Helfa gelf

Helfa Gelf (en: Arts Trail) is the Welsh-language name for the largest open studio event in north Wales, with more than 300 artists.[1][2] The annual art event has been held every September since 2006, now extending over five counties of North Wales. The Art Trail combines over 100 artists[3] Open Studios and Artists Open Houses with events located all kinds of venues: studios, galleries, village halls and even garden sheds.

Although it is an independent body, it seeks much external sponsorship, and is organised in co-operation with many bodies including county councils, the Arts Council of Wales, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Anglesey Arts Forum, Royal Cambrian Academy, Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw, Bodelwyddan Castle, Gwynedd Economic Partnership, Menter Môn and Cadwyn Clwyd.

A Helfa Gelf Art trail guide book is available free from local libraries, schools, tourist information centres, hotels, shops, galleries and other locations; it contains information to plan an art trail. 2011 artists included Laura Capper, Alwyn Dempster Jones, Ann Bridges and Eleanor Brooks.

Applications for Art Trail/Helfa Gelf 2013 are open until 1 March 2013.

References

  1. ↑ "Helfa Gelf: North Wales artists open studio doors", BBC News, Wales, 8 September 2012. Retrieved on 21 December 2012.
  2. ↑ "Helfa Gelf Art Trail Begins", North Wales and North Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, 6 September 2012. Retrieved on 21 December 2012.
  3. ↑ "HELFA GELF ARTISTS", Clwyd Theatr Cymru website; Mold, 022012. Retrieved on 21 December 2012.

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