Mystery Masterpiece Exhibition
Little Buckland Gallery Little Buckland, BroadwayAll the art donated for both our online Mystery Masterpiece auction and live auction on July 7th will be on show for the duration of a ten day exhibition at Little Buckland Gallery 28 June – 7 July (10-30am to 5pm – free entry). The exhibition culminates in the Phillip Serrell Live Auction Event on [...]
2 Day Landscape Painting Workshop with Caroline Chappell
Little Buckland Gallery Little Buckland, BroadwayA two-day landscape painting workshop with award winning artist Caroline Chappell. Inspired by the beautiful Lavender Farm near Snowshill, this workshop will explore abstraction and expressive mark-making in relation to landscape. You will be working in the new studio at Little Buckland Gallery and at Snowshill Lavender Farm. Using a range of media to include: [...]
The Great Broadway Paint-Off 2019!
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomAnnouncing ..... Prizes for The Great Broadway Paint-Off 2019 on Aug 17th! The fabulous 1st Prize is a £200 art materials voucher from Jackson's Art Supplies. Other prizes include: - £100 voucher towards a workshop of your choice at the Broadway Arts Festival in June 2020. - Set of 76 Derwent Inktense pencils kindly donated by [...]
2 Day Watercolour Workshop with Brian Smith
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomBrian is renowned for his fine and translucent watercolours that magically capture time and place and have won him recognition, both national and international, in exhibitions including the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and the Royal Society of Marine Artists. During this two day workshop Brian will share with you his approach to painting [...]
Noel Coward Evening with Peter Gill
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomPianist and entertainer Peter Gill presents a tribute to the wit and song-writing skill of that most English of Englishmen, Noel Coward, who said of himself "I am an enormously talented man and there is no point in denying it". Born in 1899, Coward was an actor, writer, composer, director, producer, and in later life [...]
Wire bird sculpture demonstration by Rachel Higgins
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomWatch renowned local artist Rachel Higgins of Court Leet Studio as she uses a variety of metalwork techniques - wirework, soldering, hammering and riveting... to create a beautiful intricate 3D metal bird. A member of the Gallery at the Guild, Chipping Campden, she will also be exhibiting in the marquee at artBEAT and running a [...]
Talk & Demonstration by Adebanji Alade “The Addictive Sketcher” – BBC The One Show
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomSee BBC One Show Artist in Residence Adebanji Alade, Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and "Addictive Sketcher" paint an urban landscape in Acrylic abc while talking about his inspirational life as an artist. This 2.5 hour talk and demo is a chance to learn how Adebanji captures people and places and [...]
Exploring Edward Lear – a musical show by Robin Smith
The Guildhouse Stanton Stanton, United KingdomIn this musical show curated for the festival, composer, pianist and arranger Robin Smith explores Lear’s life through his poems with newly commissioned music inspired by his fascination with his story, alongside a display of reimagined illustrations by artist Sallie Taylor and narration by Oliver Taylor. Edward Lear was a man delighted by words and [...]
Watercolour with Impact – Demonstration by Brian Smith
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomThe simplicity of pigment, paper and water offers an enormous variation for the artist to use to capture the atmosphere and mood of your chosen subject. On this occasion renowned watercolour artist Brian Smith will produce a busy street scene indicating Buildings, People, Structure and Narrative with explanation of all the issues he will encounter [...]
Gordon Russell: A Champion of Design
The Lygon ArmsVerity Elson, Director of the Gordon Russell Design Museum in Broadway, explores the life and work of one of the most important names in British furniture design. The remarkable story of Gordon Russell and his company spans Arts and Crafts cabinetmaking, Modernism, The Festival of Britain, and beyond. Featuring images from the museum’s unique and [...]
Impressionist oil painting figure demonstration and book-signing by Haidee-Jo Summers ROI
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomWatch contemporary impressionist artist Haidee-Jo Summers, member of the Royal Institute of Oil painters, paint a complete oil painting from start to finish from a live model. Haidee-Jo strives for simplicity and economy in her work, and she will show you how she makes every mark count. There will also be an opportunity to meet [...]
Quilts: From Utility to Art by Linda Seward
The Lygon ArmsThis talk traces the development of the quilt, from its origin as a utilitarian item to its rightful place in the world of art. Learn about the three traditional types of quilt, then discover how these styles have evolved into textile art. The talk features antique quilts as well as the exciting work of over [...]
