Fort Walney Uncovered: Art & Archaeology at Art Gene, Friday 17 October

Fort Walney Uncovered: Art & Archaeology You're Invited to a Presentation of Findings Art Gene, Barrow, Friday 17 October, 7pm

Artists and archaeologists present their findings to the public - free, all welcome Art Gene's Fort Walney Uncovered project, in partnership with Natural England, launched last month with five days of artist-led activity on the site of the former British Army Camp on Walney Island. Archaeologists worked with volunteers to survey the area and dig exploration trenches. What did they uncover? Come to this free event and find out.  Presented by Art Gene with archaeologist Dr George Nash, the evening will include talks, photos and actual artefacts. And there will be a chance to ask questions and share your own knowledge of Fort Walney. Drinks and light refreshments will be served.  The evening's programme includes: Presentation from archaeologist Dr. George Nash, including his analysis of the findings Artists Maddi Nicholson and Stuart Bastik of Art Gene will talk about the nature of the artistic collaboration and what this has meant to Art Gene Presentation by our artist in residence, Jeni McConnell about the work she has undertaken in local schools Hear views from the volunteer archaeologists, Hear contributions from our project partners, Natural England Brief video clips and a photocollage of the project Introduction to Pan Studio who will be working with Art Gene to make an app to help people understand the site and learn more  The event is free but you do need to book: Contact Nick Owen at Art Gene on 07742 271570 or 01229 825085 or click here to email Nick.  Friday 17 October 7-9pm at Art Gene, the Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1LG. Art Gene is grateful to Heritage Lottery Fund, the Hadfield Trust, the Skinners' Company Lady Neville Charity, Natural England and BAE Systems for their support.