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​The Gleaning​ was an exhibition and installation forming part of the Somerset Arts Weeks from 22nd September - 9th October 2022 and was located in Shepton Mallet Church. Gill Sakakini and Fiona Campbell collaborated and co-curated this ambitious community arts project.


The Gleaning retrospective can be found at fionacampbellart.co.uk/the-gleaning. Enjoy looking back on this exciting project in the heart of Shepton Mallet.
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Photo Credits: Martyn Sheppard
Reflections from The Gleaning used during Vespers can be found here - "The Gleaning Reflections"
We are very grateful for the support we've received from Shepton Mallet Town Council, The Arts Society Wessex Area, Cranmore Parish Council, Chrisi Kennedy, Glastonbury Festivals, Tesco, ​and The Eaton Fund. Particular thanks to Chris Lee for publicity.  
Look back at all the activities enjoyed as part of The Gleaning Shepton! 
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​All events took place in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Shepton Mallet, unless otherwise specified.
THE GLEANING
All Events at St Peter & St Paul‘s, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BW (unless indicated)
All events (except the Jazz Concert) were FREE
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Photo credits: Martyn Sheppard
FEATURED EVENTS
​ All Events at St Peter & St Paul‘s, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BW (unless otherwise indicated)
  • ​​Thurs 22nd Sept, 6-8pm, Launch of The Gleaning as part of Somerset Art Weeks Festival (23rd Sept-9th Oct)
  • Mon 26th Sept, 5-5.30pm, Gleaning Vespers (music, silence, word, image) *Reflection can be found here!
  • Tues 27th Sept, 10am-12pm, "Drawing On” - workshop exploring The Gleaning textiles
  • Weds 28th Sept, 11am-12pm, Artists’ Talk – Fiona & Gill speak about the work
  • Thurs 29th Sept, 5-5.30pm, Gleaning Vespers (music, silence, word, image)  *Reflection can be found here!
  • Fri 30th Sept, 10.30am, Market Cross, Shepton Mallet: "Encounter Ruth" Pop-Up dramatic presentation of the Book of Ruth
  • Sat 1st Oct, 10am-12pm, “Care and Repair” - all-age workshop exploring care & repair
  • Sat 1st Oct, 11am & 3pm, Market Cross, Shepton Mallet: "Encounter Ruth" Pop-Up dramatic presentation of the Book of Ruth
  • Sat 1st Oct, 8-9pm, Jazz Concert by 'East of Meon': Latino vocal and instrumental jazz responding to harvest themes in The Gleaning exhibition. Tickets £5.
  • Sun 2nd Oct, 3pm, "Encounter Ruth" Pop-Up dramatic presentation of the Book of Ruth
  • Tues 4th Oct, 5-5.30pm, Gleaning Vespers (music, silence, word and image)
  • Weds 5th Oct, 3.30-5pm, "After School Art” - create a themed piece from Gleaning fragments
  • Thurs 6th Oct, 5-5.30pm, Gleaning Vespers (music, silence, word and image)
  • Sat 8th Oct, 3pm, "Song & Celebration" - Local School Choirs perform a specially-commissioned song for The Gleaning with a balletic response by dancer Joe Ducille
  • Sun 9th Oct: 8-10.00pm, An Evening at the Gleaning: poets and artists share their responses to The Gleaning​

    "Song & Celebration" at The Gleaning on Saturday 8th Oct, 3pm.
    Young performers Joe Ducille (student at the English National Ballet, London), and Gregory Steward, Tenor, share their talents along with students from The Chapel Dance Studio and choirs from Bowlish Infants School and St Paul's Primary School. Come and support them!
    This is a FREE event

    "Evening at the Gleaning" on Sunday 9th Oct, 8 - 10pm
    Poets, writers, and musicians share their responses to ​The Gleaning. This is an informal gathering and all are welcome - performers and audience. Please contact Polly Hall if you'd like to share your work (email: [email protected])
    This is a FREE event and refreshments will be available

