Put a spring in your step and take advantage of these upcoming opportunities this month. Orleans House Gallery- Emerging Artists programme - 14 April Caravanserai Summer Residencies 2024 - 21 April Made in the Middle: Craftspace Call - 22 April Apollo Painting School - 22 April Taoyuan International Art Award - 26 April Blunden Prize…
Happy New Year! Let's start 2024 right with some fantastic opportunities to get those creative juices flowing. Whether you're looking to art for mental health, career progression or just because you like to make things, these upcoming deadlines are sure to get you inspired. Sculpture in the City - 9 January Open Call: Royal Society…
To get you in the festive spirit and embrace the cold winter months ahead, I've chosen my favourite wintry scenes from the National Gallery in London. Claude Monet Snow Scene at Argenteuil Claude Monet Snow Scene at Argenteuil 1875 Oil on canvas, 71.1 x 91.4 cm Bequeathed by Simon Sainsbury, 2006 NG6607 The blues, greys…
Continue reading ➞ Five festive favourites from the National Gallery
A short trip to Oslo saw us at one of the must-see galleries in Norway, and it was more than a scream! There was a grey overcast that had settled in over Oslo, and a touch of frost in the air as we approached the brutalist-steel Munch Museum. Completed in 2021, this modern bit of…
Soak up some culture this summer! From bold, blockbusting exhibitions to a contemporary look at the world around us, here are my 5 must-see shows to see in London in the coming months. 1. What: Summer exhibition at the RA - a staple in your art calendar and held every year since 1769, the Summer…
Fertile forests, hanging canopies, and spiritual vibes - step into Tomás Sánchez's idyllic landscapes. Let us travel to the darkest depths of South America and discover paradise... Tomás Sánchez is a Cuban artist who is best known for his deeply spiritual images of nature and serene scenes of lush vegetation that strive for perfectionism. But…
Dramatic light, realisitc imagery, and panoramic views - become a pioneer and travel across Frederic Edwin Church's idyllic America.It was a simpler time. An era of cowboys, adventure and discovery, where nature reigned supreme. Waterfalls, mountains, palm trees, sunsets - there is a richness to Church's paintings that feels Romantic, and almost biblical. A central…
Continue reading ➞ Artist of the month – Frederic Edwin Church
An optical eye sore in a good way...Bridget Riley's illusions are celebrated in this significant and impressive retrospect.Visiting this show on a Friday night after a long week at work is not something I would recommend. Only fresh eyes can withstand the optical and rythmic paintings of Bridget Riley. This retrospective gives us a powerful…
It's almost Christmas, and as a treat I've listed the few remaining opportunities of 2019. Goodluck! The highlight this month is the Visual Art Open Prize, due 10 December: The Visual Art Open competition is a not-for-profit event open to both amateur and professional artists based in the UK and internationally. The aim is to give artists the…
The end of Summer may be nigh but the creative opportunities are still flowing. The highlight opportunity this month is the Open Call for the Process Gallery Exhibition. To coincide with the opening of the Turner Prize 2019 at Turner Contemporary, the Gallery is encouraging applications from artists and creatives with a strong focus on…
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