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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 ArtGuernsey Arts Open 2020Guernsey Arts Open 2020
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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 ArtThe Arch Art project is to create a gallery of public art in the Market Street arches.The Arch Art Project: Application
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LiteraryAs part of the 2023 Island Games Cultural Programme.Island Games Poetry Evening
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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 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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Visual ArtAs part of the Island Games Cultural Programme, Guernsey Arts introduces the Island Games Postcard Competition.Island Games Postcard Competition
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LiteraryA Cultural Programme of engagement to run alongside the Island Games Sporting CompetitionPocket Island Poetry 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 ArtSubmissions are now open for our 2023 Bailiwick Wildlife Photographer Open Exhibition.2023 Bailiwick Wildlife Photographer: Submissions Open
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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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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
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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Performance ArtMusic Theatre Guernsey is proud to present The Last Five Years.MTG presents 'The Last 5 Years'
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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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Visual ArtLecture and Discussion with Marcus BackerLecture and Discussion with Marcus Backer
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FestivalsFollow us for updates on any future events. And keep reading!Guernsey Literary Festival 2023
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2nd NovemberWorkshopsAndy was one of Extinction Rebellion’s key action planners and has been involved in some of the movement's most memorable creative actions.Where Art and Activism Meet
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MusicLeon McCawley features as the next artist in The Fanny Davies International Piano Series this February.Fanny Davies International Piano Series presents Leon McCawley
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MusicJoin SOUND for live music at their Summer Party ft lots of local bandsSOUND Summer Party - Live & Loud
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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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MusicMyele Manzanza has established a strong live presence, selling out London's top venues. Don't miss his performance in Guernsey this March.Myele Manzanza @ St James
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LiteraryAlderney's New One-Day Celebration of Gothic LiteratureAlderney Literary Festival presents 'Literally Gothic'
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Visual ArtFloodZoneGPF Exhibition: Anastasia Samoylova
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Visual ArtRebelsGPF Exhibition: Sylvain Granjon
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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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
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Music*SOLD OUT*AFG Events: Opera Concert and Gala Dinner
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 ArtGuernsey Arts is delighted to present Faces an exhibition by Sheryl High.Sheryl High Faces
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WorkshopsWorkshop sponsored by MourantAFG Events: Singing Master Class
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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 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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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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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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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 ArtNina Molnar & Christine Shaw: 5 X 10
Nina Molnar & Christine Shaw: 5 X 10
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Visual ArtFlexagon - 7 Nocturnes EastFlexagon - 7 Nocturnes East
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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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Music*SOLD OUT*
AFG Events: Opera Concert and Gala Dinner
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Visual ArtPiano Project Airport TerminalPiano Project Airport Terminal
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.
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.
Angie Tolcher
Director: Angie has been involved in education since qualifying as a primary school teacher in 1986.
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.
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.
Connie Helyar
Director: Connie is also a member of the Funding Committee.
Alan West
Director: Alan conducts Guernsey Concert Brass and performs with various other ensembles. Alan chairs our Grants 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.
Patrick Earle
Director: Patrick is a portrait & abstract painter as well as an entrepreneur. He is also a member of our Funding Committee.
Melissa Mourton
Committee Member and Advisor: Melissa is an advisor of Guernsey Arts and also sits on the Funding Committee.
Mary Carey
Director: Teacher, Loves drama, literature, music , Shakespeare, thinking outside the box and pushing boundaries.