We're still collecting donations
On the 7th April 2024 we'd raised £2,411 with 49 supporters in 69 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Help to fund Heallreaf 5 - a biannual UK touring exhibition which showcases the art of modern tapestry weaving.
by Anna Wetherell in Sedbergh, Cumbria, United Kingdom
On the 7th April 2024 we'd raised £2,411 with 49 supporters in 69 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Heallreaf was originally planned to be a one off tapestry exhibition in 2015, but here we are, with Heallreaf 5 plans in place, venues booked, weavers preparing to submit their work for the jurors to consider - but a lack of funding to support it and enable it to happen as planned. Margaret, the founder and key organiser of Heallreaf, has applied several times over the last year for Arts Council funding, but it has been refused each time. This has been the main source of funding for Heallreaf exhibitions in the past, but, sadly, it hasn't happened for Heallreaf 5.
Thanks to your support Heallreaf 5 is now underway! It opened in the Rose Patterson Gallery at Weston Park on Saturday 29th June and all those who have seen it agree that it is a wonderful exhibition! Do have a look at the Heallreaf website to see photos of all the work, and you can order your Heallreaf 5 catalogue either here or via the website, or buy it when you visit the exhibition. Have a look on social media as well (search for Heallreaf if you don't already follow us), where information about the works along with images are being shared.
Running any exhibition incurs multiple direct and incidental costs - costs which are often absorbed by the volunteers doing the hard work in the background. While the exhibitions are now underway, you can still help to support Heallreaf 5.
Your money will contribute to:
Your contributions have already supported the production of the catalogue and enabled us to hang the exhibition at its first venue.
In case you wondered, 'we' are a small team of volunteers helping Margaret behind the scenes. We all do what we can, such as setting up crowdfunding pages (!), but sometimes it simply comes down to money...
Venues for Heallreaf 5 - 2024 into 2025:
So, how can you help? There are a number of ways:
If you want to know more about Heallreaf, how it has evolved, and see work from past exhibitions, please do visit the Heallreaf website - https://www.heallreaf.com/
Thank you for your help with enabling Heallreaf 5 to take place. Please donate to help with costs as it continues to tour, and share this story.
Thank you for your support!
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