Beverley Art Gallery is delighted to be hosting an exhibition of artwork by one of the region’s longest standing art groups – the Fylingdales Group of Artists.Yorkshire Pictures Exhibition At Beverley Art Gallery > Read the full post on: HU17.net
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London gallery to display Pony Club artwork
Pony Club members with an artistic flair could see their artwork displayed as part of the Society of Equestrian Artists (SEA) exhibition in London. Fantastic experiences A competition is being run ...The post London gallery to display Pony Club artwork...
Beverley Art Gallery : Winner Of The People’s Choice Announced
Visitors to Beverley Art Gallery have been casting their votes for their favourite piece of artwork in this year’s open exhibition. Beverley Art Gallery : Winner Of The People’s Choice Announced > Read the full post on: HU17.net
HULL : New film work joins the Ferens permanent collection
Ferens Art Gallery’s latest exhibit is by the award winning avant garde filmmaker, John Smith. His film ‘The Black Tower’ will be screened in the Ferens Live Art Space from Saturday 29 September 2012 until Sunday 4 November 2013. The film is one of John Smith’s best-known works; it was originally shot on 16mm film between 1985 and 1987, and has been bought with the aid of the V&A Purchase Grant Fund through the Contemporary Art Society’s Acquisition Scheme. The Ferens was the first public collection to be afforded the opportunity of the purchase. John Smith was born in 1952 and studied film at the Royal College of Art in the mid 1970′s. He is noted for his experimental approach and use of humour in exploring themes that play on our assumptions of the medium. He has made over fifty film, video and installation works that have been shown in cinemas, art galleries and on television around the world. He lives and works in London teaching part-time at the University of East London where he is Professor of Fine Art. The 24 minute film has a strong narrative so is best watched through from start to finish. It will be…
HULL : Shop windows to showcase art that explores commerce
A new series of art works will be on show in shop windows around the city centre. Trade Lines is an exciting exploration into retail, shopping and commerce. It will reflect the world we are connected to and our trade links, historical and present, in all its forms. Showcasing artists Anna Bean, Hannah Rogerson, Olivia Young, Claire West, Ann Whitaker and Rebecca Dennison, Trade Lines will brighten city centre shops for 12 weeks and will emphasise all that is great about Hull. New works can be found in shop windows in Hepworth’s Arcade, Trinity Square and King Edward Street as six locally based women artists present their own responses to the idea of trade and commerce in the High Street. This forms part of wider initiatives by Hull City Council and its partners to improve and develop the city centre and in particular to attract more people into the Old Town, with the arts and culture are a key part of this process. Trade Lines follows on from hugely popular Hull City Council Whitefriargate Art Initiative, which saw four major artists projects hang banners, install works in shop windows and even decorate a tree in Whitefriargate to add creative flair…
BRIDLINGTON : Art On The Prom
Attractive and friendly seaside boards painted by children and young people from Bridlington will be displayed along the town’s north and south promenade and at Sewerby Hall and Gardens on Thursday, 9 August. Art on the Prom is a programme delivered by the sport, play and arts service, east riding of Yorkshire council to make brighten up towns and villages to encourage residents to take pride in their area and appreciate the talents of children and young people. Each board is unique and has been designed and painted by the participants aged from five to 16 years. An array of fish, seabirds and beach scenes have been created to transformed the tired-looking seating area and it is hoped both residents and visitors will enjoy and feel inspired by these colourful pieces of artwork. The art competition had been given a positive reception with over 200 entries received. Vicky Jude, play projects officer, said: “We would like to thank everyone who submitted a competition entry and really enjoyed looking through the designs. “Choosing a small number to replicate onto large wooden boards was truly a difficult task. We would also like to thank West Building Supplies Limited for donating the timber…
BRIDLINGTON : Interactive Show At The Gallery@TheSpa
A unique opportunity for anyone interested in how professional artists create their art will be available this weekend at the Gallery@theSpa in Bridlington. Several of the group of artists who are exhibiting their ‘Colours of the Wolds’ artwork will be present on Saturday, 4 and Sunday, 5 August, from11am-4pm, demonstrating some of the tricks and techniques they use. Usually at shows of this nature, the artworks are displayed for the people to visually enjoy and purchase but following a previous foray into an interactive element; the group felt allowing visitors to experience seeing and chatting with the artists as they work as well as seeing the artwork a worthy addition. One of the artists Tony Hogan said: “We feel this is an exciting opportunity allowing an insight into the world of our creative processes and hope to see a lot of people over the weekend.” The exhibition at the gallery is packed with a visual feast of paintings influenced and, in many cases, representative of the Wolds and coast by seven leading Yorkshire artists. The majority of the works on the show will be seen for the first time and have been specifically created over the past 12 months for…
POCKLINGTON : Capturing The East Riding Photographs To Be Displayed At Arts Centre
Organised by the East Riding Cultural Partnership, the Capturing the East Riding: Photographs from the Community exhibition is travelling to Pocklington Arts Centre as part of its tour of the East Riding. After successful runs at Beverley Art Gallery and Sewerby Hall and Gardens, the 100 artworks that comprise Capturing the East Riding: Photographs from the Community will go on display at the centre from Tuesday, 7 August to Saturday, 15 September. Pocklington is an excellent destination for the exhibition given how much local interest there was in the competition. Community groups, including Pocklington Camera Club, the U3A and Pocklington Arts Society, as well as the town council, participated in the contest and helped organisers to get residents involved. Stewart’s Burnby Hall Museum and Gardens, through the biennial Major Stewart Arts Awards, were also instrumental in encouraging local schoolchildren, including a class from Barmby Moor Primary School, to enter their best photos. Hilary Saynor, chair of the East Riding Cultural Partnership and chair of Pocklington Arts Society, said: “During the competition, we were delighted with the response from the Pocklington area. Local groups seemed to relish the opportunity to get involved in this new arts initiative, and we thank them…
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