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New for March
In partnership with the UpFront Open Exhibition, you can now download desktop wallpaper taken from the artists work in the open exhibition. Download the March wallpaper here.
Event of the Month:
a spectacular line of light along Hadrian's Wall from coast to coast:
Illuminating Hadrian's Wall
and a very special celebration event in Carlisle City Centre to welcome the light to Cumbria:
Welcoming the Light
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Make your visit a memorable one - guarantee your torch for the torch lit procession of Welcoming the Light or book your tickets for Lakes Alive outdoor events at Carlisle Castle and indoor events at Abbot Hall and Blackwell.
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Free tickets for under 26's at Theatre by the Lake.
Highlights
9th Upfront Artists Open Exhibition
Featuring 2D Work by Cumbrian artists, selected by an independent panel of judges, this annual prestigious exhibition is now in it's 9th year and showcases the wealth of artistic talent within the county.
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Gateway ...
... to International Roots Music Festival at the Brewery Arts Centre, featuring Sierra Maestra. This outstanding nine-piece son band from Havana are one of the finest and most popular musical ensembles performing in the Spanish Caribbean today.
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Bouncing Back
An exhibition at Castlegate House in Cockermouth celebrating the town's resiliance since the floods last November which includes works by Peter Quinn, film footage from the BBC and photographs.
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Andrew Livingstone: Parallax View
A contemporary approach to the Tullie House porcelain collection. Using film, electronic media and installation, Livingstone will literally animate the ordinarily static fired clay object.
Arts & cultural events in the Lake District
Cumbria, the happening place to be
Immerse yourself in the real culture of the Lake District. There's plenty going on so come and take a stroll through a stunning landscape of events.
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Arts and events news in West Cumbria.
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Throwing a new light on Hadrian's Wall...
More details on the once in a lifetime illumination of Hadrian's Wall can be found here
Inspirational events
World class street arts events in the spectacular Cumbrian landscape, with its flagship event, Mintfest.
Carlisle focus
Arts news and events in Carlisle.
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Short films and footage
Filmed locally and starring local people, Accelerate was made by Northern Soul Productions to celebrate Keswick Film Festival's 10th birthday:
Accelerate
World-class performance and arts events in the spectacular landscapes of Cumbria, the Lake District:
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