Alice Seeley, adopted daughter of Frome, helped bring down a King - with a camera. In 1898, twenty-seven-year-old Alice Seeley Harris sailed for King Leopold II's Congo Free State. Over the next seven years, her photographs of forced rubber labour, mutilated workers, and a father named Nsala mourning his murdered daughter on the veranda of […]
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.
Looking for something new to try? Why not give bowls a shot, a sport for any age and ability. An experienced bowler will be on hand to give you some guidance and will have you bowling within a matter of minutes. Please wear flat shoes, all other equipment will be provided.This event is part of […]
A collaborative exhibition of ceramic and sculptural work coming to Frome Festival via the Venice Biennale. Drawn to clay from a young age, Johnny Vegas gained a BA in Art & Ceramics before his career in comedy took over. Vegas has returned to ceramics later in life, allowing him to reconnect with a long-held passion. […]
Set behind the houses and nestled beneath a canopy of trees, Ian’s Garden has become an enclosed space bathed in a dappled light, a haven from the chaos of the world. Amid the ferns and architectural planting, he displays his sculptures in bold stainless steel, vibrant glass and patinated bronze bringing renewed energy to this […]
Emerging and established artists & makers open studios, homes or venues to show and sell their work. Support Frome’s creative community and discover paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, glass, jewellery and so much more. Discover the full trail by picking up a free brochure at the Cheese & Grain, Black Swan Arts, Library, Town Hall, or […]
A visual arts and activities display featuring ancient and modern, classic and contemporary, typed and pictorial Bibles for adults and children to browse through. 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 […]
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.
Chanting the Vedas, India’s ancient texts of wisdom, creates sounds in the beautiful resonating language of Sanskrit and can bring confidence, a clarity and calmness of mind, improved breathing and more. Elaine Marie Ewens, a qualified Vedic chanting teacher, would love to share this powerful tool of sound with you; no experience/singing abilities required. […]
By 1825, nearing the end of his life, Beethoven had suffered years of painful ill health, emotionally draining family troubles and a profound deafness. However, in this astonishing and beautiful string quartet, the heart of the work is titled ‘Song of Thanksgiving to the Deity from a convalescent’. Despite contemplating his own mortality, Beethoven gives […]
When facing difficult times, it’s important to find a source of hope – and many of us turn to nature for our emotional sustenance. In Dawn’s workshop, nature’s good-news stories are used to prompt creative writing around the idea of finding, and nourishing, feelings of hope.This event is part of Frome Festival.
