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As I Walked Out….
21-23 October Exhibition Thursday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am -6pm Supper Saturday drop in between 5-6pm £4 adults, £2.50 children Artists talks, screenings and performance Saturday 6pm til late FREE Booking is advisable for the evening supper and event. The bar will be open for drinks and snacks during the day and evening. Led by Fairgame Theatre in partnership with Stroud Valley Artspace (SVA), this high profile project was funded by Gloucestershire local authorities and is a recognised Cultural Olympiad project – part of The Quest SW regional programme. For more information on the programme of events and bookings go to www.sva.org.uk and for more information on ‘As I Walked Out’ and future projects go asiwalkedout.com and www.fairgametheatre.com 'As I Walked out ...' on Radio 4 http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00v10mr/Ramblings_Series_16_Episode_3 More information on As I Walked Out ... The journey was led by project manager Sarah Blowers (Fairgame Theatre), who was joined by a commissioned artist in each district of Gloucestershire. Eleven artists and writers were commissioned to participate in different parts of the journey, lead art workshops in schools and during the public camps. The general public were invited to join in with the six public camps, art workshops and guided walks. The aim of the project was to create time and space for artists to research and develop new ideas for work through the activity of walking, camping and by directly engaging the Gloucestershire landscapes, other artists and the public. An important element of the project was the four donkeys that carried provisions and camping equipment. Their addition, as well as being a fantastic resource for artistic stimulus, ensured that the project has the lowest carbon footprint possible. The As I Walked Out commissioned artists and writers were:
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A special event to mark the culmination of an epic eight week walk across Gloucestershire with artists, four donkeys and a cart. 
Lyn Wait
