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4 August - 12 September 2008
Inspired by Degas' " Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer " , JANICE RIDER examines her own evolving identity through a series of poignant , often humourous digital images which metaphorically encapsulate the anxiety and fear of the ageing process as well as the physical desire and longing for unattainable lost dreams of youth .
Birmingham Central Library Chamberlain Square Birmingham
daily - view from exterior window
13 - 28 September 2008 * Coming soon
Sue Hazelwood- Mixed Media Paintings. Amanda Ryder- Ceramics from Blue Lias Clay. Marigold Ryder- Collage/Semi Abstract Prints
Prayway House Lower Godney Somerset BA5 1RZ
Wed to Sun 11 am to 6 pm
15 - 22 September 2008 * Coming soon
The See ▪ Salt + Sound festival involves all art forms showcasing the wealth of talent and expertise abounding in the North-east of Scotland. Along with music, dance, poetry, storytelling, workshops and demos, there will be a dedicated artists gallery, photography corridor and potters' area. The Beach Ballroom and surrounding beach/prom and sea will all be used to host these events. The exhibition is also part of the NEOS (North East Open Studios).
Beach Ballroom, Seafront, Links Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB24 5NR
Mon 15th 14.00 to 20.00, Tues 16th - Sun 21st 11.00 to 17.00, Mon 22nd 11.00 to 16.00
15 August - 26 September 2008
Local artist Rosemary Taylor, unveils a stunning exhibition of paintings at ARI which emphasise the constant change in landscape and the connections and tensions between people and industry - past, present and future. This series of work comes from Rosemary's long held interest in industrial and architectural themes and time spent exploring the changing environment of man-made structures. Using newspaper and collage as a foundation the artist then adds objects found at the various sites - card, plastic or metal. Lettering, words and phrases are used as a support for the drawing which is the most important part of the work.
Grampian Hospitals Art Trust, The Art Gallery, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN
8am - 8pm
23 July - 7 September 2008
an exhibition of recent paintings on plywood: 'small windows on the world, glimpses of land and sky' www.susanlaughton.com
Howarth Museum and Gallery Accrington Lancashire
see website for location and opening times
6 - 14 September 2008 * Coming soon
An arts trail on Alston Moor.See website for details.
Studio House Market Place Alston Cumbria CA9 3LD
11-00 16-00
22 September - 13 October 2008 * Coming soon
Being held as part of The Big Draw 2008, awful/FANTASTIC! presents an exhibition of selected members' work showing the wide and diverse uses and interpretations of drawing within contemporary art practice.
Queens Park, Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 7RT
Mon-Thurs: 10am-9.30pm, Frid: 7pm-9.30pm, Sat: 10am-1pm, 7pm-9.30pm
2 August - 7 September 2008
Vincent James' collages, sculptures, animations and installations are based on objects appropriated from cartoons. In these works props from different cartoon worlds collide creating strange, funny and surreal interactions. Since completing an MA at Goldsmiths in 1999 James has shown both nationally and internationally including exhibitions in New York, Los Angeles and Sao Paulo.
HIVE GALLERY, Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HJ
Gallery open: Thursday - Sunday 12-4pm
13 September - 19 October 2008 * Coming soon
Lesley Halliwell resurrects the 1970’s children’s favourite, the Spirograph, creating ragged, dizzy, psychedelic and beautifully pointless pen drawings. Halliwell transforms the ready-made format of the Spirograph and everyday biro pens into large scale colourful works which gently hover between a playfulness that we all recognise and a sophistication that comes from her focused and obsessive application.
HIVE GALLERY, Elsecar Heritage Centre, Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8HJ
Gallery open: Thursday - Sunday 12-4pm
15 May - 14 November 2008
A collection of phoo and video works from Xiamen, China examining the impact of regeneration
Abbey Road Barrow in Furness Cumbria LA14 5TY
Mon-Thurs 9:00-5:00, Fri 9:00-4:30
7 June - 7 September 2008
A nationally selected exhibition of original prints.Selectors: Morgan Doyle and Melvyn Petterson
The Ropewalk Maltkiln Road Barton upon Humber North Lincolnshire DN18 5JT
10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday
5 July - 31 October 2008
Alison Marchant’s fading photographs of once grand interiors, now abandoned and decaying, emphasise the passing of time.
