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This initiative, which began in the late 1960’s
affords an exciting opportunity for the Church to play host
to challenging contemporary work by leading artists.
Two or three artists are selected for each project. One
work by each artist is exhibited in each of several churches
in the north east for approximately six weeks. The exhibit
is then replaced by an exhibit from one of the other participating
churches so that the work moves from church to church over
several months. Visitors and congregations at each church
are thus able to see all of the works by the selected artists.
At various
stages of the tour the artists visit the churches to engage
congregations and visitors in discussion about the creative
process in general and about the works in particular.
Finally, the whole collection is shown in an exhibition
in a north east art gallery.
Art in
Northern Churches increases the accessibility of powerful
and thought provoking work, stimulates debate about the
role of the artist and affirms the importance of creativity.
For further
information contact Bill
Hall
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