RoundTower BlackSwan

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STOP PRESS! Excited to announce the launch of Black Swan Arts Young Open 2023. The competition is open to all young people aged 5 - 19 years. Those selected will get the opportunity to be exhibited in our galleries. Enter online blackswanarts.org.uk by 3 Feb 2023. Pls share

From now to 17th Dec there is a Makers Market in the @RoundTower_bs at @BlackSwanArts There is work on display and for sale from 6 local artists including myself with work from my project. Open 10am - 4pm Mon, Weds, Sat 10am - 1pm Tues, Thurs, Fri @FromeCouncil @Giles_Adams

Come visit #Frome today. 3 free exhibitions, Jo Walton, Artists for Ukraine, the last day of Guy Watts & Daniel McGirr upstairs. Plus brand new makers in our gift shop & the fabulous River House cafe & courtyard. Enjoy the sunshine, support our brilliant small business. ☀️☕️🛍🖼

🇺🇦 Online silent art auction is now live. Visit the exhibition in #Frome #Somerset open daily 10am-4pm, ends Sun 24 April. Late night opening & meet artists Fri 8 April 6-8pm blackswanarts.org.uk/whats-on/exhib… #ukraine #fundraising #auction #supportukraine #artistsforukraine #artcollector

Artists for Ukraine 🇺🇦 artistsforukraine.squarespace.com Online bids close 12pm noon Sunday 24th April Please share 🙏

Small shop/studio space available in #Frome town centre. A rare opportunity, lovely neighbours onsite. blackswanarts.org.uk/welcome-to-bsa… #artistopportunity #artistopp #maker #studio #emergingartist #nospaceathome #outgrowntheshed #artistpotential #newbusiness #community #somerset

Delighted to be launching Discover Frome Makers with @FromeCouncil in our historic Round Tower. Just brilliant to be welcoming visitors back again, thank you all.

Please support independent #artists & #makers, come to our shop in wonderful #Frome. Over on Instagram we’ve been celebrating beautiful craftsmanship, #gifts for everyone (especially Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, presents for friends, family and you!) Open Wed-Sun 10-4 🎁🛍🖼💖

🚨Opportunities for local #artists #makers 🎄Makers Market Fri 3 Dec 4-8pm ⏰Deadline for applications 9am Mon 15 Nov #Frome’s arts centre open late, incl our shop, courtyard, studio shops, River House café with mulled wine & masses of festive cheer! blackswanarts.org.uk/whats-on/event…

Delighted to announce extension to our sensational exhibition ‘20 Miles’ by @davidparfittRI. Perfect for @SAW_Somerset #OpenStudios @morethanamarket. There’s no need to pre-book, entrance to #Frome’s art centre is free, everyone is always welcome. Open Tue- Sun, 10-4, ends 3/10

🖼 @SAW_Somerset launch #Somerset #OpenStudios today. We have maps and delighted to host two free exhibitions @davidparfittRI @activein_touch. So much to enjoy in #Frome including @SilkMillStudios, Gallery at The Station, @TheWhittox, @WHYwehearyou, @kobiandteal and so much more.

@BlackSwanArts @activein_touch @morrison_crysse Delighted that more visitors can come enjoy this special show this weekend. Highly recommended!

Delighted to extend ‘Portrait of a Pandemic’ wonderful exhibition @RoundTower_bs. @activein_touch offer ongoing befriending support to anyone who feels isolated or lonely in #Frome and the surrounding villages. Open 10-4 till Sun 19/9. blackswanarts.org.uk/whats-on/exhib… 📸 @morrison_crysse

Delighted to host this beautiful exhibition in our historic @RoundTower_bs gallery. @activein_touch do incredible work in our community and have curated ‘Portrayal of a Pandemic’ “There has been sadness and loss but also appreciation and hope.” blackswanarts.org.uk/whats-on/exhib…

🎉Absolutely over the moon to hear we've been nominated as Best Art Gallery @muddydorsetsom. Thanks for your support - we quite literally would not be here for our 35 years without you all. Please vote online before 5pm Fri 23 July; dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/vote/

💥 Last chance to buy unique #artwork for #charity 💥 Our generous #creative friends donated bespoke work to raise valuable funds. Buy from our #online #shop. Collect for free or pay postage. Online sales close midnight Sun 30 May shop.blackswanarts.org.uk/collections/do… Thank you x 💯 🙏🥰

Re-opening week! Feeling emotional finally being able to welcome visitors back to our #Frome galleries. 🖼 Exhibition opening hours ‘In Pursuit of Spring’ Fri-Sun 10am-3pm ☕️ Courtyard café open 7 days a week ℹ️ Tourist Info Wed-Sat 11am-2pm Online shop blackswanarts.org.uk

🎉 It’s the FINALS tonight! #AllThatGlitters @BBCTwo 8pm Good luck Dan 🤞🤞🤞 #jewellery #makers #buylocal #supportsmallbusiness #craftsmanship blackswanarts.org.uk/welcome-to-bsa…

So pleased to see more red dots today. 😊 Exhibition catalogue here blackswanarts.org.uk/wp-content/upl… and direct link to buy all work, prints and cards online via our new shop here; shop.blackswanarts.org.uk/collections/in… Every purchase supports local #Somerset artists and our community arts centre.