[curatorial.net] Independent State | Matt Stokes at Reveal Roadshow

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This summer sees Foreground stage another innovative visual art  
project in Frome. Independent State will once again bring the  
distinctive history and cultural landscape of the town to the  
forefront through the work of renowned artists and explore the idea of  
what makes us distinctive as individuals and communities. This time  
however, Foreground are inviting Frome’s community members to be  
directly involved in the making of the artworks themselves. Three  
internationally renowned artists, Edwina Ashton, Bob & Roberta Smith  
and Matt Stokes will work with groups from Frome’s community over the  
summer to make major new works that will form entries into Frome  
Carnival on 26th September.

Matt Stokes won Beck’s Futures in 2006 and was more recently named The  
Artist to Watch in 2009 by the Observer.

Matt Stokes talks about his work at the Reveal Roadshow on June 16,  
7pm - 9.30pm at the Masonic Hall, North Parade, Frome.

This event is free and we hope you will be able to join us for the  
first opportunity to meet one of the artists involved in Independent  
State.

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TOGETHER WE CAN RAISE THE PROFILE OF VISUAL ARTS IN SOMERSET


16 JUNE / 7.00 - 9.30 PM
MASONIC HALL, NORTH PARADE
FROME
REVEAL ROADSHOW 2009

Please join us for the fourth in a series of 'Reveal' events across  
Somerset aimed at exploring the future development of visual arts and  
media across the country.
The evening will feature guest speaker artist MATT STOKES winner of  
Beck's Futures in 2006, who will shortly be working with Foreground in  
Frome and Helen Ottaway and art music who are currently working on a  
new commission for MAC in Birmingham. There will then be an  
opportunity to hear form local artists and organisations and together  
discuss the way forward.

This event is FREE, numbers are limited due to venue size.
Bar will be available for refreshments.
Info: www.revealsomerset.org or contact Tim Martin 01823 274 608

'Reveal' is a working partnership between Black Swan Arts, Brewhouse  
Visual Arts, Somerset Art Works and Somerset Film - all members of  
Somerset Art Promoters.
'Reveal' aims to raise the profile of visual arts and media across the  
county by active collaboration. 'Reveal' welcomes participation from  
all.


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Foreground
The Old Church School, Butts Hill, Frome, BA11 1HR

Tel: 01373 888187
E: info at foregroundprojects.org.uk
www.foregroundprojects.org.uk
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