Painting & Drawing-related Events at Sydenham Arts Festival

From Jamaica with Love – a celebration of Jamaican culture – 7/8th August

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A celebration of Jamaican culture: visual arts, performing arts and  fashion. Enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine, participate in or just watch a traditional dance, sport a new hairstyle, braid your hair, or simply observe…no problem! Details 7th & 8th August – 11am-midnight FREE Venue: The Two Half’s – 42 Sydenham Road, Sydenham SE26 5QF

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Havelock Walk Open Studios – 24/25th July 2010

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Havelock Walk has blossomed into a creative live/work hub and now houses many artists producing works in a wide variety of media. Painting, photography, sculpture, installation, printmaking, glassworks and ceramics. Come and visit some of the artists who live in the mews. Details 24th & 25th July 11.00am-6.00pm FREE Venue: Havelock Walk, Forest Hill, SE23 More

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Forest Fest – Forest Hill School’s Festival – 17th July 2010

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The ideal family day out with fantastic live music, dance, drama and poetry performances, FREE art workshops, a market place, fun fête activities, PLUS delicious food and refreshments reflecting global cuisine. Details 17th July 12.00-7.00pm £1.50 adults, 50p children Venue: Forest Hill School Dacres Road, Forest Hill SE23 2XN (off Mayow Road) www.foresthillschool.co.uk Family friendly

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Visual Arts Exhibitions and Artists’ Trail Weekends – 17/18th and 24/25th July 2010

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Over 50 artists will exhibit their work during the festival (more details TBA) Details 17th/18th and 24/25th July 11.00am-5.00pm FREE Sydenham & Forest Hill

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Sisters: an exhibition – 15th July 2010

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A group show of artists focusing on the theme of female identity. Detail 15th July – 6.00-9.00pm FREE Alhambra Home & Garden – 148 Kirkdale, Sydenham SE26 4BB

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The Friends of the Horniman 19th Annual Art Exhibition – 10-11th July

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A mixed exhibition in the beautiful Conservatory in the Horniman Gardens.  Take this opportunity to buy original art work at very affordable prices. Details 10th, 11th July – 10.00am-4.30pm FREE Horniman Museum Conservatory- 100 London Road, London SE23 3PQ

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Una Joy – Exhibition of paintings, drawing and monoprints – 9th July 2010

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Opening of exhibition of paintings, drawings and monoprints inspired by seeds and gardens. Details 9th July -6.00-9.00pm FREE Location: Alhambra Home & Garden – 148 Kirkdale, Sydenham SE26 4BB

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