Welcome Contents Welcome to Somerset Art Weeks Open Studios Event 2014. This year we have 205 Word from Patron Inside Cover venues showing a huge variety of work. Artists from every background and discipline in their About SAW Inside Cover studios - places that are usually private working environments. They can be functional and Welcome 1 clear or, more usually, chaotic and cluttered reflecting the working practice of the artist and How to use the guide 3 the sources of their inspiration - places to collect thoughts as well as produce work. It can Special Events 4 be a privilege to be allowed in. The Levels and Moors 5 There are also many affiliated special events happening during Art Weeks. They include an artist talk and tour at Education Pack & Hestercombe Gardens and Gallery, near Taunton on the 3 October, where exciting developments have made this Family Friendly Final Weekend Central Spread magnificent house and garden into a new venue for contemporary art. We also present to you a guided tour of the exhibitions and garden at Hauser & Wirth Somerset in Bruton on the 30 September. Each year, SAW also works with Map of West Somerset 6 individuals, organisations and schools to develop their open studios event. We are delighted to work with Millfield West Somerset Venues 1- 32 7 - 16 School in Street and Bruton School for Girls to offer new and exciting work. Map of Taunton Deane 17 Don’t miss The Levels and Moors: New work by four Somerset artists. As part of the Creative Pathways, a Professional Taunton Deane Venues 33 - 59 18 - 29 Development Programme for SAW member artists, we are working with venues across Somerset to support artists to make new works and develop their audiences. Limited editions of the new works will be available for purchase. More Map of South Somerset 30 - 31 details see page 5. South Somerset Venues 60 - 126 & 205 32 - 55 The last weekend of the Open Studios event (4 & 5 October), will be Family Friendly Final Weekend. Many venues Map of Mendip 56 - 57 are offering activities for visitors of all ages, including young children, from printmaking to ceramics with many activities Mendip Venues 127 - 173 58 - 74 free. A full list of activities being offered can be found in the central spread of this guide. Map of Sedgemoor 75 SAW’s Art Weeks’ reputation continues to grow and this year we have attracted many artists to open their doors for Sedgemoor Venues 174 - 204 76 - 85 the first time and a few are located beyond our traditional county boundary. We are delighted to includeKeith Varney, Speckled Wood and Elisabeth Barry, who have opened their studios near Bath. See venue 135. Index 85 - 88 Art Weeks Festival 2015 89 Lastly I can’t help mentioning that it’s not been an easy year for much of Somerset - nature flexed its muscles on the Visitor Feedback Form 91 Levels and some exhibitors haven’t been able to take part this time round as a result - I wish them all better luck this Join Friends of SAW 92 winter and look forward to their renewed energy for 2015. Acknowledgements 93 Richard Pomeroy Chairman, Somerset Art Works #artweeks14 www.somersetartworks.org.uk SOMERSET OPEN STUDIOS WEST SOMERSET 1 PHYLLIDA BARLOW: GIG 15 JULY - 2 NOVEMBER PIET OUDOLF: OPEN FIELD 15 JULY - 5 OCTOBER ARCHITECTURE BAR & GRILL COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENTS EXHIBITIONS GARDEN LANDSCAPE RESIDENCIES DURSLADE FARM, DROPPING LANE, BRUTON, SOMERSET, BA10 0NL T: +44 (0)1749 814060 WWW.HAUSERWIRTHSOMERSET.COM PHYLLIDA BARLOW UNTITLED: GIG, 2014 FABRIC, PAPER, CORD. DIMENSIONS VARIABLE. How to use this guide Additional Information The venues are divided into 5 areas: Mendip, Sedgemoor, West Somerset, Taunton Deane and South No Dog Sign: No Dogs, except guide dogs. Somerset. You will find FIVE maps indicating the venue locations. Disabled access sign: This provides information on physical access. Some venues West Somerset (Venues 1-32) may have gravel paths and steps. If you are not sure, please check before your visit. Taunton Deane (Venues 33-59) Family Friendly: Venues with this logo mean that you can be sure that they are South Somerset (Venues 60-126 & 205) expecting visits from families and groups. Please also see Disclaimers for more Mendip (Venues 127-173) information. Sedgemoor (Venues174-204) Activities: Workshops, demonstrations, tasters or Have-A-Go activities: Practical We are using OS maps this year and we hope you will be able to locate your visit by referring workshops are provided by some venues, please contact individual venues for to the relevant road system and the directions provided by each venue. You can also visit our booking details. website www.somersetartworks.org.uk prior to your visit and plan your route by using the online map provided. If you are unsure about the location, you can always contact individual venues Disclaimer for directions. All information in