Now that last year's festival is a fond memory from the distant past, our attention is firmly fixed on how the seventh annual Ashby Arts Festival is going to entertain everyone in 2012 ...

The Festival headlines so far include:

Lucy Ward and Green Fortune

Following last years sell out performance, Ashby Arts Festival is proud to present BBC2 Folk Awards Nominee Lucy Ward and local band Green Fortune for another year and another stellar evening!

Also to return to the festival this year is the JumpJiveSwing Blitz event. Recognising the positive reactions to 2011's swing dance evening we felt it would have been cruel not to bring the event into 2012's festival calendar!

Whatever your skill level, favored medium or subject of choice, we want to see you exercising your artistic abilities! The Open Art Competition is an opportunity to exhibit, sell and even win prizes for your art work.

Outdoor Art Exhibition

And of course we would never forget the very thing that makes our festival so unique, the spectacular Outdoor Art Exhibition that can be found adorning the buildings of Ashby de la Zouch.

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19 August

Melbourne Festival Comes to Town!
The perfect time to see Melbourne at its best is during the Art and Architecture Trail on 17th & 18th September. Seven years on Melbourne festival has earned itself a place as one of the key cultural events in this … Continue reading →

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14 July

New Committee Members Needed!!


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31 May

Ashby Cartoons – Go on Show for Festival
Stunning cartoons depicting important local events will go on display for the first time at this year’s Ashby Arts Festival. This important exhibition will be one of the highlights of the festival and a must see for local people. In … Continue reading →

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30 May

Photography Competition Winners Announced!
WINNER: BLACKSMITH A superbly composed and decisively captured study of an age-old profession. A difficult exposure has been exceptionally well handled with crucial elements just right: the positioning of his hands with the tools of his trade; the smoke issuing … Continue reading →

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29 May

What’s On at the Ashby Arts Festival, Monday 30th May 2011- Saturday 4th June 2011
If you’re looking for activities for half term holiday fun, then look no more, as the Ashby Arts Festival 2011 has something to keep all the family entertained! Here’s a round up of the events happening over the coming week: … Continue reading →

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