Diary

2013

• 10 OctThe Miners' Hymns
• 16 Augfaces & places - an exhibition of black and white photographs by Folkestone based Tuan Nguyen.
• 13 JulCharivari Day 2013 will hit the streets of Folkestone at 2pm. A day of festival and fun for the whole family.
• 9 JulCharivari Public Workshop
• 6 JulThe Zine Library
• 1 JulThe Zine Library: Deadline for Submissions
• 24 FebCheriton Lights - Lantern Procession
• 23 FebCheriton Artland: Light Festival
• 16 FebCheriton Lights - Lantern Workshops
• 2 FebCheriton Lights - Lantern Workshops

2012

• 24 NovThe launch of Strange Cargo's new book Other People's Photographs - the Making of a Very Public Artwork. For sale at Georges House Gallery.
• 8 NovOther Peoples Photographs: The making of a Very Public Artwork
• 23 OctAt 10 am Martina Vermorel begins her performance walk Horse Woman from outside Georges House Gallery.
• 23 SepUnveiling of My Heart Belongs to Hastings at 12 noon on the promenade opposite Warrior Square at St. Leonards
• 22 SepFree talk by Brigitte Orasinski at 5pm at Stade Hall, Hastings prior to the launch of My Heart Belongs to Hastings
• 21 SepMy Heart Belongs to Hastings Public Padlock Workshop
• 23 AugTour of the Cheriton Transcription artwork
• 20 JunSee Strange Cargo's public art trail on the streets of Boulogne and take in the extraordinary exhibition at the visiting Pompidou Centre gallery in Boulogne to
• 16 JunCharivari Day carnival 2012 - 2pm from The Stade, parading through Folkestone town centre to the Leas Bandstand
• 11 MayKate Parsons exhibition A Matter of Interpretation opens to the public at Georges House Gallery.
• 2 MarFace to Face. An interactive digital exhibition by Richard Land commissioned by Strange Cargo opens today
• 17 FebGeorges House Gallery welcomes The Folkestone Macmillan Art Show - open 10am to 5pm

2011

• 8 DecCheriton Winter Grotto now open from 1st to 23rd Dec / thur & fri 2-6pm sat & sun 12-4pm free entry
• 19 NovFree Cheriton Winter Grotto House making workshop at United Responsem 378 Cheriton High Street from 1pm to 5pm
• 12 NovFree Cheriton Winter Grotto public workshop at United Response drop in 378 Cheriton High Street
• 11 NovQuiet and Still an exhibition curated by Jonathan Wright opens today at Georges House Gallery
• 22 SepStrange Cargo and Folkestone Triennial partner for a symposium 22nd Sept: participation in the visual arts
• 16 SepHome from Home - Hotels opens today at Georges House Gallery
• 26 Aug'Lockjaw", the new exhibition in Georges House Gallery opens today
• 22 AugThis is the last weekend to visit Strange Cargo's Everywhere Means Something to Someone Triennial exhibition at Georges House Gallery
• 9 JulCharivari Day 2011 from The Stade at 2pm Folkestone's very own carnival. Great music, costumes and fun!
• 25 Juneverywhere means something to someone, the peoples guidebook to folkestone launches at the folkestone triennial, event runs until the 25th September
• 25 Juneverywhere means something to someone, the peoples guidebook to folkestone exhibition at georges house gallery, folkestone, opens, runs until the 20th august
• 18 JunFREE Kids and Dads Charivari Workshop, 10.30 to 12.30 Saturday 18th June in Grace Hill Library, Folkestone
• 18 JunFREE Childrens Charivari Workshop, for all the family 2pm to 4pm Saturday 18th June in Grace Hill Library, Folkestone
• 20 MayLost and Found - an exhibition in Georges House Gallery of paintings by Yolanta Gawlik open until 1st June
• 22 Aprewen macaulay 'a modest view' opens at georges house gallery, runs from 22nd April to 4th May, open 10am till 5pm
• 20 AprTheme Charivari Day 2011 announced- 'Foundlings and Fairy Tales', we're crossing our fingers for the fairy tale ending!
• 30 Marartist talk by digital artists boredomresearch 6.30pm at georges house gallery, contact us to book your free place
• 20 MarFree Dads and Kids Sunday drop in craft event from 11am to 1.30pm The Cube Adult Education building in Tontine St
• 19 MarDads and kids free Saturday drop in craft and story telling event 10.30am to 12.30pm Folkestone Library
• 5 Marnew digital exhibition by boredomresearch called "by this time next year..." opens to the public
• 26 FebFree Dad and kids Strange Cargo activity day at Grace Hill Library linked to our new digital exhibition at Georges House
• 14 FebStrange Cargo is seeking a freelance Book Keeper/Accounts Assistant to join our creative team - see opportunities
• 1 Febjonathan wright's exhibition opens 'no head for heights' opens on friday 11 february at georges house gallery
• 29 Jandad and kids only day at grace hill library in folkestone
• 4 Janthe winner of best art vinyl 2010 is the klaxons album ‘Surfing the Void’ with its striking image of a cat in a spacesuit
• 1 JanThis is the last day to send us your entry for the People's Guide Book to Folkestone for the 2011 Folkestone Triennial

2010

• 10 Decyour chance to add your vote to Best Art Vinyl which opens today in Georges House Gallery
• 22 Novinitial community and school consultation meetings for the factory capital build
• 21 Julstrange cargo's 'stretching new boundaries' digital commission opens
• 17 Julcharivari day 'a night at the opera'
• 5 Janwinner of best art vinyl 2009 announced in the national press

2009

• 12 Declight the lanes, peene lantern event
• 31 Octfilm4folkestone public screenings start at georges house gallery
• 26 Octweek long learning revolution training project
• 20 Octcreative media diploma workshop, peene barn
• 8 Octfilm4folkestone preimere's at the quaterhouse
• 12 Septhe sheddavent skate jam, folkestone
• 23 Julfolkestone youth project research trip to the legendary romford skate park
• 18 Julcharivari day
• 29 Aprstrange cargo public space research trip to barcelona
• 20 Mardover/kent campaign meeting for the olympic torch
• 18 MarA collaborative workshop with the audit commission for the cloa conference at brighton
• 5 Febroyal town planning national awards - other people's photographs wins 'arts, culture and sport' award
• 16 Janisle of wight carnival conference

2008

• 12 Seppublic works symposium 'how much regeneration can art take' at georges house