This year, SAW presents a programme of events and exhibitions which highlights the quality and diversity of work created by Somerset artists. SAW has partnered with many art organisations in Somerset to allow visitors the opportunity to sample the work on offer during art weeks.
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Artists at Work  (Venue 1, Taunton)
New commissions by Mark Parry, Bronwen Bradshaw, Kate Noble

Exhibition duration - 11th Sept to 9th Oct.
Opening times - Tues to Sat, 10am to 5.30pm.
Venue - Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre,Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1JL

The exhibition features film installations and photographic work that highlights the making process behind the artists’ creativity, such as their inspiration, influence and environment. The aim is to raise the profile of individual artists in Somerset and promote their practices. A must see exhibition during your visit.
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Out of Context (Venue 41, South Somerset)
Hacker Farm, Gary Dickins, Natalie Parsley, Liz Fathers

 Opening times - Thurs to Sun, 11am to 6pm.
Venue - Tithe Barn, Cotley, Chard, Somerset TA20 3EP

 Site-specific and multi-media work created within Cotley Barn inspired by its surrounding environment. Exhibition features sound and film installation by Hacker Farm, mixed media work by Gary Dickins, large painting/prints by Natalie Parsley and site-specific installation
work by Liz Fathers which explores the history and familiarity of the Barn and the surrounding area. Family friendly. Refreshments available on Saturday and Sunday.
 Artists talk and live music performance: Sunday 3rd Oct, 2pm to 5pm, Free Event.
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Art Weeks Special Exhibition: Spotlight (Venue 43, South Somerset)

Exhibition duration - 20th Sept to 2nd Oct.
Opening times - Mon to Fri 9.30am to 4.30pm, Sat 10am to 2.30pm. Closed Sundays.
Venue - Ilminster Arts Centre at the Meeting House, East Street, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0AN

Part of the Art Weeks exhibition programme organized by SAW’s curatorial services featuring a selection of affordable and high quality artwork from many of the artists participating in the Open Studios Event. The exhibition will include paintings, prints & sculptures. A ‘must visit’ during Art Weeks this year.
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Young Talent at The Octagon Theatre (Venue 57, South Somerset)

Opening times - Mon to Sat 12pm to 5pm.
Venue - Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1UX

For Art Weeks this year, The Octagon is becoming the central hub for young people’s creativity. The Young Art Promoters (YAP), a group between the ages of 11 and 19 from Somerset, present a series of findings following some unusual creative interactions in and about Yeovil. Working with live artist Nina Wyllie, around the issues
of identity, this exhibition will document the aftermath of these exchanges whilst inviting you to play your part.
Special Public Event - Saturday 2nd Oct, 11am to 12pm, Free Event. 
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SAW Project: Around Here (Venue 71, South Somerset)
Sue Palmer and Simon Lee Dicker explore the art of place making here in Langport. Each artist focusing on a different aspect of the place now or as it might become.

Please visit www.somersetartworks.org.uk or SAW Hub for details.
SAW Hub, The Town Hall, Bow Street, Langport Somerset TA10 9PR
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Kitty Hillier - Winner of the Reveal Emerging Artist Award 2010 (Venue 104, Mendip)

Opening times - Mon to Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 11am to 4pm.
Venue - Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BB

Since graduating in 2007, Kitty has continued to develop her contemporary works on wood. Kitty received the Reveal Emerging Artist Award in 2009 and has developed a series of new works. Alongside her paintings, she hopes to give the viewer more of an insight into the process by including a number of drawings and prints.

Artists Talk - Thurs 23th Sept, 6pm to 8pm, Free Event.
Conversation with Reveal emerging artist Kitty Hillier, Jon England, and Laura Rouse.
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Art Weeks Special Exhibition: Small Wonders (Venue 133, Mendip)

Opening times - Mon to Sat 9.30am to 5pm, Sun 11 to 4pm.
Venue - AIR Gallery, 6 High Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2SG

Part of the Art Weeks special Exhibition Programme, Small Wonders features a selection of affordable and high quality original hand-made work from Open Studios 2010 participating artists. Works include ceramics, textiles, paintings, jewellery, glass and mixed-media. A ‘must visit’ during your trip; a great way to see a diverse range of work created by Somerset artists.