What’s on
Art Trail events 2024
This year's Trail features seven fantastic events that you'd be mad to miss. They mainly run on the weekends and offer something for all ages. Check out the details below and get the dates in your diary.
To whet your appetite for the Trail, our first event happens on the Thursday evening before the main launch two days later. We’re so excited about our first-time collaboration with Gaudeamus Choir, so please join us at St Clement’s Church on July 4th. There’s no need to book, just come along on the night and prepare to have your senses wowed.
Please note the Aerial hoop display at Leigh Road Baptist Church on Saturday July 6th is our one ticketed event. There’s free entry but you need to book by following the link below.
Thank you!
Events
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E1: Sound and Vision, a collaboration
Gaudeamus choir & Art Trail artists
Art Trail artists join forces with local choir Gaudeamus. Artwork with themes from Nature will be displayed and projected on to screens within the Church. The choir invite you to immerse yourself in an evening of song, both traditional and contemporary.
WHERE: St Clement’s Church, SS9 1PG
WHEN: Thur 4 July, 7.30pm
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E2: Aerial hoop performances
Zara’s Aerial Arts Centre
Aerial hoop routines demonstrating the art of Lyra. Routines vary from beginner level to advanced in an event incorporating a wide range of music and dance styles.
WHERE: Leigh Road Baptist Church, SS9 1NN
WHEN: Sat 6 July, 11am-2pm
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E3: Grief through a child's eyes
Havens Hospices (Charlotte Wiseman)
Art can help children express things that are hard to speak about, including the death of a loved one. Our display explores the feelings of children who have experienced loss at Havens Hospices. Visit and learn about creative activities you can do at home or school to support children during bereavement.
WHERE: The Living Room, 191 Leigh Road, SS9 1JE
WHEN: Sat 6 & Sun 7 July, 10am-3pm
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E4: Chalk Fest
Jadie Patricia Oberholzer
Join us for a live art session, for children and parents, led by local artists and volunteers from Southend High School. A fun opportunity to make your ideas come to life with chalk and bright colours, hosted in the playground at the back of Saint Pierre School.
WHERE: Saint Pierre School, 16 Leigh Road, SS9 1LE
WHEN: Sat 13 July, 12-3pm
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E5: Community spray-can-art mural
Brave_Arts
Drop in and take turns spray painting. Help complete a large street-art style piece. All participants supervised by professional street artist Brave_Arts. Any age welcome. Children under 12, please bring your adult.
WHERE: Leigh Road Baptist Church garden entrance on the Leigh Road, SS9 1NN
WHEN: Sat 13 July, 12-4pm
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Primary Schools Art Exhibition
Jadie Patricia Oberholzer
“Courageous Creativity” is the title for this year’s children’s exhibition and competition. Pupils from local primary schools were invited to create artwork in a medium of their choice. Now you can see the spectacular results! Join us to celebrate our community of budding young artists in an exhibition that promises to be full of originality and wonder.
WHERE: Saint Pierre School, 16 Leigh Road, SS9 1LE
WHEN: Sat 13 July, 11am-4pm & Sun 14 July, 12-3pm
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Secondary Schools Art Exhibition
Nicola Trevena
Local secondary schools showcase students’ work that responds to the title “Reflections”. Now you can vote for your favourite pieces, with the winners in different age categories receiving prizes from the Leigh Art Trail.
WHERE: Leigh Road Baptist Church, SS9 1NN
WHEN: Sat 13 & Sun 14 July, 11am-4pm
