As part of the ‘artwave 2010' festival, artists attending the St Nicholas Day Support Service in Lewes are putting up several pictures which the public can view in Newhaven Fort.
The adult group, known as the ‘Fort Brigade' have been visiting the fort regularly, learning new skills and helping the staff with everyday tasks, such as recycling and learning about the countryside. Taking part in community-based activities helps them prepare for new projects and they have taken the opportunity to become involved in ‘artwave 2010'.
'The Fort Brigade' has spent several months on this and their artistic ideas have come from the surrounding Nature Reserve and shoreline.
There are several pieces on display. The idea for the “Beach in a Box' came from collecting objects from the shore, such as pebbles, feathers, a red ball and an old fish box washed up on the beach.
The inspiration for the ‘Leaf Window' came from The Fort shop where the window has camouflage netting behind it.
Cllr Bill Bentley, Lead Member for Adult Social Care, said:
“Working in the community can inspire people to become involved in different projects and provide skills and development which helps them in the future. It is wonderful that St Nicholas has this partnership with Newhaven Fort, which has provided both voluntary work experience and creative opportunities”.
The festival is a celebration of the visual arts at different locations in the Lewes and district area. If you would like to enjoy the works on display by the St Nicholas Day Support Service group, they can be seen at Newhaven Fort from 28 August to 12 September.
The photograph shows the artists standing with their artwork (from left to right):
Stephanie Cookson; Brian Rogers; David Wood;
Barry Kneller; Miles Borash
For more information on the festival:
http://www.artwavefestival.org
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