Turner prize winner launches arts centre

6:18pm Tuesday 8th April 2008

TURNER prize winning artist Grayson Perry brought the glamour of the international art world to New Brewery Arts in Cirencester when he officially launched the centre following its £2.8M refurbishment.

Grayson gave a fascinating talk to a packed theatre before doing the honours with his opening speech at the evening celebration, which was held last week.

The event followed a ten year campaign to upgrade the buildings.

"It's been a great success and now we can look forward to providing wonderful arts opportunities for people locally, regionally and nationally for many years to come," said Ali Russell, centre director.