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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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Visual Art"It's all about the act of 'play' and embracing the speculatory"Chris Simcox: A Journey To the End
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FestivalsA celebration of local crafters, musicians, artists and performersArts Sunday 2022: Platinum Jubilee Celebration
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Visual ArtMark Windsor - Fragments of history, figments of the imagination.Mark Windsor - Fragments of history, figments of the imagination.
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Visual ArtShore, Lines and Brush Marks by Rosanne Guille and Deborah GriceShore, Lines and Brush Marks by Rosanne Guille and Deborah Grice
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Visual ArtWe are so excited to share that on Sunday the 27th of February Chris BaleA talk with Wildlife Photographer - Chris Bale
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29th MarchLiteraryA Cultural Programme of engagement to run alongside the Island Games Sporting CompetitionPocket Island Poetry Open
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Visual ArtAn annual celebration of the Arts produced by local students during their final year, exhibited at the George Crossan Gallery.2022 Student Exhibition
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MusicA Spectacular Celebration of the Music of Pink FloydGuernsey Arts presents Elysium in Concert
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29th MarchVisual 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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MusicKPMG Castle NightsKPMG Castle Nights
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WorkshopsWe will be extending our community arts festival weekend into the half term week, with Halloween craft activitiesHalloween Craft Activities
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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
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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23rd JuneFestivalsA summer Weekend devoted to Victor Hugo and Notre-DameThe Victor Hugo in Guernsey Weekend 2023
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MusicRepublica, chart toppers of the Nineties with songs like 'Ready to Go' and 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' are coming to Guernsey!Republica @ St James
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MusicGigs & performances throughout the year featuring acts from further afield. Plastic Mermaids, Mid Nite Life, Volleyball and more.Global Collection Launch Party & Winter Weekender
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2nd MayFestivalsFollow us for updates on any future events. And keep reading!Guernsey Literary Festival 2023
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WorkshopsCreative writing workshop with novelist, mentor, poet and nature enthusiast Siya TurabiCreative Sark Writing Workshop with Siya Turabi
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WorkshopsJoin A.L. Kennedy for an evening of writing born on Sark.Sark Readings Around the Cider Barn Stove - Creative Sark Workshops
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Visual ArtChicanesGPF Exhibition: Elisa Larvego
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29th MarchLiteraryThis island wide folklore trail is in association with Once Upon an Island, written and illustrated by Penny Dawes.Once Upon an Island, a Guernsey Folklore Trail
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Visual ArtArt at The Park - Once Upon an Island by Penny DawesArt at The Park - Once Upon an Island by Penny Dawes
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Visual Art25th June – 1st August Greenhouse Gallery at Guernsey Museum Candie Gardens.Vivien Ferneyhough - Marks In The landscape
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Visual ArtHurricane SeasonGPF Exhibition: Hannah Modigh
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Visual ArtAn Overdue Conversation With My FatherGPF Exhibition: Ron Tarver
Fund Raising
The Guernsey Arts Funding Committee aim to strengthen the support and development of the arts in Guernsey. It seeks to do this by helping to put the arts on a solid financial footing so that they may continue to play a major role in the life and wellbeing of islanders - find out more.
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Music*SOLD OUT*AFG Events: Opera Concert and Gala Dinner
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Performance ArtFive professional singers from the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company will perform at St. JamesSt. James Presents: The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan
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Performance Art'Growth has a beady wit and lots of snazzy one-liners… funny and truthful' GuardianA Freaky Geese production of Growth by Luke Norris
Arts Foundation Guernsey Events
Arts Foundation Guernsey merged with Guernsey Arts in 2022, however since its founding in 2016 it acted alongside Guernsey Arts to support local artists in all sectors and enabled a wider presence of the arts across the Bailiwick of Guernsey.
With funding raised by Arts Foundation Guernsey we were able to support emerging talent across the spectrum of the arts including Performing and Visual Arts, Music, Literature, New Media, Film and Design.
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Visual ArtWith this exhibition the intention is to immerse people beyond what the camera can capture and portray.Passage of Time - Monika Drabot
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WorkshopsWorkshop sponsored by MourantAFG Events: Singing Master Class
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Visual ArtGuernsey Arts is delighted to present Faces an exhibition by Sheryl High.Sheryl High Faces
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Performance Art'Growth has a beady wit and lots of snazzy one-liners… funny and truthful' Guardian
A Freaky Geese production of Growth by Luke Norris
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Music*SOLD OUT*
AFG Events: Opera Concert and Gala Dinner
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Visual ArtWho am I as an artist? I am, as an artist exactly who I am as a person. Trudie, woman, artist, poet, mother, wife.Trudie Shannon: Between The Tides - online exhibition
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Visual ArtPiano Project Airport TerminalPiano Project Airport Terminal
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Visual ArtFrances Lemmon : William Le Lacheur ' The Land He Loved'Frances Lemmon : William Le Lacheur ' The Land He Loved'
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Visual ArtNina Molnar and Christine Shaw are experienced multimedia artists who enjoy a creative challenge.Nina Molnar & Christine Shaw: 5 X 10
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Visual ArtMark Windsor - Fragments of history, figments of the imagination.
Mark Windsor - Fragments of history, figments of the imagination.
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Visual ArtFlexagon - 7 Nocturnes EastFlexagon - 7 Nocturnes East
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Visual ArtNina Molnar & Christine Shaw: 5 X 10
Nina Molnar & Christine Shaw: 5 X 10
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 and Louise. 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.
Jennifer Strachan
Investment advisor, sustainability champion, angel investor and NED. Loves being in the audience or at the exhibition.
Angie Tolcher
Director: Angie has been involved in education since qualifying as a primary school teacher in 1986.
Stephen Ainsworth
Chairs Guernsey Arts and is an actuary and pension trustee. He is a keen supporter of all genres of music and the arts.
Patrick Earle
Director. Patrick is portrait and abstract painter as well as an entrepreneur.
Mary Carey
Director. Teacher, Loves drama, literature, music , Shakespeare, thinking outside the box and pushing boundaries.
Susan Lloyd
Spent much of her career raising funds for the private equity industry and has now switched her activities to raising funds for the Arts.
Alan West
Alan conducts Guernsey Concert Brass and performs with various other ensembles. Alan chairs our Funding Sub-Committee.
Melissa Mourton
Committee Member and Advisor. Melissa is an advisor of Guernsey Arts and also sits on the Funding Committee.
Connie Helyar
Director: Connie is also a member of the Funding Committee.
Trevor Wakefield
Director. Trevor enjoys all aspects of the arts but has a special interest in theatre, having written several plays and pantomimes.