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THE ARTS HOTLIST 2024
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KENT ’ S ARTISTIC MUSEUMS & HISTORIC EXPERIENCES
38 . The Historic Dockyard Chatham , Chatham Embark on a voyage of discovery in a return to the ‘ Age of Sail ’ from complete examples of submarines and Victorian sloops to the Ropery gallery and the setting of Call the Midwife . thedockyard . co . uk
39 . Maidstone Museum , Maidstone Established in 1858 , and with more than 600,000 artefacts and specimens , Maidstone Museum represents one of the best and largest collections in the South East ( outside of London ). Boasting diverse and quality collections , with some of significant national and international importance , delve into fine and applied art , human and natural history , and explore the museum often likened to a small Victoria & Albert Museum , British Museum and Natural History Museum rolled into one , right at the heart of The Garden of England . museum . maidstone . gov . uk maidstonemuseum
40 . Royal Engineers Museum , Gillingham The Royal Engineers Museum ( REM ) Collection has been developed by the Corps of Royal Engineers over the last 200 years and now forms one of the most important military collections in the UK . Kent ’ s largest military museum tells the story of the Royal Engineers and how they have assisted the British Army to ‘ live , move and fight for over 300 years ’, with highlights including Zulu War weaponry , tanks , a Harrier jump jet and even Wellington ’ s map of Waterloo . re-museum . co . uk remuseum
KENT ’ S ARTISTS , AUTHORS & COLLECTIVES
45 . Dirk Seyfried Photography , Folkestone Based in Folkestone and incorporating both digital and 35mm film photography , Dirk Seyfried has been photographing striking landscapes for over two decades - capturing the beauty of Kent and beyond . Dirk also holds creative photography workshops perfect for beginners . dirkseyfriedphotography . com dirk _ seyfried _ photography
46 . The Exchange , Erith Located in a historic library , surrounded by a beautiful garden designed by awardwinning designer Sarah Price , The Exchange focuses on creating connection through the making of craft . Visit to take part in a workshop , or simply to spend some time in a little oasis close to the River Thames . theexchangeerith . com exchangeerith
47 . Kent Art Collective , Maidstone Welcome to the Kent Art Collective ( KAC ), a thriving and friendly community for artists and makers . Dive into diverse art classes across Maidstone town covering everything from free meet-ups , life drawing classes and nature journaling to printmaking workshops . kentartcollective . co . uk kentartcollective
48 . Cara MacNally , Fishlab , Whitstable Cara ’ s practice focuses on overarching themes of deterioration . Through a variety of analogue and digital processes , she brings awareness to worldwide issues that touch each and every individual on both a personal and global level . Cara has documented stories relating to deforestation , architectural abandonment ,
and mental health . Recent collections include Dimenticato in Italy , VIII , Concealment and Orang-Utan , in which she partnered with NGO Save Our Borneo to present the conflict between the palm oil industry and the natural landscape in Indonesia . caramacnally . co . uk caramacnally
49 . de Havilland Memories , Hildenborough , nr Sevenoaks de Havilland Memories specialises in producing refined calligraphy commissions . Using only the highest quality , sustainably sourced materials , your artwork is carefully curated to tell a story , evoking emotion and remaining a timeless keepsake . Boasting years of experience , they are able to spark magic by finessing the small details . For your own award-winning calligraphy , reach out via email . dehavillandmemories . com dehavillandmemories
50 . Fabia H Goff , Folkestone Bring your home into bloom with Fabia ’ s fabulously floral art , gifts and home decor . Shop bespoke tapestries , tea towels , lino prints , eco-conscious art prints and decor in warm jewel tones and vibrant colour palettes . Sharing her love of linoprint , carve out time for creativity with her linocut workshops and more online or in store . fabiahgoff . com fabiahgoff
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