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Stay tuned to our social media pages - we’ll be

Stay tuned to our social media pages - we’ll be sharing updates as we get closer to Registration for SEOS 2024, which will run from the 1st January to the 31st January - put it in your diary! 📔

#SouthEastOpenStudios #seosartist #SouthEastOpenStudios2024 #SEOS2024 #seopenstudios #openstudios #artinkent #artinsussex #kentartists #sussexartists #kentart #sussexart #whatsoninkent #whatsoninsussex #kentmakers #sussexmakers #artevent #kentevents #sussexevents #artshow #callingallartists #callingallmakers #kent #sussex #eastsussex #KentCreatives #SussexCreatives #supportthearts #Supportlocalartists #Supportlocalart

We’re finally in December 🎄 Don’t miss this

We’re finally in December 🎄 Don’t miss this winter pop-up at Royal Victoria Place. Open until the 23rd for all you chrissy gifts 🎁

Posted @withregram • @twells_creative_arts

Christmas is coming folks! 🎄🎁

We have gifts galore in store ⬅️ swipe to see more images

One off, unique and individual 🎁

All made by us here in Kent

Open 9-6 today
Upper Mall @royalvictoriaplace
#tunbridgewells

#tunbridgewellsevents #twellscreativearts #royaltunbridgewells #joytothewells #rtwtogether #popupshop #kent #visitkent #seosartist #handmadegifts #ukmade🇬🇧 #madebyartisans #ukartists #christmasshopping #saturdayvibes #tunbridgewellsbusiness

South East Open Studios returns next Summer in Jun

If you are thinking of taking part in SEOS ’24 b

If you are thinking of taking part in SEOS ’24 but don’t have appropriate space, or if you have space and need another artist/maker, or if you are thinking of putting together a collaborative ‘show’ … please use our Notice Board, ok our website, to get connected.

Please use the form on the page to submit your request. In the message include the town with the space and write the wording as you would want it to appear (no more than 40 words). Contact name and email require. Phone number optional.

#SouthEastOpenStudios #seosartist #SouthEastOpenStudios2024 #SEOS2024 #noticeboard #studioshare #seopenstudios #openstudios #artinkent #artinsussex #kentartists #sussexartists #kentart #sussexart #whatsoninkent #whatsoninsussex #kentmakers #sussexmakers #artevent #kentevents #sussexevents #artshow #callingallartists #callingallmakers #kent #sussex #eastsussex #KentCreatives #SussexCreatives

POSITION IS NOW FILLED. We are looking for a grea

POSITION IS NOW FILLED.

We are looking for a great communicator who is passionate about the visual arts, to join our vibrant committee as the Area Coordinator Officer.

The ACO Officer role is critical in establishing SEOS as one of the biggest and best Open Studios events in the UK.

Responsibilities include facilitating regular (monthly) online ACO meetings between October and July, connecting the committee with the regions, and managing guide distribution.

For further information, please look at the job role on our website.

#SouthEastOpenStudios #seosartist #SouthEastOpenStudios2024 #SEOS2024
#seopenstudios #openstudios #artinkent #artinsussex #kentartists #sussexartists #kentart #sussexart #whatsoninkent #whatsoninsussex #kentmakers #sussexmakers #artevent #vacancy #databaseofficer #areacoordinator #teammanager #teammotivator #jobvacancy #committee #selfmotivated #supportthearts #communicate #guidedistribution

Join the SEOS Committee as a Social Media Officer

Join the SEOS Committee as a Social Media Officer and be a critical part of the team to help make SEOS one of the biggest and best Open Studios events in the UK.

We run key campaigns before and during recruitment and in the lead up to the event, and we use our platforms to keep SEOS ‘front of mind’ throughout the year. We encourage our artists and makers to use Social Media to their advantage and promote themselves, and the event, to drive visitor numbers and interest. Our feed usually comprises a mixture of ‘in-house’ created branded content, reposts of artwork from our members and occasionally non-SEOS posts that are relevant to our artists (i.e. out of area competitions etc.).

There are two Social Media Officers working together as a team, which comprises a ‘front-end’ Engagement Officer and a ‘back-end’ Content Manager. The Content Manager is responsible for creating the social media content for the feeds, scheduling campaign posts using Buffer, setting up and controlling the paid advertising campaigns and assisting in public facing engagement where needed.

For further information, please look at the job role on our website.

