Second Dronfield Arts Festival ‘surpassed expectations’
Organisers said they had ‘another fantastic response’ to the festival which ‘surpassed expectations’ thanks to a vast array of free displays, exhibitons, activities and workshops.
Manned by volunteers, the flourishing community project was founded by Derbyshire firm FWD Motion and the Dronfield Heritage Trust last year.
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Hide AdIt aims to bring intrigue and spectacle to the county with more than 60 events offering a mix of fine art, music, poetry, dance, cookery, literature and more.
Mike Priestly, FWD Motion director and one of the festival organisers, said: “All the artists involved hail from Derbyshire, something which was very important to us from the off.
“It’s a great opportunity to encourage and celebrate art in the local area.
“The highlight of the event was definitely Saturday’s lantern parade. This saw schoolchildren who made their own lanterns during workshops we’ve held over previous months walk through the town with their creations before gathering at Dronfield Hall Barn for a fire show. It was quite magical.
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Hide Ad“A burlesque performance at Dronfield Civic Hall on the Sunday was also a hit.”
Organisers are now hoping to hear from any creatives or potential sponsors who would like to be involved in next year’s festival.
More information is available on the festival’s website at www.dronfieldartsfestival.co.uk and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DronfieldArtsFestival.
Special thanks has been paid to sponsor venues Dronfield Hall Barn, Manor Gardens, the Green Dragon pub and Dronfield Civic Hall.