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Great Art in Unexpected Places

Art & Architecture Trail
Sat 11 & Sun 12 September 2010

A brilliant weekend for only £5 a ticket (u-16s free). Work by up to 100 artists exhibited inside some of Derbyshire’s most intriguing and delightful interiors.

Contemporary Art Focus weekend
18-19 September

A chance for a more relaxed stroll around the key galleries and curated work. The first Arts Walks proved the surprise hit of Festival 2009. Be sure not to miss out. Art students – don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear artists talk about their work in the informal festival setting.

Community Celebration.
Sunday 26 September

Festival 2010 closes with a bang – processions, fire displays, music and dance. Join in as a profusion of colourful processions make their way to the churchyard for a magical evening for all the family to enjoy. Wirksworth artists, co-ordinated by Mantle Arts, will be leading inspirational workshops all over town this summer. If you’d like to get involved, contact matthew@mantlearts.org.uk