We're still collecting donations
On the 19th June 2024 we'd raised £225 with 13 supporters in 42 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
2024 Abergavenny Art Festival
by Abergavenny Arts Festival in Abergavenny, , United Kingdom
Total raised £225
raised so far13
supportersHelp us to keep the festival free for all so that anyone can join an art workshop or watch the entertainment from local artists + bands
by Abergavenny Arts Festival in Abergavenny, , United Kingdom
The festival has run for over five years, involving local artists and businesses to fill the whole town with arts and events for one day. A wide range of workshops and performances are put on, which are free for all to attend, but we need to pay the artists and performers for their time and cover essentials costs such as insurance and venue hire. The event is managed by a committee of volunteers who are all passionate about the arts. There are no paid positions in the organisation, so that all money raised goes directly to putting on this fabulous event.
What's on
Whether you love live music, want to try your hand at arts and crafts, or to look for a gift in the craft market the day is full of things to see and do. We can only do this with the kind support of the community. We receive a small amount of funding from a local grant, but there is a small gap in the funds needed.
A main stage will entertain visitors with a programme from local musicians and bands, dance groups and so on. There will be a children's area, food stalls and a craft market where artists will be selling gifts and artworks for you to take home. Poetry, music and art will fill the grounds. It's a great day out for anyone, whether you wish to take part or just watch it all unfold - we'd love to see you there.
WHERE
The main event takes place in Abergavenny castle grounds, with great views to the hills around.
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£150 or more
Pottery Wheel Taster Session for 2 with Melanie
Pottery Wheel Taster Session for 2 people with Melanie Made Mud
In this 2 hour session you will learn to prepare your clay and centre it on the pottery wheel.
You will make 3-4 pots and they will finished from a choice of 5 glaze colours and find for you to collect.
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£20 or more
£20 Reward - Exclusive art festival print
Local artist, Miriam (Minnie La La designs) has created a beautiful postcard as a special reward for the crowdfundrd. If you select this reward, you will receive one of five limited edition prints. An image of the design features in the 'Updates'.
Miriam lives just outside Abergavenny - she’s an artist and an art and well-being workshop leader: https://www.minnielaladesigns.co.uk/
£35 or more
£35 Reward
Three little boxes of inspiration!
Each box contains 100 cards,each with an inspirational quote. Would make a great gift to yourself or a loved one!
Kindly donated by Winterfelds, Frogmore Street Abergavenny. Gift must be collected from Abergavenny.
£95 or more
£95 Reward
If you select this reward, you will receive an original art piece: an original postcard sized painting created with just one tool - knitting needles!
This beautiful original image was created by Miriam (Minnie La La designs) for the 2024 festival. See 'Updates' for the image.
Miriam lives just outside Abergavenny - she’s an artist and an art and well-being workshop leader: https://www.minnielaladesigns.co.uk/
£200 or more
Win a day needle-felting workshop for two people
Select this reward for a day workshop for two people to create a little leaping needle-felted hare, with Emma Bevan from Woven Earth Studio (formerly FfolkyFfelt). https://www.wovenearthstudio.co.uk/
Running 10am to 4pm, at her workshop studio at Craft Renaissance.