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![Peterborough Artists' Open Studios AGM
It's that time of year when you have the opportunity to find out more about the plans for PAOS 2025 at our Annual General Meeting and contribute to the ideas generated to meet members needs.
The feedback we received from members and visitors during this years' Open Studios was positive, nevertheless there are always lessons to learn.
PAOS AGM 2025 - 6th November - 7pm - 8:30pm
Please join us at the AGM at 7pm Wednesday 6th November at the Woodman, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SQ. Both members and non-members are welcome.
We have an exciting agenda scheduled with talks that could help PAOS artists grow their publicity and engagement activities. Everyone is welcome.
Find out more about all the exciting activities that have taken place over the past 12 months and what is planned for 2025.
You will have a chance to meet the PAOS Team and network with fellow artists to share good ideas and tips on how to make your Open Studios’ 2025 even better than before. You may also be looking for a shared venue with a fellow artist.
The formal agenda is as follows:
Welcome
Chair’s Report
Financial Summary & Treasurer’s Report
Membership Fees 2025
Open Studios’ Dates 2025
PAOS Website
Vote on changes to the constitution
Nominations/Vote for Committee Members
AOB
We look forward to seeing you at the AGM on Wednesday 6th November at 7pm in the Woodman, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SQ.
[caption id="attachment_25477" align="alignleft" width="587"] Karen Harrison, Raven, 2024.[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Raven-587x600.jpg)
![Working with a live model or unique objects, develop your skills and own expressive style in this artist led session. Perfect for art students and both novice and experienced artists.
[caption id="attachment_25459" align="alignleft" width="600"] Life drawing at Peterborough Museum 2024[/caption]
Looking to work on your observational drawing skills? Improve on the proportional accuracy of your figure drawing? Look at different methods of approaching figure drawing? Seeking to develope a drawing language to transfer to other aspects of your arts practice? Or wanting to explore your expressive output by studying in front of a human figure or large set up?
Life and Observational drawing classes are available at Peterborough Museum on Thursday nights during school term times 6-8pm.
Aimed at students aged 16 and over looking to add to a portfolio or sketchbooks, through to adults wanting to continue developing their practice in a group environment. Tutoring help for those who would like it is on hand during the two hour evening sessions. Working with the art model, the tutor will help guide different poses, additional use of props and adapt lighting set ups. Expect the poses and subject focus to be changing from week to week.
You will need to bring your own drawing materials of choice, or just a pencil and eraser. There will be some large sheets of paper available. If your working method or materials will be particularly messy, please bring a mat or floor covering for your working area. Attendees using paint or painting and drawing on graphic tablets welcome too !!
(This is a no photography allowed session. Doors open 5.40pm. Entrance is found on the left hand corner of the museum front when facing the main entrance. The museum staff car park beside the building can be used although spaces are limited especially on evenings when other events are taking place too.)
When:
Thursday Evenings (school term times) 6-8pm
Where:
Peterborough Museum, 51 Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF
Cost:
Adults £15 - Students £12
Book Tickets here
https://peterboroughmuseum.org.uk/events/life-observational-drawing-class](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FB_IMG_1724325621851-600x600.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_25445" align="aligncenter" width="800"] James Tovey 2024, Charcoal on A2 paper.[/caption]
Dive into learning art this summer at Peterborough Museum. A series of Saturday art classes are on offer for people wishing to try something new or spend a day developing their favourite mediums.
https://peterboroughmuseum.org.uk/events/summer-fun
Watercolour techniques and textures - David Swinton (For beginners & improvers). Aug 17, 10am - 3pm. Professional artist from Whittlesey, David Swinton, will lead this class where pupils will be working on heavy-duty, NOT surface paper to learn a number of exciting watercolour techniques, such as wet-in-wet, graded wash, sponged foliage, wax resist and rigger trees. Watercolour is a beautiful medium and learning basic skills helps beginners to progress with this challenging and deeply rewarding art technique.
https://peterborough-museum.arttickets.org.uk/peterborough-museum/summer-art-school-watercolour-techniques-and-textures-for-beginners-and-improver-665eebb1c233b
Figurative charcoal drawing - Jim Tovey. 24 Aug, 10am - 3pm. Join artist and life drawing tutor Jim Tovey and unleash your creativity with charcoal! Working with a model, students in this class will look at composition planning, outline mapping to tonal rendering and making the most of charcoals possibilities. Go light and fine or grab a large lump and get mark-making using this most versatile and primal of mediums.
https://peterborough-museum.arttickets.org.uk/peterborough-museum/summer-art-school-figurative-charcoal-drawing-6644b5bbb4281
Painting trees in watercolours - David Swinton (For beginners & improvers). Aug 31, 10am - 3pm. For this class we will be working on heavy-duty, NOT surface paper to learn a number of exciting watercolour techniques, such as wet-in-wet, graded wash, sponged foliage, wax resist and rigger trees. Watercolour is a beautiful medium and learning basic skills helps beginners to progress with this challenging art.
https://peterborough-museum.arttickets.org.uk/peterborough-museum/summer-art-school-painting-trees-in-watercolours-for-beginners-and-improvers-6644c0bf49e6d
Lino-printing - Syrah Arnold. 7 Sep, 10am - 3pm. Join artist Syrah Arnold in a lino-printing session, creating prints using Peterborough as inspiration. participants are invited to bring a simple image (of anything from Peterborough) to work from, though some images will also be on hand.
https://peterborough-museum.arttickets.org.uk/peterborough-museum/summer-art-school-lino-printing-665ee9bddc0d8
For links to each booking page, please follow the link here: https://peterboroughmuseum.org.uk/events/summer-fun](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/5286fbda04cc856222c5b97c03621e21-xl-800x489.jpg)
![Visit all your favourite artists and discover new talent at this year's summer PAOS exhibition at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery.
Exciting times for artists in Peterborough this year as the launch of PAOS 2024 takes place on Friday 21st June with a preview event and PAOS artists' social 5-7 pm at the Peterborough Artists Open Studio Exhibition at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery in Gallery 1.
Once there, open exhibition goers are given a showcase of the diverse and exciting work being created in artists' studios all over the PE postcode area. Visitors can then choose which artists they would like to learn more about. There are large maps provided in the gallery to help plan open studio trips on the art trails around Peterborough and beyond.
All work by PAOS artists in the museum exhibition will be for sale, there will also be artists on hand to answer any questions about the sculpture, 2d art, printmaking, ceramics and jewellery (for example) on display in Gallery 1. We hope you find creative work to enjoy and would like to make plans to experience the spaces and processes artists reveal in opening their studios for PAOS 2024.
[caption id="attachment_25274" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Alison Parry Artist 2024 at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery[/caption]
Look out for the next PAOS exhibition in Gallery 3 this October, which promises to reveal the results of some of the more extreme and daring art made in 2024.
Exhibition open 21st June to 6th July 2024
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF
Opening hours Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 4pm#
[caption id="attachment_25275" align="aligncenter" width="597"] Alla Kamenieva, Peterborough based artist 2024[/caption]
The last exhibition that drew together such a wide range of local artists was the Art Re-Start Exhibition that was organised by the Museum Communities Officer to help local-region artists recover and get back on their feet during and following the lockdowns.](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Alison-Parry-2-scaled-e1718056722200-800x483.jpg)
![Ann Bellamy's new solo exhibition 'Don't You Look Smart' 2023 opens with a busy Private View at Peterborough Museum.
Thursday the 26th October 2023 saw a bustling and fun preview evening held at Peterborough Museum City Gallery to celebrate the opening of the next Ann Bellamy exhibition at the museum following her 2019 solo show there 'Just Be Normal. Memoirs of a dissenting child.' On show is Ann's characteristic wit and acute sense of humanity exploring 'best' clothes and the shifting change in what we wear.
The fun included cardboard pictures with face holes in that can be taken off the wall so you can try on fashion items of clothing as illustrated by Ann in her pop-cartoon style.
Workshops:
Join Ann Bellamy in a discussion about clothing and what our clothes say about us, try on some 1970's styles and sit back with a cuppa and have a good old natter.
Saturday 18th and 25th November 2-4pm
Feeling Christmassy but with a 1970's twist, join Ann to make Christmas decorations with a unique 1970's feel - tea, coffee and mince pies served.
For more info and to book visit: peterboroughmuseum.org.uk
[caption id="attachment_23717" align="alignnone" width="480"] Artists Ann Bellamy and Janet Bates at Peterborough Museum 2023[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ann-bellamy-expo-e1702379823361.jpg)
![Below is a link to the pdf containing the minutes of the PAOS AGM 2023, please download and read the minutes if you missed the meeting or want to recap what was agreed by the present membership.
AGM 2023 Amended
Notice was given of the PAOS Annual General Meeting 2023 on 24th October 2023 at 2215hrs.
It's that time of year when you have the opportunity to find out more about PAOS 2023 and "have your say" on the plans for PAOS 2024 at our Annual General Meeting and to meet fellow members and guests.
Lisa our Chair would like to thank those members who participated in PAOS 2023. The feedback received from members was positive, particularly in light of the challenges you all faced due to the uncertainty of 2022.
On behalf of our members, Lisa would also like to thank the PAOS Committee Team who worked tirelessly behind the scenes supporting members whilst also preparing for their own Open Studios events.
PAOS AGM 2023 - 8th November - 7pm - 8:45pm
Please join us at the AGM at 7.00pm Wednesday 8th November at the Woodman, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SQ.
We have an exciting agenda scheduled with talks that could help PAOS artists grow their publicity and engagement activities. Everyone is welcome.
Find out more about all the exciting activities that have taken place over the past 12 months and what is planned for 2024.
You will have a chance to meet the PAOS Team and network with fellow artists to share good ideas and tips on how to make your Open Studios’ 2024 even better than before. You may also be looking for a shared venue with a fellow artist.
The formal agenda is as follows:
1. Welcome
2. Chair’s Report
3. Financial Summary and Treasurer’s Report
4. Membership Fees 2024
5. Open Studios’ Dates 2024
6. Nominations/Vote for Committee Members.
7. AOB
We look forward to seeing you at the AGM on the 7.00pm Wednesday 8th November at the Woodman, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SQ.
[caption id="attachment_23824" align="aligncenter" width="477"] Sue Keen, Kingfisher 2023[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sue-keen-frogs-e1702378619541.jpeg)
![Flourish Peterborough has been super busy drawing a wide range of artists and organisations together for an inspiring couple of months of workshops and events in and around Peterborough. Called Growing Together and sponsored by Arts Council England, it began with a launch day at Peterborough Museum on 12th August, starting an exhibition in the community galleries which runs until 30th September 2023.
Have you heard?
Flourish has had 10 windows drawn up around Peterborough on different food themes.
If you are not sure where they are: here is a map
Lauren of Flourish Peterborough says: 'The artwork created is incredible! We are so proud to work with such talented artists. We will be highlighting the work of these incredible artists over the next few weeks but before we do get out there and let us know what you think of the windows!
Check out all their profiles and artwork:
1. Jeni Cairns artist, designer, maker
2. @emilyjaynebowers on instagram
3.@uh_oh_ on instagram
4. The Art of Tony Nero
5. @pigeon_la_rue on instgram
6. @tufiarts / Toveyarts
7. Lee Mason
8. @amandarigbydesign on instagram
9. Rose Croft - Artist
10. Cur5
A massive thank you to all the venues!
1. WestRaven Community Cafe and Garden
2. The Willow Cafe Bar, Restaurant & Function Suite
3. New Theatre Peterborough
4. Queensgate Peterborough
5. @peterboroughmuseum on instagram / Peterborough Museum
6. Food Hall Peterborough City Market
7. Mini Vine Peterborough City Council
8. Mini Vine @peterboroughcitycouncil
9. Key Theatre
10. Serpentine Green Shopping Centre Eastern Angles Theatre Company
You can book tickets to the planned events and see more of the Growing Together in Peterborough program funded by Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants by following the link:
https://www.flourishpeterborough.co.uk/growingtogether
Look out for the printed brochure in venues across Peterborough including at Peterborough Museum, find out more about what's coming up!
[caption id="attachment_23672" align="alignnone" width="496"] Lauren of Flourish Peterborough holds up the Growing Together Food and Arts workshop Festival brochure, 2023.[/caption]
Help shape Peterborough's future food strategy and take part in the Growing Together survey, follow the link:
https://www.flourishpeterborough.co.uk/survey
or contact Flourish direct to find out more:
https://www.flourishpeterborough.co.uk/contact
#GrowingTogether #windowdisplay #peterboroughuk #FlourishPeterborough #food #foodart #ACE #sustainable #foodsystems #foodart #treasurehunt #cityart #foodfuture #partnershipworking #collaborativeworking](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/flourish-e1693339400257-744x600.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_23610" align="alignleft" width="180"] Plate, Brian Withall, glass artist, 2023[/caption]
It often takes a brave individual to let strangers into their private spaces. For those willing to learn about what is being made currently - and even just to delight their eyes - there is a wealth of different artists to choose from. This year well over 100 artists have chosen to exhibit using the PAOS banner. Below is a small selection of some of the artists exhibiting on the 8th and 9th of July 2023.
This Saturday and Sunday is the third of this years three Peterborough Artist Open Studio weekends in the PE postcode area.
When people think of art, painting and forming sculptures in clay or resistant materials has been at the fore front of people's minds for centuries. There is still a hardcore belief in painting, be it on canvas or street walls as a heroic activity. However there is a growing understanding and acceptance of what constitutes art and craft work. PAOS artist members encompass professional practitioners, teachers, students and talented hobbyists of all ages, all are welcome to join in the yearly celebration and throw open their workspaces, vcnues and unique projects to public view and scrutiny.
See the Artists page for more and here are a few examples below:
Brian Withall, Glass is a medium that he finds has a wide range of colours that can be combined together in many forms.
Joanne Potter, designer/maker of unique Handbags and cushions
Chris Lovell, mixed media art and musician portrait photography.
Sailesh Panchal, is a photographer focused on capturing the moment, be it wildlife, travel or people
Amy Wright, Polymer Clay. her work is very much process led and I draw inspiration from abstraction, bold shape & colour
Christina Queen of Cats, best sellers being her unique Cat ornaments. she also makes decoupaging stones.
Kathryn Parsons turns her treasure-troves of mixed media sculptures and miniature porcelains for sale and also makes them into images to take away or send as gifts,
Shalini Austin, a self taught metalsmith, in here own words 'makes Copper things'. exhibiting and demonstrating at The Place on St Mary’s Street.
Kay Kaoru Miyake, printmaker/ illustrator. her works is figurative, happy and cheerful.
Deirdre Blackburn An experimental artist who loves to capture light and colour, using a variety of media, captured in a loose and free style.
Artivity is an art school in Market Deeping for children and young people, and each year as part of Open Studios we have a celebratory exhibition of our talented students’ work!
Josaphine Kelly, Colourful paintings, plus monotype print. Inspired by people and life.
Sarah Adam, a contemporary artist, her work is inspired by travel, nature and current affairs.
Anita Bruce, Textile and mixed media artist exploring art and natural history, with particular reference to biodiversity and environmental issues.
Carol Clarke, her background is in jewellery and metalwork. She turned to beadwork while in Amsterdam.
[caption id="attachment_22916" align="aligncenter" width="484"] Bespoke necklace by Jill Colman, 2023[/caption]
#PAOS2023
Download the brochure here: PAOS 2023 Brochure A5](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3a.jpg)
![Book launch: at #paos2023.
The Flea Cycle (or The Earth's Dilemma)!
"The beginning of the end... or is it?
This is the story of an unlikely trio: a dreamy, if a little depressed, young journalist, a bio-mechanical flea and his wind-up yellow duck - and their mission to save Planet Earth from cosmic calamity.
A tale told in poems."
I wrote the original poems for the pint of poetry evenings at Charters bar in 2006/7. I've since added to the collection and made illustrations... go the I.G.Flea !
See the book, and some of the associated artwork made into posters, along with a custom built observatory and paintings including the first Flea concept works that grew into the book drawings...
When? This weekend 24th and 25th June 2023 only
Where? 55 Main Street, Ailsworth PE5 7AF
Time? 10am - 6pm
Message to pre-order the Flea Cycle (or the earth's dilemma) book.
[caption id="attachment_23515" align="alignright" width="225"] A bio-mechanical flea receives a message from the cosmos - illustration by James Tovey 2023[/caption]
#fleacycle #poetry #illustration #graphicnovel #digitalart #illustratedpoetrybook #paos2023 #theearth'sdilemma #flealingsaga #jamestovey #toveyarts #artistofinstagram #pintofpoetry #greencomet
[caption id="attachment_23513" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Sunrise over Planet Earth seen from an approaching comet. Book illustration by James Tovey 2023[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_20230622_133219_638-480x600.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_23648" align="alignleft" width="206"] Sue Keen PAOS 2023[/caption]
Peterborough Artists' Open Studios (PAOS) committee member and exhibiting artist Sue Keen very sadly passed away peacefully on 14th July 2023 aged 69. Her passing was unexpected and has come as a big shock to us all.
Fellow PAOS member Prue Pye, Sue's good friend, has very kindly written the following tribute to her:-
"Our dear funny creative friend Sue Keen has desperately sadly passed away and will be hugely missed. We have shared a journey within PAOS with Sue being her inimitable self as secretary for many years.
We’d once again just completed 3 weekends of Open Studios where her company and laughter and beautifully crafted textiles and drawings were beautifully displayed. Many of you will have memories of that.
Prue Pye xxx"
[caption id="attachment_23649" align="alignright" width="281"] Sue Keen Artwork[/caption]
Needless to say the PAOS committee echoes Prue's words. We will miss Sue's company, wonderful art work and the knowledge she brought to the committee as secretary. We send our condolences to Sue's family and friends. You are in our thoughts.
Kerry, Sue's daughter, has sent us the following information regarding her funeral:-
"Just to let you all know that my mum's funeral (Sue Keen) will be at Peterborough Crematorium at 2pm on Friday 4th August. All are welcome. Please wear colourful clothes. We will be having the wake at the Burghley Club afterwards where there will be tea and coffee as well as the usual bar and a buffet. Bring all of your memories and funny stories."](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20230702_1244060-scaled-e1691002961989-800x513.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_19782" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Artist Emily Bowers' underwater inspired marine paintings have been an enticing highlight of group exhibitions during 2021[/caption]
Emily Bowers is new to PAOS 2022, her art has been getting noticed in regional exhibitions over the last few years, from The Willoughby Open to the Stamford Arts Centre, it is evident she has a compositional sense that and makes for eye-capturing content. Emily is hoping to exhibit at the Hackspace in Peterborough this years Open Studios, so watch this space. Her enigmatic underwater images have been a delightful addition to group shows and we look forward to seeing what she will reveal for visitors to the PAOS weekends!
Emily says, 'I am deeply inspired by nature as well as natural history and extremely concerned about the state of our planet and life with on it. I want to create the positive changes I’d like to see; people protect what they love and care about. My goal is to create awareness and conversation whilst engaging people in the arts. My hope is to create stories for both children and adults that they feel connected to; stories that inspire them and that can be a starting point of a conversation.'
AWARDS
Creative Conscience Awards 2021 - Illustration - Highly Commended
Templar Illustration Award 2020 - Longlisted
Sustainability Art Prize, ARU, 2020 - Second Place
Light Grey Art Lab Senior Show 2020 - Award winner
Emily studied MA Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art between 2018-2020, graduating with distinction. She recently completed an Artist Residency during 2021 with Art Pop-Up and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, called Sanctuary.](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/emily_bowers-scaled-e1651049184378-800x424.jpg)
![The Art-Restart exhibition held at Peterborough Museum City Gallery has gone virtual.
Follow the link below to view the exhibition on line. Sheena Carman, Vivacity's community arts development manager ensured the exhibion could be viewed despite the numerous lockdowns, by arranging for the virtual reproduction of the gallery space with the works in:
ART-RESTART Exhibition City Gallery Peterborough Museum
On older machines it may appear blurry at first but the images will clear if you stay on them for a while.
To read a review of the exhibition by Charlotte Moore please follow this link:
ART-RESTART Peterborough Matters
Unfortunately Vivacity did not survive the pandemic as a whole but many of its successful departments have reassigned to other city organisations and locations. There are exciting times ahead for art and culture in Peterborough and if you would like to know more, Sheena is one of the the people to approach regarding exhibition opportunities.
Our PAOS reviewer visited the exhibition soon after it reopened and their review can be seen below:
Original PAOS visit and review post from 2020:
[caption id="attachment_14113" align="aligncenter" width="257"] Josie Kelly artist painting 2020 Peterborough, PAOS, Art Restart - Art in the covid pandemic[/caption]
Thankfully the Peterborough Museum and City Gallery has reopened after the November Lockdown in England. Peterborough is in tier 2 and there is a buzz about Queensgate and the city centre as queues form outside shops, where masked consumers browse for Christmas gifts.
