Bognor Coastal Art Trail offers huge variety on display

Bognor Coastal Art Trail offers an exciting opportunity to see local artists working and displaying their art in their own creative space.

It takes places across the last two weekends in July.

BCAT chair Su Cloud said: “The work you will see on the trail is wide and varied, like each individual artist that makes them. There could be demonstrations, a chance to have a go, materials, tools/equipment on display and information on future courses and events. The trail guide will give the visitor a chance to plan their route or follow the whole trail.

“It is an experience to see all kinds of art in the making and purchase unique works of art.

For the artist it is the chance to welcome visitors, to view their work, ask questions, purchase and possibly enrol visitors on a course. Get to know the creative and cultural hub of artists that live and work in the Bognor Regis area.”

The trail runs on July 18 and 19 and July 25 and 26, across 24 venues with 34 artists from 10.30am-5pm.

“There are maps in the free trail guide, and our website is www.Bognorcoastalarttrail.co.uk.”

Among the artists are:

Christine Lababidi, fused glass art, sea, coral and nature themes.

Barry Foord, oil/watercolour painting, seascapes and landscapes.

Su-Peta Cloud, sculptural ceramics and acrylic paintings. Hand built for the home and garden. Demonstration daily.

Heather Stevens, recycled copper sculptures.

Matthew Rollison, abstract paintings, landscape, seascape, portrait, expressionism.

Simon Smith, upcycled sculptures, combines vintage objects to create unique quirky works of art.

Peter Hutton, illustrator, racing cars, motor bikes, working boats.

Christine Tebbitt, textiles and mixed media, hand and machine embroidery.

Tim Bartell, practical pottery, wood fired stoneware. Makes his own glazes.

Donna Chapman, working with oils, acrylic and charcoal. Subject matter varies from real

life to surrealism.

Jane Fowler, a copper-foil artist working in the style of Tiffany.

Su added: “Bognor Coastal Art Trail covers a seven-mile coastal strip from Pagham to Elmer where artists open their creative space to the community and visitors to the area. It is a free event with complimentary trail guide which can be found in many cafes and shops in Bognor. This is our fifth year, and footfall, sales and artist numbers have grown every year. A warm welcome awaits everyone who visits and there is an opportunity to win £40 to spend on art for sale.”