Tuesday 10 June 2014

'A Different View' & Duncan Thrussell exhibition The Boathouse cafe



One of the many workshops and events throughout the week...



 One of the many exhibitions on the Arts Trail...


Fundraising

LOCA are busy fundraising to provide the 'best annual Littlehampton arts festival yet' for all to enjoy.

Please follow the link to donate any amount from £1.

http://gogetfunding.com/project/littlehampton-arts-festival

Lets all help to keep this festival innovative and grass-routes. 

Thank you, Duncan

Saturday 3 May 2014

Use of photographs.

Many thanks to artists and photographers for the use of their images in the brochure, very much appreciated.

Special thanks to Dan Thompson of Revolutionary Arts Group, for the use of his photograph of James Fryer of The Bamboo Band.

All getting very exciting for the 19th July!

Thursday 1 May 2014

LOCA Littlehampton Arts Festival Brochure

See below Littlehampton Arts Festival's brochure, designed by Loosemarbles. 

All venues, events and workshops were correct at time of going to press. 

The brochure has been done early to increase exposure to this year's events to a wider audience....so please share around!

You can also download the pdf by going to thrussellart.co.uk/LOCA





Monday 17 March 2014

Workshop, exhibitions & events update

A summary of workshops, events & exhibitions organised for 2014's Littlehampton Arts Festival.

For details on how to be involved, please get in touch. 



Love Littlehampton Arts Festival & Arts Trail 2014
Saturday 19th July to Saturday 26th July

Love Littlehampton Festival in the Park
Saturday 19th July
10am till 6.30pm
A free event held at Caffyns Field for the wider community which kicks off this year’s Love Littlehampton Arts Festival. The day will be a festive mix of what’s on offer in the greater Littlehampton area. There will be live entertainment throughout the day from many of the local musicians, bands and performers. A grassroots event put on by LOCA (Littlehampton Organisation of Contemporary Arts) and the
local community of Littlehampton for the wider community and in aid of children’s charity Raydar.
Location: Caffyn’s Field (Off of Beach Road)
Contact Details
01903 722666
LOCA Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts
Twitter: @LOCAArts

“Capturing the Spirit”
Saturday/Monday/Friday 10.30am – 3.30pm
A Chinese Brush Painting exhibition by Julia Martin of Sidewinder Studio
Capturing the spirit of the painting’s subject is the essence of Chinese Brush Painting.  Through the demanding techniques of this ancient art form brush strokes capture so much more than a visual representation.
Chinese philosophy and symbolism play an important role in conveying the painting’s message, helping to express the inner spirit of the subject and its relationship with the artist.
Paintings will be for sale, along with individually painted cards, Chinese Knotting and other related crafts.
Julia will be giving demonstrations of Chinese Brush Painting each day.
Location: Littlehampton Friends Meeting House
23 Church St, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5EL
Contact Details
01243 552186



Littlehampton  Shoreline Sculpture
Sunday 20th July
3.00pm till 7.00pm
Location Littlehampton East beach, an open invitation for adults to create sculpture on the shoreline. Artists from LOCA will be on hand to offer assistance in creating unique sculpture. A chance for the public and artists to work creatively together.
Live music will be provided by local musicians: The Littlehampton Ukulele Jam
Location: East Beach Shoreline near East Beach Cafe
Contact Details
01903 722666
LOCA Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts
Twitter: @LOCAArts

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Monday 21st July
Littlehampton Arts Trail Begins
Location: All throughout Littlehampton Town
*More info to follow*

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'StArt' - Workshop & Open Day Chilgrove House Wick
MONDAY 10am till 4pm
Wonderful local Community Art group StArt will be holding a workshop and display of art undertaken by all members of the Start Group. Artists of all standards are welcome to join.
Location: Chillgrove House Wick
Contact Details
07443 949071
Start Facebook Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1404483029774677/?fref=ts
LOCA Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts
Twitter: @LOCAArts


‘A Different View’
Walk & Shoot
For ages 13+
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
MONDAY 5pm till 8pm
A guided walk facilitated by Artist Duncan Thrussell with professional photographers & artists. Meeting up to begin at the West Beach Café at Rope Walk at 4.45pm and then moving onto other various choice points to take photographs in Littlehampton finishing at the 'Stage by The Sea' on Littlehampton promenade.  

