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    WAKEFIELD ARTWALK

    26th MAY, 5-9pm

    Westgate Studios: Amalgamate

    A collaborative sonic arts exhibition which sees the BTEC HigherNational Diploma in Music Performance students team up withWestgate Studios to create sonic compositions inspired by the work ofthe resident artists26th May 2010 2nd June 201

    The Art House: Marion Michell Between a whisper and a hiss -

    Hairy things and steps and stitches

    An intimate body of work consisting of a series of discrete butconnected hand made objects exploring the notion of embodiment. Apowerful exhibition. There will be an Artist Talk at 7pm. The exhibition

    runs until 21st July.

    Westgate Chapel: 'HYMNAL', an exhibition curated by artist Jan

    Millington

    This exhibition brings together 8 artists to show their work under theeaves of the Unitarian Chapel in Wakefield. For 1 evening only, onWednesday 26th May 2010, as part of Wakefield Artwalk, we will gather

    together, to praise and celebrate. Westgate Chapel has been a leadingpart in the social, educational and political history of Wakefield, since its

    opening in 1752.

    This exhibition puts the Chapel at the heart of the cultural regenerationof Wakefield, situated as it is, between the Arthouse, and Beam Gallery.

    ImagebyMarissaWakefield

    Diva Bring and Buy sale

    Dig out that picture frame or canvas that was never the right size, set ofbrushes you only used once,tubes of acrylic paint that you keep comingacross rolling around in the drawer, books that you now know off by

    heart, and you may find something you would like to swap it for! Therewill also be a selection of fabrics (some designer!) and art materials atbargain prices. Bring along anything or a photograph if the item is largeor too valuable and throughout the evening and next morning we will try

    and find you someone willing to swap with you.

    26th May Artwalk 5-9pm and 27th May 10-2pm

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    Deli Central: Art of Food

    A special menu is on offer with an assortment of heart-warming dishes.

    There will be cheeses, wines and other delicious nibbles for you tosample.

    PhotobyMarkHemingway

    The Hepworth

    There will be a talk with Gordon Watson, Project Director, at 6pm and

    8pm.

    A short film about Barbara Hepworth will also be shown.

    WesakFullMoonbyMadeleineWuidart

    Wakefield Cathedral: Madeleine Wuidart Expressions ofGratitude

    The gift of a broken wrist at the beginning of the year offered potential

    challenges and transformation for an artist. This exhibition celebrates

    elements that have contributed to the healing process.

    The exhibition space in the Cathedral will be lit by candlelight for theOpening Evening on the Artwalk, to echo the candlelight by which theimages were created. The watercolours have been painted using plant-

    based pigments, the wet-on-wet technique allowing a distinctivesoftness and subtlety in the work.

    Wakefield Museum

    For this months Art Walk, Wakefield Museum will be hosting a specialevening of film. One to One productions will be screening various filmsfrom their timeline project. This project has uncovered films made bylocal Wakefield residents, most of which were on cine film, and has

    converted them for everyone to view and enjoy. Pop in and catch aglimpse or grab some popcorn and make yourself comfortable! There

    will be screenings throughout the evening. The permanent exhibitionswill also be open.

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    The Coach House Two Routes, One Destination

    Students on the Wakefield College HND and Foundation Degree in

    Photography present their end of year show.

    Interval Caf

    Friends of CHaT (Clarence, Holmefield and Thornes) Parks will beexhibiting the work of winners of their recent photographic competitions.

    The images all depict scenes in Clarence, Holmefield and ThornesParks. The Friends Group has been formed to preserve the heritageof the parks and to make positive plans for their future.

    This exhibition runs for one month from 26 May 2010 to 25 June 2010.

    Bevelo

    Bevelo presents a selection of images by a local photographer.

    Beam Gallery: Emerging Architecture - AR Awards 2009

    This exhibition showcases the designs of actual built or manufacturedwork by young designers. It is a taste of what the future may hold in

    architectural and product design. Emerging Architecture runs until 28th

    May. Alongside this is a free Cybercity Drop in-Session from 5-9pmwhich will give people the chance to imaginatively explore what a future

    Wakefield might be like. Your input will help inspire an architecturalmodel, which DLA Architecture will be creating as the centerpiece ofWakefields contribution to an international exhibition to be held inGermany at the end of this year

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    Art of Oak

    A large number of local artists are showcasing a wide variety ofwork, ranging from watercolours to mixed media to acrylics.

    Harrys Bar: Life on Marsh by Andy Holyer

    Artplace at Harry's Bar present 'Life on Marsh',an exhibition of paintings

    by Andy Holyer, one time resident of Wakefield, now living in hisbirthplace in Romney Marsh. Andy's work is highly coloured and

    textured, featuring the people and landscape of his surroundings.

    This show combines paintings from his time in Wakefield and his morerecent work, which includes a book about life in the 'Fifth Quarter' ofEngland. So at last, we can see what he's been up to under the broad

    skies of the marshes!

    Trad Music:Acoustic Guitar Demonstration Trad Music will be hosting an acoustic guitar demonstration.

    Empty Shop Front Exhibitions

    Westgate Studios in association with East Street Arts presents: Empty

    Shop Fronts.

    - 98 Kirkgate Julie Clarke exhibits Thousand Cranes- 88 Kirkgate Alice Bradshaw exhibits Blown Light Bulbs with thePEEP Gallery

    -102/104 Kirkgate Richard Sweeney and Andy Singleton show papersculptures and a large scale mural.

    Much of this work has been specially developed in response to thespace.