A Treasure Hunt with a Difference!
Escape Community Art and The MAD Museum have teamed up with the Stratford upon Avon Arts Festival to offer an enjoyable Arts Trail that the whole family will enjoy!
From Thursday 23rd May until 2nd June 2013
Explore more of Stratford-upon-Avon’s town and its artists.
Find all of the hidden pieces of automata and receive a 50% off discount at The MAD Museum!
Download and print the map here.
Alternatively, you can pick a map up from any of the listed venues.
MAD Automata
At each of the venues, The MAD Museum has placed a piece of automata at each of the venues. Note down which
Find all 11 pieces of automata and get a 50% discount at The MAD Museum.
(Sheep Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6EF)
List of Venues and Exhibiting Artists
Mckechnies– Independent tea and coffee bar
37 Rother Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6LP
Exhibiting at Mckechnies….
Anya Symons
Fine art painter. “I take inspiration from the magical beauty of the maturate world around us and enjoy working with a variety of mixed media to create colourful, textural pieces of art.”
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The Encore – British gastropub
1 Bridge Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 6AB
Exhibiting at The Encore….
Jo Wade
“I work with oils on canvas mostly but I like mixed media and experimenting with photographic imagery on my computer.”
email: jowade06@aol.com
Maureen Rickhards
“My reference for painting is my camera. Landscapes are mainly in oils in which colour becomes important, reducing the detail. I use fresh flowers for water colour.”
email: m.rickhards@sky.com
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The Bear – Free House and Kitchen, traditional English pub
Swan’s Nest Hotel, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 7LT
Exhibiting at The Bear…
Phillip Williams
Digital and conventional photography, graphic and design.
An eclectic mix of photographs spanning over 30 years, culled from both Phil’s professional career and his own personal interest.
Web: www.phillipwilliamsdesign.com
Natalie O’Keeffe
Photographer and Artist
O’Keeffe’s work explores the relationship between light, geometric shapes and lines which structure the rural and urban environments which she works and lives in.
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The One Elm – British gastropub
1 Guild Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6QZ
Exhibition at The One Elm…
Claire Henley
Claire is a professional children’s book illustrator, greetings card designer and fine artist. Her paintings are exhibited widely both locally and in the West Country.
Web: www.clairehenleyart.co.uk
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The Church Street Townhouse – luxurious bar, dinning and rooms
16 Church Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6HB
Exhibiting at The Church Street Townhouse…
Julie de Bastion
Oil Paintings
Landscape inspired 2D works, depicting the spirit of place. Visual and imaginative emotive response to the sensual and ineffable poetics of space, movement, and light.
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Vinegar Hill & Co – Gifts, books and accessories
11 Meer Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6QB
Exhibiting at Vinegar Hill & Co…
Ingrid Gibbs – Milliner
Ingrid Gibbs is a local bespoke milliner who creates one off headpieces tailor made for each individual client
Web: www.mistressmilliner.co.uk
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Stratford Picture House – Cinema
Windsor Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV38 6NL
Exhibiting at Stratford Picture House…..
Manik Singh – Graphic artist
Email: maniksingh@btinternet.com
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Stratford upon Avon’s Visitor Information Centre
Bridgefoot, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 6GW.
Exhibiting at Stratford’s VIC…..
Simon Gummer
Simon Gummer is a fine art photographer whose work explores the broad boundaries between science, culture and art. Simon currently teachers at Stratford upon Avon college.
Web: www.simongummer.com
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Visual Arts Pop Up Shop – Promoting Local Artwork
Town Square, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6JW
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Escape Studio, Town Square, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 6JW
Exhibiting in the window of the Escape Studio….
“The Art Peddler”
Stratford Schools Railway project
A collection of work by BTEC Level 3 Art & Design students from Stratford upon Avon College, showcasing a range of 2D and 3D pieces.
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Sheep Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 6EF
Exhibiting in The MAD Museum’s garden…
Sue Rew
“I take my inspiration from the natural world around me, using the colours, shapes, and tactile textures of my pebbles to create intricate patterns which are a feature of my designs.”