Beets & Pieces The Crista Trio: Ashok Gupta, Ben & David Powell
St. Michael & All Angels' Church Church Street, BroadwayBeethoven’s final and heroic Archduke Piano Trio forms the centrepiece of this concert in celebration of his 250th anniversary. Performed by Ashok Gupta and friends of the Festival Ben and David Powell as the Crista Trio, the programme also includes rarely heard arrangements of Beethoven’s famous overture Egmont and Chabrier’s orchestral masterpiece Espana, along with [...]
Coffee Concert with Marcel Zidani
St. Michael & All Angels' Church Church Street, BroadwayPrize winning composer and pianist Marcel Zidani presents a programme of uplifting and beautiful piano music to include traditional works by classical composers Mozart and Liszt and a masterpiece by the great living jazz pianist Keith Jarrett. With an additional touch of Spanish musical elegance there will be something for every musical taste. Marcel is [...]
Instant printmaking workshop
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayInstant Printmaking workshop with Patricia Henry and Gloucester Printmaking Co-operative Participants will be offered three ways of producing instant prints. Instant collagraph where a card or metal based collage can be used as a printing plate; using interesting inking techniques a variety of wonderful prints can be drawn from the plate; monoprint and transfer print [...]
Drawn from Life: The Extraordinary Art & Life of Augustus John by David Boyd Haycock
The Lygon ArmsAugustus John is one of the great enigmas of twentieth-century art. Widely acknowledged in the early 1900s as one of the most talented and promising young British artists, his achievements are now largely overlooked. This talk will explore his extraordinary rise and fall, from his early success before the First World War, to his slow [...]
Pot Throw & Decorate
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayThe experience of using a potter's wheel to throw a pot of your very own in this ceramics hour with Honeybourne Pottery. During each workshop they will give the participants a demonstration on how to throw a pot on the potter’s wheel & decorate it using coloured slips. They will provide support throughout the workshop [...]
Pot Throw & Decorate
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayThe experience of using a potter’s wheel to throw a pot of your very own in this ceramics hour with Honeybourne Pottery. During each workshop they will give the participants a demonstration on how to throw a pot on the potter’s wheel & decorate it using coloured slips. They will provide support throughout the workshop [...]
Pot Throw & Decorate
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayThe experience of using a potter’s wheel to throw a pot of your very own in this ceramics hour with Honeybourne Pottery. During each workshop they will give the participants a demonstration on how to throw a pot on the potter’s wheel & decorate it using coloured slips. They will provide support throughout the workshop [...]
Pot Throw & Decorate
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayThe experience of using a potter’s wheel to throw a pot of your very own in this ceramics hour with Honeybourne Pottery. During each workshop they will give the participants a demonstration on how to throw a pot on the potter’s wheel & decorate it using coloured slips. They will provide support throughout the workshop [...]
Children’s After School Pot Throw Hour
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayGive your youngster the experience of using a potter's wheel to throw a pot of their very own in this ceramics after school hour with Honeybourne Pottery. There will be a demonstration on how to throw a pot on the potter’s wheel & decorate it using coloured slips. There will be lots of support and [...]
Wire Bird Sculpture Workshop with Rachel Higgins
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayRenowned local artist Rachel Higgins is a metal animal sculptor and a member of the Gallery at the Guild, Chipping Campden. Back by popular demand after her sell-out workshop in 2018, she will be leading a workshop using a variety of metalwork techniques - wirework, soldering, hammering, riveting... to create a 3D metal bird from [...]
Seeing Sound – the colour of music in the 20th Century
Broadway Museum & Art Gallery 65 High Street, Broadway, GBThe connection between colour and music goes back to Aristotle, and composers have conceived music as colour ever since. Using piano demonstrations and a trove of audio excerpts, Jonathan James will illustrate how music - keys, tonalities, chords and tone - can be 'seen' and how colour, for some late Romantics and early modernists, became [...]
Landscape Fragments: experiments with texture in clay
Little Buckland Gallery Little Buckland, BroadwayAn evening workshop with Hilary LaForce at Little Buckland Gallery on the outskirts of Broadway. Working with porcelain this evening workshop will explore the possibilities for working with pattern and texture in clay. Using Hilary’s ‘Fragile Landscape’ pots as an inspiration we will create two dimensional but layered pieces. Hilary LaForce makes one-off ceramic pieces [...]
Making Artists Books – a taster session
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayA taster session with Patricia Henry and Stroud Artists Books Participants will be shown three types of blank book structures to make: one stitched, one single page and one folded and will be provided with a starter pack to reproduce these at home. Participants who also attend the printmaking workshop, or who have done so [...]
Developing Sketchbooks with Nature as Artist with Julie Leach
Little Buckland Gallery Little Buckland, BroadwayA 2 day workshop for participants of any experience to relax and let nature take the creative strain. Working with printmaker Julie Leach, who collaborates with nature to make work, participants will engage outdoors as hunters and gatherers of nature’s own marks. Participants will use a broad range of print techniques to collect, curate and [...]
