"Telling Tales"
Hello and Welcome to the Telling Tales Exhibition information page. All details about the event can be found here.
This event has now ended. We will be back in 2027
Let’s take a moment to reflect on the power of imagination. Our generation, along with those before us, grew up enchanted by bedtime stories filled with folklore and tales of dashing princes rescuing damsels in distress. However, as technology has advanced, it seems to have overshadowed our creativity, often stifling our ability to think outside the box and embrace the vibrant colors of our imagination.
F.D Sayer 1972
Folklore is a term used to denote the traditional beliefs, superstitions, manners and observations of ordinary people which have persisted from earlier into later times and flourish a side of contemporary patterns of knowledge and religions. In folklore distinction must be made between folk legends, once or still believed to be true and Folk narratives told merely to instruct or entertain.
There is a vast body of sayings and beliefs incorporating traditional natural phenomena, medical remedy, trade and industry.
Norwich City of Stories
From Myths and legends, stories build a safe and imaginary world in which to explore, and for people to connect. Telling stories through art, connecting and opening up conversation's that bring us together.
Collecting Social History
During the Exhibition there are opportunities to book workshops that retell history and tales from local Norfolk, while immerse yourself in to either weaving, needle felting or other projects run by local artist.
Travel around the world
Travel around the world and become immersed in folklore handed down through the generations.
Local legends of black shuck, the green man, or further afield, like the black imps of York, notarise for witches and romans marching through cellars. To story's from Poland.
Exhibiting Artists
A list of Exhibiting Artist.
Susan Rudling
Tricia Frances
Polly Robinson
Elisabeth Kozmain
Sam Allison
Jon Cornwall
Julia Hibberd
Emma Verity
Celia Halifax
Lucy Owens
Jeni Lawes
Simon Morgan
Selene
Joanna Farrows
Chris Fry
David Vine