Things to do this Christmas in Margate, Kent: Festive events, installations and artworks inspired by Turner Prize 2019!
Published: 12:23, 01 November 2019
Updated: 11:38, 02 December 2019
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Make it a unique and exciting Christmas of art and creativity this year with these 10 cracking places to visit around Margate.
Celebrations to mark this year’s Turner Prize 2019 have been underway in the seaside town since September with a series of impressive and fascinating arts, events and performances.
Those looking to see something truly memorable in Kent this year should head to Margate for some unique festive cheer.
Some of those Chrismassy events are also part of the Margate NOW festival programme during the Turner Prize 2019 exhibition.
Get inspired and check out these 10 great places to visit in Margate this Christmas:
Exhibition highlighting Turner Prize 2019 nominees
Running until January 12, 2020, this year’s prestigious Turner Prize competition is at Turner Contemporary and that means you can check out the exhibition of work by the four brilliant artists - Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock, Oscar Murillo and Tai Shani - shortlisted for the award at the famous gallery.
No Stone Left Unturned is an exhibition/residency by local artist Paul Hazelton at the newly-opened Margate Caves that explore the connections between the caves and its surrounding area and certain individuals. Using dust, the artist will sculpt figures based on prominent people from the area.
Nowland presents: Trip the Light Fantastic
Run by Dreamland as part of the Margate NOW festival, Trip the Light Fantastic is a unique night of interactive sound and visual art installations and projections at Elsewhere. These arts events will showcase the talent, creativity and expertise of local artists and musicians to help grow the town’s unique night-time creative economy.
Christmas Markets at Turner Contemporary
Why not drop into Turner Contemporary in December to check out local makers markets, Christmas takeovers and some great performances. There’s the The Waste-Free Winter Market, East Kent Christmas Takeover, Green Rooms Market, Macramé wreath workshop and Kent Creative’s Designers & Makers Market. Don’t forget to also visit the Christmas Shop at the gallery.
Departures: Jessica Jordan-Wrench
A noisy text installation, based around a purpose built split-flap display, exploring the radically unstable concept of ‘now’. Jessica Jordan-Wrench will be welcoming people visiting the town at Margate train station.
Turner Contemporary’s volunteer programme
Turner Contemporary is looking for volunteers to take part in a special Volunteer Takeover Day on Saturday, November 30. This is an exciting opportunity for people to get a one-off taster of what it is like to be a Margate NOW & Turner Contemporary Volunteer during one of the busiest seasons. The event also coincides with the launch of Turner Contemporary's Christmas programme.
1927 will collaborate with local schools to create a series of animated folk-tales presented in different locations throughout the town. Once finished, those stories will be presented in “Raree” boxes dotted about the town for all to see!
Anachronopolis: Sadie Hennessy
Look out for old photographs that aren’t all that they seem, hidden in the vintage, junk and charity shops of Margate. For clues, follow @memphishennessy.
Nowland presents: Parakeet at Olby’s Soul Café
Brigitte Aphrodite and Quiet Boy's new show Parakeet is back for an exclusive homecoming performance. Parakeet is a genre-crossing status quo defying musical and is a feast for the ears, eyes and heart told through irresistible song, punk poetry, electronic sounds and cutting edge fashion. This event is also part of the Margate NOW festival and is run by Dreamland.
An ambitious and dynamic festival of art, events and performances that is being held across the town to mark the opening of the Turner Prize 2019 exhibition at Turner Contemporary. Apart from Parakeet at Olby’s Soul Café and Trip the Light Fantastic, there are so many other brilliant events, installations and artworks to check out.
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