this guide is correct at the time of printing. Each venue is responsible for the information it has provided to appear in the Guide. However, SAW cannot accept responsibility for Signs to find the venue unforeseen circumstances that may occur during your visit. Visitors are advised to contact venues Looking for Somerset Art Weeks signs. They will guide you to the venue. about access and opening times before visiting. Opening Dates & Times Family Friendly Policy This year, most of the venues will be open from 11am to 6pm, but please look at the opening times of During Somerset Art Weeks 14 most of the venues will be happy to welcome families. Venues with each venue, as they may vary. A calendar provided indicates the venue closing dates as follows: the Family Friendly logo mean that you can be sure that they are expecting visits from families and groups. It also means they are doing their best to provide clear information and facilities for your S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S family. However, some of the venues are opened for public access on a temporary basis during the 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 1 2 3 4 5 Art Weeks only, such as artists studios and private premises; therefore, they will have limited facilities A venue without a calendar means that they are open daily. Please contact individual venues before and great care should be taken when visiting them. your visit if you are not sure or wish to make a visit outside the opening times as publicised. Adults are responsible for the supervision of any children in their care at all times. SAW and participants cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or injury sustained by any member of the Website www.somersetartworks.org.uk public during their visits. It contains the most up-to-date information on the event. You can use the maps to locate your venue. Follow us on somersetartworks artweeks14 #artweeks14 www.somersetartworks.org.uk SOMERSET OPEN STUDIOS WEST SOMERSET 3 Guided tour of the exhibitions and garden Somerset Art Weeks 2014 Hauser & Wirth Somerset, Dropping Lane, Bruton, Somerset BA10 0NL Tuesday 30 September, 3pm - 4pm Launch Party Visitors are invited to a guided tour of the current exhibitions, Phyllida Barlow: GIG and Piet Oudolf: Open Field. The tour will also include the new and Friday 12 September recently opened perennial garden, Oudolf Field. FREE event, limited number only. Booking essential via SAW office: [email protected] / 01458 253800 PHYLLIDA BARLOW UNTITLED: GIG, 2014 FABRIC, PAPER, CORD. CORD. PAPER, 2014 FABRIC, GIG, PHYLLIDA BARLOW UNTITLED: DIMENSIONS VARIABLE. Due to the anticipated demand for this event, it may not be possible to respond to all emails. If you do not receive a reply, please assure this event is fully booked.’ some:when Celebrating cohesion through the watery heritage of the Somerset Moors and Levels. Hacker Farm performing at Nottingham Contemporary, Jan 2013. Photo by Peter Anderson Artists Seila Fernandez Arconada and Jethro Brice will work with community groups in the Langport area to create a replica of the traditional Red Brick Building, Morland Enterprise Park, Morland Road, Parrett Flatner from recycled materials. Through Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9FT a series of creative workshops, local children and Performance and music from 7pm till late young people will reflect on their experiences For further details follow our blog at of flooding and articulate a vision of Somerset’s www.some-when.co.uk or get in touch: To celebrate the Art Weeks Open Studios Event Artworks on display, music and film screening future. Local groups are invited to accompany the [email protected] this year, SAW invites visitors and artists to throughout the evening. Organised in partnership flatner on a triumphant journey from Langport to [email protected] gather and enjoy a unique evening of audio visual with Red Brick Building. Bridgwater on the outgoing tide, as the final event experience. Featuring Somerset based electronic of the project. sound collective, Hacker Farm (www.hackerfarm. Bocabar will be open throughout the event, net), using found objects and salvage materials, offering a fantastic menu of food and drink including DIY speakers, circuit-bent toys and to visitors. self-built synthesisers. SAW members and under 16s - free. “...weirdly enveloping and captivating. Once you Adults - £5 advance booking, £7 on the door. SUPER SATURDAY find a way into their world, you lose yourself in it, and it’s harder to find a way out than you Advance tickets can be purchased in person Saturday 27 September in Yeovil Town Centre might imagine. There’s certainly nothing else at the Red Brick Building or from the SAW Yeovil Flower and Gardeners Market • Yeovil Live Buskfest • Food Festival quite like it out there.” - the Guardian Review office in Langport.