Art in Woodstock

The pretty market town of Woodstock will play host to Art in Woodstock, a major visual artist festival from 23th- 28^th October 2007. Showcasing work by visiting professional artists and local talent, this brand new initiative from Wake up to Woodstock will see the whole of Woodstock transformed into a celebration of visual arts.

Individual art exhibitions will be held in shops and restaurants, the Woodstock art galleries will host exhibitions, and a triangular art wall will be erected in the town square for visitors to contribute to, creating a unique work of art reflecting Woodstock and its community; there will be exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations as well as talks by eminent artists, critics and authorities in their field (see next page). Art and photographic competitions will be held, as well as a competition for local schools.

The competition winners’ work will be exhibited in the town during the event. The Open Art Competition, ‘Inspired by Woodstock’, will be judged by Professor Martin Kemp, Professor of Art History at Oxford University. The competition prizes will be presented by Rosita Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, with Peter Wileman, Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters at an awards ceremony on 27^t October 2007.

Woodstock is ideal for short breaks, with glorious Blenheim Palace a stone’s throw away. From art to an Aga, fine antiques, furniture and fashion, flowers and gifts, Woodstock has something to offer everyone. Its individual shops offer real choice, not just the same old chain stores that can be found on many a high street. Founded in 1163, Woodstock is known as the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’ and has a choice of world-class hotels and restaurants, as well as superior shopping, offering a wide range of exclusive goods and services that cannot be found elsewhere.

For more information log onto the website www.artinwoodstock.co.uk