Bold brushstrokes, vivid colours, and heartache around every corner - Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the real paintings of Van Gogh at the National Gallery's blockbuster show, Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers. It's fair to say that when you hear the name Vincent Van Gogh you think either one of two things; that…
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…
Tis the season to be jolly and get making! Whether you want to end the year on a high or start the new year with a bang, there are plenty of opportunities to promote your work and share it with your creative peers! Fermynwoods Contemporary Art Open Call - 1 December Boomer Gallery Open Call:…
By guest writer Naomi Johnson If you’re an artist wanting to make a living from your passion, you need to get as many eyes onyour creations as you can so you can start generating revenue. Luckily, there are plenty ofopportunities both online and in real life to showcase your talent. So let's look at four…
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…
If you go down to the woods today...Photographer Ellie Davies explores the natural landscape and our historical and cultural relationship with forests. My favourite type of walk is a woodland walk - here I feel you can fully escape the outside world. Bendy paths, canopies overhead, crunching of leaves underfoot, the mystery of what lies…
Continue reading ➞ Art in nature: Artist of the month – Ellie Davies
A breath of fresh air that takes you away from the city and into the comfort of nature The city has changed. It's no longer a place to meet up and have a drink with friends, see your favourite band play live or catch a spontaneous film. So when I went into London for the…
Continue reading ➞ Hanging out ‘Among the trees’ at the Hayward Gallery
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