You can follow Paul at http://paulclancyart.blogspot.com/
Thursday 23 September 2010
Wickford Art Residency
Paul Clancy was our artist in residence at the Willows Centre in Wickford. Over the two days Paul created this fantastic painting and asked members of the public to sign the finished piece. Pauls inspiration was the mother and child fountain, which can be found in Basildons town centre.
You can follow Paul at http://paulclancyart.blogspot.com/
You can follow Paul at http://paulclancyart.blogspot.com/
Tuesday 21 September 2010
Art Trail 2011 - Calling All Artists and Venues
Yes you are seeing correctly....applications are now open for the Basildon District Art Trail 2011!!! You can get an application form via......
Email: thebdat@hotmail.com
Phone: 01268 522973
In Person or Writing: Dean Smith Art, Studio 41, Barleylands Craft Village, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UD (sae via post)
** Closing date is January 31st 2011 **
*Applicants must live or work in the Basildon District.
Do you own or work in a venue in the district and would like to take part in next years trail? If so, please contact us via the methods above.
Email: thebdat@hotmail.com
Phone: 01268 522973
In Person or Writing: Dean Smith Art, Studio 41, Barleylands Craft Village, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UD (sae via post)
** Closing date is January 31st 2011 **
*Applicants must live or work in the Basildon District.
Do you own or work in a venue in the district and would like to take part in next years trail? If so, please contact us via the methods above.
Monday 20 September 2010
Day FIVE of the Basildon District Art Trail
All good things must come to an end. Thankfully, we can all look forward to a bigger and longer art trail next year. This years trail has been greater than any of our expectations. The feedback from our artists, venues and businesses has been very positive. Businesses who haven't taken part this year are now coming forward asking to be a venue next year...including some very big retail chains. Members of the public are returning to the information points (after completing the trail) and saying how pleased they are that something like this is being done in the district. Other people are saying its great to see the area get away from the negative press thats often associated with the district. All positive stuff!!!
Without sounding too much like an Oscars speech, we would like to thank the following........
Eastgate Management, Essex Council, The Business Association, Essex Summer Of Art, Barleylands, Ambatex, Nandos Chicken, BBC Essex, Leona Murray, Echo, Basildon Council and YA.
The following people/ businesses for taking part in the Basildon Art residency project.....
Ernest Jones, McDonalds, Burger King, Starbucks, Basildon Police, River Island, Vodaphone, Morellis, Nandos, Kayzar, Build-a-bear, Eastgate Security and Cleaning teams, Republic, the Ice Cream Stand, Hotshots Barbers, Giardino, The 99p Store, Gateway FM, the British entry to Eurovision 2010, McMillan Cancer Trust assistants and Millhouse Infant School
A huge thank you to all the artists, committee members, supporters, sponsors, venues and businesses who took part and made this years event as successful as it was.
Without sounding too much like an Oscars speech, we would like to thank the following........
Eastgate Management, Essex Council, The Business Association, Essex Summer Of Art, Barleylands, Ambatex, Nandos Chicken, BBC Essex, Leona Murray, Echo, Basildon Council and YA.
The following people/ businesses for taking part in the Basildon Art residency project.....
Ernest Jones, McDonalds, Burger King, Starbucks, Basildon Police, River Island, Vodaphone, Morellis, Nandos, Kayzar, Build-a-bear, Eastgate Security and Cleaning teams, Republic, the Ice Cream Stand, Hotshots Barbers, Giardino, The 99p Store, Gateway FM, the British entry to Eurovision 2010, McMillan Cancer Trust assistants and Millhouse Infant School
A huge thank you to all the artists, committee members, supporters, sponsors, venues and businesses who took part and made this years event as successful as it was.
Day FOUR of the Basildon District Art Trail (pt3)
One of the fringe events being held during the art trail was a childrens art workshop. The event was so popular there were often queues of children wanting to take part. A massive thank you to Eastgate management and Gateway FM who was able to accommodate this event at very short notice.
Sunday 19 September 2010
Day FOUR of the Basildon District Art Trail (pt2)
A massive thank you today to everyone who took part in the artists residencies. Eastgate was a huge success with most of the shops within the centre taking part. Look out for the photos!!!!
Great to see so many people taking part; not just artists but businesses and the public. Hopefully the trail has given the positive image that Basildon and the arts in the district deserve.
Great to see so many people taking part; not just artists but businesses and the public. Hopefully the trail has given the positive image that Basildon and the arts in the district deserve.
