Arty Carlton!
We were delighted to host the Showcase event for the inaugural Carlton Art Week on Saturday 26 October at our Carlton Community Hub. The event was organised by City Arts in conjunction with Jigsaw Homes and Gedling Borough Council. After speeches by Alma Solarte-Sobon of City-Arts, Sara Davies, Community Connector and Councillor Catherine Pope (one of our own volunteers) the show was open.
Artwork from many local artists as well as our own super-talented Monday Arts & Crafts Group was on display in the church and community café. Entertainment from the Jigsaw Homes Singers, cakes and refreshments in the café and two Art Walks around the local area led by local historian Sam Culshaw-Robinson, meant there was no shortage of activities available.
Around 100 people attended throughout the afternoon, many of whom were first time visitors to the Hub and we look forward to them coming back to see us again.
Carlton Art Week was held between 23-30 October with artwork from Standhill Infants Schools and many talented local artists exhibited in several shops, cafés and the library on Carlton Hill.
All in all the event was a great success and plans are already in the pipeline to make next year's Carlton Art Week even bigger and better!
Thank you to all who attended, volunteered and exhibited artwork.
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