A NEW summer programme at the National Memorial Arboretum is inviting visitors to explore how art can keep memories alive.
The Art of Remembrance runs until 30th August, offering a "pathway of reflection" through installations, performances and participatory activities.
Songs, Sounds and Stories offers an opportunity for quieter reflection through a series of three newly-commissioned sound pieces, bringing remembrance to life via music and storytelling.
Meanwhile, Stones of Memory is a participatory artwork by mosaic artist Llynda Baugh which invites visitors to contribute to a growing collection of individually decorated stones, each representing a personal reflection, tribute or story.
Rachel Smith, head of participation and learning at the National Memorial Arboretum, said:
"At the arboretum, we use artistic expression to interpret complex stories in an honest, sensitive manner, providing a safe space for discovery, reflection and understanding.
"A rich year-round cultural programme ensures that these memories are not only preserved but are made accessible to everyone.
"The Art of Remembrance invites visitors of all ages to create explore, and remember as they make new memories to treasure."
There will also be performances of Beaming – a 20-minute family theatre performance – at 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, while music-making and arts and crafts sessions take place on selected dates
For more information on The Art of Remembrance, visit the National Memorial Arboretum website.