It is a Sunday, the Museum's automatic door opens, a welcoming attendant gives us directions to the foot pump operated hand sanitizer and thanks us for wearing a mask. The track and trace App is scanned and we make our way to the back of the ground floor and enter the City Gallery for the RESTART exhibition.
[caption id="attachment_11378" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Artists Yvonne Wagstaff and John Mcgowan have work for sale at City Gallery Peterborough Dec 2020[/caption]
Aimed at representing artists from the area who wish to participate and sell examples of the work they produce it is, by nature, a mix of mediums and styles, subjects and sizes. Mostly wall art and jewellery with works in clay from Lindsay Wisniewski and Justin Cap, there are paintings and prints on offer from some longstanding members of Peterborough's art community as well as some fresh names on the price list.
Flanking the entrance are two beautifully made and framed paper cut compositions, both by Rowena Roberts, and from there there are seascapes and water themes, landscapes and the seasons marked in 'Summer Adventure' by Christine Moss and 'Autumn Debris' by Josie Kelly; the large Carry Akroyd painting 'Black Drove and Prime Meridian' at the far end to pull you forward.
[caption id="attachment_11379" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Rowena Roberts' 'Garden of dreams' Dec 2020, City Gallery, Peterborough.[/caption]
'The Babes of Wayland Wood, Norfolk' by Sue Shields is the splash of colour that signals Gallery 2 with Prue Pye's large oil catching your eye on left as you walk through. It is a lovely arranged show and Gallery 3 does not disappoint either with the unexpected humour of Graham George's 'My Dad Prefers Watercolours', Mefisto Bedre's 'Sacred Garden' or an amazingly layered 'Vanitas 5' by Sash revealing a bright and energetic contemporary edge with sure paintwork and facility in production.
[caption id="attachment_11380" align="aligncenter" width="284"] Sash 'Vanitas 5'. Peterborough Community of Artists show, City Gallery Peterborough, Dec 2020.[/caption]
A real art show, as ever, is best seen first hand. There were a few other customers in the galleries and we felt we were able to effectively socially distance, enjoy the art and contemplate Christmas purchases without sidestepping nervous fellow shoppers. If you think Peterborough art RESTARTS, you may get the idea it never stopped..
Open now and on throughout December 2020, and into the new year dates to be confirmed.
Peterborough Museum and City Gallery, Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF. 01733 864663
Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday 12pm - 4pm
[caption id="attachment_11393" align="alignleft" width="262"] Graham George's Artwork Dec 2020[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/art-restart-virtual-2020.jpg)
![Local artist, Carry Akroyd, launched her exhibition of work inspired by Helpston-born poet, John Clare at Popular local artist, Carry Akroyd, has launched an exhibition of her work inspired by Helpston-born Poet, John Clare, at the Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery on Friday 9th July.
The vibrant print-based artworks inspired by John Clare's work will be complemented by his poems.
[caption id="attachment_15638" align="alignnone" width="534"] Carry Akroyd's exhibition is inspired by John Clare's poetry[/caption]
John Clare was recognised in his day as 'The Peasant Poet' was considered a curiosity to be so gifted as he came from an impoverished and illiterate background. Carry has selected extracts from his poems to put together a set of works reflecting the joys and damage seen in nature, as seen both by John Clare 200 years ago and through her own artistic eye.
Entry is free. The exhibition address is Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF. The Museum is open Tuesday - Sundays 10am - 5pm.
Visitors are politely requested to wear a face mask during their visit for their own, and others, safety.
The exhibition ends on Sunday 5th September 2021.](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Carry-Akroyd-exhbition-at-peterborough-museum-800x600.jpg)
![A group of Oundle-based artists are exhibiting their art at the popular Yarrow Gallery, Glapthorn Road, Oundle PE8 4JF.
The exhibition is open 10am-4pm from Saturday 10th July until Saturday 17th July. Entry is free.
Artists participating in the event are:
Rob Bibby
Deirdre Blackburn
Louise McFerran
Adrian Duffin
Stuart Riley
Debbie James
Jane Sanders
Yvette Halewood
Colin Bullock
Uli Bankart
Lorraine Swift
Sue Singlehurst
Penny Reading
Elly Everleigh
[caption id="attachment_15628" align="alignnone" width="194"] Fine ceramic bead jewellery by Jane Sanders[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_15630" align="alignnone" width="243"] Selection of paintings by Oundle-based artists[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_15629" align="alignnone" width="244"] Animal sculptures created by Louise McFerran[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Yarrow-gallery--800x600.jpg)
![Peterborough Artists' Open Studios' dates for 2021 are
Saturday and Sunday 26th, 27th June, 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th July.
Download your PAOS 2021 directory here.
Peterborough Artists' Open Studios celebrates its 21st anniversary year and even though it may be a little different from previous years, it will definitely be a welcome return to the local art and culture scene once again this year.
This year PAOS currently has 127 member artists. You can take a look at their profiles here. 85 members are exhibiting this year at a range of venues across the PE postcode area.
[caption id="attachment_14757" align="alignnone" width="600"] PAOS artists Tony Nero, Josie Kelly, Stacey-Ann Cole and Mahemuda (Muni) Arsalani will be exhibiting their art at Central Park along with Paul Saunders 3/4/10/11 July 11-4pm.[/caption]
PAOS Chair, Jackie Hall, said "It's great to be back as many people missed their Peterborough Artists' Open Studios' visits last year, meeting and chatting to the very talented makers and creators based around the Greater Peterborough area. It's great to see some familiar faces again this year, but we've also attracted some new members too, so it will be great to get around to see them too."
"We strongly urge people to plan their visits as some artists aren't open every weekend. We also would ask people to check the artist's website page before they set off on the day just in case they have had to change their plans due to Covid."
What to expect when you visit the venues
You will receive a warm welcome and the opportunity to enjoy seeing original arts and crafts and meet the makers and creators. You will have the opportunity to buy original pieces of work from members and, in many locations, enjoy refreshments and the opportunity to enjoy the gardens too.
Planning your visits
You can visit as many, or as few, artists as you wish. Please check the dates, opening and closing times and location of your chosen artist(s) here >> before you set off so you can enjoy as many venues as you can within the area.
Access
As most venues are private homes, disabled access may be limited. It may be worthwhile contacting the host before you set off to discuss your requirements.
And finally...
We hope you enjoy PAOS 2021 and thank you for your support.
Jackie Hall
PAOS Chair](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PAOS-2019-Linda-Daltons-garden-800x597.jpg)
![Five artist friends first opened the Crimble at the Crumb doors in Coates, Peterborough to much acclaim in 2018. Now, undaunted by Covid's humbug, they are delighted to offer you Crimble at Home in 2020 - providing an opportunity to enjoy their amazing work from the comfort of your own home.
You can enjoy the work of Janet Bates, Ann Bellamy, Denise Brown, Jeni Cairns and Sue Shields via their websites and online shops. The details of the links are available on the poster below.
[caption id="attachment_11285" align="alignnone" width="282"] Byzantine Angel by Sue Shields[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Crimble-at-home-2020-cropped.jpg)
![Three local artists are hosting a virtual Festive Arts & Craft event to enable people to buy unique items they've created from the comfort of their own homes.
PAOS members Kerry Richardson (designer jeweller), Brian Withall (glass artist) and Christine Withall (ceramics) decided that people should continue to have the opportunity to enjoy their festive shopping experience "virtually" with the use of technology via their computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Kerry said "More and more people are using technology to buy things and feel confident and comfortable shopping online. However, we appreciate that when people are buying arts and crafts they usually like to see them close up and find out more about the items before they buy. This event has been designed to give everyone the opportunity to select a 45 minute time slot during which they can "see" what is on offer, chat to the people that made them and most of all have a fun time. We're encouraging people to have a drink ready at the start of their appointment, whether it's a hot drink, a glass of bubbly or a tipple of their choice as they won't need to drive home afterwards!
"They can also invite their friends and shopping buddies to join them too via What's App, Zoom or Teams. Anyone can join in, no matter where they are in the world."
When: 10am - 4pm Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2020
Booking is essential. To book your 55 minutes appointment click here.
What's on offer? Here are just a few examples of the arts and crafts available at this event.
Kerry Richardson Designer Jeweller
[caption id="attachment_10954" align="alignnone" width="440"] Kerry Richardson's selection of pearl necklaces[/caption]
Brian Withall Glass Art
[caption id="attachment_10955" align="alignnone" width="380"] A-Z coasters[/caption]
Christine Withall Ceramics
[caption id="attachment_863" align="alignnone" width="383"] Christine Withall ceramic pinch pots[/caption]
Further examples of their work can be found and purchased on the online Peterborough Gift Shop.
Kerry Richardson: https://www.peterboroughgiftshop.com/collections/kerry-richardson-jewellery
Brian Withall: https://www.peterboroughgiftshop.com/collections/brian-withall-glassmaker
Christine Withall: https://www.peterboroughgiftshop.com/collections/christine-withall-ceramics](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Christmas-Ad-2020-488x600.jpg)
![A new website dedicated to selling work and souvenirs from Peterborough's artists has been launched,
Peterboroughgiftshop.com is the brainchild of Thorney-based artist Chris Lane and Peterborough Tourism Manager Tracy Snooks, and is perfect for those searching for Peterborough-based gifts online.
Posters, prints, cards, publications, jewellery and crafts are all on sale through the site Peterboroughgiftshop.com
Chris, the person behind the website, said: "More and more people are buying arts and crafts online. My company, Artinfusion. together with Tracy, the city's Tourism Manager, and Jackie Hall from the PAOS committee have been looking at other avenues to increase and outlets to offer not only Peterborough products but the great selection of artists that live and work in the city."
[caption id="attachment_10662" align="alignnone" width="600"] Chris Lane, Artinfusion, has developed the peterboroughgiftshop.com[/caption]
"The city has a vibrant arts' community and it's important that we continue to support our local artists in these challenging times by selling their work to a wider audience via the internet."
The online shop has already attracted a number of Peterborough Artists' Open Studios' members including Tony Nero, Kerry Richardson, Prue Pye and Sue Keen.
Kerry said "I would usually sell my jewellery through Open Studios' events and other arts and crafts fairs across the country each year. This year has been different with many events being postponed or cancelled which was very disappointing. Becoming a seller on the Peterborough Gift Shop has provided me with a new outlet for my work and I've been really happy with the sales I've made so far."
There is no charge to become a seller or to set up your items on the online shop. You only pay 25% commission when an item is sold.