50 Years of the National Portrait Gallery
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomA conversation between Sir Roy Strong, Director 1959-1973, and Nicholas Cullinan, Director since 2015. The collections of the National Portrait Gallery provide a fascinating commentary on British history and culture with images from Henry VIII to Judy Dench, addressing questions of identity and achievement and promoting engagement with portraiture in all media. In this lively [...]
Kids Pet Animation Drawing Workshop with Ali Rice
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayHave fun bringing a drawing of your favourite pet to life! With Ali as your guide, your kids will complete a line drawing, trace it onto acetate with permanent pen; then paint the reverse side of the acetate. This animation cell technique was widely used by animation companies before the age of computers and guarantees [...]
Mural-Making with Antonia Black
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayJoin us in the marquee on the village green for a free drop-in mural-making family friendly art workshop with our wonderful Artist in Residence Antonia Black! No booking required and all ages and generations welcome This is a free family event in the lead up to our big family theatre event in the afternoon There [...]
Relief Sculpture with Neil Wood
The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, BroadwayRelief Sculpture is significant in the world of art, from ancient times to the present day and continues as a means of creative expression. This workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to create your own cast relief artworks- whether something from nature to something more geometric or abstract. Join experienced teacher and [...]
The 2021 Broadway Arts Festival Open Art Competition
Bretforton Theatrebarn Bretforton Grange, Bretforton, Worcestershire, United KingdomOur “all new” open art competition is open to any artist, in any medium including painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, ceramics, printmaking and film. We have new categories, new prizes, new sponsors, new judges and a new exhibition venue! Artists’ work that is selected for the final judging stage will be exhibited in an exclusive selling [...]
The 2021 Julia & Martin Wilson Short Story Prize
Broadway, Worcestershire, United KingdomThe annual Julia & Martin Wilson Short Story Prize is now open for entries! Entries need to be a maximum of 2,000 words with up to two entries allowed per entrant. There is no theme to adhere to. 2021 Prizes: Main prize (over 18s): £400 Ages 14-18yrs: £100 Age 13 and under: £50 There is a [...]
Papercut workshop with Sarah Dennis
The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, BroadwayPaper cutting is a subtractive drawing process, using a craft knife to create negative space, allowing the remaining paper to appear as dynamic lines and shapes. The process of paper cutting is deeply therapeutic and relaxing. Removing shapes to reveal a design takes you into an almost meditative state that sharpens focus and calms the [...]
Improve your Oil Painting Techniques with Andrew Field
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomJoin Andrew Field, contestant on Sky Arts “Landscape Artist of the Year”, to develop a repertoire of techniques and processes to improve your confidence and understanding of how to manipulate paint, using a variety of painting mediums. A professional local artist with over 20 years experience of teaching, he has exhibited at The Royal Society [...]
artBEAT – The opening weekend of Broadway Arts Festival
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayartBEAT is the opening 3 day weekend for the festival that showcases the work of some of Britain’s top artists, designers and artisans in the main marquee on the village green in this idyllic Cotswold village. Entry to the exhibitor marquee is free to the public! Throughout the weekend the marquee will house talented artists, [...]
Muse, Morph, Create – an exhibition by Couture Shoemaker Caroline Groves & Taxidermist John Burton
Farncombe House Farncombe Estate, Broadway, Worcestershire, United KingdomA riot of colour and a rare insight into the creative possibilities that arise from unusual collaborations. Bespoke Couture Shoemaker Caroline Groves joins forces with Taxidermist, Naturalist and Collector John Burton for a curated exhibition of their work. Embark on a visual journey through two crafts featuring craftsmen who insist on the integrity of natural [...]
An Artist’s Legacy, Sargent, his Sister & their Friends.
Broadway Museum & Art Gallery 65 High Street, Broadway, GBFollowing a very generous gift to the Ashmolean Museum of a group of works by John Singer Sargent, his contemporaries Augustus and Gwen John and Phillip Wilson Steer, and from another donor a gift of works by his sister Emily Sargent, the first public showing of both gifts has been kindly offered to Broadway Museum and [...]
The Broadway Colony Room
Broadway Museum & Art Gallery 65 High Street, Broadway, GBA permanent exhibition about the world-famous Broadway Colony of renowned artists, writers, musicians and actors, most notably John Singer Sargent, is installed in a dedicated room of the Broadway Museum and Art Gallery on behalf of the Broadway Arts Festival. This important piece of Broadway heritage recounts the interestingly interwoven lives of those who came [...]
The Broadway Arts Festival Open Art Competition Selling Exhibition 2021
Bretforton Theatrebarn Bretforton Grange, Bretforton, Worcestershire, United KingdomCome along to see the 200 finalists from our 2021 open art competition at our new exhibition venue, Bretforton Theatrebarn, many of which are available to purchase. Open daily from 12 noon to 4pm from Friday 4th June to Sunday 13th June - entry is free and no need to book Please note: Sadly, there [...]
Papercut workshop with Sarah Dennis
The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, BroadwayPaper cutting is a subtractive drawing process, using a craft knife to create negative space, allowing the remaining paper to appear as dynamic lines and shapes. The process of paper cutting is deeply therapeutic and relaxing. Removing shapes to reveal a design takes you into an almost meditative state that sharpens focus and calms the [...]
Getting Going with Oil Paints with Andrew Field
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomAn introduction to working with oil paints with Andrew Field, contestant on Sky Arts “Landscape Artist of the Year”, to develop a repertoire of techniques and processes to build confidence and understanding of how to manipulate paint, using a variety of painting mediums. A professional local artist with over 20 years experience of teaching, he [...]
Portrait Drawing Workshop with Nick Logan in Charcoal & Sanguine
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomWorking from a live model, Nick with show you a simple method for depicting the face. There will be an emphasis on value contrast/compression, edges, anatomy, flat and volumetric form. Were you inspired by Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year? Fancy learning how to do this yourself then join Nick Logan! Suitable for all [...]
Wildlife Drawing workshop with David Skidmore
The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, BroadwayUsing graphite pencil, on hot press paper, with references supplied, we will work through initial drawing techniques, building tones to give a 3 dimensional feel, learning the importance of contrast between dark and light. Finally we will look at the details that finish off the piece. Have fun and work at a comfortable pace, suitable [...]
“Pre-Raphaelite Sisters: Models & Muses” Talk by Jan Marsh
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomJoin us for an illustrated talk by Jan Marsh, curator of the recent exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, which features familiar and newly-discovered images by and of women in the movement, including Jane Morris, Marie Spartali Stillman and Jamaican-born Fanny Eaton. Dr Jan Marsh is a long-standing expert on the Pre-Raphaelite movement with books [...]
The Photo Essay – Finding Your Visual Voice Workshop with Photographer Peter Martin
The Lifford Parlour Lifford Hall, BroadwayEvery day we are overwhelmed with an avalanche of individual images, most of which have little meaning. One of the most powerful ways to establish your visual voice and distinguish yourself as a photographer is to conceptualize and shoot a photo essay, a simple and compelling way to communicate and tell a story. The day [...]
Clay Fox Sculpture workshop with Ros Ingram
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomBack by popular demand after the sell-out hare & hens workshops in 2018! Create a unique clay fox sculpture with award-winning ceramicist Ros Ingram. All abilities welcome - Please bring an apron! Tickets £35 10 Places Tickets go on sale to the general public through the website at 10am on Friday 9th April and to [...]
Capturing the Moment: Rapid Sketching Techniques with Tim Fisher
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayWorking with pen, pencil or charcoal learn fast and effective ways of recording scenes in a landscape setting in and around the picturesque village of Broadway. Artists will focus on ways of capturing the scene and honing drawing skills. Those attending will appreciate how to observe, interpret and create sketches as a record, or potentially [...]
Creativity through nature – Workshop by Ann Blockley RI SWA
The Fish Hotel Farncombe Estate, BroadwayThis exclusive workshop is designed to suggest a working practice based on a connection with nature that will help you to develop as an artist. Ann will be demonstrating throughout the day using some ‘back to nature’ materials and techniques from her new book ‘Creativity through nature’ (Batsford) as well as some of her usual methods. You will be offered [...]
Clay Owl Sculpture workshop with Ros Ingram
Lifford Hall Lower Green, Broadway, United KingdomBack by popular demand after the sell-out hare & hens workshops in 2018! Create a unique clay owl sculpture with award-winning ceramicist Ros Ingram. All abilities welcome - Please bring an apron! Tickets £35 10 Places Tickets go on sale to the general public through the website at 10am on Friday April 9th 2021 and [...]
Broadway Heritage Guided Walk
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayEnjoy a historical walk around the beautiful village of Broadway and discover the hidden history of this ancient village through its buildings and their associated stories. Little is recorded until 972 when King Edgar granted a Charter to the Benedictine Monastery of Pershore. Edgar, the peace-maker, introduced (the) ordnance of the ‘Hundreds’ where (shires) were [...]
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