Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BB   Tel 01373 473980   Registered Charity No.292463

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Welcome to Black Swan Arts

Black Swan Arts is a popular arts centre in the heart of the vibrant and creative market town of Frome, Somerset. The centre contains galleries, shops, cafe, and the Roundtower where artist-led workshops and community events take place. We aim to provide inspiration for the creative talents of Frome and its surroundings. The galleries feature a mixed programme of contemporary art and craft.

Opening Times
Black Swan Gallery - Monday to Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm; closed Sundays
Divas Café & Gallery - Monday to Saturday: 8.30am - 5.30pm; Sunday: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Seed Shop - Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm (occasional Sundays)


Black Swan - May 2012 Artist on a Plinth
Situated on the ground floor between Seed and Divas each month The Plinth showcases a local artist or artistic event.

This month featured Artist on a Plinth is ... Sarah Godsill.

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KIDSART! May '12 - Fun workshops for making cool stuff.
Want to make flying saucers, top secret boxes and lots of other cool stuff? Then come and join us at the Kidsart! workshops in the Round Tower!
Various workshop dates throughout May.

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Apply for a pitch at the Black Swan Summer Art Car Boot
The seventh and very successful Black Swan Summer Art Car Boot, taking place in the Frome Festival on Sunday 15th July - 10am to 4pm at the Old Cattle Market Car Park, Frome.
Artists and designer-makers are invited to apply for one of the 55 pitches available to sell their work. Deadline for pitch application is 3rd June.

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SEED talks: The Alchemy behind Blacksmithing with Alex Pole
6.30-9.30pm on Wednesday 20th June
The perfect Father’s Day gift: spend a balmy summer’s evening learning about the art of blacksmithing and practicing basic blacksmithing techniques with experienced Somerset blacksmith Alex Pole.
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Local Landscape wins People's Choice Award
Local artist Annemarie Blake has been chosen as the winner of the People's Choice Award at the Black Swan Arts Centre with her winter landscape of Frome.

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Current Exhibition
Tim Mercer
"Names and Faces"

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