Tuesday, 6 September 2011

Wirksworth Festival 2011


Wirksworth Festival is leading rural arts festival where everyone can enjoy great art in a unique and inspiring setting.

For three weeks in September the historic Derbyshire market town of Wirksworth throws open its doors and invites you in to see some great art in some fascinating places.  Inspirational work from international and national artists is shown alongside the very best local and regional artists.  This year your'll be able to explore even more of the town with work planned in churches, woodland, pubs, quarries and amazing houses.  Highlights include:

Trails Weekend: 10th - 11th September

Contemporary Visual Art : 10th - 25th September

Community Celebration: 25th September

Performance Programme: 9th - 25th September

Festival Fringe: 9th-25th September

We are pleased to have had both paintings and sculpture selected for the Trails Weekend that runs on 10th & 11th September. Details of all the artists can be found on the festival website www.wirksworthfestival.co.uk