EDWALTON ARTIST HEADS OFF TO BLENHEIM PALACE
Mosaic artist Julie Vernon has been selected from hundreds of applicants to showcase her work at Blenheim Palace. It will be part of the Art, Design and A Taste of Summer event taking place from the 28th to 30th May. Julie was identified as one of the UK’s top new emerging designers and awarded one [...]
BINGHAM’S BUDDING ARTIST WINS FIRST PRIZE
Seven-year-old Bingham youngster, Aston, has won the E.ON ‘Get Energy Fit this Winter’ art competition. Aston attends the Bingham Robert Miles Infant School. As part of its commitment to getting people energy fit, by giving people tips on using energy more wisely, E.ON invited school children from around the country to paint or draw a [...]
CORNERSTONE ART COMPETITION
Children in Clifton took part in the second art competition at Clifton Cornerstone, at the end of last year. Jane Boyes, service advisor at Clifton Cornerstone, said: “During December we received many entries which were all delightful. With great difficulty members of staff chose the winning entries and the presentation was held on Thursday 23rd [...]
KAREN’S EXHIBITION
There will be an opportunity to view the work of local artist Karen Walsgrove. A selection of small works will form an exhibition at West Bridgford Library, which will run from Tuesday 16th November to Monday 13th December. Karen paints familiar local scenes, focusing on the houses, people and cats which make West Bridgford unique. [...]
EDWALTON MOSAIC WORKSHOPS
Get creative and learn how to mosaic with local artist Julie Vernon, who is currently working with nine other selected artists as part of Nottinghamshire Creative 2010. She said: “Making mosaics is fun, creative and thoroughly addictive. Anyone can have a go, no drawing or artistic skills required and people are often thrilled by the [...]
CREATIVE GREENHOUSE RUSHCLIFFE
Artists in the borough of Rushcliffe are being offered free help and advice to turn their hobbies and passions into a growing business. A project which provides business advice and networking to creative workers is moving into the area. The Creative Greenhouse runs events, training courses and supports people looking to grow a creative business. [...]
CONTEMPORARY ART IN CLIFTON
A exhibition of contemporary artwork by students studying HND Fine Arts at the South Nottingham College took place at the Clifton Cornerstone last month. This is the third year an exhibition has taken place. The students used mediums including photography, drawing, printmaking and painting to create art for the local community, covering a broad range [...]
ACADEMY SHOW IS A HUGE SUCCESS
It may be a little late, but we couldn’t miss this opportunity to bring you some news that will put a smile on your face. Sophie’s Academy of Performimg Arts Christmas Show was a huge success featuring many types of dance, a short drama piece and competition winners. There was festive fun with favourite Christmas [...]