Photos from Voluntary Arts Week 2013

The 13th of May saw the opening of Larbert's Wee Art Group's exhibition of oil painting in the name of Voluntary Arts Week. With over 60 original works of art by local artists the exhibition has surpassed the previous group's weekly total in a couple of hours. The exhibition continues until the 19th of May, however the group can be seen in June during Forth Valley Open Studios.

all photographs courtesy of Craig Allan

Larbet's Wee Art Group 13-19th May 2013Po

Artwork by Marjory Sime - Poster by Craig Allan

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Tryst Festival Parade!

photo courtesy of Cameron Leask

Led by Voluntary Arts' Epic Awards People's Choice award Forth Bridges Accordion Band (pictured right) Falkirk's Tryst Festival kicked off with a small but enthusiastically devoted parade through Falkirk High Street on the 11th of May 2013.

Constructed entirely from members of various amateur art groups, the viewer was given a slight peek at what's to be expected during this year's Tryst Festival. classic music, fine art, drama and dancing to name a few. For upcoming events during the Tryst Festival please visit the What's On section of [Untitled]

Distracting people from their shopping and drawing out shop workers, the parade provided a rare break and sound to a dull wet day on Falkirk's High Street, resulting in a full High Street exposed to what Falkirk has to offer across the arts. A fine, fun and flamboyant display that will surely see the seats filled at the upcoming events. Falkirk Festival Chorus' performance of The Armed Man at Falkirk Town Hall tomorrow begins a month long program of exciting events.

Voluntary Arts Week Launch 2013

Saturday the 11th of May was a fortuitous fruitful day for the arts in Falkirk, with the launch of two art festivals dedicated to showcasing the talents of amateur arts and crafts groups within the Falkirk District.

Voluntary arts week is an annual week long celebration of arts and crafts activities throughout the United Kingdom and Republic in Ireland, last year saw Falkirk play host to the national launch of Voluntary Arts Week 12, with the help of Voluntary Arts Ambassador Falkirk, Craig Allan this feat was continued, making sure Falkirk is at the forefront of promoting participation in the voluntary arts. Taking place on Falkirk High Street, art groups were invited to take set up a stall, demonstrate their skills and promote their groups activities with the intention of raising the awareness of local groups and fundamentally how fun arts and crafts groups are. 

Joining Voluntary Arts Week this year were - Falkirk Bohemians, Larbert's Wee Art Group, Falkirk Festival Chorus, Tryst Orchestra, Classic Music Live, Denny WASP and Fierce Valley, showcasing and sharing a wide range of practical skills from felt making to the rules of roller derby. Further events by these groups can be found on the What's On section of [Untitled]. 

Poor weather conditions resulted in an average turn out but the event can still be marked as a success as many of the groups encountered potential new group members, volunteers and a wider audience, as well as networking with established and new local art groups. Created entirely for free on every level Voluntary Arts Week in Falkirk continues to deliver a high standard and successful events promoting self led initiatives.