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ARTS & CULTURE
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Artist sisters to host exhibition on The Pantiles, Puppetry Festival returns to the town, local gig guide, and…countdown to the panto season starts here (oh yes it does!)
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ollowing the 2019 loss of Isle of Wight-based artist Alice Doreen McIntosh, her daughters sculptor Louise Giblin and painter Elaine McCracken spent time exploring her huge body of work and considering Alice’s positive infl uence on their successful art careers and outlook on life. Their fi rst joint exhibition entitled Art for Calm Space is the result, and it takes place at The Spa Galleries on The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells this month.
Louise explains the idea behind their choice for their Pantiles’ show: “In an increasingly hectic world there is a need for places of mental rest, emotional security and positive stimulation. These
can be achieved in a variety of ways – connecting with the natural world, developing inner awareness, celebrating one’s strengths and achievements, meditation and surrounding oneself with calming and beautiful objects and colours. “It’s also important to
appreciate that in dealing with – and overcoming – diffi cult circumstances one can achieve great things.” Louise, who is a Member
of the Royal Society of Sculptors, exhibits internationally and won the Gold Medal for
Sculpture at Florence Biennale in 2017. Her sister Elaine trained at Central St Martins, lives and paints on the Isle of Wight and has work in UK and overseas collections. • Art for Calm Space at The Spa Galleries, 24 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TN, runs from 2nd- 6th October (10am-6pm) and Thursday 3rd late opening event 5.30pm- 8pm, with free entry. For
more information, visit
louisegiblin.co.uk/ elainmccrackenart.uk or call 01892 784620.
calm space
PUPPET FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
From Friday 11th-Sunday 13th October, Tunbridge Wells will be fi lled with puppetry in all its forms when the third annual Tunbridge Wells Puppetry Festival returns. Performances, street theatre, talks and workshops from local, national, and international artists will take place throughout the town at
venues including: • Royal Victoria Place
• Trinity Theatre,
gardens, foyer and gallery • Assembly Hall Theatre • The Camden Centre • The Forum • The Pantiles
• The Millennium Clock With ticketed and free shows – and as one of only fi ve puppetry festivals in England – expect an even bigger and more varied line-up covering everything from fl ying kites and giant trees, to Moomins, Snarks and aerial acrobatic. There really is something for everyone of all ages! With funding from Arts
Council England, Royal Tunbridge Wells Together, Kent County Council and with collaboration from the Offi ce for Cultural and Scientifi c Affairs of The Spanish Embassy, this year’s festival is also being supported by the generosity of many local community organisations and businesses. • For the full programme and to book, visit
twpuppetryfestival.org. Tickets start at just £5. All the outdoor shows and street theatre happening on The Pantiles and at the Millennium Clock are free.
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