It's No Ordinary Town

About

Boojum&Snark is a creative arts space in Sandown, Isle of Wight, at the forefront of place-based cultural projects. Since its founding in 2019, it has provided a venue for community-led initiatives, innovative programmes, and cultural events.

It's No Ordinary Town highlights a 12-month programme of work at Boojum&Snark, supported by Arts Council England. Pushing boundaries and shifting perceptions, the programme featured a range of projects from creating modern myths and reviving folklore to utopian dreaming. The year-long activity included artist residencies, the development of partnerships, and extensive public workshops designed to encourage creative writing and alternative printmaking techniques.

Tracy Mikich, Creative Director of Boojum&Snark says: "Sandown may have made national headlines this year as a town ' left to rot ,' but we know it's a town like no other. It's steeped in quirky history and culture, with a community that wades knee-deep in mud to save carp, swims in the sea all year round, and goes all out for carnival. This year of unique, place-based projects has certainly been entertaining, but it has also sparked meaningful conversations and partnerships. As always, we're inspired by Sandown."

This exhibition will be displayed in the Clayden Gallery, Quay Arts.

For further information regarding this exhibition or to see the wonderful programme of work featured visit the Quay Arts website linked.

Image: Tommy Brentnall