PROGRAMME
EXHIBITION
IMAGINARY BEINGS
CANK STEET GALLERY
An exhibition of linocuts inspired by The Book of Imaginary Beings by Jorge Luis Borges. Works by Peter Rapp, in collaboration with Leicester Society of Artists.
20 - 29 AUG
Coordinated by Cank Street Gallery
Image courtesy of Peter Rapp
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm / Sunday 12pm - 4pm
SUMMER ART TRAIL OPEN
LCB DEPOT / NEW WALK MUSEUM & ART GALLERY / STUDIONAME
An exhibition of national visual artists selected by Silver Vine Arts.
20 - 29 AUG
Coordinated by Silver Vine Arts / Image courtesy of DWC Photography
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery Mon - Sun 10am - 5pm
LCB Depot Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm / Sat 20th 1pm - 9pm / Sat 27th 10am - 5pm
StudionAme Mon - Sat 12pm - 6pm / closed Sun
FAMOUS PHILATELIC ERRORS
LEICESTER PRINT WORKSHOP
Imagined postage stamps commemorating events that should not be celebrated by Peter Rapp.
20 - 29 AUG
Coordinated by Leicester Print Workshop
Image © Peter Rapp
10am – 5pm Tuesday - Saturday, open until 8pm Wednesday
PLANT CULTURE
ATTENBOROUGH ARTS CENTRE
Investigating the relationship between humans and plants. Includes work by Andy Goldsworthy, Marc Quinn, Gilbert & George and more. Selected from the Arts Council Collection.
20 - 29 AUG
Coordinated by Attenborough Arts Centre
Image courtesy of Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London.
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 12pm - 4pm
NEWparksART
SOFT TOUCH ARTS
An exhibition of work by artists from New Parks Art Group working with Soft Touch Arts and Paul Conneally. Curated by members of New Parks Art Group.
20 - 23 AUG
Coordinated by Sally Norman, Soft Touch Arts
Image supplied by Soft Touch Arts
11am - 4pm
A-Z AND A LITTLE BIT OF RED
CANK STREET GALLERY
Traci Howard's exhibition features assemblage pieces, with collage and sewing, featuring tiny playful figures and enticing narratives.
20 - 29 AUG
Coordinated by Cank Street Gallery
Image courtesy of Traci Howard
Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm / Sunday 12pm - 4pm
ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
LCB DEPOT / NEW WALK MUSEUM & ART GALLERY / STUDIONAME
An exhibition of artworks by Summer Art Trail's three resident artists. Supported by LCB Depot.
20 - 29 AUG
Coordinated by Silver Vine Arts / Image courtesy DWC Photography
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery Mon - Sun 10am - 5pm
LCB Depot Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm / Sat 20th 1pm - 9pm / Sat 27th 10am - 5pm
StudionAme Mon - Sat 12pm - 6pm / closed Sun
WOODCUTS BY ROY BIZLEY
LEICESTER PRINT WORKSHOP
Satirical political figures of the 1980’s.
20 - 29 AUG
Coordinated by Leicester Print Workshop
Image courtesy of Leicester Arts & Museums
Tuesday - Saturday 10am – 5pm, open until 8pm Wednesday
LOOK UP LEICESTER
SOFT TOUCH ARTS
Photographs by young people from FOCUS. Private View 25th Aug 5.30pm - 8pm.
25 - 29 AUG
Coordinated by Minder Bhamra, FOCUS
Image supplied by Soft Touch Arts
10am - 4pm
WORKSHOP
PRINTMAKING FACES
LEICESTER PRINT WORKSHOP
Free drop-in family printmaking activity, suitable for children aged 3 – 12yrs. Have fun looking at faces and making portraits, using monoprinting and circus mirrors to create your own unique print to take away.
23 - 27 AUG
Coordinated by Leicester Print Workshop
Image © Pamela Ralth Photography
11am – 1pm
KAMRA-E-FAOREE PORTRAITS
THE ORANGE TREE
Visitor portraits using Kamra-e-Faoree, a handmade wooden camera that is both a camera and a darkroom in one.
