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Interview with Sense of Sound
- Dec 13, 2013
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We chat to Jennifer John, artistic director and manager of one of our creative community groups – Sense of Sound.
The Bluecoat Art Raffle
- Dec 11, 2013
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- Phil Bridges
Get your tickets for the Bluecoat Art Raffle! Final week to purchase - only £20 each
Over 100 artists have generously donated a postcard-sized work to help the Bluecoat raise money for its 2014 programme.
Each raffle ticket purchased will guarantee you a unique and original artwork. However, the identity of the artist of the work you win will only be revealed at a live draw event taking place at the Bluecoat next Tuesday evening, 17 December, from 7pm.
Until then you can check out what’s on offer by following the “Art Raffle at the Bluecoat” Facebook group We will be regularly uploading images of the art works as they arrive at the Bluecoat. You will see the beautiful, creative and distinctive ways that artists have utilised a 4x6 inch postcard. From painting and drawing, to film and sculpture, each postcard will offer something unique.
A Stradivari Violin Visits the Bluecoat
- Dec 02, 2013
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Last Friday evening the world renowned Norwegian solo violinist Vilde Frang brought her 1709 Stradivari violin to the Bluecoat for some TLC from resident luthier Michael Phoenix at his Violin Studio.