SHEEN ARTISTS AND BUSINESSES UNITE TO BRING AN UNMISSABLE FREE ART TRAIL TO RICHMOND-UPON-THAMES

SW14's first ever Sheen Art Trail – a free event - will take place in East Sheen from 17-22 March.

East Sheen's small independent business community (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.

The exhibiting artists cover a range of disciplines; from pottery, ceramics and sculpture to illustration, painting and photography - there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Visitors to the trail can download and 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 beautiful artwork by local artists. On the 22nd March there will be an art market at the Hare and Hounds pub on Sheen High Street to wrap up the week-long event.

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

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.