Folkestone Fringe & Open Art Folke

Alongside the main exhibition, Folkestone Fringe and Open Art Folke brought extra energy, voices, and ideas into the town during the 2025 Triennial.

Folkestone Fringe ran a bold and wide-ranging programme of exhibitions, performances, installations, and talks under this year’s theme, Flint + Clay, exploring the land beneath our feet and the stories we tell. With curated events, open calls, and artist-led activities, the Fringe enabled emerging and established creatives alike to share new ideas and experimental practice, enriching Folkestone’s cultural landscape.

→ Explore more at folkestonefringe.com

Open Art Folke transformed homes, shops, studios, and public spaces into galleries, showcasing the work of local artists of all ages and backgrounds. From paintings and textiles to film, sculpture, and sound, the town itself became a vibrant canvas, highlighting the creativity and talent embedded in the community.

→ Discover more at openartfolke.com

Together, Folkestone Fringe and Open Art Folke left a lasting mark on the town, demonstrating how art can animate public spaces, support local creatives, and reflect the diversity, passion, and talent of Folkestone’s cultural community.