2007 saw 21 years of the Trust & Trail activities and we celebrated with a special midsummer event alongside a new commission by Annie Cattrell.
The Sculpture Trust saw the anniversary as a key point to celebrate its past achievements and to strategically plan a new way of working which will reflect its significance in the rural arts ecology and importance to the identity of the Dean. We aim to do this by working with local communities, fundraising for both permanent and temporary works to extend the Trail.
Nelson set a precedent of visionary thinking in the Forest, when he commanded new oaks to be planted in preparation for shipbuilding for the next war in 200 years time. We wish to continue this approach and adopt the philosophy of the acorn-planter. The Sculpture Trail is not just for now, but for the future too, and we have the responsibility to ensure it maintains a high profile and shows work that reflects a visionary approach.
Fay Godwin exhibition at the George, Newnham, Glos.
Exhibition 1st June - 3rd July 2007. A selection of 10 images chosen by the Forestry Commission in 1986 to keep as an archive -not seen in the public realm since then, they create a fascinating record of the Forest. more
Lady Edna Healey and artist Bruce Allan visit the Fay Godwin exhibition at the George in Newnham.