Second Day of Ilkley Art Trail 2011

The weather has been foul I believe it is fair to say, but numbers were up on the first day... That's the right direction!

N.B.  Re-calling all visitors to venue 12 - We now have an example of Kate Johnson's sculpture. Arrived tonight.

Some examples of the work viewed today:

Vicki Nolan -  Venue 17:

Anne Honeyman  - Venue 9:   Textiles, stitch and mixed media, including broken china:

Anne Honeyman - Venue 9,   Sea Ice - Stitch and Broken China:

Again, some venues busier than others but the trail is really evolving. Word is spreading and we have a week to go, with some 'Art Trailers' wanting to visit and revisit through the week. One venue reports having to stay open later as people kept arriving!

Hat's off to Robert and Julia Gibson who are covering the whole Trail on their bicycles and I can't recommend that enough. What a great idea.

Wouldn't it be great to see an inundation of letters to the Ilkley Gazette this week, whilst the Trail is on to demonstrate the Trail's worth?...

First Day of Ilkley Art Trail 2011

Artist Judith Levin and her moorland landscapes in Ilkley Brewery - ethereal oils in traditional industry environment. Venue 16:

On bags of hops. Venue 16:

Judith Levin checking new additions to collection: 'Portrait of Jane Austen' (Painted from the experience and sensation of reading her novels.) / 'Portrait of  Woman Reading' (Painted for Ilkley Art Trail 2011, coinciding with Ilkley Literature Festival).Venue 16:

IAT Volunteers braving the rain on The Grove to promote the Trail:

John Anderson  filming Ilkley Art Trail 2011 Linda Dewart. Venue 4:

 Jason Howgate's pen and inks. Venue 10:

Lisa Hinds fabric work at her home in Addingham. Venue 8:

Lisa Hinds Beach Ladies. Venue 8:

Christine Vandenhaute's mythological creatures. Venue 12:

Christine Vandenhaute's Persephone Disrobed. Venue 12:

Audience with Kate Johnson. Venue 12:

And more of the same. Venue 12:

Audience with Kerry Stoker. Venue 21:

Strong Start. And so to day 2...

Ilkley Art Trail 2011 Launch

Wow
"A great and inspiring night" / "a great atmosphere" / "A real buzz"  / "Such an exciting opportunity" ... all happened up two flights of fire escape, then stairs... to the offices of Trading Pictures, where Lorna has her 'Trail Desk' This is the start of Ilkley Art Trail.

Thanks go to all plus Gideon Seymour of  FABRIC for a rousing, encouraging speech.

Don't miss it - Programmes all over town now.  Here are some video stills of the night:

Kate Johnson images added

Sculptor and painter Kate Johnson's work is now viewable on her page at www.ilkleyarttrail.org.uk

Photo by Barry Wilkinson 2011

'Man and Machine' is made from perspex sheets fused together and 'built' at Bradford University using new technology and methodology. We are excited to promote this work. However 'Man and Machine' is actually larger than life size and is too heavy to bring to Kate's venue in Ilkley. Viewing can be arranged with the artist. Gallery enquiries are welcome.

Video Interview link on www.ilkleyarttrail.org.uk

 Mark Waddington interviews Ilkley Art Trail organiser Lorna Bird, about the Art Trail concept in Ilkley. Find it on the 'About Us' page of our website.

Programme available NOW!

A full programme for Ilkley Art Trail 2011 is available to view at:
www.ilkleyarttrail.org.uk  Home page

We are two weeks away now, and counting down!

Yorkshire Post Culture Supplement Covers Ilkley Art Trail 2011

On the last two week's run up to the first Trail:

http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/the-arts/books/book_lovers_on_the_trail_of_art_as_festival_opens_new_chapter_1_3804588

Do have a look.