#SouthEastOpenStudios #seosartist #SouthEastOpenStudios2024 #SEOS2024
#seopenstudios #openstudios #artinkent #artinsussex #kentartists #sussexartists #kentart #sussexart #whatsoninkent #whatsoninsussex #kentmakers #sussexmakers #artevent #vacancy #socialmedia #socialmediaofficer #jobvacancy #showcase #marketing #advertise #supportartists #engage #content #campaign

SEOS is looking for a database officer who loves d

SEOS is looking for a database officer who loves detail and is passionate about the arts.

The main responsibility of the Data Manager is the collation and management of artist data and images, database maintenance and management of information distribution in line with GDPR. The data manager is expected to attend all meetings throughout the year.

For further information, please look at the job role on our website.

#SouthEastOpenStudios #seosartist #SouthEastOpenStudios2024 #SEOS2024
#seopenstudios #openstudios #artinkent #artinsussex #kentartists #sussexartists #kentart #sussexart #whatsoninkent #whatsoninsussex #kentmakers #sussexmakers #artevent #vacancy #databaseofficer #data #datamanager #gdpr #jobvacancy #passionforthearts #showcase #excelspreedsheet #databasemaintenance #artcommunity #artlovers #registration

Busy time of year for commissions! Posted @withre

Busy time of year for commissions!

Posted @withregram • @catseyecarving

Delivered a commission this morning, met my customer at Ashford Station. This meant we were out and about so stopped for lunch at Perry Court Farm on the way home. I sat and made a quick sketch of this beautiful squash, I loved it so much I bought it to carry on sketching, it’s a wonderful vibrant Orange so I will be painting it too.
I highly recommend their special toastie. So much choice in the farm shop and reasonably priced.
My Mum and I put my large glass cabinet up in my shop, I can display my jewellery properly now.
@perrycourt.farm
#CatsEyeCarving #Sketching #Squashes #AutumnDays #CommissionsWelcome @seopenstudios

Congratulations Lucy on your solo show at Kingdom

Congratulations Lucy on your solo show at Kingdom near Tonbridge 👏🏻

Posted @withregram • @lucyhomerjones

My solo exhibition Seven is now open @kingdom_pen, I would really love to see you…..

Open every day 9-4pm until 16th November

Kingdom, Grove Road, Nr Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8DU

This exhibition is the culmination of my six month residency at Kingdom. Seven is a reference to the heritage of the site and the seven kingdoms of England which existed in the Dark Ages, one if which was Kent. Paying homage to the Seven Sisters tree, it also references the seven colours that I worked with. This site specific exhibition aims to capture the magical nature of Kingdom, documenting the trees and observing the changing landscape. It evokes different atmospheres throughout the day, from intense activity in daylight to the calmness and still of the night.

#kentartgallery #kentart #kentartists #abstractexpressionism #abstractexpressionist #emergingartist #emergingart #emergingartists #kentlife #minimalartist #minimalabstract #minimalabstraction #minimalabstractart #abstractart #abstractpaintings #minimalpainting #kentart #sussexartgallery #tunbridgewellslife #minimalabstractexpressionism #joyfulexpression #gesturalpaintings #sussexart #sussexartists #sussexgallery #sussexart #artresidency #artistresidency #sevenoakslife @seopenstudios

Who else has booked their tickets for the Private

Who else has booked their tickets for the Private View on Wednesday ?!

Posted @withregram • @megan_yelets

Count down to the Cranbrook Art Show !
@cranbrookartshow

#kentartists #kentartistsandmakers #whatsoninkent #cranbrookartshow

Win a demo print by Sheila Woollam!! Posted @with

Win a demo print by Sheila Woollam!!

Posted @withregram • @blackcatsonmopeds SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER TO WIN A DEMO PRINT!!!
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It’s been a total whirlwind of a week at the @woolwichcontemporaryprintfair and today, Sunday is your last chance to catch it live. It is a truly amazing showcase for printworks and I for one will be popping back to catch a glimpse of my favourites before the fair closes. If you have any time head over to Woolwich 12 - 6. Easy to get to on the Elizabeth line!!!
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I’ve had a brilliant time this year. From seeing my work hanging, care of @eastlondonprintmakers to demonstrating the beauty and functionality of the @ironbridgeprintmakers #gunningetchingpress live.
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If you managed to catch my demo you will have seen my special print fair promotion. So I’ve decided to open up the offer here to celebrate the last day of the fair.
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Subscribe to my newsletter ( link/click-me in bio) for a chance to win one of my live demo prints!!!!! I will be having a random draw of all ‘fair’ subscribers Sunday night at 9pm and the lucky winner will contacted by email. (Don’t forget to confirm your subscription from your email account!! )
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#intaglio #printmaker #etchingstudio #inkprintrepeat #aquatint #affordableart #independentartist #blackandwhiteprints #talestotell #blackcatsonmopeds #printmaking #etching #inspiration #storyteller #artistbybike #artistsoninstagram
#jennygunningprintmaker #IronbridgePrintmakers #ironbridgefinearts