The Peterborough Gift Shop is designed for people who live in the PE (Greater Peterborough) postcode area. If you are interested in become a seller on the shop email chris@artinfusion.co.uk to find out more.](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/chris-lane-800x533.jpg)
![At Tate St Ives
25th January - 3 May 2020
Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1TG
VISIT TATE ST IVES
Emily Speed’s film and installation explores the politics of the built environment
Rooms Designed for a Woman 2017 reflects on how buildings have traditionally been designed and planned by men, while women have tended to spend the most time within them.
Inspired by Speed’s own collection of photographs of architects with their building models, the film is comprised of a sequence of vignettes bringing together bodies and architecture. A man surveys and builds models made of foamboard and cake; women occupy and interact with these models in playful and performative ways. The film is presented in an immersive environment designed by Speed and accompanied by drawings and other materials.
Part of the In Focus programme, which features works that connect with other exhibitions, displays or public projects at Tate St Ives. Rooms Designed for a Woman offers a response to the corresponding Naum Gabo exhibition. Speed’s work reflects Gabo’s interest in architecture as well as his architectural acrylic glass costume designs for the ballet La Chatte 1926–7, while also offering a contemporary perspective on the modernist canon.
Rooms Designed for a Woman was commissioned by Yorkshire Sculpture Park as part of Re[construct].](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Untitled-1-copy.jpg)
![Learn how to create your own beautiful enamel jewellery in a special one-day workshop run by Vivacity.
When: Saturday 29th September 10am - 4pm
Where: Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF
How much: £50 (includes lunch)
Join contemporary jewellery designer, Louise Denney, to learn the basics of enamelling including how to prepare the metal, apply enamels, kiln fire the enamels and how to decorate. By the end of the workshop, you'll have turned your design into a unique piece of jewellery.
[caption id="attachment_5116" align="alignnone" width="232"] Create your own enamel jewellery[/caption]
Copper shapes will be used for the enamelling. If you wish to use your own silver, please bring it along.
Booking is essential for this workshop. To book, please click here or call Peterborough Museum at 01733 864663. If you require any further information, please call the Museum or email museum@vivacity-peterborough.com](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Jewellery-Enamel-1-Copy.jpg)
![Find out more about the genius behind the monumental canvases currently on display in Peterborough Museum & City Gallery, modernist painter Sheila Girling. This illustrated talk by fellow artist and friend Barry Martin, coincides with the current exhibition Anthony Caro & Sheila Girling: A 64 Year Conversation About Art.
https://vivacity.org/heritage-booking/
Vivacity Arts
Anthony Caro & Sheila Girling: A 64 Year Conversation About Art
Peterborough Museum and City Gallery present works by internationally renowned sculptor Sir Anthony Caro and modernist painter Sheila Girling. Spanning the duration of his career from the 60's to early 2000's, the exhibition includes Caro's iconic large scale abstract metal works in block colour, smaller table pieces which he began to work on after his larger works and paper sculptures. Exhibited alongside will be paintings and collages by Sheila Girling. Distinguishable by her intense hues in acrylic, her work balances between figuration and abstraction.
Caro and Girling met at the Royal Academy in 1948 when he used her drawing board by mistake. Their arguments about art apparently started at that first encounter and within six months they were married. Girling's use of colour proved to be hugely influential on Caro, who was more interested in form than colour. Perhaps his most well known piece Early One Morning was originally painted green until Girling suggested that he change it to red.
[caption id="attachment_4961" align="alignleft" width="800"] Shelia Girling, The Last Supper, 2004, acrylic and collage on canvas, 195.6 x 323.9cm © Courtesy of Barford Sculptures, Photo: John Riddy[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/caro-girling-fr.jpg)
![Call for artist installations in Unit 59A, Queensgate Peterborough
Vivacity are looking for artists/designers to put forward proposals to create window installations.
This is an exciting new opportunity for artists to create installations in the window of Unit 59 in Queensgate, the window looks out over Cathedral Square so is a prime position.
[caption id="attachment_4716" align="alignnone" width="533"] Vivacity Unit, Queensgate, Peterborough, while measuring up for the new installation support plinth April 2018[/caption]
The proposal is to have installations that are enclosed behind the glass, a space that no one can enter but everyone can see.
The physical space of approximately 8ft (width) x 8ft (depth) with a clear height of 5ft between the top of the display plinth and a ceiling beam above the window, there is a small amount of additional height forward and behind the ceiling beam to work with too. The space offers artists opportunities un-restricted by creativity and ambition. There will be a small amount of funding offered to each commissioned installation to help with materials and marketing. Each installation will be for a two week period and there will be 6 installations during the year.
To be eligible to apply artists/designers need to live in the Peterborough area. For further info contact Sheena Carman, Arts Programme Manager: sheena.carman@vivacity.org
Artist James Tovey has started the installation series and has built a sturdy wooden plinth approximately 8ft x 8ft to Vivacity's requirement to stand his art on. His wooden structures, sea plastic marine pollution, found objects from around Peterborough environs and paintings on display, are the third of his funded environmental projects in Peterborough. The display called 'Plastic Native Temple' is a solo follow up to the collaborative 'Future Floodland' plays that took place in Peterborough Cathedral precincts during the Peterborough Environment and City Trust Green Festival 2016, and community activity build 'The Debris Navigator' installation during the summer of 2017. The latter was awarded funds from the development grant of the Big Local for the Westraven Community Garden being created in Westwood, Peterborough. His work can be seen through the windows of the Vivacity Unit until 20th May 2018.
Where:
Viewable through the shop window near the Guildhall, Cathedral Square, Peterborough, PE1
When:
8th - 20th May 2018
PAOS News, 5th May 2018.
[caption id="attachment_4714" align="alignleft" width="800"] Installation technician Martin Stalley with James Tovey's 'Mermaid and #Oceanplastic' oil painting on its way to the Vivacity Unit May 2018[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Martin-and-mermaid.jpg)
![Anthony Caro & Sheila Girling: A 64 Year Conversation About Art
City Gallery, Peterborough Museum, 27 April - 21 July 2018
Peterborough Museum and City Gallery present works by internationally renowned sculptor Sir Anthony Caro and modernist painter Sheila Girling. Spanning the duration of his career from the 60's to early 2000's, the exhibition includes Caro's iconic large scale abstract metal works in block colour, smaller table pieces which he began to work on after his larger works and paper sculptures. Exhibited alongside will be paintings by Sheila Girling. Distinguishable by her intense hues in acrylic, her work balances between figuration and abstraction.
[caption id="attachment_4636" align="alignleft" width="800"] Anthony Caro and Sheila Girling exhibiting together in Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery 2018. Photography by Tony Nero[/caption]
Caro and Girling met at the Royal Academy in 1948 when he used her drawing board by mistake. Their arguments about art apparently started at that first encounter and within six months they were married. Girling's use of colour proved to be hugely influential on Caro, who was more interested in form than colour. Perhaps his most well known piece Early One Morning was originally painted green until Girling suggested that he change it to red.
Viviacity says: 'We are very proud of our new exhibition Anthony Caro & Sheila Girling: A 64 Year Conversation About Art which has just opened at Peterborough Museum & City Gallery. For the first time ever the work of the late Anthony Caro and his wife, modernist painter Sheila Girling are displayed in the same gallery space. The artists work have been shown all over the world, are part of major art collections and both individuals are internationally renowned in their own right.'
Don't miss out on this extraordinary show, which continues until 21 July.
Address: Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF
Phone: 01733 864663
What the paper says...
[caption id="attachment_4637" align="aligncenter" width="1368"] Anthony Caro and Sheila Girling exhibiting together in Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery 2018. Photography by Tony Nero[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/caro-girling-2018-fr.jpg)
![Jackie Devereux is greatly influenced by Japanese art as well as the light of southern France
where she lived for over twenty years.
Her work ranges from pure contemporary watercolour on a large scale, to expressive pen+ink – all
experimental in nature. The new work is unique, focusing as it does on
an obsession with white space and the 3D manipulation of paper.
Quite out of the blue a ‘throw away’ comment in discussion with her
agent some years ago lead to adventure small ship cruising spanning eight
years as ‘artist in residence’.
This desire to go to wild and remote places lead
her to extreme destinations; inevitably Antarctica, the Australian Outback
and Arizona are but a few of the places which have heavily influenced her work.
Cities of the Ancient world are also irresistible to her, and with sketchbook always in
hand, it is her sketches that form the backbone of her work. Once back in
the studio ideas ultimately flow into another dimension.
Jackie’s work is well published and collected internationally. She has
exhibited widely throughout the UK and France, USA and Japan. She has
shown in London’s Cork Street; Mayfair; Bankside and Menier Galleries with the
SGFA; Bankside Gallery with the Royal Watercolour Society; Mall Galleries with
the Royal Institute; Westminster with the Society of Women Artists, as well as
having had numerous solo exhibitions.
Jackie is currently in her fifth and final year as elected President of the Society of
Graphic Fine Art - the only National Society which concentrates primarily on
drawing skills; this has been a highlight in a long career as a professional artist.
The Society celebrates its Centenary in 2019 and together with her colleagues
on the governing council, Jackie has exciting plans on the immediate horizon.
Meanwhile, in collaboration with Passiflora’s in Crowland, Jackie will be
demonstrating her working methods during Peterborough Open Studios, and a
selection of her smaller works will be on display. As an experienced adult tutor,
Jackie will welcome questions. (See P.36 in the PAOS Catalogue)
Jackie Devereux is at Passiflora’s, Crowland.
Sunday 24 June, 10am - 4pm
Saturday 30 June, 10am - 1pm
Saturday 7 July, 10am - 4pm
Passiflora’s, 1 South Street, Crowland, PE6 OAH
Jackie Devereux PSGFA President, Society of Graphic Fine Art.
Some recent Exhibitions
Bankside Gallery, South Bank, London with SGFA
RK Burt, Southwark, London
Menier Gallery, London Bridge
Street Gallery, UCLH, Euston Road, London
Grierson Gallery, Kent
Chesterfield Museum, Chesterfield
Guest Artist at Pure Arts, Battle, Sussex
Guest Artist at Yvonne Arnaud Gallery, Guildford
[caption id="attachment_4608" align="aligncenter" width="1059"] Fruit and flowers Watercolour 65x55cm (c) Jackie Devereux[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/DSC_7976-fr.jpg)
![Look at some of the ways in which artists over the past hundred years have responded to the impact of mass media and the ever-changing technologies that shape our world.
Including a diverse range of techniques and materials – from posters and paint to analogue and digital technology – the display raises questions around feminism, consumerism and the cult of celebrity.
