Art Weeks 09 took place between19th September to 4th October 2009. The event featured a total of 98 venues in which more than 450 artists participated. We recorded more than 50,000 visitors  - on average a 150% increase in visitors for each venue . The average sales made per venue was over £2,500.

Planning your Art Weeks 2011 Exhibitions & Events?

The next Somerset Art Weeks: Exhibitions & Events will take place from 18 September to 3 October in 2011.  It will be suitable for exhibitions and projects where more than 3 artists take part.  SAW is now planning for Art Weeks 2011.  The fee and registration process will be announced shortly.  Please feel free to contact us if:

- You wish to discuss your project and exhibition in advance  to make sure it is suitable  for the event
- You  are interested in accessing our Curatorial Services. The service provides tailor-made support throughout all stages of your project
- You wish to deliver and/or organise any project and exhibition in partnership with us
- You wish to receive advice on organising your own project and exhibition

To express your interest, please send email to Zoe Li, Art Weeks Coordintor artweeks@somersetartworks.org.uk or contact SAW office on 01458 253 800.

'Art For Everyone'

Somerset Art Weeks 09: Exhibition & Events 

19th September to 4th October 2009 
Somerset Art Weeks 2009 features group exhibitions, community projects and events. The event showcases a diverse range of visual arts from pottery and painting to new media and installations. Over 450 artists/makers will showcase their work in 98 venues across Somerset.

Art Weeks 09 features a wide range of exhibitions and art projects, including 'Border', an art project that takes place at various venues across the Blackdown Hills Somerset/Devon border; 'Cream' the West Somerset signpost show, and  'Transform' at Strode Theatre, which is a multi-media exhibition created by the art group at Shepton Mallet Prison.  There will be venues throughout Somerset including galleries, art venues, village halls, schools, historic buildings, public spaces, hospitals, artist studios, gardens, local shops, pubs and cafes. Somerset Art Weeks 09 will bring Art to Everyone!

Download the Art Weeks Guide 09 via the links below: