Thank you..feedback please....more to come

A massive thank-you to everyone for making this festival week such an amazing success in all sorts of ways.

Yes, we have learnt a lot and will no doubt do a few things differently next time; but we must pat ourselves on the back and look at the impact this week has had on the arts in Littlehampton.

Please leave us some feedback...positive criticism more than welcomed. 

For the festival to grow, more artists need to be involved; not just as a spare pair of hands (although this certainly helps to run events), but also perhaps....
....already have a venue to run an exhibition/event/workshop?
....opening up your house/studio for the arts trail?
....putting name forward to perform/run workshops at venues?
....coming-up with a community arts idea and volunteering to facilitate it?

LOCA will be meeting very soon to evaluate the festival and start the planning for next year.

If you would like to be involved in next year's festivities in any of the ways below, please send us a message

Many thanks
Duncan :-)  - on behalf of LOCA
LOCA blog - littlehamptonarts.blogspot.co.uk
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Would you like to be involved in the Littlehampton Arts Festival 2014?

• I would like to be an exhibiting artist
• I have a venue to offer
• I would like to sponsor next year's event
• I have a community arts project idea I would like to facilitate
• I'm in a band/I'm a musician and would like to get involved
• I have a skill that I feel would benefit the group and support the festival
• I would like to volunteer my time at some of the events
• anything else?

Please message us either through this blog, facebook page or through LOCA facebook page or LOCA BLOG.

3 days to go...

With just 3 days remaining of Littlehampton's Arts Week...

Massive thanks to the commitment of artists and musicians that have made this week so special.

Don't forget to visit all the Art Trail venues.
Link to brochure: http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnx0aHJ1c3NlbGxhcnR8Z3g6NjFhMzg0OTMwN2U0ZDIwOQ

Thursday evening 4-7pm, Chalk on the prom.
Help to create murals on the prom at the end of Banjo Road (Seafront end of Fitzalan Road).

Friday - Arts in Harbour Park. 10am-4pm. 
Photographic exhibition and art demos.

Saturday - Arts & Crafts Market in the Courtyard.

PLEASE GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK

Positive criticism is welcomed. 

We aim to make this festival bigger and better next year, but need your help. 

Thank you :-)

Littlehampton Art Trail

Stuck with something to do over the next few days?

Then why not check out Littlehampton Art Trail.....

Alongside other art events, 25 venues throughout Littlehampton, are displaying an array of artwork from artists at different stages of their careers.

From The Boathouse in Littlehampton Marina west of the River, to Mewsbrook Park cafe on the Rustington border, there is something for everyone.

Here's a couple of links to a pdf of the festival....

http://www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk/whats-on/love-littlehampton-arts-week-p985821

http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnx0aHJ1c3NlbGxhcnR8Z3g6NjFhMzg0OTMwN2U0ZDIwOQ

A hard copy of the brochure is available at all the venues.

Please come along and support arts development in Littlehampton.

The Boathouse exhibition, Duncan Thrussell. 20-27 July 2013. Littlehampton Arts Trail 2013.

• • 20 July at 08:30 until 27 July at 15:00

• The Boathouse, Littlehampton Marine, Ferry Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5DS.

• An exhibition of contemporary landscape & marine inspired paintings by Duncan Thrussell; part of Love Littlehampton Arts Festival & Arts Week, 20-27 July 2013. All painting are for sale. Pop in for lunch or a snack and take a look at the work in this lovely cafe, positioned perfectly for views of Littlehampton Marina. Monday - Saturday: 8.30 am - 3.00 pm Sunday: 9.00 am - 3.00 pm

Copy of the Arts Week brochure.

Arts in Harbour Park

http://www.facebook.com/events/538735332835337/

A sample of work from the photographers and artists involved:


Graeme Telford
http://www.flickr.com/photos/graeme_telford_photography

Steve Carroll will be providing some art demos in the band stand.
http://www.stevecarrollssussex.com

Leona Angus
http://leonaangusphotography.blogspot.co.uk

 Darryl Harrison
http://www.facebook.com/DarrylHarrisondigitalimages

 Christine Shephard
http://www.christineshephard.co.uk

 Duncan Thrussell - will be painting in the band stand
http://www.facebook.com/duncanthrussellart
thrussellart.co.uk

Laura Mott
http://www.facebook.com/LauraMottPhotography

NB work must not be reproduced, copyright held by the artists/photographers

Littlehampton Shoreline Sculpture, 21/07/2013.

