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Explore Arts by the Sea your way using our guides below to help you organise your day!
Sensory Spectacles
Dive into the Sensory spectacles trail, where you’ll encounter art that engages all your senses. Here, you won’t just see the art – you’ll feel it, hear it, and touch it. Each installation is a carefully crafted experience designed to challenge and expand your sensory palate. From vibrant visual displays to tactile artworks, this trail invites you to explore the full spectrum of sensory delights. Every piece on this trail has been chosen to help you savour the richness of art in a multi-sensory way, allowing you to taste the festival with more than just your eyes.
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Family Friendly
As you embark on our Family friendly trail, you’ll find a world designed to delight and engage every member of your family. Each stop on this trail is like a sweet treat, offering interactive installations and performances that invite you to touch, play and create together. Whether it’s a whimsical art piece or a joyful performance, every element is chosen to help you savour the joy of shared experiences. This trail is all about tasting the simple pleasures of art that brings people together, making it a perfect journey for families to explore, connect and have fun.
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Speech Free
Experience the power of art beyond words on our Speech free trail. This selection of our line-up offers you a taste of performances and installations that communicate through movement, imagery and sound. Here, visual storytelling replaces spoken language, allowing you to connect with the art in a deeply personal way. Each piece has been selected to showcase the universal language of creativity, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of language barriers. As you explore this trail, you’ll discover how art can speak directly to the heart, offering a flavourful experience that transcends words.
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Join In
Join in! You’re not just a spectator – you’re an active participant in the festival’s creative offerings. This trail is all about tasting the thrill of engagement, where you can jump into workshops, contribute to collaborative art pieces and dance the day and night away. Each stop invites you to roll up your sleeves and get involved, making you a part of the artistic process. This trail has been curated to encourage interaction and community, offering you the chance to sample the satisfaction of creating and connecting through art. Get ready to dive in and make your mark on the festival.
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After Dark
As darkness falls, let Arts by the Sea transport you to a mesmerising world of light and wonder. Immerse yourself in the glow of light-based artworks that illuminate the night, inviting you to experience the festival in a whole new light. Discover interactive installations like Twist and Shine by Kaleider, where you can create your own luminous designs, or be enchanted by the magical glow of Evanescent in the Lower Gardens, featuring giant bubbles that shimmer with vibrant colours.
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