ICIA, University of bath Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY
Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm
9 October - 12 December 2008 * Coming soon
On the edge of the outer industrial zone of Reggio Emilia, Italy, an abandoned building appears to contain nothing more than a random scattering of items; beds, armchairs, cookers, tiles, broken doors, clothes etc. On closer inspection, it seems the space has been subtly transformed by ‘migrant workers’ as a place to live, with distinct areas for play and communal life. Dimora, meaning dwelling or residence, the title of Tallentire’s powerful yet understated photographic series, looks at how objects in this space are carefully arranged to create a functioning social arena, workspace or decoy. Tallentire’s recent work has focused on spaces and activities associated with apparently mundane yet essential aspects of day-to-day living that often remain out of sight. The Dimora series, part of a three part work Arena Industriale, initially commissioned for Storie Urbane in Reggio Emilia, illustrates Tallentire’s interest in transient experience and displacement in relation to specific social, geographic and political contexts.Born in Ireland, Anne Tallentire lives and works in London and is Professor of Fine Art at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Exhibition Preview & Talk Thurs 9 Oct, Art Space 2 Preview: 6.30pm-8.30pm Artist’s Talk: 7pm-8pm Admission free, All welcome Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm
ICIA University of Bath Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY
Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm
1 - 7 September 2008 * Coming soon
collection of striking new paintings and sculpture by recently graduated adam crosland and established artist gordon dickinson. this unlikely pair were drawn together through a mutual respect for each others attitude and style. contact: gordon.caos@virgin.net
walcot street mortuary chapel walcot street bath BA1 5UG
preview 1st september 6-9pm 2nd-7th september 10.30am - 4.00pm
27 September - 3 October 2008 * Coming soon
5 artists exploring time, change, and the everyday moment
Widcombe Studios, Comfortable Place, Lower Bristol Rd., Bath BA1 3AJ
11 - 6
14 September 2008 * Coming soon
Limited edition hand made prints by Karen Cameron and hand thrown ceramics by Kirsty Badham
30 Osborn Road Barton-le-Clay Bedfordshire MK45 4PA
11am to 4pm
20 September - 31 October 2008 * Coming soon
Laura Napier. Free admission.
Berwick Barracks, The Parade, TD15 1DG: 01289 304535
September Wed-Sun 11am-5pm, October Wed-Sun 12-4pm
26 September - 16 October 2008 * Coming soon
‘Next Stop' is the first solo exhibition in Britain by the internationally renowned Spanish artist, Jose Luis Puche. The artist's work, displayed in twelve large-scale figurative paintings in white and blue colors, explores the concept of materialism and how society is enslaved by possessions. Through his work Jose Luis Puche shows that modern-day society is no longer built on politics and morality but is driven by a need to consume. Jose Luis Puche states, "the people (in my paintings) are victims of their own ambitions and they depend on them, it is a vicious circle without an end."
St. Martin in the Bull Ring, The Bull Ring, Birmingham B5 5BB.
Mon-Sat 10am – 5pm / Sun 9am – 7pm
4 August - 12 September 2008
Inspired by Degas' "Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer ", JANICE RIDER examines her own evolving identity through a series of poignant , often humourous digital images which metaphorically encapsulate the anxiety and fear of the ageing process as well as the physical desire and longing for unattainable lost dreams of youth .
Birmingham Central Library Chamberlain Square Birmingham
daily - view from exterior window
9 - 26 September 2008 * Coming soon
48 WEEKS… LATER. Birmingham City University’s Jewellery, Silversmithing and Related Products MA Show 2008. This year the emphasis has been on extending the conventional boundaries of jewellery and silversmithing. 48 WEEKS….LATER demonstrates a variety of approaches to the subject area, including installations, animations, laser technologies and explorations of colour and scale. Join us on the evening Tuesday 9th September 6-8pm at the School of Jewellery, Vittoria Street Birmingham for the opening of the exhibition where 14 students will showcase their exciting new collections.
Birmingham City University, School of Jewellery, Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, Vittoria Street, Birmingham, B1 3PA
10am - 5pm
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