WARRINGTON’S first-ever contemporary arts festival this autumn will celebrate emerging and acclaimed artists and performers.
The festival, from September 24 to October 29, will be free of charge and will take to the town’s streets, parks and cultural quarter, showcasing the wealth of artistic talent in the North West including exhibitions, performance, film and live art.
Organised by a partnership or Warrington Borough Council, Warrington Museum and Art Gallery, Pyramid and Parr Hall and The Gallery at Bank Quay House, the festival will include a variety of exciting outdoor performances in unexpected places across the town.
Cllr Kate Hannon, the borough council’s executive member for leisure, community and culture, said: “There is growing support and interest in contemporary arts in and around Warrington from the performing and visual arts sector. We are proud of the wealth of talent here and hope the festival will bring fans of the arts from across the North West to our town and create new art lovers.
“Visitors will also have the opportunity to see for themselves the fantastic facilities Warrington has to offer. This exciting event really has something for everyone and we hope it will go from strength to strength in years to come.”
Liverpool-based music group Urban Strawberry Lunch will launch the festival with a performance involving instruments made from junk.
More information on how to get involved with the festival can be obtained at www.warringtonartsfestival.co.uk
WARRINGTON'S first-ever contemporary arts festival this autumn will celebrate emerging and acclaimed artists and performers.
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