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What we do
Promote | Support | Inspire
Who We Are
Promote | Support | Inspire
Guernsey Arts Events
Guernsey Arts takes the lead and organises many events in Guernsey, including: exhibitions, festivals, community and educational events. We aim to maximise the impact of the artistic community. Events are inclusive and aim to contibute to health and wellbeing. Some of the events are highlighted below.
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WorkshopsGuernsey's Wild Escape, a celebration of wildlifeGuernsey's Wild Escape
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FestivalsArts Sunday returns on the 9th June 2024!Arts Sunday 2024
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LiteraryAs part of the 2023 Island Games Cultural Programme.Island Games Poetry Evening
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Visual ArtGuernsey Arts are proud to present the 2024 Bailiwick Wildlife Photography exhibition.2024 Bailiwick Wildlife Photography Exhibition
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Visual ArtAn exhibition celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Beatles playing in Guernsey. Part of our 'Twist and Shout' Summer of '63,.Twist and Shout: A Celebration of '63
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Visual Art"A passage from the chaos of the emotions to the order of the possible"ENTANGLEMENT by Linda Martorella
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FestivalsAs part of the 2023 Island Games Guernsey Arts have hosted a selection of initiatives to showcase what makes our Islands so Unique!2023 Island Games Cultural Programme
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Visual ArtThe Gallery will be open to the public from the 12th of November till the 17th of December 2022.2022 Guernsey Arts Open
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Visual ArtCapturing moments of transience, magnificence and wonder in nature, threaded with the insidious scourge of plastic.Bridget Spinney – The art of Nature on Paper
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Visual ArtWorking with the Island Games Committee to create a Cultural Programme of engagement to run alongside the Island GamesIslands Digital Arts Open
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Visual ArtSubmissions are now open for our 2023 Bailiwick Wildlife Photographer Open Exhibition.2023 Bailiwick Wildlife Photographer: Submissions Open
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LiteraryA Cultural Programme of engagement to run alongside the Island Games Sporting CompetitionPocket Island Poetry Open
Sponsored By Guernsey Arts
Guernsey Arts supports other organisers in delivering their events through funding and other support where it is needed. We also help to initiate new events on the Islands with advice and promotional support through our digital platforms. Some of those events are highlighted below.
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MusicWith an instantly recognisable warm and projecting trumpet tone, Canadian born Phelps is a household name on the Jazz scene in the UK.Jay Phelps at St James
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FestivalsThe Guernsey Literary Festival returns in 2024!Guernsey Literary Festival 2024
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MusicAdam Davies is a British pianist and piano teacher and an active performer in the nation’s most esteemed concert halls.The Fanny Davies International Piano Series presents Adam Davies
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Visual ArtLecture and Discussion with Marcus BackerLecture and Discussion with Marcus Backer
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WorkshopsSongwriting Workshop with Guernsey's Kiya AshtonMusic and Lyrics: New Songs for Sark - Creative Sark Workshop
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24th NovemberFestivalsThis year’s festival, opening 4 October 2024, features a major exhibition documenting 30 years of social change in the UK.Guernsey Photography Festival 2024
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LiteraryThe Guernsey Literary Festival presents a competition that could deliver your work to thousands of readers.GUERNSEY INTERNATIONAL POETRY COMPETITION 2023
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MusicPlease join us in Candie Museum for a screening of the short film, followed by refreshments and a live performance from Kiya Ashton'Occupied' Soundtrack Launch
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FestivalsFollow us for updates on any future events. And keep reading!Guernsey Literary Festival 2023
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MusicChrist-Stephane blends this hard-bop psyche with elements of Gospel and contemporary jazz in his own stunning compositions.Tomorrow's Warriors: Christ-Stéphane Boizi
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LiterarySir Donald Banks was a distinguished soldier and civil servant and will be the latest islander to be honoured with a blue plaque.Across the Channel: Memoirs of Sir Donald Banks - Guernsey Literary Festival
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MusicThe project will culminate in three, candle-lit, evening concerts in some of Guernsey's most ancient churches.Hearing Stones at Town Church
Our Vision & Values
Guernsey Arts aim is for the Bailiwick of Guernsey to be seen as a unique, vibrant, artistic and creative community both within the Islands and beyond.
We Support individuals and groups in all art forms to develop their art and to build an audience. Depending upon needs we offer publicity on our website, exhibition space and opportunity for financial support, including the allocation of States funding for the arts. We also encourage and facilitate cooperation within the arts scene in Guernsey.
We Promote creativity and arts to all communities in the Bailiwick of Guernsey and to those beyond. We are inclusive and engage actively with individuals, groups, schools and societies. We also work with individuals, businesses, trusts and States bodies in order to increase funding, resources and facilities for the arts in the Bailiwick.
We Inspire creative and artistic activities across the Bailwick by creating and promoting new artistic ventures and by encouraging existing events and organisations to develop further. As part of this we encourage existing festivals and events and will seed ideas and funding for new festivals and events in order to enrich the cultural landscape of the Bailiwick.
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Our Team
Hello from Russ, Jade, Jared, Louise and Grace. We are based at Candie museum and art gallery and are always happy to talk with you on anything to do with the Arts. Whether you are looking for a contact, help with a funding application or perhaps you have an event you would like added to the calendar or your artists profile added to our website.
Russ Fossey
Head of Arts Development: Inspired by the amazing talent we have in the Islands and motivated by the community.
Board and Committee Members
We would like to introduce you to our directors and committee members who generously donate their time, knowledge, skills and passion in enabling Guernsey Arts to achieve it`s aims.
Stephen Ainsworth
Chairs Guernsey Arts and sits on our Funding Committee. He is an actuary and pension trustee, keen supporter of all music and arts.
Melissa Mourton
Committee Member and Advisor: Melissa is an advisor of Guernsey Arts and also sits on the Funding Committee.
Trevor Wakefield
Director: Trevor enjoys all aspects of the arts but has a special interest in theatre. He is also a member of our Funding Committee.
Jennifer Strachan
Funding Committee: Investment advisor, sustainability champion, angel investor and NED. Loves being in the audience or at the exhibition.
Alan West
Director: Alan conducts Guernsey Concert Brass and performs with various other ensembles. Alan chairs our Grants Committee.
Connie Helyar
Director: Connie is also a member of the Funding Committee.
Gary O'Neill
Director and treasurer: A debt advisory consultant following a career in finance. Gary has a particular interest in visual arts and music.
Susan Lloyd
Funding Committee: Susan spent much of her career raising funds for the private equity industry and is now raising funds for the Arts.
Mary Carey
Director: Teacher, Loves drama, literature, music , Shakespeare, thinking outside the box and pushing boundaries.
Angie Tolcher
Director: Angie has been involved in education since qualifying as a primary school teacher in 1986.
Patrick Earle
Director: Patrick is a portrait & abstract painter as well as an entrepreneur. He is also a member of our Funding Committee.