VENUE
Tate Modern
Bankside
London
SE1 9TG
Plan your visit
[caption id="attachment_3800" align="alignleft" width="485"] Babel 2001 Cildo Meireles born 1948 Purchased jointly by Tate, London (with the assistance of the Latin American Acquisitions Committee) and the D.Daskalopoulos Collection, 2013, as a promised gift to Tate[/caption]
Cildo Meireles (born 1948) is a Brazilian conceptual artist, installation artist and sculptor. He is noted especially for his installations, many of which express resistance to political oppression in Brazil. These works, often large and dense, encourage a phenomenological experience via the viewer's interaction.
This biography is from Wikipedia under an Attribution-ShareAlike Creative Commons License. Spotted a problem?Let us know.
[caption id="attachment_3799" align="alignleft" width="400"] Babel 2001 Cildo Meireles born 1948 Purchased jointly by Tate, London (with the assistance of the Latin American Acquisitions Committee) and the D.Daskalopoulos Collection, 2013, as a promised gift to Tate[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/d818906_ret_media_networks_resized.jpg)
![Peterborough Museum and City Gallery present On Form, a phenomenal display of artworks by internationally acclaimed artists. Showcasing sculpture, print, painting and drawing dating from the 50’s to present day, the works represent prominent figures in modern and contemporary art. Each with their own unique style, the artists included in the exhibition are distinguishable by their choice of subject matter, colour, line and form.
The exhibition features works by artists owned by collections both nationally and regionally. Artworks were selected from the Arts Council Collection, which includes nearly 8000 artworks by 2000 artists, and the Ealand & Warwick Bequest, which is part of our own collection.
Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF
Call 01733 864 663
Email: museum@vivacity-peterborough.com
Opening Hours
Tuesday-Sunday: 10am-5pm
Mondays in school terms: CLOSED
Mondays in school holidays & Bank Holidays: 10am-5pm
[caption id="attachment_3679" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Cornelia Parker, Fleeting Monument, 1985, Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London © the artist[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/onform1a-1.jpg)
![Artist Jeni Cairns is currently working on a new art installation for the Nene Park funded by WREN. Her stunning attention to detail captures different elements of Ferry Meadows perfectly on steel panels. Nene Park are hoping that the installation will be in place by the end of the month. For more information about the project, please see the latest copy of Parklife magazine.
[caption id="attachment_3535" align="alignleft" width="400"] Metalwork Artist Jeni Cairns works on new panels to be installed at Nene Park 2017[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/np1fr.jpg)
![Peterborough city centre has a wealth of potential sites which could be enhanced with groundbreaking public art. This exhibition will show the city in a new way, inviting viewers to visualise it as a space for exciting cultural experimentation.
In May 2016, Paper Rhino held a series of workshops with Peterborough residents, artists and students
to harvest suggestions of where artwork should be situated in the city and what it should include.
Paper Rhino commissioned a photographer to take images of the chosen sites, including iconic Peterborough landmarks like Crescent Bridge and underused walls such as The Apex. The project identifies the parts of Peterborough city centre where art will have the maximum effect on the lives of local residents - the spaces they pass every day and would like to see improved.
They created and developed the work, then digitally superimposed it onto photographs of Peterborough. Advanced Photoshop techniques allowed them to make photo-realistic examples of the spaces complete with the art.
As the final celebration of the project, Paper Rhino
will be exhibiting the work in the courtyard at Metal, Peterborough.
The exhibition will kick off with an afternoon launch event with drinks and nibbles on Friday 3 Nov from 4.30 - 6.30pm and run until the end of November. The opening event will include:
● Talk explaining how Paper Rhino design and create large public murals.
● Screening of behind-the-scenes footage of Paper Rhino at work.
● Unveiling a pattern-based mural that will cover the main entrance at Metal.
● The final artwork, including work by Interactive Media and Graphics students from Peterborough Regional College.
[caption id="attachment_3561" align="alignleft" width="800"] Paper Rhino puts forward ideas for decorating Peterborough buildings 2017[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/paper-rhino-fr.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_3512" align="alignnone" width="587"] PAOS 2017 visitor, Chloe Walker-Harrison, picks up £100 prize[/caption]
Local art-lover, Chloe Walker-Harrison, was rewarded with a £100 prize for supporting local artists during Peterborough Artists' Open Studios (PAOS) 2017.
Chloe a keen supporter of Open Studios for a number of years, took the opportunity to introduce her young baby daughter to local artisans during her visits this year. Peterborough Artists' Open Studios celebrated its 17th year during which local artisans open their homes, studios and garden sheds for people to enjoy an exhibition of their work and watch them practice their skills.
2017 has been a very successful year for PAOS, with over 90 local artisans showcasing their work across 41 different locations across the PE postcode area. Anyone who visited 8 or more locations had the opportunity to enter a draw and win £100 worth of vouchers to spend with a PAOS member of their choice.
Jackie Hall, chair of PAOS, said "Hundreds of people from across the city and beyond took the opportunity to visit local artists and members felt this was one of the most successful years to date. We had over 20 new members together with may members who have exhibited for a number of years. Visitor numbers were up and lots of people took the opportunity to buy unique pieces of work to support local artists. "
PAOS 2018 dates have already been set for members of the public to put in their diaries. 23, 24, 3o June and 1, 7 and 8 July.](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_9327-2.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_3447" align="aligncenter" width="597"] Kathryn Parsons: Lands End[/caption]
When:
31st June - 6th August 2017
10 am - 4 pm daily
Where:
The Yarrow Gallery
Glapthorn Road, Oundle, PE8 4PS
FREE ENTRY
ARTWORKS - ARTISAN CRAFTWORKS
Exhibition curated by Caroline Hawkins & Caroline Kisby
[caption id="attachment_1902" align="alignright" width="201"] Caroline Hawkins, Silver jewelry[/caption]
Muni Arsalani
Deirdre Blackburn
Hannah Clayton
Stacey-Ann Cole
Adrian Duffin
Caroline Hawkins
Josie Kelly
Caroline Kisby
Tony Nero
Kathryn Parsons
Pru Pye
Jane Sanders
James Tovey
David Williams
[caption id="attachment_2586" align="alignleft" width="277"] Caroline Kisby: Artisan Felting[/caption]
The Shadows and Reflections Collective returns to the Yarrow Gallery this Summer with a new exhibition of artworks and artisan crafts. This favourite on the Oundle summer exhibition lists offers visitors workshops, demonstrations and hands on sessions to try out. See Caroline Hawkins' intricate silver jewellery alongside Stacey-Ann Cole's engaging drawings and paintings.
The Yarrow Gallery is one of the regions most interesting exhibition venues. Set in the grounds of Oundle School, the purpose built space with a 1st floor balcony and plenty of oak, is a fantastic backdrop to the artwork and is one of the genuine pleasures to visit in the region.
[caption id="attachment_3463" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Stacey-Ann Cole: InktoberDay12[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/InktoberDay12-sandr-2017.jpg)
![Where:
The Key Theatre
Embankment Road, PE1 1EF Peterborough
when:
September 2 – September 3
Sep 2 at 1 PM to Sep 3 at 4 PM
For this year's Key Feste Vivacity Arts are teaming up with Vivacity Sports to create a weekend of performing arts and participatory sports! The event will take place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September with activities and performances on the River Embankment surrounding the Key Theatre, inside the Key Theatre, at the Lido and Athletics Track.
Vivacity is a member of the Without Walls Associate Touring Network, a group of 10 festivals working together to extend reach and benefits of the existing Without Walls programme in areas where there is low engagement with the arts, bringing high quality outdoor work to diverse audiences across England. For more information on the work of Without Walls ATN, please visit: http://www.withoutwalls.uk.com/ATN/
[caption id="attachment_3435" align="alignleft" width="932"] Urban Astronaut by Highly Sprung Image credit: Rajvi Vaya[/caption]
Are you a musician? Would you like to perform at this year's Key Feste? We are offering busking slots for acts with the chance of winning prizes of £100 or £250! Key Feste will take place on the 2nd & 3rd Sept inside and around the Key Theatre and Lido. For an application form or more information please contact: arts@vivacity-peterborough.com
[caption id="attachment_3474" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Pennyless folk band 2017[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Urban-Astronaut-by-Highly-Sprung-w.jpg)
![GO GREEN IN 2017
Get involved in changing Peterborough for the better in the fantastic line up of events and arts programmed into July-August for the PECT Green Festival 2017.
In a change from previous years, Peterborough Environment and City Trust have reworked their Green Festival format to bring the city a larger platform for environmental discussion and engagement.
[caption id="attachment_3414" align="alignright" width="350"] Image credit: teddybaden.co.uk[/caption]
'Planet B', a PECT Green Festival 2017 initiative, is organised in partnership with Metal and The Green Backyard, with funding from Arts Council England. It is wanted for Planet B to be both relevant within the local context of Peterborough, but also to engage with wider contemporary environmental thinking and developments.
What needs to happen for people to understand the issues, become more resilient together and take positive actions? This can be referred to as the need for a ‘deep adaptation agenda’ consisting of the following:
• Resilience involves people and communities better coping with disruptions. An example includes looking at how buildings can better cope with floods.
• Relinquishment involves people and communities letting go of certain assets, behaviours and beliefs where retaining them could make matters worse.
• Restoration involves people and communities rediscovering attitudes and approaches to life, such as increased community-level productivity and support.
PECT are looking for volunteers to assist with this year's event! If you're interested in finding out more please click here.
Planet B Events Programme
The events run from Sat 29th July to Sat 12th August 2017. The final events for 'Planet B' will be released on 26th June, so do keep an eye on this page! If you would like to get involved, please email karen.igho@pect.org.uk.
Planet B warm-up event: Film Club Frame: Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)
When: Fri 28th July, 7.30pm
Where: Chauffeurs Cottage, 1 St Peters Rd, Peterborough PE1 1YX
What: Film
Peterborough International Friendship Day
When: Sat 29th July, 11am-5.30pm
Where: Cathedral Square, Peterborough PE1 1XH
Who: Organised by Extended Hands with support of Peterborough City Council
What: Festival
Smugglers Festival
When: Sat 29th July, 12noon-10.30pm
Where: The Green Backyard, Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 8AT
Who: The Green Backyard and The Smugglers Festival
What: Festival
Write Club
When: Weds 2nd August, 7.30pm
Where: The Stoneworks, 8B Church St, Peterborough PE1 1XB
What: Poetry
The Future Museum of Now
When: Thurs 3rd-Tues 8th August, 11-4pm (5th Aug also open after Generation Zero)
Where: St John’s Square, Peterborough PE1 1XB
Who: Claudia Friend
What: Exhibition
Tomorrow (Demain)
When: Thursday 3rd August, 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Where: Chauffeur’s Cottage, St Peter’s Road, Peterborough PE1 1YX
Who: Peterborough in Transition
What: Film
There is No Wealth But Life
When: Thurs 3rd, 1.30pm-4pm (young people aged 8 – 18) & Fri 4th August, 10.30am-1pm (16+)
Where: WestRaven Community Café
Who: The Poly-Technic
What: Workshops & Projections
Clutter Bank
When: Fri 4th-Mon 7th August, 12noon-5pm.
