‘Fleet: Art in the Haven Ports’, developed and managed by Commissions East, is bringing art and artists to some stunning locations in the area. Visit artists in residence. View a series of special commissions, exhibitions and film screenings. And get out and about to enjoy the beauty of the landscape and seascape, travelling from site to site on footpaths and cycle paths, on ferries, and local buses and trains.
For details of venues and events taking place throughout the summer, visit our website www.fleet-art.org where you will also find full information on how to make the most of your visit by using travel alternatives.
Fleet on Foot, (South and Heart of Suffolk Walking Festival)
Guided walk from HMS Ganges Museum, Shotley Gate, to Pin Mill, along the banks of the River Orwell.
10.30 am start with viewing of work by Mary Lemley, Fleet artist in residence at HMS Ganges Museum
5.5 miles - duration approx 5 hours including art visit and lunch.
EXHIBITION
3 – 30 July Fleet Commission
Landguard Fort, Felixstowe
Temporary commissions by Cedric Christie, Tod Hanson and Elizabeth Wright.
10am - 6pm. Daily
Fort entry charges apply
EXHIBITION
3 – 30July Fleet Commission
HMS Ganges Museum, Shotley
Work by Mary Lemley, artist in residence.
11am - 5pm. Weekends only
Free
EXHIBITION
17 July – 28 August Fleet Exhibition
Town Hall Galleries, Ipswich
‘Bun Voyagi’ curated by Gavin Turk
Exhibition of works from the FRAC Collection, Nord Pas de Calais.
10am – 5pm. Tuesday to Saturday
Free
EVENT
2 July Fleet Talk
2.30pm Landguard Fort, Felixstowe
Debate led by Gavin Turk, Lead Artist
Booking through Commissions East: 01353 669094
Free
EVENT
17 July Fleet Bike Ride
2pm Ipswich to Landguard Fort
‘Les Bikes du Bois Rond’ by Gavin Turk
Starts at St Mary’s at the Quay, Key Street, Ipswich. 17 miles. Duration 3.5 hours including
break.
In association with Sustrans (www.sustrans.org.uk)
Booking through Commissions East: 01353 669094
Free – refreshments not included
Further Fleet projects are planned for autumn 2010. For details of these visit www.fleet-art.org
Booking essential through Lavenham Tourist Information Centre: 01787 248 207
Free - excluding lunch.
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