21 AUG
Coordinated by Leicester Lo-Fi Photography
Image supplied by Leicester Lo-Fi Photography
Donations accepted, no booking necessary
1pm - 5pm
LIVE
MAGIC TEAPOT'S LAUNCH EVENT
LCB DEPOT
Live music, spoken word, pop up stalls, food and artwork.
20 AUG
Coordinated by Magic Teapot
Image courtesy Honest Dave
Supported by Silver Vine Arts
1pm - 9pm
£3 donation
MYOPTIK'S CLOSING CEREMONY
BREWDOG
12 hour extravaganza of live music, DJs, visuals, spoken word, comedy and art.
28 AUG
Coordinated by Myoptik
Image courtesy DWC Photography
Supported by Silver Vine Arts
£3 entry
1pm - 1am
IMPROVISATION GARDEN
LCB DEPOT
An event for improvisers everywhere! Dancers, musicians, poets and artists combine in collaborative spirit. Join in by bringing an instrument or idea, or simply watch. Featuring Poetman, Lewys Holt, Nadine Knew and Joey Mottershead.
27 AUG
Coordinated by FRIED RICE Art Jams
Image supplied by FRIED RICE Art Jams
11am - 5pm
POP UP
JOURNEYS FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL
JUBILEE SQUARE / ORTON SQUARE
A multi-art-form festival celebrating the exceptional talents of refugee and asylum seeker artists, creating a vibrant and engaging programme.
20 - 21 AUG
Coordinated by ArtReach
Image supplied by ArtReach
Check website for full details
MAKERS' YARD OPEN STUDIOS
MAKERS' YARD
Opportunity to buy original products direct from talented artists and designer-makers including Rare Folk, Lilac Pearl Textiles, Haute Couture Millinery and Felt4ArtSake. Additional demos and hands-on activities.
27 AUG
Coordinated by Makers' Yard
Image supplied by Makers' Yard
10am - 5pm
EXPOSURE
THE ORANGE TREE
A showcase of current Leicester Lo-Fi Photography member's work, with images that embrace the analogue and the traditional in photography.
20 - 29 AUG
Coordinated by Leicester Lo-Fi Photography
Image supplied by Leicester Lo-Fi Photography
Opening times vary
MICROWORLD
WOT SPACE
Interact Digital Arts and Genetic Moo present a week of digital making workshops and digital art experimentation. Sessions for both adults and young people.
20 - 28 AUG
Coordinated by Sean Clark
Image courtesy of Sean Clark
Some sessions require booking
11am - 4pm
SOUNDS OF THE CITY
CLARENCE STREET STUDIOS + OFFSITE
Join a group offsite to record parts of the art trail, and the city. Return back to the studio for a hands on experience and utilise specially sourced equipment to create your own soundscape.
22 & 29 AUG
Coordinated by Clarence Street Studios
Image supplied by Clarence Street Studios
£3 donation, meetup time 12:30pm at Clarence Street Studios
1pm - 3pm
LIVE GRAFFITI
YEOMAN STREET
Live graffiti demonstration.
2O AUG
Coordinated by Graff HQ
Image © Isobel Hoskins
11am - 4pm
A HISTORY OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC & INSTRUMENTS
KRAFTHAUS ARTS
An introduction into how electronic music and the instruments built to make it have shaped modern culture. Includes demonstrations with both vintage and modern equipment.
26 AUG
Coordinated by Krafthaus Arts
Image supplied by Krafthaus Arts
No booking necessary
6pm - 8pm
FEELMORELOVE BOUTIQUE: ELIZABETH DYER
LCB DEPOT
A family friendly, drop-in bead and jewellery making workshop suitable for all ages and abilities. Learn to make fun and colourful beads, charms and jewellery in polymer clay.
20 AUG
Coordinated by Elizabeth Dyer, Feelmorelove Boutique
Image supplied by Elizabeth Dyer, Feelmorelove Boutique
£1-5 for materials, no booking necessary
2pm - 4pm
SUMMER ART TRAIL MARKETPLACE
LCB DEPOT
The opportunity to browse and buy unique items by a range of designers, makers and artists.
27 AUG
Coordinated by Elizabeth Dyer, Feelmorelove Boutique
Image supplied by Feelmorelove Boutique
Supported by Silver Vine Arts
11am - 5pm