Conversations is a working residency by emerging artists Jane Bennett, Steph Fletcher, Rob Smith, Nuala Riding, Natalie Morgan and Evelyn Rose, who are in the completion stage of their Fine Art: Site and Archive MA at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston. The works on show are exploring the ephemeral nature of time, place and memory using a varying range of media. Continue reading
This summer will see the first Python Arts Festival held at all four Python Galleries across the North East and North West of England from the 20 July to the 3 August 2013. The exhibition is open to all artists in the North East and North West whether professional, amateur or student. Continue reading
It’s just one month to go until the UK’s biggest annual late night festival of art, culture and heritage, Museums at Night, opens, when hundreds of museums, art galleries and heritage venues all over the country will be opening late and putting on a rich selection of night-time events. Continue reading
We are launching and brand new artists and makers Art Fair which will take place on Morecambe Prom on 27th May 2013 – Bank Holiday Monday.
We are sending out a call for artists, makers and traders and we think you might be someone who may know artists and/or makers who would benefit from the high volume of day and holiday visitors who come to Morecambe on a May Bank Holiday at half term. Continue reading
Booking has now opened for a series of road shows about the Creative employment programme run by Creative & Cultural Skills (CCSkills).
The programme provides access to funding to help arts and cultural organisations employ apprentices and interns. The events are aimed at providing more information about the programme. Continue reading
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Following the success of several Global Grooves ‘bloco’ courses, we are proud to announce our next installment in this series.
Green Close is providing an exciting opportunity to work with acclaimed Chinese artist, Chui Tze Hung Montgo for an afternoon. Chui was born in Hong Kong in 1936 and studied watercolour, printmaking, photography and ‘Chinese Arts and Literature’ at China College in 1962. Find more information about Chui, his work and awards he has won on his website Continue reading
The gallery would like to say Happy New Year to all our friends and followers and thank you very much for your support in 2012!
There are lots of exciting plans for the new year including exhibitions from Nathan Pendlebury, Markmakers and WCAF winner David Foster plus the inaugural Python Arts Festival! Watch this space!
First up to launch the New Year will be:
Tracy Hill: Terrains opening 17th January 6-8pm. All welcome!
Oxheys Mill Studios have issued a call for submissions for their 2012 ‘Winter‘ exhibition, asking artists to submit work that respond to the theme of ‘winter’, which is open to wide interpretation. It is hoped this will build on the success of last years’ Winter exhibition, which received an impressive response from artists in all media, making an interesting and imaginative show from which several works sold during the Private View! Continue reading
Part of the Artlab Contemporary Print programme, Talking Prints is a series of talks by artists exploring issues within contemporary printmaking, discussing current research, new developments in technologies and professional studio practice. Following the talk, there will be opportunity to network and view the artist’s portfolio.