Lots of our wonderful members are taking part in T

Lots of our wonderful members are taking part in The Kent Painters Group Art Exhibition happening this weekend. The show exhibits an eclectic mix of 51 artists, whilst raising money for three mental health charities: @rethinkmentalillness, Sevenoaks @mencap & @papyrus_uk

Posted @withregram • @kentpaintersgroup 51

TALENTED ARTISTS ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! A final update to our artist list for our 30th and final @KPG Art Exhibition and Sale 2023.

The Kent Painters Group Art Exhibition & Sale, 27-29th October 2023 sponsored by @Rencraftkitchens and @Warnerslaw

Join us at @kentpaintersgroup 2023, this year raising money for three worthy mental health charities: @rethinkmentalillness, Sevenoaks @mencap & @papyrus_uk
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@baljitbalrow @debrabarrsmith @karenbirchwoodartist @annebreathwickart @annbridgesartist @rosebridglandcolbridge @lucyclaytonart @sophiemcookart @christinajanefrance @louisacrispin @rolandcourtneyart @chrisdaynesartist @margaretdevittart @antoniaenthoven @melvyn_evans_ @francesfeatherstone @flicflutter @paulfowlerart @rob.frampton_fell carolinefraserphotography @clairegillfineart @elainejgill @felicitygillartist @libbigooch @jackiegwyther @kate.hasted @nickhebditch3463 @pollyhosp_works @danihumberstone @martingallardpaintings @janegrayart @wappinggroupofartists @clairelongley1 @gilly_lovegrove @debbiemccallsculpture @andypinnellart @joannaplachcinska @rebeccaritchie.artist @simonriley22 @carolerobson.art @gavroweth @shelleyroseartist @kateschurichtceramics @suescullard @karensummersart @willtaylorart @katevanderpump @tobyward2479 @annie_waring
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#weareback #comingsoon #kentpaintersgroup #kentpaintersgroup2023 #kingdompenshurst #kentart #kentartist #kentartsale #kentcreative #wealdofkent #creativekent #supportlocalartists #artsale #buyart #artcollecting #enjoyart #loveart #artworkforsale #contemporaryart #contemporaryartsale #artforsale #artcollector #mentalhealthcharity #artexhibition #sculpture #painting #gallery #emergingartist

Get yourself to the Mall Galleries in London to se

Get yourself to the Mall Galleries in London to see the annual ‘The Natural Eye’ exhibition from November 2nd to 11th !!

Posted @withregram • @pollyhosp_works

Just delivered my piece to the Mall galleries for the Society of Wildlife Artists annual exhibition ‘The Natural Eye’ 💃

Very excited to be taking part in this 60th anniversary exhibition that runs 2 to 11 November.

My original print ‘One Day More’ features the most ubiquitous of the plains game - the gorgeous impala. I love how their coats change colour depending on the time of day and position of the sun - and I wonder how terrifying their nights must be.

@mallgalleries
@societyofwildlifeartists

#thenaturaleye #thenaturaleye2024 #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #impala #animalartist #animalart #originalprint #londonexhibition #limitededition #inspiredbynature #inspiredbyafrica

Many of our members are taking part in the ‘Autu

Many of our members are taking part in the ‘Autumn Exhibition’ organised by @alisonolorunsola, @suefieldsceramics and @janemcordery. It takes place during the last weekend of October at St. Mildred’s Church Hall in Tenterden.

Posted @withregram • @polben.art

Looking forward to taking part in Tenterden Artists ‘Autumn Exhibition’ group show at the end of the month.

Really grateful to @alisonolorunsola for inviting me to exhibit after visiting my studio during @seopenstudios. Also feels lush to be exhibiting with Kent artists again after 6 years, the last time being @cranbrookartshow in 2017.

