Events : Visual Arts

Light: Group Exhibition
Until 2 August, Faith House Gallery, Holton Lee, Dorset
Local and national disabled artists respond to the theme of Light, including painting, film installation, sculpture and photography. Artists include: Sally Booth, Paul Cade, Jane Fradgley, Maggie Wyman and 'First Dream' - Nathan Bolger, John Mondino and Chris Veale. Abi Kremer - showing new works as part of an ongoing project at Holton Lee
Dorset Art Weeks Venue 242 - The Stables Artists Studios Holton Lee, With open Studios during 24 May - 8 June: Artists include: Sally Booth, Deborah Bownesss, Judith Opsblum, Diane Roberts, Alison Thomas and ‘First Dream’
For more information please contact Holton Lee, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JN
Phone: 01202 625562
arts[at]holtonlee.co.uk
www.holtonlee.co.uk/arts

Against the Stream: Aaron Williamson
Fri 25 July, Chelsea Bridge, 8.30pm to 10.30pm
Ever felt like you’re swimming against the stream? You’re not alone. Join in an empowering and exhilarating mass participation event led by artist Aaron Williamson to cross Chelsea Bridge – backwards!
You will be given hi-visibility vests which will light up in a spectacular fashion in the headlights of vehicles passing over the bridge, and will walk or wheel backwards en masse over Chelsea Bridge for several crossings. The event is to be filmed for a video work and will be screened immediately after the performance accompanied by refreshments and a chance to meet and chat with the artist and fellow participants.
'Against the Stream' is a phrase with resonance for disability artists such as Williamson, who often experience exclusion from the mainstream art world. Come and increase your visibility on a totally accessible stage – and learn to 'go backwards', and enjoy it! Open to all, including disabled people.
Meeting point: Chelsea Bridge, north bank pedestrian area.
Nearest Tube: Sloane Square
Booking Essential: 020 7361 3003
Miriam.Nelken[at]rbkc.gov.uk
www.rbkc.gov.uk/artservice

Tate Britain’s programme for visually impaired visitors
Francis Bacon exhibition audio-described tours
11 September - 4 January 2009
Francis Bacon was once described as the 'greatest painter since JMW Turner', and his powerful works are on show in a retrospective at Tate Britain. Audio-described tours can be booked for individuals or groups (exhibition ticket required).
For details of Large print and Braille maps with gallery information, large print exhibition guides, and What’s On guide contact Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
Phone: 020 7887 8888
www.tate.org.uk/access