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Summer Arts Fair
Sunday June 26, 2022
FreeCambridge Convoy Refugee Action Group (CamCRAG) is holding a Summer Arts Fair to mark Refugee Week on 25 June, 1.30–5.00 pm, raising funds for refugees in Europe from Ukraine, Afghanistan and elsewhere.
The stunning venue will be the Alison Richard Building on the University’s Sidgwick site, at 7 West Road, Cambridge. On sale will be artworks from over 100 local artists, some of whom have offered a fabulousopportunity to win an original artwork in the raffle. Home-made jams, cakes and refreshments will also be on offer, as well as crafts made by refugees in Greece from recycled materials.
Visitors are warmly invited to take part in a public art project withrenowned contemporary artist Luciana Rosado. A former Artist in Residenceat ARU and Artist-Researcher at Newnham College, Luciana has exhibited widelyin the UK and Portugal. She will be leading a free community tapestry projectaimed at both adults and children, on the theme of Hope.
Local folk music legends Jon Betmead and Tom Ling will be playing and the Fair will be opened by Lord Smith, Master of Pembroke College and former Arts Minister.
Children are very welcome and entry is free.
contact Liz@camcrag.org.uk for further information.
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