LOCAL artists and communities will be taking part in what the organisers describe as ‘a county-wide celebration of creativity, culture, and connection, when this year’s Somerset Art Weeks festival opens in more than 90 venues from September 19 to October 4.
A SAW spokesperson said: “Through exhibitions, commissions, workshops, and community projects, the festival will examine migration, heritage, and identity, highlighting the rich variety of cultural influences that continue to define the county.”
The programme will feature group exhibitions, curated shows and events by SAW members and invited artists, alongside special commissions, artist-led projects, and new work by bursary artists.
Visitors will be encouraged to discover new perspectives on Somerset's history and contemporary communities through a programme of visual arts and crafts.
A partnership project with South West Heritage Trust will form a key part of the festival programme based at the Somerset Rural Life Museum, in Glastonbury.
The museum’s Abbey Barn will host commissions by internationally-acclaimed artists Candace Bahouth, Helen Cammock, and Gladys Paulus.
There will also be family-friendly workshops, talks, events, and creative activities which will take place throughout the festival, offering opportunities for visitors of all ages to engage with Somerset's artistic community.
The spokesperson said: “At a time when climate change and political instability are expected to increase global migration, the festival invites reflection on movement as a constant part of human history.
“By exploring connections across time, communities, and cultures, the Somerset Art Weeks Festival aims to foster understanding, celebrate diversity, and create meaningful opportunities for learning, creativity, and dialogue.”
Full festival and event details will be announced later in the summer.
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