FOLKEFEST; THE GATHERING OF FOLK
FolkeFest is a contemporary folk festival set in Folkestone's thriving Creative Quarter. Accessible, multi-cultural, vibrant, dynamic, and inclusive.
FolkeFest is a project from Moving Being C.I.C.
Moving Being C.I.C. creates and connects communities through arts, heritage, and nature projects.
Working as curator alongside Louise Webb for Folkefest's exhibition 'The Gathering of Folk'. Exhibiting alongside diverse contemporary music and art programs during the festival week, taking place in three different venues, Space box gallery, DIY4folke, and UCA brewery tap project space.
The Gathering of Folk included exciting contemporary artists from around Kent, who explored different themes of folk art within their practice. Works displayed were inspired by traditional folklore, popular folklore, and contemporary matters in folklore.
