Bird Migration Project
Nidderdale Herald
Friday 9th April 2010
A PLANNED new arts and heritage project in and around Pateley
Bridge during 2010 is to have birds as its focus.
Called Migration, the proposed scheme would see the creatures
represented in paintings, prints and textile installations, with
themes including conservation, beauty and their importance to life
in Nidderdale.
During the year, the project would give arts and heritage organisations on the Old Workhouse site the opportunity to join forces with the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Beauty, local bird enthusiasts and local schools.
Proposed events for the 'Migration' project include:
During the year, the project would give arts and heritage organisations on the Old Workhouse site the opportunity to join forces with the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Beauty, local bird enthusiasts and local schools.
Proposed events for the 'Migration' project include:
- Migration series of paintings and drawings by Isabel Rawsthorne at Number 3 the Old Workhouse to December 15.
- An installation on the theme of migration and conservation by installation artist Sue Harrison at Number 3 the Old Workhouse from June 12 to October 1.
- An invited exhibition of prints on 'Migration' theme at number 6 studio gallery at the 2010 the Old Workhouse Christmas Spark event.
- The Swift conservation project and walks, talks and surveys led by the Nidderdale AONB.
- Three visual artists working at the Nidderdale Museum focusing on the bird eggs and bird collections culminating with an exhibition at number 6 studio gallery.
- Migration focus in various departments at Nidderdale High School and Community College.
Currently on display at the Kings Street Workshops is the first exhibition of six luminous 'Migrations' canvases the last series painted by Isabel Lambert and the culmination of her 60-year career. She died before they could be exhibited.