SOMERSET Art Works are inviting all Burnham on Sea and Highbridge artists, arts organisations, curators and art galleries to take park in Somerset Art Weeks this year.

Since its inception in 1994, Somerset Art Weeks has become an important event in Somerset’s cultural calendar.

This year Somerset Art Works (SAW) is celebrating 25 years of Somerset Art Weeks and proud to present the county’s largest annual Art Weeks event - Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2019.

The Silver Anniversary of Somerset Art Weeks will host a diverse programme of inspiring exhibitions, events and workshops in over 100 locations across Somerset.

There will also be exciting new commissions, group shows and education projects by over 300 artists.

The program includes a series of commissions under the title ‘County of Contrasts’, a special exhibition to celebrate the 25th anniversary, family-friendly activities and many workshops, talks and guided visits.

There will also be four creative pathway bursaries and four project development bursaries for artists.

Registration for the event is now open and full details can be found at somersetartworks.org.uk/somerset-art-weeks-festival-2019. The deadline for registration is 31 March 2019.

SAW HQ is located in the Old Town Hall in Langport and the SAW team can be contacted on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am - 4pm on 01458 253800.

Any enquiries regarding the event can be made to Paul Newman - artweeks@somersetartworks.org.uk