THE ARTS HOTLIST 2024 PUTTING KENT ON THE ARTS MAP
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THE ARTS HOTLIST 2024 PUTTING KENT ON THE ARTS MAP
BOASTING CENTURIES OF ARCHITECTURAL WONDER , A UNIQUELY DIVERSE HISTORY AND AN ECLECTIC , CREATIVE PAST WHICH DRAWS VISITORS FROM ANCIENT PILGRIMS TO MODERN-DAY CULTURE VULTURES , KENT , WITH ITS BREATHTAKING SHORES , COUNTRYSIDE AND VILLAGES , HAS BEEN INSPIRING CREATIVES FOR CENTURIES . HOME TO WORLD-CLASS GALLERIES , GLOBALLY RENOWNED PERFORMING ARTS COMPANIES , BEST-SELLING AUTHORS , AWARD-WINNING MUSICIANS AND A MYRIAD OF INCREDIBLE MAKERS , THE COUNTY PROUDLY CELEBRATES THE BEST OF THE BEST WHEN IT COMES TO ART , PERFORMANCE , MUSIC , LITERATURE , DRAMA , COMEDY AND MORE , ALL WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED AND ENJOYED FOR YOUR CREATIVE PLEASURE . CONTINUALLY GROWING , EVOLVING AND INSPIRING , DISCOVER THE CREATIVES THAT HAVE MADE THEIR MARK AND PUT KENT WELL AND TRULY ON THE ARTS MAP THIS YEAR .
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5 . The Cranbrook Art Show , Cranbrook 7 – 9 November One of the most popular art events in the South East . Selected and curated from the wealth of local professional artists , the result is a fascinating and eclectic show , with a focus on excellence across a range of disciplines and all set in the beautiful Vestry Hall , Cranbrook . This well-respected show is in its 29th year and is definitely a date for your diary . cranbrookartshow . org . uk cranbrookartshow
6 . Aztec Kreative Studio , Edenbridge Passionate about all things creativity , Aztec aim to offer a variety of inspiring workshops , crafting products and experimental events . Textile art , beading , abstract painting and upcycling are just a few of the regular workshops that take place in this vibrant Edenbridge studio . azteckreativestudio . uk azteckreativestudio
7 . West End House Gallery , Smarden A contemporary gallery located in the heart of beautiful , historic Smarden . Original artworks include paintings , printmaking , ceramics , jewellery and crafts from many renowned artists and makers . The gallery hosts two to three themed exhibitions a year , with an eclectic mix of work on show in between . Recently awarded ‘ Best Art Gallery in Kent ’, it is run by Karen Papworth and Patricia Hawkins . girls @ westendhousegallery . co . uk westendhousegallery . co . uk westendhousegallery
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