Chalk on the Prom, 25/07/2013

Arts development in Littlehampton.

Arts development in Littlehampton Area happening now and over next few months.

Please follow links or get in touch for more details

http://www.facebook.com/LoveLittlehamptonArtsFestival
http://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Littlehampton-Arts-in-the-Courtyard/445488628797669

http://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts

http://www.facebook.com/LoveLittlehamptonArtsFestival

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Littlehampton-Museum/467057646641676?fref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/duncanthrussellart

http://www.facebook.com/events/354780497955744/

Love Littlehampton Festival in the Park - Saturday 20 July 2013, 10am-6.30pm

'Love Littlehampton Festival in the Park

Saturday 20 July 2013, 10am-6.30pm

Caffyns Field, St Catherines Road, Littlehampton BN17 5HS

A free 'Grass-Roots' event put on by LOCA (Littlehampton Organisation of Contemporary Arts) for the wider community and in aid of children’s charity Raydar.

Kicking-off 'Love Littlehampton Arts Festival' 2013.

The day will be a festive mix of 'what’s on offer' in the greater Littlehampton area.

·        Choirs and storytellers, cabaret and theatre

·        Live performances including ambient music producers ‘Sounditions’ and pumping rock ‘n’ roll by Littlehampton based group ‘Screamin Lez & The Mindbenders’. 

·        Food stalls of many varieties and cultures will offer 'Taster' & 'How To' sessions

·        Arts & Crafts stalls.

·        Local charities/organisations will be offering information about their services

·        Local owl keepers will have a display of their owls for everyone to meet and hold. 

·        Face and body painting 

·        Ice cream!

·        The ‘Out & About’ team will provide a supervised free play area throughout the day

·        In partnership with Littlehampton Gazette, there will be a Teddy Bear Portrait competition – categories are: Most Like its Owner, Fanciest Dressed & Scruffiest. 

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/570213196334689/

Festival pages: http://www.facebook.com/LoveLittlehamptonArtsFestival

http://lovelittlehampton.blogspot.co.uk/

CALL FOR ARTISTS....PLEASE!

Taking off....

Call for artists...

Here is a quick run-down of links for some of the Arts Festival events that you can get involved in. For more details on the festival please follow this blog or click through to facebook. 
http://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts
http://www.facebook.com/LoveLittlehamptonArtsFestival

There are generally no costs involved as these are grass route events, providing opportunities for artists to support the development of arts in Littlehampton through active participation in events; in turn providing a platform for artists to promote their skills and work.

Littlehampton Arts on the Beach 
http://www.facebook.com/events/134687183391623/
Sunday 21st July.
Littlehampton Arts on the Beach is an invitation to all to create art on Littlehampton seafront. 
An amazing opportunity to promote your art work, engage with members of the public and support the development of arts in Littlehampton. 

FOR EXAMPLE....
- use materials from the shoreline..seaweed, sand, rocks, shells...
- recycle washed-up, human-made items...
- set-up an easel/worktable to demonstrate your art to the public...
- take members of the community on a seaside discovery...
- open-up your beach hut for the smallest exhibition venue on the arts trail...

- Sand castles...stone sculptures... 4pm competition with Littlehampton Gazette, to judge various categories, including: sturdiest, most original & prettiest.

Please message us if you would like to be involved. wotab@mistral.co.uk
01903 722666.
duncan.thrussell@gmail.com


The Long Bench Local Artists' Photo Shoot, Wednesday 24th July, 6pm. http://www.facebook.com/events/150161051828739/
A wacky gathering of local artists to sit/stand/pose/fill Littlehampton's Long Bench as part of LOCA's "Love Littlehampton Arts Festival", followed by an impromptu party/picnic on the green.
Contact Leona Angus for full details: http://leonaangusphotography.blogspot.co.uk/

Chalk on the Prom - Thursday 25th July
http://www.facebook.com/events/183864291771332/
Chalk on the Prom will see Artists coming together to with the community to create murals and works of art in chalk on the Littlehampton's promenade. 
This will happen at the end of Banjo Road, where the new 'Stage by the Sea' will be situated.
All are welcome to join-in. Chalk will be provided, although welcome to bring your own.
Contact Duncan: duncan.thrussell@gmail.com


