North Devon Journal, 3/9/2009

Art Coalition seeks businesses to offer venues for new venture

‘ A group of Bideford artists are on the hunt for local businesses to help host a month-long creative showcase.

Bideford Bay Creatives are a new team of artists – including photographers, painters, sculptors, musicians and jewellery designers –  who are aiming to work in partnership with local businesses through a new project called the Culture Show.

The show will run in Bideford throughout the month of October and will take the form of a series of free, public art exhibitions and visual events which the company are planning to display in shops, cafes, hairdressers, pubs and supermarkets across the town.

Sadie Green, chairman of the Bideford Bay Creatives, said: “The project brings the art into places where people go on a regular basis and as part of their normal day.

“There will be a trail map for the public to follow encouraging them to visit all of the venues.

“If you own a premises that is currently empty and would like to offer space in a window, or to temporarily occupy the space as a retail or exhibition area, please get in touch.

“The show will encourage cultural tourism in the area which we hope will help boost the local economy. We are planninjg to make this into an annual event.”

For more information or to get involved in the project call 07530508676 or email info@bbcdevon.org.