‘The Lady’s Boudoir’ conjures up an image of a private, glamorous space, where items of intimate apparel; knickers, corsets, petticoats, stockings, lotions and lingerie, ribbons and lace, potions and powders would be used by ladies of means to polish and perfect the ideal of beauty of the age. Of course, it was not always so […]
On the first of May as part of the Frome Connects project and the ongoing weekly "Dress Up Fridays", we are welcoming the Coat of Hopes to the Boyle Cross in the centre of Frome. The Coat of Hopes is a patchwork coat on an ongoing walking pilgrimage through the UK towards the end of […]
Frome Art Society was founded in 1979, just seven years before the Black Swan arose as our local centre for the arts in 1986. Together they celebrate the diversity of talent in the area, nurturing participation in the many dimensions of art. FAS believes that everyone deserves to have their creativity celebrated. Every member, whether […]
A showcase of work from creative classes run by Frome Community Education in the Round Tower at Black Swan Arts.
80 historic postcard images of Frome all displayed in Frome Town Hall and open to the public daily for most of June. There will be a short break from 15 - 19 June while a Refugee Week exhibition is staged. The card will go back on display from June 22 - 30. You will see […]
Art Exhibition by Angie Salfield and Kate Cochrane taking place at the Station Gallery, Frome.
Celebrate Frome Festival’s silver anniversary by exploring images from the last 25 years. Explore memories from events and activities across Frome that helped make Frome Festival what it is today. Curated by Lockhart Murdoch, Co-Chair of Frome Festival. This event is part of Frome Festival.
Marie-Louise MacLeay has dedicated over 15 years to preserving Frome’s rich weaving heritage, sharing her passion with others. This remarkable collection of working floor, table, and upright looms is located through the Zion archway on Catherine Hill, with local glass artist Katrina Beattie also showcasing her stunning murrini bowls, coasters, and jewellery. This event is […]
This joint exhibition with Photo|Frome presents searing photographs by Frome resident Alice Seeley (1870–1970) in King Leopold II’s Congo Free State. Using her Kodak camera, she documented the mutilation of Congolese people under a brutal regime designed to enforce rubber production quotas. Shown internationally as lantern slides, her images galvanised public opinion and resulted in […]
Floral and visual displays by the people of St John’s Church, Frome Floral Art Society and local schools on the theme ‘Wonders of Creation’. The displays will be based on the Genesis account of Creation and focus on Earth and its wonders. Light refreshments on sale. This event is part of Frome Festival.
Frome Art for Wellbeing present a selection of members paintings, prints and cards. Most of the original works are for sale with profits going to artists. Take the opportunity to win your favourite painting by voting in the ‘People’s Choice’ – a prize draw will be held after the exhibitions. This event is part of […]
A collaborative art installation including ceramics, textiles, painting, jewellery, photography, glass and mixed media. Silk Mill artists and associates explore the brief Argentous (of silver), culminating in an informal showing of works in the Silk Mill’s shared spaces. Select individual studios will be open alongside. https://www.instagram.com/silkmillcollective This event is part of Frome Festival.
