Happy New Year! Let's make 2017 a cracking year for producing amazing art and showing it off to the world! Maybe a tad excitable but lets start how we mean to go on. 'Blood' Science Gallery Open Call - 8 Jan Jerwood Visual Arts Artist Bursaries - 9 Jan Artist Space Open Call - 10…
What could be more illustrative of the vibrant and eclectic London art and craft scene than the wonderfully illustrious London Illustration Fair! That's a rather epic intro to the London Illustration Fair, but such is the impressive quality of work that emanates from the fair every year, I can't hep but share the excitement and wonder…
Every artist knows that being visible is the most fundamental factor of your practice. But does that mean you should 'pimp out' your work to every social media site going? Social media has become a prominent fixture in our lives; a place to shout, engage, discover and share funny cat videos. But with all this social noise…
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So we're nearing the end of another year and the end of some fantastic artistic opportunities. I'm already looking forward to next years creative endeavours! Good luck to you lovely creative people, for the last time this side of 2016! Jerwood/Photoworks Awards - 2 Nov What Happens To Us - 2 Nov Artists and Illustrators…
An exploration of Edinburgh's creative landscape was a stunning and culturally historic experience not to be missed! A recent adventure to Edinburgh was one not to be forgotten. My quest began on the mound at the Scottish National Gallery in the centre of Edinburgh, where Old Masters to Impressionists are shown, and where I caught the Drawing Attention…
Autumn is upon us but there are still plenty of opportunities to be had! The highlight open exhibition to enter this month is Beers London. Their annual calendar of exhibitions are awesome, showcasing emerging and establishing artworks, such as their current #canitbemoreawkward solo show by Ruth Freemans. As always I will update these listing if I find…
This years' Jerwood Drawing Prize exhibition is yet again a shining example that drawing is well and truly alive! On a 35 degree hot September evening I attended the Private view, as I'm very proud to once again be selected to exhibit in this truly unique show, exclusive to the practice of contemporary drawing. Walking…
Tate's brand spanking new building, the Switch House, will pave the way for more variety, more international exposure and give the public what they want - more art! Since Tate opened in 2000 to the public it has attracted more than 5 million visitors each year, and has become a shining symbol of London's…
Paintings and sculptures that fascinate and repulse, but when you get close, these bizarre organic works are anything but a delight. At first glance, Louise Zhang's work is drippingly sweet and seductive. Her use of neon-tastic, artificial colours are exciting and alluring to the eye, but as you begin to study the blob-like forms,…
Summer is officially here and so are the awesome opportunities for us artists this month. Well it's not July yet (but almost), so if you want to enter then you've got to be quick! The highlight competition this month is the 'Griffin Art Prize' which offers you a chance to win a 3 month residency and…
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