Community Exhibition

Free art for over-50s, made across the Marsh.

An embroidery-hoop collage of a Romney Marsh map framed by thread-wrapped sea glass and beads.

Exhibition

Date

8-12 July

Venue

Marsh Academy Leisure Centre

Tickets

Free

This year, JAM continued its free, fun art projects with the Romney Marsh Community Hub, bringing creativity, new skills and friendship to people across the Marsh, and welcoming anyone over 50 (of any ability), to get involved.

In the spring, inspirational artist Victoria Morris led a series of weekly sessions in mixed media and embroidery. Combining threads, yarns, handmade recycled paper, beads, maps and postcards, the participants created captivating collages, each one mounted in an embroidery hoop and telling a personal story, written in their own words beside the work.

Then, by popular demand, award-winning visual artist Jillian Bain Christie introduced the group to lino-cut and the relief printing process. Inspired by their own images, the participants produced prints that graphic and very detailed.

This exhibition brings both projects together. Come and discover the work, and the people and stories behind every piece.

Frequently asked Questions

Where is the venue?

Marsh Academy Leisure Centre
Station Rd
New Romney
TN28 8BB

Is the venue accessible?

There are no steps from the car park through to the Marsh Academy Leisure Centre and a fully accessible adapted toilet is located in the same corridor as the other toilets. The main leisure center has disabled parking spaces that give the easiest access to the cinema. If you have any specific access needs, please email Sarah at sarah@jamconcert.org.

Coming from London?

By train: the Southeastern High Speed runs from London St Pancras to Ashford International in around 40 minutes, with frequent services throughout the day.

From Ashford International: a 20-minute taxi takes you to all festival venues. We recommend pre-booking.

By car: around 90 minutes from central London via the M20. Parking is available at all festival venues.

Is there parking?

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Are there toilets?

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I have additional questions

Please email sarah@jamconcert.org

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