    Vespers at The Gleaning (music, silence, word and image) on Tuesday 4th Oct,
    ​5-5.30pm    .
    Come into the quiet at the end of the day during The Gleaning exhibition.
    This is a FREE event

    "After School Art" on Wednesday 5th Oct, 3.30-5pm
    Create a themed piece from The Gleaning fragments. 
    This is a FREE event

    Vespers at The Gleaning (music, silence, word and image) on Thursday 6th Oct, 5-5.30pm.
    Come into the quiet at the end of the day during The Gleaning exhibition.
    This is a FREE event

    "Launch of The Gleaning" on Thursday 22nd Sept, 6-8pm as part of Somerset Art Weeks Festival (24th September-9th October).
    Free and all are welcome!

    "Drawing On" on Tuesday 27th Sept, 10am-noon
    A workshop exploring The Gleaning textiles with pencil and charcoal and other media. 

    This is a FREE event

    Artists' Talk at The Gleaning Fiona & Gill speak about the work on Wednesday 28th Sept, 11am-noon
    Come hear the artists' experiences and interpretations of The Gleaning exhibition.
    This is a FREE event

    Vespers at The Gleaning (music, silence, word and image) on Thursday 29th Sept, 5-5.30pm
    Come into the quiet at the end of the day during The Gleaning exhibition.
    This is a FREE event
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"Encounter Ruth" at the Market Cross in Shepton Mallet on Friday 30th Sept, 10.30am
A Pop-Up dramatic presentation of the Book of Ruth with spoken word and viola. Followed by Q&A with the artists.

​All Welcome!​
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​​Jazz Concert by 'East of Meon' on Saturday 1st Oct at 8pm
A programme of Latino vocal and instrumental jazz responding to harvest themes in The Gleaning exhibition. 

​Tickets £5 and available on Eventbrite! (click the link to go to Eventbrite) or purchase tickets on the door.
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​Click here to listen to the band.​

    "Care & Repair" on Saturday 1st Oct, 10am-12pm
    A workshop for all ages exploring the theme of care and repair using found and recycled materials. 

    This is a FREE event
"Encounter Ruth" in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Shepton Mallet on 
Sunday 3nd Oct at 3pm
A Pop-Up dramatic presentation of the Book of Ruth with spoken word and viola. Followed by Q&A with the artists.

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    ​"Cakes & Collage": 
     Wednesday 20th July from 10am to 12pm. 
    Location: Sweet 11 Café, 16 High St, Shepton Mallet BA4 5AN
    Sharing our love of cakes across cultures! Come and draw, taste, chat, create and share cultural experiences in Sweet 11 Café, on Wednesday 20th July, 10am-12noon. Hosted by Christina and Elena, and friends as part of The Gleaning community arts project.
    This is a  FREE event.     

    "Stories with art-making" on Thursday 21st July from 3.30 to 5pm.
    Location: Shepton Mallet Church 
    A workshop about stories, with art-making, led by author Polly Hall, with Fiona Campbell and Gill Sakakini.
    This is a FREE event. 

    "Drawing On with Words!": A special workshop using the power of words – inspired by the beauty of Collett Park – to create stories and literary artwork with Gill Sakakini and Polly Hall on Tuesday 16th Aug from 10am to 12pm. Bring your own picnic!
    Location: Collett Park, Shepton Mallet
    A story/art-making community workshop for all ages and abilities, involving various drawing techniques and featuring work made from gathered, recycled and found materials. Some of the work produced may form part of the final The Gleaning​ art installations and exhibition in the church.
    This is a FREE event. 

    The Gleaning: Community Art Project on Thursday 18th August from 2 to 4pm at Shepton Mallet Church.
    Come work on the  fabric art installations – inside and outside of Shepton Mallet Church – some of which will have been created over the Summer Series
    This is a FREE event