MUSIC AND ART
Until 4 September
Dress Code - Fashion Stories from The Box From lace to latex, and the 1700s to the present day, learn about Plymouth’s fashion, past and future. In the city’s first exhibition dedicated to fashion, highlights from The Box’s costume and textile collection will be displayed alongside paintings, drawings, film and archival material to tell important local and international stories about fashion and clothing. The exhibition spans the 1700s to today and speaks to contemporary conversations about identity, sustainability, shopping, design, making and craft. A paper dress from the 1960s foretells the future of fast fashion, while a 300-year-old silk gown tells the story of global textile trade. A subversive garment made locally, and worn all around the world, represents one of several of the city’s histories of garment
production. On display on the first floor of The Box; free admission; open Tuesdays to Sundays and Bank Holidays from 10am-5pm.
9 to 16 July
Art Exhibition West Dartmoor Art Group (WDAG) proudly presents its 20th exhibition and sale of original works of art at affordable prices in Peter Tavy Village Hall, 10am to 5pm daily with free entry. We are happy to announce the exhibition’s return to its usual summer slot AND the return of mouth-watering homemade cakes and drinks. With one or two exceptions, all the paintings in the show are for sale, as are the unframed prints in the browsers and attractive postcards and greeting cards. A popular item at the exhibition is ‘My Favourite Painting’, where visitors can vote for their favourite picture. Winning the vote is a much sought-after honour for members, and the artist’s name is inscribed on a cup and presented to them at the
AGM, to keep for the year. WDAG is also pleased to continue supporting two excellent local charities, Dartmoor Rescue and Devon Air Ambulance. WDAG has raised thousands of pounds over the last 22 years with donations, a percentage of sales, and income from the popular raffle, with prizes donated by members and local businesses. We hope that you can join us in this cheerful display of original works of art and admire the lovely floral displays which complement the paintings. Maybe try a cup of tea and a slice of cake too? We invite friends old and new to join us in celebrating so many successful years of painting and exhibiting. WDAG meets weekly in Peter Tavy Village Hall and sessions include
Dartmoor Stone Row by John Streeter
demonstrations from professional artists, as well as support and advice from other members. The monthly in-house competition on a wide range of topics, is a light hearted affair, where one is judged by one’s peers; but nevertheless, it gives focus to the interpretation of the subject and it is fiercely contested. Another annual club competition is for the Buzz Bowl, a cup presented by Buzz Goscombe for the best painting of Dartmoor displayed at the AGM.
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