Where: Vivacity Shop, Exchange Street, Queensgate Centre PE1 1NT
Who: Emily Tracy
What: Interactive exhibition
Pay it Forward - Flash Mob Mass Meditation
When: Fri 4th August, 7pm-7.40pm
Where: Cathedral Square, Peterborough PE1 1XH
Who: Soul Happy Wellbeing Centre
What: Group Meditation
Generation Zero
When and where:
Fri 4th August, 8pm: Undercroft Theatre, Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8BE
Sat 5th August, 8pm: City Gallery, Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF
Who: By Becky Owen-Fisher, presented by Lamphouse Theatre
What: Theatre
‘Feed the 1,000’ Community Picnic
When: Saturday 5th August, 11am-3pm
Where: Cathedral Square, Peterborough PE1 1XB
Who: PECT, Cross Keys Homes, FareShare, WestRaven Big Local,
What: Community Picnic
Pickers, Pluckers and Packers
When: Saturday 5th August 2017, 11am & 4pm
Where: Tours will start from St John's Church in Cathedral Square.
Who: Charley Genever and Keely Mills
What: Poetry
The Beast
When: Sat 5th August, 12noon-4pm
Where: Various routes around the city centre culminating in Cathedral Square
Who: Francis Thorburn
What: Parade
Peterborough in Transition Debate
When: Sun 6th August, 1pm-3pm
Where: The Green Backyard, Oundle Rd, Peterborough PE2 8AT
Who: Peterborough in Transition
What: Debate
Pay it Forward - Litter Pick
When: Sun 6th August, 3pm-5pm
Where: Fletton Lakes (Car Park), off Fletton High Street, Peterborough
Who: Soul Happy Wellbeing Centre
What: Litter Pick
What Housing Crisis?
When: Mon 7th August, 7pm-9pm
Where: Metal at Chauffeur’s Cottage, St Peter’s Road PE1 1YX
Who: Scottee & Queer Peterborough
What: Community Dinner
Bored of Brexit?
When: Weds 9th August, 7pm-9pm
Where: Metal at Chauffeur’s Cottage, St Peter’s Road PE1 1YX
Who: Scottee & Queer Peterborough
What: Debate
Lets PHACE It, where will we be living in the future?
When: Thurs 10th August, 11am-4.30pm
Where: Allia, Future Business Park, behind the POSH
Who: PHACE
What: Workshop
Animation: Princess Mononoke (PG)
When: Thurs 10th August, 3.30pm
Where: John Clare Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1SQ
Who: Peterborough Arts Cinema
What: Film
Vegan Bring and Share Picnic (Helping the Homeless)
When: Thurs 10th August, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Where: St John’s Green (near Cathedral Square)
Who: Soul Happy Wellbeing Centre
What: Community Picnic
Drink and Draw
When: Thurs 10th August, 7pm
Where: The Ostrich Inn, Peterborough PE1 2RA
What: Drawing Session
I, Daniel Blake (15)
When: Thurs 10th August, 7pm-10pm (incl post show discussion)
Where: John Clare Theatre, Peterborough PE1 1SQ
Who: Peterborough Arts Cinema
What: Film
Relinquishment – A Planet B Day Gathering
When: Fri 11th August, 10am-4.30pm followed by drinks
Where: Anglia Ruskin University, Guild House, Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 9PW
Who: PECT, Metal and The Green Backyard, supported by Anglia Ruskin University
What: Conference
Should we stop having Children?
When: Friday 11th August, 7pm- 9pm
Where: Metal at Chauffeur’s Cottage, St Peter’s Road PE1 1YX
Who: Scottee & Queer Peterborough
What: Debate
Question Time Cabaret
When: Fri 11th August, 7.30pm-10.30pm
Where: The Undercroft, Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8BE
Who: Talia Randall
What: Cabaret
Is Peterborough Good or Rubbish?
When: Saturday 12th August, 1pm-3pm
Where: Metal at Chauffeur’s Cottage, St Peter’s Road PE1 1YX
Who: Scottee & Queer Peterborough
What: Debate
Drop in The Ocean
When: Sat 12th August, 2pm (performance). To take out a share, see the opening times of the Clutter Bank
Where: Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough PE1 1XS
Who: Eric MacLennan
What: Workshop & Performance](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/planetb1.jpg)
![15 April - 20 May
Large Gallery
At Kettering Museum and Art Gallery we recognise the number of artists wanting to exhibit at the Alfred East Art Gallery and the motivation and inspiration that drives artists, young and old, to get involved in our diverse exhibitions.
For one year only we have decided to adapt our 'Open' exhibition to allow more participation from all artists; this will enable us to support more talent in the region and allow us to create an affordable art exhibition for everyone!
Congratualtions to PAOS artist John McGowan, whose works are included in the exhibition, one of John's prints has won the Atelier Print prize.
[caption id="attachment_3229" align="alignleft" width="431"] “Atelier Print” prizewinner John McGowan with “Pablo’s Pears” at the Alfred East Gallery 2017[/caption]
About Kettering Art Gallery:
Local artist, Alfred East, wanted to make art accessible to Kettering workers and created a strong stimulus for a public gallery to be built. He shared ideas with philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, who gifted a library to Kettering in 1904 to give the working man the opportunity for self-development.
The Collection was started when ‘The Connoisseur’, a portrait by W B Gash, of a wellknown local antique dealer, was purchased by local subscribers and presented to the town as a possible foundation for a permanent art collection.
In 1910, East received a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours List. This was celebrated with a banquet at the Royal Hotel, Kettering. At this celebration East presented the town with the painting, Midland Meadows, which initially hung in the Public Library for three years.
The town soon accepted a much larger gift by East, a collection of seventy of his best works. The condition of the gift was that the town should build a purpose-built gallery to house this body of work.
Funded by public subscription, the Alfred East Art Gallery was officially opened on 31st July, 1913, by Earl Spencer, K.G., Lord Lieutenant of Northamptonshire. Unfortunately, Sir Alfred East was unable to attend due to ill health, but was represented by his nephew, W D’ Este Emery.
East’s greatly wished for recovery never took place and, less than three months later, the great artist passed away without seeing his gift of works hung in a gallery in his native town.
Alfred East Art Gallery
17 Bowling Green Rd, Kettering NN15 7QX
open: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10am - 4.45pm (Last Admission 4:30pm)
www.johnmcgowanprintmaker.co.uk](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pablos-bears-fi.jpg)
![About the exhibition Stomping Grounds
We all have our favourite stomping grounds in the city, places where we like to visit regularly or hang out. From cinemas to city centres, parks to townships. What makes these stomping grounds memorable though and encourage us to return? Is it the people, the buildings or the activities we take part in there? Are they recognised public spaces or places we make our own – with or without authorisation? These are all questions that feature as part of Stomping Grounds, a new pop-up exhibition by artist and illustrator Matt Booker which opens on Monday 3rd April in the old Tie-Rack shop in Queensgate. The exhibition runs until Saturday 8th April and investigates contrasting public spaces in Peterborough, focusing on Queensgate shopping centre and a community run garden, The Green Backyard, on Oundle Road.
Over the last 9 months, artist Matt Booker has been in residence at arts organisation Metal, using his time to interview the users of each space, looking at their functions, the atmospheres they create and how people respond to them. He has been investigating how spending time in these places affects us and affects the city as a whole. This has provided the inspiration for a series of new drawings, prints, a film and a publication which are brought together in this pop-up exhibition in Queensgate.
Matt Booker is a visual artist specialising in printmaking. Originally from Peterborough he recently finished 12 months postgraduate place at the Royal Drawing School before which he was at Kingston University studying illustration and animation. He is interested in observing ‘real’ places and how people use them, whether these are urban, rural or the spaces in between.
His latest exhibition ‘Stomping Grounds’ has been open Monday 3rd to Saturday 8th April, 12 – 4pm each day, was free and open to all ages. A series of drop-in workshops was programmed in the exhibition space which allowed visitors to try out different arts techniques and chat more about what, in their eyes, makes a ‘public’ space
To find out more about Booker's work please view his website:
http://www.mattbooker.co.uk/
[caption id="attachment_3169" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Matt Booker Screen Print Artist 2017. photo Tony Nero[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Matt-Booker-screen-print-artist-2017.jpg)
![Large scale paintings, films and sculptures by British artist Jessica Warboys fill the ocean facing galleries this summer.
The coast and landscape are a source of inspiration and influence for Warboys, who makes use of the sea in the making of her large scale paintings and draws upon pagan history and folklore in her films and performances.
For her first solo show in a UK national gallery, Warboys showcases two specially commissioned works which highlight her interest in personal and collective memories related to mythology and landscape.
[caption id="attachment_3112" align="alignright" width="600"] Jessica Warboys at the Tate St Ives[/caption]
Sea Painting, Zennor 2015, was made on the Zennor coast near St Ives. To create the painting she worked on the beach, casting mineral pigments directly onto a damp, folded canvas, which was then submerged under the sea before being pulled ashore. The process allows the waves, wind and sand to shift and scatter the pigment, in essence ‘painting’ the canvas.
Hill of Dreams 2016, is a new film that draws from Welsh fantasy writer Arthur Machen’s book of the same name that relives his memories of rural Gwent, where Warboys was born a century later.
31 MARCH – 3 SEPTEMBER 2017
http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-st-ives/exhibition/jessica-warboys](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/jessica_warboys_documenta_installation_2012_1.jpg)
![An Interview with Artist Tony Lovell by Jacki Cairns
[caption id="attachment_3049" align="alignnone" width="351"] Photography Artist Tony Lovell 2017[/caption]
JC: When I joined the PAOS committee I wanted to be useful in some way but I did warn the committee that admin was certainly not my strong point. It was brought up at the first meeting that they needed a member to interview a random selection of new PAOS members and I was first to put my hand up.
I am very inquisitive (some would say, just nosey) and always find the narrative that runs behind an artwork makes my viewing experience richer and more enjoyable. Thankfully, my mother’s obsession with me learning how to touch type has come in handy, yet again.
As the weather is finally starting to gear up for summer and leads us into the build up to the 2017 PAOS season, now seems a fitting time to start interviewing new members. If you are a new member yourself, and would like to be featured on this website please contact me at jackicairns@heartwork.co.uk and I will endeavour to interview as many people as I can during the next few months. An Instagram page will also be introduced shortly to coincide with these interviews to offer a sneak peak into what the open studios will have to offer this year.