Arts in Harbour Park - Friday 26th July, 10am-4pm.
http://www.facebook.com/events/538735332835337/
A day of art workshops in the Harbour Park bandstand, and an "open air" expose by local photographers held at the park's Pier Road entrance. Contact Duncan to be involved: duncan.thrussell@gmail.com

Arts in Action (LOCA's big brother/Sister) finishes at the end of this week 
If you want to know about art projects in your area there are plenty of groups and organisations doing fantastic creative work. 
These are just a few links....

Littlehampton's Organisation of Contemporary Arts - LOCA
Littlehampton Arts in the Courtyard
Way Out There And Back New Age Outlet
http://www.facebook.com/groups/294917814591/?fref=ts
Love Littlehampton Arts Festival
http://lovelittlehampton.blogspot.co.uk/
Worthing Open Houses
Crafters Corner - upstairs at Traders
I Love Littlehampton
Creative West Sussex

Please feel free to post your own links underneath.

Info about Arts In Action

Mission

To promote and develop arts in the Arun District.

Description

This Arts Networking group is funded by Inspire Leisure.
This is a group designed to provide opportunities for artists in the Arun District of West Sussex.
Arts in Action is committed to the development of arts through exhibitions, events and workshops, and providing professional development opportunities for artists.
With these opportunities it aims to increase community access to, learning and understanding in all areas of the arts.
A key to arts development is communication. This aided by monthly information emails to a database of artists, monthly networking events, regular updated social media sites (facebook and twitter), a website and use of online Creative sharing tools (Sussex Artists Network, Creative West Sussex and Sussex by The Sea).
Please contact us for more information.

General information

Our base is at The Windmill in Littlehampton, but is a district wide project.

A quick update...

Potential venues for artists will be confirmed by middle of next week. 

If you're interested in being involved please contact LOCA ASAP. 

You may already have a venue which is even better!



Ways to contact LOCA:

Message through this blog

Message LOCA on Facebook: LoveLittlehamptonArtsFestival

Speak to Staci & David @ Way Out There & Back 
2 Evans Garden, 

Arcade Road, 

Littlehampton, 

West Sussex 

BN17 5AP. 

wotab@mistral.co.uk. 01903 722666

duncan.thrussell@gmail.com | 07582 767415

Thank you, 

LOCA 

20.03.2013

Inspired artists...Inspired ideas...

Inspirational Artists & Inspirational Ideas needed for 20th-27th July

This festival could be yours for the taking...

• fancy taking-on a community arts project
• create some public art
• demonstrate your skills to the general public
• display your art work in a business
• make an installation in an empty shop or unusual/unconventional space
• open-up your studio as part of a trail

Have you any venues/spaces in mind? 

Please get in touch ASAP if any of this rings your bells...

LOVE LITTLEHAMPTON FESTIVAL IN THE PARK

20 July, 2013, Caffyn's Field.

Poster designed by Loosemarbles (http://www.loosemarblesdesigncreatives.com).

Introduction

Will be using this blog to post flyers and other info (when other social media tools are difficult to use or inaccessible for some people).

'Love Littlehampton' Arts Festival

20-27 July 2013.

This week is being used to celebrate all that is artistically good about Littlehampton, showcasing the depth of creativity in this West Sussex seaside town. It has been developed on the back of 2012's Littlehampton Music & Arts Festival, coordinated by Arts in Action with the help of Littlehampton Town Council and Inspire Leisure funding.  

The week is being coordinated and developed by Littlehampton's Organisation of Contemporary Arts (LOCA). 

LOCA is a voluntary arts network, aiming to support the development and understanding of contemporary arts in Littlehampton through events, exhibitions, workshops and providing tools for sharing. 

Please get in touch if you have an exhibition or event that you would like to be included during this festival week.

Initial deadline for inclusion in festival is end of April, but please register your interest as early as possible to aid organisation. 

Please click on the Facebook links below to keep updated and register your details:

LOCA

'Love Littlehampton' Arts Festival'

Alternatively contact through this blog or email

More information coming very very soon.