Appeal following theft of painting in Canterbury
The stolen painting Information is sought following the theft of a painting in Canterbury. Kent Police was called at 1.35pm on Thursday 20 January 2022 after the item was stolen…
Are you up for creating artwork for Mote Park Café?
£2.5m café Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) and BBS Construction are calling on artists to submit proposals to develop a piece of public art for the new café building within Mote…
3 Benefits of Starting an Art Collection
You may be wondering if starting an art collection is a wise decision. After all, purchasing artwork can cost a significant amount of money. For a new collector interested in…
‘Monumenta Romana’ to be part of the new North Downs Way Arts Trail in Dover
‘Monumenta Romana’ at Waldershare on the new North Downs Way Arts Trail (credit: Charles Holland Architects) A striking new public artwork in the grounds of the Waldershare Estate near Dover…
Black History Month opens to great acclaim in Folkestone
Portraits and Abstract paintings Photo: Rat Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff A quite spectacularly colourful and varied Black History Month art exhibition has opened in the Sassoon Gallery…
Kent Sonic Forest among highlights of Christmas Lights Trail
Two Luminosi trees will be among the highlights at this year’s Bedgebury Christmas Lights trail, which opens on Friday, November 19. The lighting on the trees, which stand at more…
Folkestone Creative Quarter lit up as Triennial is crowned dead!
The Samba band and dance troupe limber-up Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff On Tuesday the latest Folkestone Triennial arts festival was closed following a spectacular, if…
Giant Syrian refugee puppet greeted by crowds on Folkestone beach
Little Amal is greeted on Folkestone beach by members of Kent Refugee Action Network and others. Photo: Ray Duff Words and Photos by Ray Duff More than 2,000 people gathered…
Artist’s gift thanks the team at Ashford hospital who saved his life
‘Silent Landing’ A former police officer turned wildlife artist who had a brush with death has donated a painting to the team who saved his life. Robbie Graham, from Hythe,…
Arty-crafty October half term at Maidstone Museum
Head over to Maidstone Museum this October half term for arts and crafts for the kids. From Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 October children from 4 to 11 years can…