Sevenoaks Visual Arts Forum Open

Sevenoaks Visual Arts Forum Open 22 August – 21 September 2013 Private View Invitation Thursday 22 August  6–8pm  Image Credit: Marion Fullerton, 2013 This exhibition is a showcase of work selected by the gallery following an open submission process for members of the Sevenoaks Visual Arts Forum. The forum is an artist-led initiative that offers artists and makers an opportunity to meet, discuss their work, support each other and network. Primarily set up to serve artists and makers with a connection to the Sevenoaks area, it also welcomes artists from all neighbouring areas and at all stages of their career. Forum meetings are held monthly in the Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery and usually feature a speaker or a presentation of work. See the Sevenoaks Visual Arts Forum’s Facebook page for more information. Exhibiting artists: Margaret Barrett, Ann Bridges, Sandie Camilleri, Andrea Coltman, Christa Corner, Di Drummond, Marion Fullerton, Claire Gill, Sharon Hall Shipp, David Minton, Juliet Simpson, Andrew Stanford, Sue Vass, Phil Woodward. The Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery is a contemporary space run by Kent County Council to show new and experimental work from local artists. The exhibition is free to visitors and runs from 22 August – 21 September.

Images and reviews from previous shows at the gallery can be found here –www.kent.gov.uk/arts

10@9

The 10@9 gallery opened on Saturday 10th in Tunbridge Wells and runs for two weeks. The exhibition organised by Ceramacist Claire Palastanga is her third Pop Up in the Pantiles and showcases work by ten local artists and makers.  The exhibition is open daily from 10-5pm at no 9 The Pantiles and there will be a late night opening on Thursday 15th August. Information below but to find out more please contact Claire Palastanga on clairepalastanga@yahoo.co.uk

Art Pull

I have been invited to the private view this week to see the opening of this great new initiative from artists Mark Paul Perry and Guy Portelli.  The pair will be opening a new gallery and exhibition space on Camden Road in Tunbridge Wells that aims to provide opportunities for artists and crafts people  to present and show their work.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Vesuvio's resturant (Art Pull's neighbour) the gallery will be opening with a Italian inspired artworks followed by a solo show from Julia Stockwell-Hamin from the 11th - 15th June.

I hope to bring you some photo's and more information about the space following the private view this week.

I have included some text below which provides more information about Guy and Mark, the gallery and upcoming exhibitions.

Open Studio's: Claire Palastanga and Letitia Tunstall

Artists Claire Palastanga and Letitia Tunstall have been in touch to tell me about their forthcoming event as part of this year's South East Open Studios. 

Letitia is a printmaker who uses lino, monoprint, collagraph and drypoint etching techniques, often combining one or more of these processes to create her work.  She trained as a Graphic designer and in her most recent work explores Landscapes through the medium of paint. 

As part of South East Open Studios this year she will be exhibiting her work together with Claire Palastanga.  Claire an established Ceramicist based in Tunbridge Wells will be showing a body of work inspired by natural organic forms. Her original one off sculptures are created using porcelain or black stoneware clay are finished with silver or gold leaf.  

The studio in Trottiscliffe near West Malling will be open on 8th 9th 15th 16th  June from 11-6pm. Please feel free to drop in for a browse and find out more. 

The Red House, Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5DR 

For Further Details please call 01732 822356

CONNECT At Trinity Gallery

This morning I was invited to attend CONNECT, a breakfast meeting to raise awareness about dementia and to celebrate the opening of of the Alzheimers Society local group art exhibition. 

The Alzheimers Society provides local services to help people live fulfilling lives following a diagnosis of dementia. Creative expression is encouraged via arts and crafts at their day support centre in Meadow Road - Tunbridge Wells.  This show has been produced to celebrate what people with dementia can do - and to reassure everyone else that worrying changes nothing, talking changes everything.

The artists worked with Jane Churchill who is the Artists in Residence with Town and Country Foundation to create the wonderful piece above which was inspired by Aboriginal dot paintings. This exhibition is a great example of showing how through art, people can express themselves and have a voice, learn new creative skills and be part of a show that will get people 'talking' about dementia.

The exhibition runs from Tuesday 14th May - Saturday 25th May. Gallery is free entry. For more pictures from the event please see the link below or visit Trinity's website http://www.trinitytheatre.net/Whats-On/6263-/The-Alzheimers-Society-Living-With-Dementia

http://www.davidhodgkinsonphotography.com/tchgdementiaawaremay2013/index.html

THIS 'ME' OF MINE

THIS ‘ME’ OF MINE

10 May to 29 June 2013

PV: 16 May, 6-8pm

‘Artists in Conversation’, 6-6:30pm night of PV

Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery

Kaleidoscope Gallery   Exhibition Hours:

Buckhurst Lane              Tue,Wed,Fri, 9 to 6pm

Sevenoaks                    Thur, 9 to 8pm

Kent  TN13 1LQ             Sat, 9 to 5pm

www.kent.gov.uk/arts

thismeofmine.wordpress.com

Untitled Nude, ©2011 Shireen Qureshi

HAIKU Host Kate Hasted in new 'Pop Up'

Not one to brag about my own endeavors but I figured I should post about this exhibition I am taking part in!

It may also be of interest to other designer/makers/artists who would be interested in doing something similar. Pop Up's are a fantastic way to show your work either with other artists or on your own and are a great way to work collaboratively with independent retail outlets to boost exposure and generate interest for both parties!

Please see my flyer below for more information