Showing posts with label Eastgate. Show all posts
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Monday, 20 September 2010

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

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.

Friday, 17 September 2010

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.
Carl Brind - Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon