St Monans Community Arts Festival

St Monans Community Arts Festival- East Neuk Of Fife

It you are looking for something to do that’s not too far from Silverdyke Park why not pop along to St Monans next weekend to the arts festival. This East Neuk community arts festival starts next weekend from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September 2014. There is lots to do including music, performance, dance, photography, theatre, poetry, visual arts, arts and crafts. There are also workshops, exhibitions and other artistic activities taking place. Some of the events are free events but it is worth noting that some events may need advance booking. The programme can be accessed by clicking on the following link- art programme. To contact the Arts Festival Committee please email arts@stmonans.org.uk. To book events contact Brian Craib 01333 730741

Open Houses

Visit local artists in their homes or studios. All “Open Houses” are both Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am to 5.00pm 1. Barbara Rowell, Seaspray, 32 West End Monoprints, artists books and fused glass inspired by the coastal environment and the theme of St Monans, 100 years ago. 2. David Kirk, 26 West Shore “Following in Easton’s Footsteps” Comparing current views with images taken by William Easton over a century ago. 3. Ann Watson, Grannies Harbour, 7 Midshore A collection of vibrant impressions mainly of the East Neuk in mixed media and acrylic inks 4. Stephanie Miller, 21 George Terrace Scenes from the East Neuk and beyond including landscapes, seascapes and scenes from the Pacific Northwest. 5. Yulia Allan, Sat – Town Hall, Sun – Church Hall Yulia’s collection is a stunning display of colourful and vivid oil paintings portraying dramatic Scottish landscapes and seascapes. 6. Alan Kilpatrick & Others, East Pier Smokehouse A collection of work by Alan and various other local artists.

Saturdays events include

Festival Café. 10.00am – 4.00pm, Church Hall Delicious snacks, including soups, toasties and home baking. Taster Sessions, Suzy’s Pilates Studio Boxing for Fitness. 9.00 – 10.00am Spinning. 10.30 – 11.00am Bootcamp/circuits 11.15-11.45am Various Arts Workshops