RESIDENTS of Frome and users of social media are being asked to express their experiences of the pandemic through art, to contribute to an exhibition later this year.
‘Portrayal of a Pandemic’ was the brainchild of Di Roberts, local support service Active and In Touch’s co-ordinator.
Active and In Touch says, “Since March 2020 individuals, families and the community have experienced a whole range of emotions and encountered challenges including grief, fear and greater loneliness resulting from restrictions and a concern as to what the future will bring.
“There have also been so many uplifting times with heart touching experiences, rays of sunshine, the kindness of strangers and the beauty of nature.
“Active and In Touch is asking for people to share these experiences and the feelings they evoked with others, as a lasting testimony and an affirmation of better times ahead. Being creative has been a support for many people already and hopefully more will be inspired to unlock their creativity and send their work to the exhibition where all art forms will be welcomed.
“The list is endless – paintings, mixed media, photography, textiles, sculpture and poetry and Active and In Touch looks forward to receiving submissions by Friday 4th June. The exhibition will be in September at various locations in Frome including The Black Swan Arts and Town Hall. Submissions will be divided into three age categories: under 12s, under 18s and adults.
“Longer term, there is the opportunity to sell your artwork if you wish and 12 pieces will also be selected for publication in Active and In Touch’s 2022 calendar.
“So, please unleash your innermost artistic thoughts and support Portrayal of the Pandemic. Further details can be found via www.activeandintouch.org
“Good luck with your entries and we are looking forward to an exciting exhibition later in the year.”
![Town-wide programme brings month of social activities in May
A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
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A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams")
