This weekend sees the Art Trail at The Wirksworth Festival on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. For the first time the three trails, Wirksworth, Bolehill and Gorsey Bank are combined to create a visual explosion of art in every conceivable space: private homes, historic buildings, gardens, shop windows, artist workshops and churches. Work from over 100 artists is being exhibited in 70 venues. There is street entertainment, food, refreshments and a big festival atmosphere. Entry to all venues £4. To see a full list of venues and the artists click here
One of the artists exhibiting has close links with Parwich, Liz Salter is Martin Compton’s sister. Her chief interest is landscape using mixed media such as pastels and other pencils. Liz has always painted and has exhibited widely Britain and in Ireland. Her work is in private collections in this country and abroad. You can see her work at the Lime Kiln Pub in Middleton Road.
The festival continues until September 21st with a range of performances and workshops.
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