Alison Braithwaite
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Muse, Morph, Create – Talk by Couture Shoemaker Caroline Groves
Farncombe House Farncombe Estate, Broadway, Worcestershire, United KingdomThe poet uses words, the painter, oil. Caroline Groves talks about her medium of expression - the transformation of inspiration and ideas into wearable works of art. Expect an enjoyable evening full of insight and stories about her journey into high-end shoemaking and her commitment to sustainability in the use of traditional methods and natural [...]
The Mechanics of Writing Workshop with Vanessa Rigg
The Fish Hotel Farncombe Estate, BroadwayAn intensive 3 hour workshop for those wanting to concentrate on techniques to advance an idea or “work-in-progress” novel. Exercises will concentrate on dialogue, character building, scene set ups, hooks, and speed plotting with a view to giving participants more confidence, structure and material to continue their own work. Suitable for progressing and advanced writers [...]
Plein Air workshop at Broadway Tower with Antonia Black – Artist in Residence
Broadway Tower Middle Hill, Broadway, GBAn opportunity to join our award winning artist in residence, Antonia Black, for a very special day long plein air workshop for all abilities at this beautiful and iconic site of Broadway Tower. Abandon your preconceptions and inhibitions as Antonia leads you in a hugely inspiring and enjoyable foray into expressionism and colour in this [...]
Tweedy Time!
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayTweedy, star of Giffords Circus and The Everyman Cheltenham Pantomime, returns to Broadway Arts Festival to perform all sorts of tricks, magic, juggling, balancing and some dangerous stunts... but Tweedy being Tweedy all sorts will probably go wrong! Tweedy will illustrate a repertoire of comedic talents which have made him one of the most respected [...]
Make a Fascinator Workshop with lunch
Dormy House Willersey Hill, United KingdomThis fascinator workshop with artisan Louise Pocock Millinery is a fun introduction to millinery and a great way to let your creative hair down! The workshop includes decorating a base with a wide range of colourful trims include sinamay twirls, jewels, beads, feathers and flowers so there’s plenty to choose from. You will learn to [...]
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 [...]
The Great Gatsby by Heartbreak Productions
Served up with a twist of iconic Heartbreak style, this theatrical adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is the perfect way to mark 100 years since prohibition. Join Heartbreak Productions and the Nick Carraway quartet for an evening of jazz, prohibition style, outside on the village green. Nick is not only the band [...]
Moss Art Workshop with Bloomery
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayJoin Allyson from Bloomery using sustainably sourced preserved moss and foliage to create a unique three dimensional piece of art to take away with you and display in your home (30cm x 30cm). The moss is preserved using a completely natural plant based biodegradable preservation process which means it is still soft to touch and indistinguishable from [...]
Exclusive 2 Day Plein air workshop with Haidee-Jo Summers
Russell House Gardens Broadway, United KingdomAn opportunity to practice plein air painting in oils with Haidee-Jo Summers, member of the Royal Institute of Oil painters and author of Vibrant Oils, to guide you. In the special setting of Russell House, where Sargent famously painted Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, learn about Haidee-Jo’s fresh and vibrant approach to capturing the light and [...]
Broadway Guided Heritage 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 [...]
Cockneys in Arcadia – The Guild of Handicraft in Chipping Campden
Bretforton Theatrebarn Bretforton Grange, Bretforton, Worcestershire, United KingdomIn 1902 Charles Ashbee brought fifty craftsmen and their families to Chipping Campden from the East End of London - a culture shock for all concerned. We tell the story of how these pioneers established an arts and crafts tradition in the north Cotswolds which flourishes to this day. Join speaker George Derbyshire from Court [...]
The Great Broadway Paint-Off 2021
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayYour chance to draw or paint our beautiful Cotswolds village for the day and be in with a chance of winning great prizes! Many thanks to our prize sponsors, without which we could not run this event: Top prize £500 worth of Framing from Richard Christie Framemaker £200 Jacksons Art Supplies Voucher A bouquet of [...]
Broadway Guided Heritage 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 [...]
Mystery Masterpiece Auction
Broadway, Worcestershire, United KingdomBroadway Arts Festival is giving the public the chance to snap up original artwork by internationally renowned and emerging artists for as little as £25! Showcasing British painters, illustrators, printmakers and photographers while helping to raise funds for the Broadway Arts Festival in 2023, school outreach programmes and local student arts bursaries. Maybe you’ll spot [...]
Open Art Competition 2022
Broadway Museum & Art Gallery 65 High Street, Broadway, GBOur annual open art competition is open to any artist, in any medium including painting, sculpture, drawing, textiles, ceramics & printmaking. We have new prize categories, prizes, sponsors and judges in 2022. Prizes include: Main prize £1000 (any medium) sponsored by Wychavon District Council Painting in Oils or Acrylics Prize £500 sponsored by Priory Gallery Watercolour Prize £500 sponsored [...]
The Great Broadway Paint-Off 2022
Marquee on the village green Lower Green, BroadwayYour chance to draw or paint our beautiful Cotswolds village for the day and be in with a chance of winning great prizes along with other artists from across the UK! This is a very popular event that attracts both professional and amateur artists. An amateur won in 2020! Many thanks to our prize sponsors, [...]
Broadway Heritage Guided Walk with Gordon Franks
Around the village 1 The Green, Broadway, United KingdomEnjoy 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. The Great Broadway Paint-Off will also be taking place on the same day. Little is recorded until 972 when King Edgar granted a Charter to the Benedictine Monastery of [...]
Broadway Heritage Guided Walk with Gordon Franks
Around the village 1 The Green, Broadway, United KingdomEnjoy 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. The Great Broadway Paint-Off will also be taking place on the same day. Little is recorded until 972 when King Edgar granted a Charter to the Benedictine Monastery of [...]
Bursary Winners Summer Concert & Afternoon Tea
Court Farm Court Farm, Upper High Street, Broadway, WorcestershireWe will be showcasing the talents of some of our 2022 student bursary winners at an exclusive concert in the music room at Court Farm in Broadway on the afternoon of Saturday 10th September. A record 16 bursaries were awarded to students at the end of 2021 on a wide range of courses from the [...]
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