Immerse yourself in a whole day of contemporary art which continues into the evening with ground breaking digital collaborations and music.

See the Art - Meet the Artists

During the day take a guided tour around the Key Venues, windows and sites with accompanying artist talks. Join Festival Curator David Gilbert exploring the selected and curated shows in depth. An outstanding opportunity for the curious student and art lover.

On the day, French artist Flore Gardner wraps St Mary’s Church in a mile of French knitting as part of her re:place commission.

The guided tour starts at 11am at the Parish Room, and ends around 4pm. The tour is free of charge, but you should book your place by contacting the office on 01629 824003.

Artists’ Film & Video Salon

Stay on to watch the Festival’s first Artists’ Film & Video Salon. Entries from all over the world include work from: Beatrice Baumgartner, Lia Chavez, The Centre of Attention, Candida Elton, Tony Hill, Shona Illingworth, Carlos Lopez, Marianna and Daniel, Caitlin Masley, Huw Morgan, Simona Pantieri/Mary Ingoldby, Kate Rowles, Darshana Vora.

Town Hall at 6.30pm, tickets £5.

Electronica with Tullis Rennie

An evening of live electronic and improvised music, with specially commissioned films and visual projections. Includes The Electronic Exchange and a collaborative project realised remotely from Manchester & Barcelona written and recorded  entirely via the web. A melting pot of shared influences: dark and eerie urban soundscapes meet soulful and uplifting vocal melodies. Also cottrell/findlay/hunter who create free improvisations influenced by contemporary classical, rock and jazz. Cello meets baritone saxophone meets guitar meets laptop meets a lot of effects pedals...

Town Hall at 8.45pm, tickets £7.

Special combination ticket price: Electronica with Tullis Rennie & Artists’ Film & Video Salon for £10.