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Preview: Bristol Family Arts Festival 2017
There is something wonderful happening in and around Bristol throughout October. Bristol Family Arts Festival is a family-dedicated and inter-generational festival that everyone can get involved with: fun is not just for children.
With over 50 events happening across the city, there’s plenty to get involved with – and the bonus part is that many of them are free.
October 19: Bring Your Baby Tour – Grayson Perry: The Most Popular Art Exhibition Ever!, Arnolfini
Artist Grayson Perry standing in front of his entitled ‘Battle of Britain’. Photographed on 12/04/17
Join the ‘Bring Your Baby Tour’ at the Arnolfini to see one of the most talked about exhibitions in Bristol at the moment. Babies are welcomed at this special tour of the gallery. £3 per adult.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/family-arts-festival/arnolfini-bring-your-baby-tour
October 21: Drag Queen Story Time, Watershed
Mary Gold greets a young listener
What could be more wholesome that a drag queen reading stories about being authentic and having the confidence to express yourself? Local diva Alyssa Van Delle is back to read more stories and lead the sing-alongs at Watershed.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/8508/family-arts-festival-drag-queen-storytime
October 14: The Big Draw, Arnolfini
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This is your opportunity to get the creative juices flowing as you experiment with different materials and techniques to produce drawings.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/family-arts-festival/arnolfini-big-draw
October 27: Make Your Mark, Junction 3 Library
A chance to make your mark on history at Junction 3 library, by designing your own logo, branding a bag and looking at graffiti through the ages.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/family-arts-festival/offsite-junction-3-library-make-your-mark
October 29: Barton Hill Festival, Barton Settlement
Join all the fun of a festival at Barton Settlement for a programme full of musical performances, creative workshops, dancing and food from around the world.
www.travellinglighttheatre.org.uk/shows/barton-hill-festival-2017
To find out more about Family Arts Festival events, visit www.fantasticforfamilies.com/search?t=&q=bristol
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