The Melbourne Festival 2014
The Melbourne Festival of Creative and Performing Arts is held in September every year at Melbourne in Derbyshire.
The festivals’ Art Trail sees over 100 professional Artists and Makers exhibiting in private houses, public buildings and businesses across Melbourne. The trail showcases the best creative talents from across the East Midlands. It’s a lively and diverse festival, with events all through September.
After a five year gap, Rachel returned to the festival that she started out at, returning as an established artist.
Rachel exhibited her collection of Willow Alliums at the Dower House in Melbourne. The exhibition in this beautiful setting was a huge success. The Alliums were displayed on the lawn with the house providing a gorgeous backdrop and views down to the lake.
“There was a lot of interest in my work, with many visitors enjoying the chance to talk with me about my work and creative process. The Willow Alliums were being sold off at Melbourne after being on display at events around the UK.
The event was a sell out and it was lovely to return to where it all started. Coming back to Melbourne has been an amazing experience.
I’d like to give very special thanks to William and Griselda for being such lovely hosts throughout the festival.”