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SUMMARY:Celebrate 10 Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Newark Book Festival turning 10 this summer\, our 2026 exhibition looks back at the last decade with a month-long exhibition at Newark Library. Exhibition Curator Chelsea Buckthorpe has put together some of our favourite memories\, sharing photographs from the festival archives\, recalling the highlights and challenges of putting on an all-inclusive literary celebration for audiences of all ages. \nNewark Library is centred in Newark town\, close to the Market Place\, and the lovely\, bright library enjoys green views of the surrounding park. It’s a great place to read\, learn and take part in a host of activities and is well stocked with a wide range of books. \nYou’ll find the Celebrate 10 Exhibition near the computer corner of Newark Library. Feel free to wander around at your leisure throughout July\, and visit the library to take out a book or two while you’re there\, too! The café area has a coffee machine and comfy seats with lovely views\, perfect if you’d like to sit quietly and relax with a book. \nNewark Library Opening Times: \nMonday 9am – 6.30pm\, Tuesday 9am – 6pm\, Wednesday 9am – 6.30pm\, Thursday 9am – 6pm\, Friday 9am – 6pm\, Saturday 9am – 4pm\, Sunday Closed.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/celebrate-10-exhibition/
LOCATION:Newark Library\, Newark Library\, Beaumond Gardens\, Baldertongate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1UW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Open Doors Poetry with Leanne Moden
DESCRIPTION:Visit the studio on the top floor of the National Civil War Centre where Open Doors artist-in-residence\, Leanne Moden\, has been writing poems\, stories and scripts based on the museum’s collections. \nWhile you’re there\, try your hand at Leanne’s self-led wordy arts and crafts. \nOpen Doors is a programme of arts activity that is part of the heritage and culture offer in Newark and Sherwood. In 2023\, the Palace Theatre and the National Civil War Centre were awarded funding from Arts Council England to become National Portfolio Organisations. The three-year programme\, Open Doors\, increases creative opportunities for young people and underserved groups\, and helps us support the needs and interests of our communities. \nLeanne has also written Newark Book Festival a beautiful 10th Birthday Poem\, I Know You. You can read and watch a reading of the full poem here.  \nSuitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult during their visit.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/open-doors-poetry-with-leanne-moden/
LOCATION:National Civil War Centre (Upstairs)\, National Civil War Centre\, 14 Appleton Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1JY
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Family Friendly,Free Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Gathered Leaves\, Exhibition at Vibrant Matter
DESCRIPTION:Visit local art gallery Vibrant Matter to see their beautifully curated selection of art books published by Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire artists in an exhibition called ‘Gathered Leaves’. Celebrate the high standards of published creative practitioners and academics working across the region. \nVibrant Matter is Newark’s newest contemporary art gallery and museum\, which provides picture framing services as well as hosting creative workshops and selling art books.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/gathered-leaves-exhibition-at-vibrant-matter/
LOCATION:Vibrant Matter\, Vibrant Matter\, 4 Stodman Street\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Free Event
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