This, my first interview, with new member Tony Lovell, was quite a nice way to start for me, as Tony is my partner’s elder brother a.k.a ‘the sensible one’. Tony and I both share an obsession in Photography and often jeopardise the conversation at the dinner table talking about the subject and all its permutations. We come to the subject from very different angles, as I use my lack of technical expertise as a conceptual devise, always questioning our perceived need for ‘perfection’ and have seemingly made a career out of turning my mistakes into ‘happy accidents’. Tony, conversely, is extremely meticulous when it comes to technical accuracy and his work plays testament to this. Thankfully we both have a mutual respect for each others work and our often differing views on the subject. I thought I knew Tony’s work pretty well, but actually interviewing him in his studio, surrounded by examples of his work, I feel I have a new fresh perspective on what he is doing.
Tony’s exhibition will, I assume, be very popular with Photography enthusiasts, however the way he works has a very painterly quality in terms of composition and fluidity. Had I not done the interview, I may not have discovered the photographer ‘Alex Timmermans’ who I have since researched. As Tony’s main source of inspiration I can see a direct correlation between their imagery. They both share the same perfectionist streak using a very stubborn and demanding wet plate technique. I don’t mean to gush, but the results are sublime.
When the PAOS exhibitions are in full swing, I would whole-heartedly recommend a detour up the Lincoln Road to see Tony’s recently renovated purpose built studio. It feels like walking into a Tardis and landing yourself in a Victorian portrait studio. Tony’s answers to my questions will give you a flavour as to why….
JC: Why have you decided to join PAOS this year?
TL: I’ve always taken photographs, but not necessarily exhibited them to the wider public and I thought it would a good way of showing people what I am doing. My work is quite unusual from a photographic point of view and I believe that other people may find it interesting. As far as I am aware, I am the only person in Peterborough working with Victorian cameras and using older processes. Locally, I am certainly the only person doing wet plate photography at the moment.
JC: Why were you drawn to Photography in the first instance?
TL: I was introduced to it when I used to go fishing, and bought a camera to record what I was catching. I pretty soon became more and more involved in and more interested in the photography than just the fishing. Then I joined the local camera club, Peterborough Photographic Society, and it spiralled from there.
JC: What memorable responses have you had to your work?
TL: I have a lot of really positive responses to my wet plate portraits. They really do not look like a photograph, people are usually very surprised how they come out. It certainly brings out the character in people and it is not like a straight picture in a way because the process uses visible as well as ultra violet light. Generally images have a three dimensional quality.
JC: Are you going to show some of your older work as well as your more recent wet plate photography this year?
TL: Yes, I was going to show a wide variety of dark room prints, which are all monochrome. My wildlife prints that have been created using a full frame Nikon digital camera with usually a long lens.
JC: Will you be doing any demonstrations during the PAOS weekend?
TL: Yes, I thought I would. I am a bit limited as to what I can do, but I have got in mind at least setting up a still life so I can be doing the process, rather than just showing the pictures.
JC: Where do you get your inspiration?
TL: I went on a ‘Wet Plate Weekend’ in the Netherlands organised by a photographer called Alex Timmermans whose work is particularly inspiring. He tries to tell a story with each picture and puts a lot of preparation into it. I guess, with the work I am doing, he is the man I look up to at the moment and who I aspire to. He has just published a book, called ‘Story Telling’.
JC: What was the last exhibition you went to and what did you make of it?
TL: I went to Elton John’s exhibition at the Tate Modern. Elton John collects old photographs, mostly black and white. It was a mind-blowing exhibition to see original work from so many famous photographers; Herb Ritts, Ansel Adams and Man Ray, to name but a few. He collected the best of the best, and paid a fortune for them. As you would expect from Elton John, the frames were really over the top, very flamboyant and ornate.
[caption id="attachment_2805" align="alignleft" width="446"] 8 x 11 Clear glass Ambrotype[/caption]
JC: What if anything would you like to improve on with regard to your work?
TL: A general improvement in what I am doing, but I think that just comes with time and practice. I started off doing quite small plates because it’s a very tactile hands on process but have progressed to bigger plates and eventually would like to be able to produce one off life size plates. It is a slow process and will take me a few years to achieve my ultimate goal.
The technique is renowned for not being an easy process to master. I had two friends come over the other week, to have their portraits taken and everything went wrong on the day and they went home with nothing. It’s a sobering realisation that achieving a successful finished piece is so difficult, but when you do get it right it makes it that much more rewarding. As time goes by I am learning more and more about how to correct issues when things go wrong, all trial and error.
JC: Is it important that you print everything yourself?
TL: Yes definitely, that to me is the most important part of the process. I like to do everything myself i.e. mix my own chemicals, process my own negatives and then print from my own negatives. Whether it be wet plate or darkroom photography the process of making the print is 50% of the work . It is not just a record, it’s making an image, but burning, dodging, to achieve the finished result.
JC: What do you like about your own work?
TL: I like the fact they are one off images, it’s very difficult to get two identical images. So they are always a bit different, it varies from day to day.
JC: What sort of research do you do?
TL: I collect Victorian portrait photography this allows me to study how they were posed, how they sat and how the studios were set up. More than just the technical side, I am interested in the history of it, in the cameras and the lenses, so I do have a number of older cameras and lenses.
JC: What would be your dream project?
TL: I would like to photograph Rannulph Fiennes, the explorer. I’ve met him on a couple of occasions and he’s a real character. I do know someone who knows him, so there is a small possibility it could become a reality. We will wait and see.
JC: Name 3 artists/photographers who you would like to be compared to?
TL: I have already mentioned Alex Timmerman; he is a huge inspiration presently. Ansel Adams, landscape photographer who doesn’t really relate to my current work, but my landscapes in the past were definitely heavily inspired by him. The third one would have to be Bob Carlos Clarke, he was a fashion photographer and a darkroom expert. I went to his studio and his darkroom about 15 years ago and I learned more in a weekend then I literally did in the previous 5 or 10 years. He was just a genius in printing.
[caption id="attachment_2807" align="aligncenter" width="557"] Re-enactment Holland 2016 7x5 inch clear glass Ambrotype[/caption]
JC: You are obviously very well travelled, have you got a favourite place that inspires you the most?
TL: In the past I would have said New York, but I was very inspired by Havana, Cuba when I went last Christmas, probably one of the most interesting places I have visited and photographed, I particularly liked the old buildings.
TL: I enjoy photographing abandoned houses, cars, and neglected things generally of which there was a lot of in Cuba. I love the way the buildings, although amazing in architectural terms, have had no money spent on them so there are historic buildings with peeling paint and plaster on the walls. I had seen a lot of pictures of people and cars in Havana, but I really went to photograph the buildings and I spent two weeks doing so.
JC: Have you done many commissions in the past and are you open to doing them in the future?
TL: Yes I have done some, an example is a local Graphic Design company asked me to do wet plate portraits of each of their staff members. We did a series of portraits, one a week for an evening which was a two or three hour session with each person. The only reshoot we needed was with just one staff member.
I would be interested in taking on commissions as long as they were in this traditional wet plate portraiture style I am currently working on. Producing digital photography really does not interest me at the moment.
JC: Commerciality and creativity, how do you juggle the two or do you bother?
TL: I don’t consider the commercial side at all, I just try and do what interests me, the commercial side is very much secondary.
JC: Professionally what is your goal with regard to your Photography?
TL: I would like to spend more time printing in the darkroom. I do tend to take a lot of photographs and not print them as I should do, so I am now trying to make a concerted effort not to just take pictures but show them as well.… One of the main reasons I have joined PAOS.](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Tony-Lovell-2.jpg)
![‘Exquisite Heritage’
[caption id="attachment_2434" align="alignright" width="285"] Faye Gagel-Panchal: Ophelia[/caption]
Faye Gagel-Panchal, Liz Hunt, Lynne Collins
Exhibition at Stamford Arts Centre
January 28th to February 12th 2017
Three artists inspired by echoes of our rich visual heritage present an exhibition of embroidered textiles, silk painted textiles and textile inspired mixed media works.
Faye’s work takes inspiration from heritage textiles in the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Cloth Workers Museum and National Trust textiles. Her inspiration is predominantly derived from embroidered works from 16 th and 17 th century European and Asian textiles. The exuberance and delicacy of Eastern textiles is translated into panels which Faye works in mixed media, using oils on handmade paper which is resined or varnished.
[caption id="attachment_2425" align="alignleft" width="400"] Monkey by Lynne Collins[/caption]
Liz records the silence and resonance of the natural landscape. Returning from sketching and photographing in situ, she develops the memory of place which she then constructs into textile works in her studio. The quiet beauty of these places generates the presence to be found in her narratives and is interpreted by recurring motifs and techniques. The places recorded have hidden memories, intangible and ephemeral, Liz crafts these mementoes to take form in repeated slow stitching and machine embroidery as if securing them in permanent form.
[caption id="attachment_2427" align="alignright" width="256"] Skye Monolith by Liz Hunt[/caption]
Lynne exhibits silk paintings derived from subject matter close to her heart. As a volunteer guide at Peterborough Cathedral she has always found the beautiful 13 th century oak ceiling inspirational.
In preparation for her works on silk she uses her skills honed from her activities as an Urban Sketcher to record the mediaeval images. Thus the mystery of the images of the ancient artisans is translated into beautiful floating textiles. Lynne is the founder member of Peterborough Urban Sketchers and gives talks and inspires local groups to experience this activity for themselves.
Liz and Faye are exhibiting two pieces recently commissioned by ‘Art in the Heart’ gallery in Peterborough to celebrate their interpretations of the Pre Raphaelite painting of ‘Ophelia’ by John Everett Millais.
All three artists will be available for discussion groups, school visits and demonstrations. Please contact: Faye on 07795436454, Lynne on 07791304083 , Liz on 07974349736.
About Stamford Arts Centre
Stamford Arts Centre's gallery is spacious, light and airy; open from Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 9pm and it’s free to look around. The main gallery accommodates an interesting and varied programme of contemporary exhibitions from local and international artists including photography, painting, textile, drawing and sculpture.
The 18th-century building houses a 166-seat theatre and cinema, plus ballroom, gallery and coffee-shop.