Encouraging creative people to look for the unusual...
  • for aspiring photographers and artists of all abilities
  • any type of camera.
  • advice from professionals
  • get involved in future art projects
Location: Starting point West Beach Café (Rope Walk)
Please register your interest: 
07703 471243 | 01903 722666 | wotab@mistral.co.uk
Contact Details for other general queries regarding this event:
01903 722666
LOCA Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts
Twitter: @LOCAArts


The Littlehampton Sketch Crawl
Tuesday 22nd July
10am till 4pm
Hosted by Steve Carroll, leader of the Sussex Sketch Crawlers, renowned Sussex artist, Art Historian and Northbrook College lecturer. This event consists of a guided walk, with accompanying map that stops at 8 different locations of artistic interest throughout Littlehampton at which participants are invited to sketch and draw.  Artists of all capabilities can join the sketch crawl; all that is required is a sketch pad, drawing materials and a packed lunch.
Location: Starting point East South Terrace (Behind Norfolk Gardens)
Contact Details
01903 722666
Sussex Sketch Crawlers Facebook Group Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/230114143810770/?fref=ts
LOCA Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts
Twitter: @LOCAArts

Picnic On The Green
Wednesday 23rd July
6.00pm till 8.00pm
A gathering of the local areas Artists on the sea front green, a chance for the local community to meet  the Artists.
Live music will be provided by local musicians: The Bamboo Band
Location: Stage by the Sea (End of Banjo Road)
Contact Details
01903 722666
LOCA Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts
Twitter: @LOCAArts

Chalk on the Prom
Thursday 24th July
4.00pm till 7.00pm
Art activity for all, artists coming together with the local community to draw with chalk on the promenade.
Live music will be provided by local musicians.
Location: Stage by the Sea (End of Banjo Road)
Contact Details
01903 722666
LOCA Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts
Twitter: @LOCAArts

Arts in Harbour Park
Friday 25th July
10.00am till 4.00pm
Workshops in the Harbour Park band stand and an Open Air expose by local artists at the Pier Road entrance to Harbour Park.
Location: Harbour Park, (Pier Road entrance)
Contact Details
01903 722666
LOCA Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts
Twitter: @LOCAArts


Littlehampton’s Special Little Things Arts & Craft Market (Final Day of Arts Week)
Saturday July 26th 2014
10am till 4.00pm
A combined arts and crafts market designed and held by local businesses to showcase the talents of the many artisans and crafts people as well as budding entrepreneurs from the local area and around the county. Brought together in the wonderful Evans Garden Courtyard, creating a Bohemian, family friendly pleasurable shopping experience.
Artists will be working live during the day and exhibiting and selling alongside the artisans.
Live music will be provided by local Musicians
An interactive Special Effects Make Up and Arts runway model show will be held during the market with all Special Effects make up being undertaken by Maggot Pie a local team of artists who specialise in this field. The models will parade from the market location through the Arcade, up the High Street and back down again. 
This market will be the closing event for the Love Littlehampton Arts Festival & Arts Trail 2014
Live music will be provided by local musicians: Jonathan Kershaw & Beck Sian
Location: Evans Garden Courtyard (Off of Arcade Road)
Contact Details
01903 722666
Market Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LittlehamptonsCraftMarketSpecialLittleThings
LOCA Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/LOCALittlehamptonArts
Twitter: @LOCAArts








Tuesday 4 March 2014

Workshops and events

Dates for your diaries.
Sample of some workshops and events below.

Lots more info to follow when available, including: Sketch Crawl, StArt workshops, painting workshops, 'Love Littlehampton Arts Festival' in the park, Arts trail venues, and brochure download.

Please get in touch if you would like to be involved.

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