Basildons contribution to the Essex Summer Of Arts baton
Each town was asked to produce a 1 meter line drawing, which is being passed around each trail in Essex
(Design by Ben Muroch - Drawn by Dean Smith and Carl Brind)
Natasha Vickers brilliant portraits on display at the Eastgate Centre
Joanna Yates mosaic artwork
Frederick Noaks (Barleylands artist in residence) watercolour paintings
Nicola Farnhams spray/graffitti art on display in the Towngate Theatre
(each canvas was a massive 40 x 40)
Simon Coopers display in the foyer of the Towngate Theatre
Day FOUR of the Basildon District Art Trail
Today sees the second day of the artists in residence. If you haven't had chance, go along and see Graham at the Eastgate centre in Basildon, have your photo taken and become a piece of artwork. Once it is finished, it will hopefully be hung within the Eastgate Centre itself.
To see the current project, please visit
In the Willows Wickford we have Paul Clancy. His colourful piece of work depicts the mother and child fountain. As part of the artwork, Paul will be inviting the public to sign his creation.
In Barleylands, Frederick Noakes will be producing a watercolour painting. If you visit the Eastgate hub, you will see examples of Fredericks outstanding work.
Professional caricature artist (and Basildon resident) Steve Hearn came along to celebrate the Art Trail. He also took some photos and wrote about us on his popular blog. http://drawn4u.com/blog_framed.htm
Another visitor to our trail was BBC Essex presenter Leona Murray-Green. Leona wrote some very nice things on her Twitter page about the event, and enjoyed the trail so much she is coming back for a second day.
To see the current project, please visit
In the Willows Wickford we have Paul Clancy. His colourful piece of work depicts the mother and child fountain. As part of the artwork, Paul will be inviting the public to sign his creation.
In Barleylands, Frederick Noakes will be producing a watercolour painting. If you visit the Eastgate hub, you will see examples of Fredericks outstanding work.
Professional caricature artist (and Basildon resident) Steve Hearn came along to celebrate the Art Trail. He also took some photos and wrote about us on his popular blog. http://drawn4u.com/blog_framed.htm
Another visitor to our trail was BBC Essex presenter Leona Murray-Green. Leona wrote some very nice things on her Twitter page about the event, and enjoyed the trail so much she is coming back for a second day.
Saturday 18 September 2010
Day Three of the Basildon District Art Trail (Pt 2)
Below is another photo of our busy Eastgate information hub in Basildon.
Talented artist Frazer Stuart is exhibiting his work at Mia - 4 The Walk (off the High Street), Billericay
Friday 17 September 2010
Day Three of the Basildon District Art Trail
Today sees the start of the artists in residence projects, The three artists can be found at Eastgate Shopping Centre (Basildon), The Willows (Wickford) and Dean Smith Studio (Barleylands).
Also on today is Dean Smiths Art Students exhibition at Studio 41, Barleylands Craft Village, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UD. A stunning display of Deans students artwork that has been produced over the year.
At The Fold, 72 Laindon Road, Billericay CM12 9LD, There are Taster workshops open to the public. If you have ever wanted to have a go at a new craft, this will be the perfect opportunity.
Dont forget to also visit http://www.thebdat.com/
and follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/thebdat
Also on today is Dean Smiths Art Students exhibition at Studio 41, Barleylands Craft Village, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UD. A stunning display of Deans students artwork that has been produced over the year.
At The Fold, 72 Laindon Road, Billericay CM12 9LD, There are Taster workshops open to the public. If you have ever wanted to have a go at a new craft, this will be the perfect opportunity.
Dont forget to also visit http://www.thebdat.com/
and follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/thebdat
Day Two of the Basildon District Art Trail
We would like to firstly say a massive thank you to all the Basildon District Art Trail committee members, the BDAT supporters, all the artists and venues who have taken part. It is only the second day but the feedback from visitors and venues has been very positive. We would also like to thank Eastgate and Nandos for their kindness at todays artist launch.
If you are visiting the Eastgate Centre in Basildon, have a look out for our Basildon artist in residence project. It is currently being built up and displayed around the balcony area of the centre. On Saturday and Sunday you will have the chance to take part in the project.
Below is a photo of one of our artists work being exhibited in the Eastgate Centre.
