Wednesday 7 December 2011

Art Gene - a Cabinet of Curiosities


Art Gene invite you to contribute to a
Cabinet of Curiosities
- wonders of the natural, industrial and cultural heritage of Barrow in Furness and the Islands of Barrow at the Ship Inn, Piel Island.

A portrait of a place.
Art Gene are creating a Cabinet of Curiosities within the Ship Inn on Piel Island, in partnership with Barrow Borough Council.

With your help, this will be no ordinary collection.

Throughout December, they will be compiling objects, images and stories from every era … together these will tell of the intertwining social, natural and industrial heritage of Barrow.

We’d love you to contribute an object, a memory … your experience of Barrow and the coast. All sources will be acknowledged – it’s your chance to be represented in the history of Barrow.

Ever find a mermaids purse?
Does your Nana pickle Sea Purslane?
Did you honeymoon on Piel?
What are the most intriguing tools of your trade?
Do you keep paper cuttings and photos of the past?

If you would like to learn more about the project, or to contribute something … please feel free to call or email ...
Jo Ray 07796367209
Art Gene 01229 825085

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