Featuring 50 works of art from 14 Shropshire artists, including Beverley Fry, the exhibition is a showcase for the many and varied artistic talents currently flourishing in Shropshire. The free entry exhibition will be open daily from 10am to 5pm.
Fusion is a contemporary new centre for the creative industries; resident designers and makers include two glass artists, a sculptor and letter carver, fine art printer and framer, and a bicycle hub. Most of the studios are open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday offering an insight into the skills behind the art works. Visitors can also buy or commission pieces from the artists.
On the same site is the Jackfield Tile Museum, one of the ten Ironbridge Gorge Museums. Entry tickets to the museum are available at reception priced at £5.95 for adults, £5.45 for the 60 plus and £4.25 for children under 18 years in full time education, under 5s free. There is no charge to visit the museum shop and café.
A Passport to all ten museums valid for twelve months and multiple return visits costs £14.95 per adult, £12.95 for the 60 plus, £9.95 for students and children and £48 for a family of two adults and three children. For further information, contact the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre on Tel: 01952 884 391 or visit www.ironbridge.org.uk. The Gorge is easily reached via the M6 and M54 motorways exiting at Telford (M54 junction 4 or 6).