If you are visiting the Eastgate Centre in Basildon, have a look out for our Basildon artist in residence project. It is currently being built up and displayed around the balcony area of the centre. On Saturday and Sunday you will have the chance to take part in the project.
Below is a photo of one of our artists work being exhibited in the Eastgate Centre.
Carl Brind - Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon
Thursday 16 September 2010
One of the many venues
Below is a photo from one of the many venues who are taking part in this years Art Trail.
Jackie E Burns is exhibiting her work at the Doorstop Cafe, Kidcaps Shops, The Knares, Basildon
Jackie E Burns is exhibiting her work at the Doorstop Cafe, Kidcaps Shops, The Knares, Basildon
In the news (pt2)
This is the double page article from Wednesday 15th September 2010. Basildon Evening Echo. (click on photo to enlarge)
In the news....
Today sees the beginning of this years Arts Trail in the Basildon District.
The Yellow Advertiser have printed an article in this weekends edition, about the Art Trail.
Wednesday 15 September 2010
Art Trail Update
A massive thank you to everyone who has helped make the first Basildon District Art Trail a reality. The event kicks off tomorrow (Thursday). Don't forget to visit the BDAT website for more details.
Due to unforeseen circumstances there is a last minute change to one of the venues. Mark Milsoms (venue 28) exhibition was to be held at The Coffee Lounge. This has now been moved to In2Crafting, 9 The Ladygate Centre. A big thank you to In2Crafting for stepping in to help at the last minute.
Well its less than 24 hours until the Basildon District Art trail is launched.We hope you are able to come along to the trail and view the amazing artwork we have on display.
Due to unforeseen circumstances there is a last minute change to one of the venues. Mark Milsoms (venue 28) exhibition was to be held at The Coffee Lounge. This has now been moved to In2Crafting, 9 The Ladygate Centre. A big thank you to In2Crafting for stepping in to help at the last minute.
Well its less than 24 hours until the Basildon District Art trail is launched.We hope you are able to come along to the trail and view the amazing artwork we have on display.
TAKING SHAPE
Below are some photos that were taken during the setting up of the Eastgate/ Basildon information point and artists venue
Sunday 12 September 2010
Overview Of Wickford Venues and Artists
Darren A Chaplin - In2 Crafting 9 Ladygate Centre, Wickford
William J Mason- Wickford Library Market Road, Wickford, SS12 0AG
Paul Thwaites - Wickford Diner 28 High Street, Wickford
Grahm F W Collins - Essex on View Chelmsford Road, Wickford, SS11 8SJ
Mark Milsom - In2 Crafting 9 Ladygate Centre, Wickford
William J Mason- Wickford Library Market Road, Wickford, SS12 0AG
Paul Thwaites - Wickford Diner 28 High Street, Wickford
Grahm F W Collins - Essex on View Chelmsford Road, Wickford, SS11 8SJ
Mark Milsom - In2 Crafting 9 Ladygate Centre, Wickford
Overview Of Basildon Venues and Artists
Carl Brind - Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1EB
Frederick Noakes - Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1EB
Natasha Vickers - Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1EB
Joanne Yates - Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1EB
Jeffrey Porter - Chip and Fin 16-18 South Walk, Basildon, SS14 1BZ
Chris Perry - Chef Bakery, 2 South Walk, Basildon, SS14 1BZ
Pablo Giles - Market Cafe 21-23 Market Sq, Basildon, SS14 1DS
Leroy Benn - Cafe Scene/ Towngate Theatre St Martins Square, Basildon
Nicola Farnham - Towngate Theatre St Martins Square, Basildon
Simon Cooper - Towngate Theatre St Martin’s Square, Basildon
Shea Coffey - Basildon Centre St Martin’s Square, Basildon, SS14 1DL
Phillip Mynott - Basildon Library St Martin’s Square, Basildon, SS14 1EE
Alan Soane - Gloucester Park Swimming Pool Gloucester Park, SS14 2EB
Jackie Burns - Door Stop Cafe 3 Kibcaps, Basildon SS16 5SA
Frederick Noakes - Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1EB
Natasha Vickers - Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1EB
Joanne Yates - Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon, SS14 1EB
Jeffrey Porter - Chip and Fin 16-18 South Walk, Basildon, SS14 1BZ
