SPOTLIGHT
The talented Sir Terry Pratchett Peter Dunbar chairman of Salisbury Civic Society with Chris Tunnard, who won one of the competition prizes
Paul Kidby (right) and one of his famous Discworld illustrations
CIVIC DAY
CIVIC MINDED
Also featured will be over forty original illustrations by Paul Kidby, Sir Terry’s artist of choice. Self taught artist Paul reveals he nearly didn’t get the chance to work with the Discworld series author, “The first time I approached Sir Terry with my artwork I was unsuccessful, so I tried again four months later and we began working together.” The exhibition starts 16 September and runs until January 2018.
Over 300 people visited the Salisbury Guildhall on 17 June to celebrate Salisbury’s first ever Civic Day. Neil Beagrie, the society’s spokesperson, explains, “The Salisbury Civic Day event is organised by Salisbury Civic Society to celebrate our city and its buildings and environment and to promote the work of the Civic Society and allied organisations working for the benefit of Salisbury.” John Glen MP, the newly appointed Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, gave the opening address and there were talks from Salisbury Business Improvement District’s Robin McGowan, as well as stalls and exhibitions from many local organisations including Friends of St Thomas’s Church and Arundells. Local architects also held surgeries for visitors to discuss regional building design issues.
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ART EXHIBITION
SEE THE WORLD The Salisbury Museum along with The Estate of Sir Terry Pratchett and the artist Paul Kidby are presenting an exclusive major exhibition based on the extraordinary life of Sir Terry Pratchett. Terry Pratchett: HisWorld follows the journey of the famous and acclaimed writer, who passed away in 2015. This unique exhibition will include artwork by the man himself and treasured items owned by Sir Terry, which have never previously been on public display. 8 I SALISBURY LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk