We are inviting ten local* Crawley people to come with us to visit a new exhibition called Come As You Really Are by visual artist Hetain Patel at The Hobby Cave in Croydon.
We will travel to Croydon together from Crawley, visit the exhibition, have lunch locally to talk about what we have experienced and travel back to Crawley together.
About the exhibition
Come As You Really Are features thousands of objects created, modified or collected by hobbyists across the UK, shown alongside a new artist film. Each hobby represents a decision to commit valuable time to living life on one’s own terms in a society dominated by consumerism.
It presents a variety of hobbies that showcase an individual’s freedom of expression and ingenuity, and in doing so broadens our perception of who gets to be called creative and where the impulse to create stems from. At the heart of this project is a nationwide community of people whose labours of love are a lens through which the artist presents an alternative portrait of the UK.
You can read more about the exhibition here
How to book: Simply book your place on the Eventbrite here.
You will be emailed further information about the itinerary, travel plans and Code of Conduct.
*you must live and/or work in Crawley to attend COME WITH US.
Is this trip suitable for children?
This trip is suitable for ages 12+, people aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We recommend reading the event on the websites above to determine if it might be a good fit.
Does the venue have step-free access?
Yes, the venue has step-free access. Once your place is confirmed, there will be an opportunity to let us know your access requirements and any other important information that the team should know about you for the trip.
Where will we be eating lunch?
The location is TBC but it will be near to the venue. Once your place is confirmed, you will have an opportunity to let us know about any allergies and/or dietary requirements to ensure we book somewhere everyone feels safe.
How will we get there?
We will travel on train from Crawley to Croydon and there will be max. 15 minutes of walking.
Come With Us is a free opportunity for people who live in Crawley to experience professional live performances, art exhibitions, festivals and more. All that we ask is that before and after a Come With Us trip, you talk to us about what you thought by answering questions in a discussion with other trip-goers. It’s as simple as that!
Tickets, travel and food costs are covered by Creative Playground.
Find out more about Come With Us past events here:
