Organizers seek Blackburn residents’ unique hobbies for a festival art project. Submit your passions and creations by the March 28th deadline.
Organizers partner with the Blackburn museum. Artangel also joins in this initiative. They seek people’s favorite hobbies to showcase. The festival wants to hear from you.
Millions dedicate time to hobbies daily. People use them to express themselves creatively. They make, modify, or collect things.
“Come As You Really Are” exhibits Hetain Patel’s work. It also includes objects people across the UK made. These items show quiet pastimes publicly. Organizers seek passionate people. They want them to display their creations. Collected items related to hobbies can be exhibited.
Hobbies include painted rocks and crocheted frogs. Model trains and beekeeping tools also qualify. Almost any hobby will be accepted. This project toured the UK before. Now, it’s at the festival in Blackburn. The festival occurs on July 5 and 6.
The weekend includes talks and performances. You can also view film screenings and workshops. The events take place in Blackburn. People linked to the museum are encouraged to participate. The museum and art gallery want involvement from their network.
Hetain said sharing feels vulnerable. People often keep hobbies private. They pursue them outside daily responsibilities. He also thinks sharing is powerful. This collective sharing is the project’s focus.
He hopes people will join this hobby celebration. Sharing personal expression is unstoppable. Those keen on participating should fill out a form. Find the form on the festival website. The submission deadline is March 28.
