Tales of time and space, 14 June - 14 September 2008

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Folkestone Trienial Catalogue118 pages documenting the 2008 Folkestone Triennial.
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Events

All of the artworks will be on display daily from 11am to 5pm from 14th June to 14th September for the public to experience free of charge. Some of the artworks are in fixed sites and some are mobile, appearing in different locations around the town. Pick up a site map and check the website and Visitor Centre for daily updates on the mobile projects.

Visitor Centre, 55-57 Tontine Street, is open daily from 10am - 6pm from 14th June to 14th September.

The artworks are open from 11am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday from 14th June to 14th September.

Promenades: Weekend Guided Art Walks: (click on dates for more information about each event) Whether you are a regular exhibition-goer, or a curious first-timer wanting to know more, take advantage or a free programme of informal Weekend Guided Art Walks. Choose your guide from a team of experts and select a Day Guided Art Walk (approx 3.5 hours with lunch-stop) for the definitive Triennial experience, or a shorter Afternoon Art Walk (approx 1.5 hours) for a gentle stroll.


  • Places are free but limited, so booking is essential (click on your chosen tour to get booking details).

  • Disability Access on some routes (check events calendar for details)

  • Group bookings are welcomed (max. 15 people)

  • British Sign Language interpreters are available for a number of group bookings. This will be offered on a first booked basis. Please allow up to 3 weeks' notice.

Folkestone Triennial Audio Guide:A MP3 guide for those wishing to explore the Triennial at their own pace. The audio guide is free to download. MP3 players are available for loan from the Visitor Centre. There is no charge for hire, but deposits required.

Family Workshops: (click on calendar below for more information and booking)

  • Kite making on 25th August

  • Music and Movement on 12th July

If you wish to receive bulletins about the Triennial and the accompanying events, please sign up for the Triennial Newsletter. You can find the details on the left hand side of this page.

Translations
We have translated some text about each artwork into three languages - please see below. Download the translations for the Artworks on display: frenchtrans.pdfNepalitranslation.pdfslovaktrans.pdf