On the 40th anniversary of Earthday, at Deepdale Farm in Norfolk the owners have decided to celebrate by bringing a little artistic creativity to the program!
They have invited a diverse group of artists to take up the challenge of creating pieces on the day from the recycled items from the campsite and hostel.
The Scrap Heap Art Challenge will be judged by a small panel of judges, who will be looking for creativity, unusual use of recyclable materials and even audience participation. “As a judge I’ll be looking for an artwork which makes me stop and think”, said Andrea, one of the judging panel. “As a viewer I want something that makes me go ‘wow’, and as an organizer, what I really want to see are pieces that make the rest of the audience go ‘wow’ and then leave them thinking about what they can to do with their own refuse!”
Artists featured include Karen Steadman “I am a mature student in my final year at Norwich University College of the Arts, on the Visual Studies course,” explains Karen. “I am passionate about art in the community and love developing creative ideas with, and for, others. I am a strong believer that art is for everyone and can be created by anyone. My work involves designing and organising community art projects and events. I also enjoy running workshops. I am happiest when I feel I am encouraging other people to try something new and get real satisfaction from uncovering their creativity.”
The Scrap Heap Art Challenge is part of the North Norfolk Coast Earth Day at Deepdale Backpackers & Camping and Deepdale Farm in Burnham Deepdale on the beautiful north Norfolk Coast.
Entrance is FREE to visitors. The art challenge begins at 9am and the exhibition begins at 10am.
For more information on the North Norfolk Coast Earth Day, click here.
Melissa Corkhill is the editor of The Green Parent magazine, mother of two and author of the book Green Parenting
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