East Sheen is set to have its first ever art trail, Sheen Art Trail, taking place in the area from 17-22 March.

The independent business community from East Sheen Village and the Sheen Artists group have joined forces to create Sheen Art Trail, connecting a variety of local businesses and artists who will display their work in shop windows and interiors.

Sheen Art Trail will offer artists the opportunity to showcase their work beyond their studios or traditional galleries and for businesses to generate increased interest in their respective spaces.

The exhibiting artists cover a range of disciplines; from pottery, ceramics and sculpture to illustration, painting and photography.

Visitors to the trail will be able to follow a map that plots the location of each business hosting the artists' work and they will have the opportunity to discover, view and even buy artwork from local artists.

Jacquie Duncan, representing East Sheen Village, said: "We are proud and excited to be supporting this fantastic collaboration between our independent high street businesses and the talented and diverse community of artists who live and work in SW14.

"This is a unique opportunity for both parties to attract additional interest and footfall and to give residents and visitors the chance to discover our area's vibrant shops and art scene."

The trail is free to follow and requires no advanced booking.

Artists and businesses involved encourage visitors to look out for additional event announcements on @sheenarttrail_ and @eastsheenvillage Instagram accounts closer to the time.

Organisers added: "The trail will enable visitors to discover and enjoy the wealth of independent businesses and creative talent that Sheen has to offer, as well as benefit from the energy and inspiration that the event is expected to bring to the local area."

Participating Artists:

• Anna Gahan, @annagahanart
• Anna Starling, @annastarling_muraldesign
• Charlie Hopkinson @hoppoart
• Charlotte Hicks, @charlottehicksart
• Gill Ross, @gillianmross_art
• Gillian Dent, @gillyartsy
• Harry Armfield, @harry_armfield
• Jane Wallis, @casadotdesigns
• Jenny Howe, @jenniferhowe_artist
• Joanna Ling, @joannalingceramics
• Jocelyn Horsfall, @jocelynhorsfall
• Juliana Jones, @julianajonesdesign
• Karen Pitcairn, @karen_pitcairn
• Lindy Barletta, @lindybarlettaceramics
• Rachel Hunt, @RachelHuntIllustration
• Ross Van Nairn, @vannairnart
• Zoe Ellison, @zoeellison__
• Peter Clark, @peterclarkimagesuk
• Alison Cracknell, @alisoncracknell
• Tracey English, @traceyenglish
• Ainagul Abdrakhmanova, @aina_details
• Evie Balfe, @eviebalfe

Participating Businesses:

• Sheen Sports, @sheensports
• Sheen Pottery, @sheen_pottery
• Butikken, @butikkeninteriors
• Isabella Flowers, @isabellaflowerslondon
• Harris & Hoole, @harrisandhoole_eastsheen
• Ladak London, @ladaklondon
• Upper Rich Caffé, @upperrichcaffe
• Sheen Uncovered, @sheenuncovered
• Oh Darling!, @ohdarlingsheen
• Edelweiss Nails, @edelweiss_nails_and_beauty
• Level Crossing Records, @levelcrossingrecords
• Lasyl AV, @lasylav
• Se7en Coffee Shop, @se7en_cafe
• Annapurna, @annapurna_restaurant
• Culver & Nelson, @culverandnelson
• Poppy's, @poppysfunerals
• A&M Sugarcraft, @amsugarcraft
• Poggenpohl, @poggenpohlkitchens
• Amathus Wine Warehouse, @amathusdrinks
• Robin Café, @therobincraftcafe
• Barkside, @barkside.sheen
• King of Cotton, @kingofcottonuk
• Le Swine, @le.swine
• SW Tile Studio @sw_tilestudio

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