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Overwintering birds, expansive skyscapes, and rusting metal have all provided inspiration for artists featured in an exhibition celebrating the estuaries of the south west.
Drawings, prints, mosaics, ceramics, soundscapes and sculptures are included in ‘Time and Tide’ an exhibition at MAKE Southwest.
Some new street art with contributions from local people is adding a splash of colour and community spirit to Newton Abbot. Artist Joe Webster wanted to involve the community in creating the new 16-metre high artwork which was inspired by a giant oak tree, felled to make way for the war memorial a century ago.Continue reading “Iconic historic tree inspires new mural for Newton Abbot”
A sculptural paper installation and a fictional sound story are helping to reveal the tales behind Exeter’s paper making past.
Double Elephant Print Workshop will be showcasing the fascinating discoveries made during Paper and Print – a year-long community research project into Exeter’s paper mills.
300 Somerset sheep fleeces will be used to create an enormous sculpture as part of an exhibition inspired by the story of wool. A film which takes the viewer on a reflective journey exploring wool from fleece to yarn will also feature. The exhibition – Spinning a Yarn – will take place at the SomersetContinue reading “Huge sculpture and film inspired by the story of wool in Somerset”
Artists all over Devon will be throwing open their doors and inviting people to look behind the scenes of an artist’s studio.
The county’s creative people will be demonstrating and showcasing their work in attics, sheds, galleries and other creative spaces. The art and craft on display will include drawing, painting, sculpture, tapestry, ceramics, jewellery and glasswork.
A Dorset artist will be taking a taste of Dorset’s creativity to the Venice this year. Sophie Molins decided that Dorset should have its own pavilion at the Venice Biennale. The national pavilions at the Biennale display selected art from the countries they represent, and Sophie decided that Dorset should have its own pavilion showcasingContinue reading “Dorset’s preview of Venice Biennale”
Exeter Phoenix from 18 November 2023 to 4 February 2024 Artist James Paddock aims to address the stigma around mental health through an exhibition at Exeter Phoenix. James uses his lived experience of voice hearing to reveal stories and insights though his art. The centrepiece of the exhibition is an operatic video, “Mirrored to theContinue reading “Art exhibition aims to reduce fears around mental health”
A new music centre at Wynstream primary school is creating opportunities for children from schools in the area. Despite cuts to music education, the Centre has been set up so that children who might not otherwise be able to participate have the chance to sing in a choir, learn a brass instrument or guitar. AllContinue reading “New Music Centre creates opportunities for children time of education cuts”
Artists all over Devon will be inviting people to look behind the scenes during this year’s Devon Open Studios.
More than 300 artists will be demonstrating and showcasing their work in creative spaces across the county, including gardens, galleries, sheds, attics, a yurt and a historic mill.
A new community arts and heritage project for Yeovil will be launched on Friday 20 January at The Octagon Theatre.
Members of the local community are invited to find out more about the Story of Yeovil and to get involved in the project.
Gillian Taylor PR