Salthouse

Since its very first exhibition, the (voluntary) North Norfolk Exhibition Project (NNEP) has annually staged a curated month-long contemporary art exhibition in the beautiful setting of Salthouse Church.

Each year, those selected artists with a Norfolk connection have produced thought-provoking, exciting work; often inspired by and reflecting the local built and natural environment. In the absence of a dedicated non-commercial gallery in North Norfolk, the Project plays an invaluable role in promoting contemporary visual art. The NNEP exhibitions are recognised as one of the County's premier arts events.

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Salthouse 10

From 8 July to 8 August Salthouse will present another exciting exhibition of some of the best of Norfolk contemporary art. With artist-led workshops for adults, children, schools, carers and a mini-festival of evening events including the acclaimed writer Louis de Bernieres and internationally famous naturalist and writer Richard Mabey.

Salthouse 10 will be the tenth annual exhibition of contemporary Norfolk art mounted by the committee of the NNEP in Salthouse Church. The tenth year marks a landmark in the project's progress and the committee has decided that Salthouse 10 (and every tenth exhibition thereafter) will be a celebration of the success of the Project so far and an acknowledgement of the work of the committee.

To see more information visit www.northnorfolk.org/salthouseartandevents

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Salthouse Sculpture Trail
The Salthouse Sculpture Trail is launched this year - a new development for the North Norfolk Exhibition Project. Sculptures by local artists will be placed at key points, linked by the ten-mile Trail, spanning Salthouse, Holt and Kelling Heath.
The route can be explored by walking or cycling and by using the Holt to Kelling Heath railway, and, being zoned, will allow visitors to view works without covering the entire Trail.
For information see the separate trail guide/map or visit www.salthousetrail.co.uk.
Some of the sculptures will be permanent, some semi-permanent and some in place during the summer only. This is an ongoing venture with new works added every year, each created by Norfolk sculptors or as a result of workshops led by local artists.
The Trail is sponsored by Norfolk Country Cottages, with additional funding from Arts and Business, Kelling Heath Holiday Park and Holt Area Partnership.

Salthouse 10 Call for Artists for Sculpture Trail
The NNEP's Salthouse Sculpture Trail Sub-Committee invites proposals for works for the Trail, which was launched in 2008.
Works ideally should be new but need not be.   All must be in environmentally friendly materials.   Works can be permanent, bio-degradable or in place for the summer or a year.   The Trail runs all year round.
Please note that works are insured for public liability but not for loss or damage.   Bear in mind that works might be climbed upon - despite "please do not climb" notices.   Works are in public locations and only rarely in gardens or places that offer some protection.
 We are interested in works of all kinds, including child-friendly works and kinetic works and proposals for artists to create works on site in public view.   The Trail sub-committee will also consider proposals to make substantial work at workshops for young people or adults.
The Sub-Committee offers an exhibiting fee of £50 for the year or the summer and will consider purchasing work, normally for not more than £500.
The Trail runs from Salthouse village to Salthouse Heath, Kelling village and Heath, Kelling Heath Holiday Park, the town of Holt and Holt Country Park. There about 100 waymarks on the Trail.  A new leaflet and map is in preparation.
The NNEP is very grateful for sponsorship and hands-on help for the Trail from Norfolk Country Cottages without which the Trail could not have been launched and sustained and also from the NNDC, the County Council and Kelling Heath Holiday Park.
Please send all Trail proposals, with an estimate of costs, plus photographs of previous work, very brief cv and all contact detail BY POST to John Millwood, Projects Director, NNEP, Vine House, Freeman Street, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk NR23 1BB  
Brief messages only to yamillwood@googlemail.com
Proposals by THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER are invited (but can also be submitted during 2010)