Isle of Man Arts Festival gets underway

Work of more than 60 Manx-bases artists being showcased

The Isle of Man Arts Festival gets under way today with the first of two weekend exhibitions across the Island.

Organised by the Creative Network, the events will showcase the work of more than 60 Manx-based artists.

The exhibitions are free to attend for anyone, and there'll be taster sessions and live demonstrations.

A list of times and locations can be seen below:

14 - 15 August:
Pooil Vaaish Workshop, Ballasalla
The Engine House, Castletown
Old Grammar School, Castletown
Artists’ studios @ Grenaby and Port Erin

21 - 22 August:
House of Manannan, Peel
Sailors’ Shelter, Quayside, Peel
Quayle’s Hall Ramsey
Artists’ studios @ Peel, Ballaugh, Ramsey and Onchan

14 - 22 August:
Boundaries Exhibition, House of Manannan, Peel
Silverburn Art Trail
Hodgson Loom Gallery, Laxey
Mother T’s, Laxey
ELEMENTisle, Tynwald Mills