@tenterdenartists #pollybennett #tenterdenartists #kent #tenterden #groupshow #stmildredschurch #autumn #southeastopenstudios #cranbrookartshow #ceramics #painting #printmaking #weaving #polbenspigment #pigment #dye #alchemy #colour #church #woodcarving #medievalillumination

It’s a busy time leading up to Christmas 🎄

It’s a busy time leading up to Christmas 🎄

Posted @withregram • @catseyecarving

I have some commissions to finish, but then I can get on with some of my carvings. These ones will be on display and available to buy from my shop once I have finished them.
@sandwichbusiness_compass @sandwichkent_is_open #AngelCarving #StoneCarving #StoneSculpture #Marble #Limestone @seopenstudios @visitsandwich

This weekend!! Posted @withregram • @rochestera

This weekend!!

Posted @withregram • @rochesterartfair

Not long to go now, have you got your tickets yet for the first ever Rochester Art Fair taking place 6th - 8th October at the Rochester Corn Exchange.

Tickets are selling fast, so gets yours today from: rochesterartfair.co.uk/tickets

#rochesterartfair #cornexchange #cornexchangerochester #chandelier #decor #interior

This Saturday sees the launch of @royaltunbridgewe

This Saturday sees the launch of @royaltunbridgewellsartsoc’s all day art workshops.

The workshops are open to members for £25 and to non members for £35. Tutor Mike Thomas will show you how to create vibrant landscapes with gouache! Paints are provided if you don't have your own. There are currently 2 places left. Contact them via DM to book.

#southeastopenstudios #seopenstudios #artworkshop #workshop #thepantiles #royaltunbridgewellsartsociety #royaltunbridgewells #gouache #landscapepainting #painting #mikethomas #arttutor

Being | Doing By Rod Mcintosh Exhibiting at Folke

Being | Doing By Rod Mcintosh

Exhibiting at Folkestone ART Gallery from 1st - 29th October. The exhibition is accompanied by an essay written by Cherry Smith and a limited edition publication.
To know more about the live performance painting, ink painting workshop and sitting groups follow the link in @fstoneartgallery’s bio.

#artexhibition #londonart #minimalart #performanceart #folkestone #kent @rod_mcintosh_artist @creativefstone @fstonefringe @folkelife @folkestonefoghorn @thingstodoinfolkestone @folkestoneinspired @fourthwallfolkestone @shoreline_folkestone

You can help Sky Arts to set a new GUINNESS WORLD

You can help Sky Arts to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title.

To celebrate ten years of the nation's favourite art competition, Portrait Artist of the Year, Sky Arts is teaming up with national treasure, writer and comedian Sir Lenny Henry for a live mass portrait painting event on Saturday, 28th October 2023, in central London.

“Join us to paint your own portrait of Sir Lenny Henry and help Sky Arts to set an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most people painting online and in a single venue simultaneously.

This event is open to all budding artists, Portrait Artist of the Year fans, and anyone who fancies giving it a go, whether you've been painting for years or have yet to pick up a brush. It's completely free and open to all ages** and abilities.

All art materials will be provided for those attending the event in person.

P�lease note that in-person places are limited due to venue capacity - so if you apply now, we cannot confirm your place until 20th October 2023.

If you can't join us in person, do not fear, as the event will also be live-streamed, so you can paint along from anywhere in the world. We will share this link with you in the week commencing 23rd October 2023.”

** Please note children need to be seven years or older and have their parent or carer's permission.
Please also note that filming and photography will be happening at the in-person live event.

Check out their website for more details! @artistoftheyear

#skyarts #seos #southeastopenstudios #seopenstudios #skyartsportraitartistoftheyear #portraitartistoftheyear #portraiture #portrait #sky #guinnessworldrecord #sirlennyhenry #massportraitpainting #getpainting

Contribute to Sarah’s mosaic panel featuring the

Contribute to Sarah’s mosaic panel featuring the ‘Seven Queens of Means’ at Leeds Castle !!

Posted @withregram • @mosaicmumsarah

Prepping for a drop-in workshop this weekend at Leeds Castle, as part of their Festival of Craft & Design.
I have been invited to create a mosaic panel featuring the ‘Seven Queens of Means’ who have lived @leedscastleuk over the last 900 years!
I shall be inviting visitors to watch my mosaic process, and giving the public the chance to contribute to the panel.
The workshop is free, and is open to all ages on both Saturday 23rd and 24th September.
If you’re at a loose end this weekend, then come and join in!!!
#festivalofcraftanddesign #leedscastlefestivalofflowers #leedscastle #leedscastleuk #leedscastlekent #mosaicworkshop #mosaic #mosaicart #mosaicartist #mosaicmumsarah #sevenqueens #leedscastlegardens

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