in providing workshops or if you require any further information about either.”

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