THE UK's 2,000 miles of rivers and canals are shaping up to become a massive cultural space, as this year sees more arts events taking place on or along the water than ever before.
This summer, the Canal & River Trust's arts programme includes …
Super Slow Way: A £2 million three-year programme on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, focusing on the towns of Blackburn, Accrington, Burnley, and Brierfield. Funded by Arts Council England, the programme draws its inspiration from Ian McMillan's poem, carved into a lock beam in Gargrave, which captures the contrast between the canal as a 19th century super highway and the tranquillity now found on its banks. Projects planned along the canal route include artist residencies and performances. (www.superslowway.org.uk)
The Line: The trust is a leading partner for a new world-class sculpture walk in London. The three-mile route, named after the Meridian Line, takes in the River Lee Navigation, passes through the ever-changing East London landscapes, and links the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the O2. (www.the-line.org)
The Floating Cinema on Tour – Brentford to Bristol & Back Again: With the support of the trust and Arts Council England, a boat will travel to Bristol and back between June and August. A series of archive screenings, talks, and workshops will tap into local heritage and culture along the Kennet & Avon Canal. (visit www.floatingcinema.info/about)
LAND by Antony Gormley: Marking the Landmark Trust's 50th anniversary, the trust has commissioned the positioning of a new life-size Gormley sculpture overlooking the canal at Lengthman's Cottage on the South Stratford Canal, Warwickshire. The sculpture complements four others being placed in Suffolk, Dorset, the Mull of Kintyre and on the Bristol Channel. All five will be unveiled as part of the Landmark Trust's Golden Weekend (May 16-17). (www.landmarktrust.org.uk)
Tim Eastop, who produces the Canal & River Trust's Arts on the Waterways programme, says: ‘Canals and rivers have long been a source of inspiration for artists and there is a rich tradition of great art associated with the waterways. Our programme for 2015 embraces the full creative spectrum of artforms, from poetry, literature, and music, to sculpture, theatre, and film.’
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Picture Credit: "Regents canal London at dusk" by Caroline Ford - Own work via Wikimedia Commons.
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