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Marle Place Gardens and Gallery www.marleplace.co.uk

Norman Adams RA : 'Spirit in the Garden' 1st April to 29th May 2010

An exhibition of ten extraordinary watercolour paintings by
Norman Adams RA.

Adams' vast watercolours are alive with colour and passion. The paintings on display in the gallery of Marle Place Gardens explore the symbolism of his abstract works alongside his emotionally intense religious pieces.
This is part of a larger group exhibition 'Cross Purposes' instigated by Mascalls Gallery and includes other internationally famous artists; Santiago Bell, Susan Shaw, Maggi Hambling and Craggie Aitchison.

For more information please visit Mascalls Gallery website: www.mascallsgallery.org

SAVE THE CHILDREN'S HAITI APPEAL

A fantastic array of wonderful artworks have been donated by over 50 generous local artists.  The fantastic quality of the work they have made available for auction is set to make this a truly remarkable event and a rare opportunity for art collectors.  

Work on view to the public
Wednesday 10th to Friday 26th February  10.00am to 3.00pm (not  Sundays or Mondays) at: Merriecroft, The Common, Sissinghurst, Kent TN17 2AE Click on the link for a location map
 
Auction
Saturday 13th March 
   • Last chance viewing from 10am
   • Auction starts at 2pm
Vestry Hall, Stone Street, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3HF.

Visit the website for information on the lots and how to leave "absentee bids".  Details on the lots are being added all the time so please keep visiting to be informed of the latest additions.

Event enabled and supported by Cranbrook Parish Council, Bentleys Fine Art Auctioneers and Avery Contemporary Art.

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Etching Presses for sale

The School of Fashion and Textiles at CSM have 2 small etching presses (situated in the textile department at Red Lion Square, Southampton Row) for sale.

They are as follows:

1. Small Albion etching press (Fleet Works, Harrild and Sons, early 1900's) £1000 + removal cost
2. Small Star Wheel etching press (D & J Greig, Fountain House Works, early 1900's) £1000 + removal cost.

Both presses need some work, and the price is open to negotiation (although we have taken professional advice when costing).

If you are interested please contact June Fish on 020 7514 7030 or send a reply.

Artist Workshop - Publicity and Marketing

The Town Hall, Middle Row, High Street, Maidstone 17 March 6.30-8.30

Patsy Dixon from Liberty Gallery will offer advice on writing press releases and how to get the maximum coverage for a gallery show, project or open studios event.
£5 per person including refreshments. Tickets must be booked in advance. To reserve your space contact Tonbridge Castle on 01732 770929. Please make cheques payable to TMBC.

Artists Directory are offering free membership to their web site. Its not a selling site, but aims to be a directory. Check it out: www.artistsdirectory.co.uk

East Sussex Contemporary Art Fair 23 - 25 April 2010
at The School Creative Centre, New Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LS www.67contemporaryart.co.uk

Call for artists, designers and makers

A large and diverse selection of contemporary fine art and design from painting to photography, jewellery to sculpture, soft furnishings to ceramics will be on show and available to purchase

Who
Local and national artists, designers and makers.

What
East Sussex Contemporary Art Fair 2010
Painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, jewellery, ceramics, handmade cards, accessories, toys, soft furnishings
Spaces will be available for studio groups and galleries as well as individual artists and designer makers

When
23 April 9am-5pm       Delivery and installation of work
23 April 6-9pm            Preview
24 April 10 - 5pm        Open to the public, free admission
25 April 10 - 4pm        Open to the public, free admission

Details
This event is organised by 67 Contemporary Art as a fundraiser for Rye College's 'Ghana Carnival Exchange Project'
67 Contemporary Art is an online gallery run by artist practitioners and organising this event on a voluntary basis.
£10 exhibitor application fee
30% commission on sales
See website and sign up to our blog for further details www.67contemporaryart.co.uk
           
Apply
Please send a copy of your completed application form (available from the website) recent CV and 3 jpegs which are representative of the pieces you wish to exhibit, please include a list of titles, medium, dimensions and approximate retail price including 30% commission to info@67contemporaryart.co.uk
Then print out your completed application form and post it along with your application fee of £10 (Cheques made payable to 'Rye College') to East Sussex Contemporary Art Fair, Rye College, The Grove, Rye, East Sussex
Works will only be considered after the application fee has been received.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit  3 or more pieces depending on the size of the works.
Please contact Paula MacArthur if you are unable to submit your work by email on 07941 158327

Contact   Paula MacArthur and Jo Townshend  07941 158327
           
Deadline
Submission of photographs           28 February 2010
Notification of selection                 12 March 2010
Delivery                                      22/23 April 2010
Collection of unsold works            25 April 2010 4-5pm

Organiser    67 Contemporary Art

Further information can be found at www.67contemporaryart.co.uk

Rural artists and designers wanted.

If your work is inspired by nature and country life, we are keen to hear from you.

We show seasonal collections at Arts Hut, my boutique studio Gallery, based in the picturesque village of Herstmonceux, East Sussex. We nurture home grown rural art, including paintings, prints, ceramics, wood, glass and textiles.

To get in touch and see us at work please go to

Advertising Officer Wanted

Could you sell advertising space for the SEOS Guide and website? This is a paid position plus commission and you will be part of the SEOS Management Team. For more details please download the job description under SEOS Opportunities on the Downloads page.

The Society of Women Artists invites submissions of paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings, lithographs etc, ceramics & miniatures for exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London SW1. Many Awards. Handing in days Sat-Sun 23rd & 24th April 2010. Exhibition runs July 1st - 10th.

For more info and forms send an SAE approx 9"x6" to Hon. Sec. Pamela Henderson, 1 Knapp Cottages, Wyke, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4NQ.

www.society-women-artists.org.uk

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