Official Artwork for the 2023 Festival

Artwork by Sorrell Reilly Co. Clare Ireland

This year we are starting a new Somerset tradition where we will showcase an artist from a different country that has a harp tradition. This year we begin our journey in Ireland. I'm so excited to share this beautiful artwork by Sorrell Reilly.  During my podcast interview with Aisling Lyons on HarpSong® we spoke about the lovely artwork on her newest album, “Aistear"  and it's been in the back of my mind ever since. (Btw, Aisling will be joining us from Ireland on the second weekend of the festival: July 29-30.)

Sorrell's image invokes the beauty of the land, the music, and the harp and how the music and the musician grow out of the land. If you love this image we have some items available on the website and we'll have posters and other limited edition items available as well. 

Speaking of Ireland, our amazing Celtic Focus Workshops are unparalleled. We have some of the top artists in their fields joining us from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, The Isle of Man, and Wales.  You can experience these traditions directly from the artists who are carrying on the traditions in these countries. Authentic and amazing.

Come to Somerset and get inspired!

Maureen Buscareno

Festival Director