Following a grant from Teignbridge District Council, artist Kate Tyler will be bringing an original black and white photo booth back to Devon for the first time in over half a century. The booth will be sited at Ashburton Arts Centre for the month of October, where she will be inviting residents of the town to join her each weekend to help create a large-scale artwork using the booth.

Directed by Kate, residents will be asked to pose for an individual photo strip. These strips will then be used to create a collective piece that will serve as both an archive of the people of the town in 2024, and a celebration of its community.All residents of Ashburton are invited to take part – there is no cost to participate.

This will be a unique experience, and the end result will be community artwork that celebrates the people of the town which will also act as a powerful archive for future generations. The finished piece will be exhibited in the Field System gallery, as well as the Ashburton Arts Centre and St Andrew’s Church, from January 20th to February 1st 2025.

To participate, join Kate every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm at the booth at Ashburton Arts Centre, see Kates website for more details.