The opening of the 3 Harbours Arts festival 2009 took place on Wednesday 3^rd June at Morrison’s Haven at 10.30am, where a paper fish and boat sculpture was unveiled. The sculpture is created by local primary school children. Following this, the opening ceremony moved to the Powerhouse at Prestongrange where featured artist Ettie Spencer re-launched her tent, created with local primary 6 pupils.

 

The Visitor Centre at Prestongrange also played host to the 'History of the Three Harbours' exhibition from the 3^rd to the 14^th of June 2009. At this visitors were able to discover more about the development of the festival and view some amazing paper boats!

 

                                                      

 

 

 Workshops

Artist Ettie Spencer held two workshops at Prestongrange during the 3 Harbours week. On Monday 8^th June children created their own island using different art techniques while on thursday 11^th a similar workshop was held for adults which explored the issues of displacement and identity.

 

 Unfortunately, due to illness, artist Jacquelyn Rixon had to cancel her Women’s Art Workshop in Prestongrange on Sunday.

 

 

At Prestongrange, certainly, the 3HAF was a great success!

 

In 2010, the 3HAF will take place from 29th May - 6th June. Check back in the new year to see what we have planned!