Chris Perry - Chef Bakery, 2 South Walk, Basildon, SS14 1BZ
Pablo Giles - Market Cafe 21-23 Market Sq, Basildon, SS14 1DS
Leroy Benn - Cafe Scene/ Towngate Theatre St Martins Square, Basildon
Nicola Farnham - Towngate Theatre St Martins Square, Basildon
Simon Cooper - Towngate Theatre St Martin’s Square, Basildon
Shea Coffey - Basildon Centre St Martin’s Square, Basildon, SS14 1DL
Phillip Mynott - Basildon Library St Martin’s Square, Basildon, SS14 1EE
Alan Soane - Gloucester Park Swimming Pool Gloucester Park, SS14 2EB
Jackie Burns - Door Stop Cafe 3 Kibcaps, Basildon SS16 5SA
Overview Of Barleylands Venues and Artists
Linda Glazebrook - Heart Strings Unit 30, Barleylands Craft Village, CM11 2UD
Kirsten Burley - Sugar and Spice Unit 43, Barleylands Craft Village, CM11 2UD
Paul Rix-Clancy - Life As Art Unit 43, Barleylands Craft Village, CM11 2UD
David Jones - New Art Gallery Unit 43, Barleylands Craft Village, C M11 2UD
Denise Gannon - Craft Arena Unit 48, Barleylands Craft Village CM11 2UD
Kirsten Burley - Sugar and Spice Unit 43, Barleylands Craft Village, CM11 2UD
Paul Rix-Clancy - Life As Art Unit 43, Barleylands Craft Village, CM11 2UD
David Jones - New Art Gallery Unit 43, Barleylands Craft Village, C M11 2UD
Denise Gannon - Craft Arena Unit 48, Barleylands Craft Village CM11 2UD
Overview Of Billericay Venues and Artists
Jackie Abrahams - The Fold 72 Laindon Road, Billericay CM12 9LD
Marion Gill - The Fold 72 Laindon Road, Billericay CM12 9LD
Roy Storey - Billericay Cookshop & Emporium, 38 & 100 High St
Lesley Spriggs - Billericay Cookshop & Emporium, 38 & 100 High St
John Richardson - Picturesque 85 High Street, Billericay CM12 9AS
Frank Scott - Kasbah 83 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9AS
Coleen Campbell - Bells Blinds 25 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BA
Tanya Day Falco - Slipped Discs 57-59 High Street, Billericay
Shelagh Robinson - Lamps 56 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BS
Janet Tucker - Blue Bee Florists 10 The Walk, Billericay, CM12 9YB
Frazer Stuart - Mia 4 The Walk, High Street, Billericay, CM12 9YB
Graham Clark - Caroline Charles 144 High Street, Billericay,CM12 9DF
Marion Gill - The Fold 72 Laindon Road, Billericay CM12 9LD
Roy Storey - Billericay Cookshop & Emporium, 38 & 100 High St
Lesley Spriggs - Billericay Cookshop & Emporium, 38 & 100 High St
John Richardson - Picturesque 85 High Street, Billericay CM12 9AS
Frank Scott - Kasbah 83 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9AS
Coleen Campbell - Bells Blinds 25 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BA
Tanya Day Falco - Slipped Discs 57-59 High Street, Billericay
Shelagh Robinson - Lamps 56 High Street, Billericay, CM12 9BS
Janet Tucker - Blue Bee Florists 10 The Walk, Billericay, CM12 9YB
Frazer Stuart - Mia 4 The Walk, High Street, Billericay, CM12 9YB
Graham Clark - Caroline Charles 144 High Street, Billericay,CM12 9DF
Friday 10 September 2010
Website now live....
The Basildon District Art Trail website is now up and running at http://www.thebdat.com/ See you there :)
Wednesday 8 September 2010
Come Meet The Artists
Come along and meet some of the artists who are taking part in this years Basildon District Art Trail. The official start of the trail will be on Thursday 16th September 2010. There will be three information hubs on the trail. At the information hubs you will be able to obtain information about the trail, chat to artists taking part, get your free brochure
The Basildon Trails information point will be opposite Starbucks in the Eastgate Centre.
The Billericay Trails will be at The Fold
And Wickfords Trails will be within the Willows Shoping Centre
The Basildon Trails information point will be opposite Starbucks in the Eastgate Centre.
The Billericay Trails will be at The Fold
And Wickfords Trails will be within the Willows Shoping Centre
Tuesday 7 September 2010
Friday 3 September 2010
Art Trail Project
Graham Clark will be one of three artists in residence during the art trail. He will be working on a project, in the Eastgate Centre, in which he will be asking members of the public to take part. To see the project, please see the link below.
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