The what if…? Gallery POP UP shop in Bluewater is nearly ready to open its doors!

by DLiving | Mar 25, 2016 | Where to go locally

We open on Good Friday and will be there every day (except Easter Sunday when the shopping centre is closed) until Friday 29th April 2016. The hours of opening are 10-6pm Weekdays with 9-6 on Saturdays and 11-5pm on Sundays

We will be on the Upper Floor this time, near House of Fraser and opposite Barclays Bank.

You probably remember the fantastic art works we had on display last year and again we are aiming to raise funds and awareness of the Arts project we run in Dartford. Look out for demonstrating artists and competitions galore.

Please come in and see us !
Meanwhile happy Easter
from Ruth, Anne, Doug and Ray and Pete and all the volunteers at what if…?

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