Being part of an Arts Trail in a church is a very interesting experience. People come in who haven’t entered a church for years, and we have great discussions and comments. Other people come in and enjoy the peace, privacy and space the church provides for their own thoughts in between other houses on the trail. Some come to see Byrne Jones’ stain-glass windows and stay to explore the sculptural forms.
The advantages of exhibiting on an Arts Trail as opposed to a gallery, are that you can show works that have not been created for their marketable value, but are maybe more experimental, or personal in statement. Also you get feedback on ideas you have taken chances with. You really feel that sculpture is a means of communication.
People have got to know us now and look forward to seeing what has appeared in the church each year. And we look forward to meeting them again and hearing their views.

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