Address: 27 St Mary's St, Stamford PE9 2DL
Phone: 01780 763203](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Beyond-the-River-by-Liz-Hunt.jpg)
![Lord Fitzwilliam's Print Collection
The Museum’s founder, Lord Fitzwilliam, was an enthusiastic collector of prints. In his lifetime he amassed around 40,000 loose impressions and devoted significant time and energy arranging them into albums of varying sizes to keep on the shelves of his library. His collection reflects his broad taste, ranging from etchings by Rembrandt to works by other highly skilled but less fashionable printmakers. This exhibition looks at what interested Fitzwilliam most in acquiring and ordering his print collection and will feature examples of his albums, rarely seen in public but offering a fascinating insight into the mind of a late 18th century collector.
Until 29th January 2017.
The Frua-Valsecchi Collection
Over the past fifty years, Francesca and Massimo Valsecchi have built up a remarkable collection of paintings, furniture, sculpture, glass and ceramics. This includes the renowned nude portrait of Patricia Preece by Stanley Spencer, William Burges’s painted ‘Flax and Wool’ cabinet, a Spanish 17th century polychrome wood sculpture of the Christ Child, Art Nouveau Tiffany glass, metalwork and ceramics designed by Christopher Dresser and an extremely rare Meissen porcelain vulture.
These artworks have generously been offered to the Fitzwilliam Museum on long-term loan and the next few months will see over 130 pieces gradually being introduced throughout the galleries. The objects will be displayed throughout the Museum to create intriguing and witty juxtapositions and ‘conversations’, as the works were seen in the Valsecchi’s private home. They can be identified in the galleries by their specially designed labels
[caption id="attachment_2382" align="alignleft" width="300"] Small vase with heart-shaped leaves. Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, 1848-1933). Glass.[/caption]
Image: Favrile glass vase, c.1900, designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) for Tiffany Glass & Decorating Co. Made by Stourbridge Glass Co., Corona Glassworks, Long Island, New York. Lent by the Frua-Valsecchi Collection, LL.115-2016](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Lord-Fitz-web-slide.jpg)
![A 'Sun Henge' at The Green Backyard, Peterborough has been built by a team of six over a weekend during December 2017. Made in time for the Winter Solstice on the 21st, the structure is made from branches supplied by local tree surgeons. Every day at noon, if the Sun is shining, the heel post 36ft to the South of the henge casts a shadow through the large southern 'Sun Gate' directly onto the central post.
Seen here in the mist of winter and decorated with Laurel from the perimeter bushes by Lauren Kendrick and Rich Hill of the Green Backyard. Behind is Apex house in the centre of Peterborough. The Green Backyard is a communal garden space run by a board of trustees that despite greatly benefitting and serving the local comminity, is under constant threat of development.
[caption id="attachment_2395" align="alignright" width="200"] Sea Plastic Torii Henge at the #PECTgreenfest 2016[/caption]
Background:
Torii doors from Shinto shrines are symbolic doorways passing from the mundane world to the spiritual world, literally translated torii equates to ‘bird perch’. Here torii doors have been joined into circular structures evocative of henge monuments from Prehistory such as Stone Henge or Wood Henge.
Two such structures were made in the lead up to and for the Green Festival in Peterborough, August 2016. This build developed the ‘Sea Plastic Torii Henge’ as built in the Peterborough Cathedral precincts for the PECT Green Festival 2016.
Build dimensions:
The available space lent to a structure about 30ft diameter on mostly clear, roughly level ground most of the Torii-henge is some 7ft tall, the Sun Gate, an enlarged opening with extended rails positioned at 11am and 1pm using the sun on the 18th December as guide measures some 10ft high, The heel post is 36ft to the south.
[caption id="attachment_2389" align="alignnone" width="800"] Midday sun floods through the Sun Gate of the wooden 'Torii Sun Henge' at the Green Backyard Peterborough 2017, photo: James Tovey[/caption]
More...](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Sun-Henge-2a.jpg)
![Art in the Heart is open Sundays for the Christmas period. The Gallery-shop offers one off gifts not found anywhere else on the high street at great prices. You can also find decorations and cards created by artists and makers in and around Peterborough including many from PAOS. Featured here (left) is Ann Bellamy's alternative Merry Christmas.
Art in the Heart recently moved from Bridge Street to: 13 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough PE1 1PY
Also check out the online shop: www.artintheheart.co.uk/marketplace
Opening times:
Monday-Friday 10am-6pm (7pm if staff available)
Saturday 10am-5.30pm (7pm if staff available)
Sunday 11am-4pm
[caption id="attachment_2301" align="alignleft" width="936"] Kay Clark at Art in the Heart, December 2016[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/art-in-the-heart.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_2289" align="alignleft" width="300"] Sue Kirk, basket-weaving[/caption]
Please come along to the Yarrow Gallery to see the work of many local artists and craftspeople. Private view with wine and nibbles Friday 2nd December 6-9 pm
[caption id="attachment_2287" align="alignright" width="300"] Roz Wright unique jug ceramics 2016[/caption]
Whisper Through The Trees is taking place at the Yarrow Gallery, Oundle and is featuring many PAOS artists.
The main exhibition times are from the 3rd to 10th December 2016 10am-4pm
Yarrow Gallery, Glapthorne Road, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4GH
[caption id="attachment_2288" align="alignleft" width="800"] Denise Brown Ceramic Artist 2016[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Sue-Kirk-basket-2016.jpg)
![New website for print maker
PAOS member Mark Lonnie has launched a new website to showcase his work online and with it announces his forthcoming solo exhibition in Northampton during 2018.
[caption id="attachment_2277" align="alignright" width="1920"] Mark Lonnie Linocuts 2016[/caption]
Mark studied at the University of Dundee, gaining a BA in Printed Textile, with further study at Nottingham Trent University giving Mark a Post-Graduate Diploma, he taught Art for many years. Recently he has returned printmaking, and is currently focusing on the medium of linocut, many inspired by Scottish themes and 'Sailor Jerry ' tattoos.
http://www.marklonnieprintmaker.com/](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Mark-Lonnie-Linocut.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_2268" align="alignleft" width="533"] make your own origami stars![/caption]
Make Stars at a craft Christmas fair
12 - 4 pm
The Green Backyard,
Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 8AT
Come along to see lots of craft and art stalls, learn a new skill and take part in the family friendly activities. You can make some decorations for your home or buy a gift for your stocking fillers!
http://www.thegreenbackyard.com/](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Green-Backyard-Christmas-Fair-1.jpg)
![Metal Peterborough are currently hosting dancer-in-residence Dinis Machado.
[caption id="attachment_2237" align="alignnone" width="789"] dancer-in-residence-metal-oct-2016[/caption]
BARCO Dance Collection, a project curated and performed by Dinis, is a collection of dances developed by invited choreographers. Dinis’ brief for the choreographers was to consider that the space where the dances happen is not the room performed in but the space of the body itself. Over the duration of his residency at Metal Dinis has invited 3 choreographers, including Rebecka Stillman and Vicky Malin, to work with him to add to the collection of ten dances.
To coincide with his residency Metal are offering three exciting opportunities at Chauffeurs Cottage:
BARCO Workshop: Rebecka Stillman
Friday 14th October 6.00pm – 7.00pm
BARCO Workshop: Vicky Malin
Thursday 20th October 4.00pm – 5.00pm
BARCO Dance Sharing and Discussion
Thursday 20th October 5.30pm – 8pm
For more information on these sessions please find attached a flier about Dinis’ residency. If you would like to attend any of the sessions please contact Ruth via: ruth@metalculture.com](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Dancer-in-residence-Metal.jpg)
![Join print maker Janet Bates for an afternoon of linocutting at Peterborough Museum on Sunday 13th November, 1.30 - 4.30pm. Learn the techniques involved in the art form and create your own print which can then be made into a postcard, Christmas card or left simply as a work of art. It doesn’t matter what skill you already have, we welcome both beginners and advanced artists.
[caption id="attachment_2229" align="alignleft" width="480"] Learn to Linocut with artist Janet Bates[/caption]
Tickets are £15 and are available by calling Peterborough Museum on 01733 864663 or by person at the reception.](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Janet-Bates-Artist-1.jpg)
![As part of Peterborough's Diwali celebrations, Phizzical Productions presents Circle of Light.
[caption id="attachment_2221" align="alignnone" width="960"] Diwali Vivacity Arts Peterborough[/caption]
A spectacular visual arts experience inspired by the stories in the Ramayana. The Circle of Light is an explosion of light, colour and dance which will be performed on stage in Peterborough's Cathedral Square on the evening of Saturday 22 October.
With choreography by Subhash Viman, the production blends urban, contemporary and classical Indian dance forms and involves a cast of dancers and actors sourced from the local area. Live music fusing traditional Indian instruments such as the tabla and sita and western instruments, composed by Devesh Sodha, will accompany the performance.
https://www.vivacity-peterborough.com/](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Circle-of-Light.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_2182" align="alignleft" width="450"] Immerse in the Macclesfield Psalter[/caption]
Emil Siemeister´s immersive installation The Placebo Macclesfield Psalter is inspired by the riotous imagery of the Fitzwilliam Museum’s Macclesfield Psalter, a tiny prayer book made in 14th century East Anglia that continues to capture the public’s imagination with its charming glimpses of every-day life, uninhibited fantasy and ribald humour. Here visitors are invited to step inside the world – and the mind – of the Macclesfield Psalter’s artists in a unique, dream-like experience.
The original manuscript is displayed in the Museum’s bicentenary exhibition,COLOUR: The art and science of illuminated manuscripts, in galleries 12 & 13, 30 July – 30 December 2016.
http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/news/inside-macclesfield-psalter](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Inside-The-Macclesfield-Psalter.jpg)
![Georgia O’Keeffe is best known for her paintings of magnified flowers, animal skulls, and New Mexico desert landscapes. This exhibition brings together some of her most important works, including Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 1932, the most expensive painting by a female artist ever sold at auction.
O'Keeffe, who married pioneering art photographer Alfred Stieglitz in 1924, was seen as a trailblazing painter from early in her career which is seen as American Modernist.
With no works by O’Keeffe in UK public collections this exhibition is a rare chance to see the beauty and skill of her remarkable paintings outside the US.
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Men put me down as the best woman painter…
…I think I’m one of the best painters.
Georgia O’Keeffe
Where: Tate Modern
until: 30th October 2016
http://www.tate.org.uk/
[caption id="attachment_2156" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Georgia O'Keeffe and Orville Cox in 1937[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/georgia-okeeffe-and-orville-cox-1937-1-800x533.jpg)
![Lucy + Jorge Orta: Food
10 September – 4 December 2016
Tues – Sun, 10am – 5pm
City Gallery and Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF
www.metalculture.com
Lucy + Jorge Orta are known internationally for their collaborative practice focusing on social and ecological issues, employing a wide range of mediums to realise long-term projects both in the gallery and the public space. Since 1996 they have been investigating the local and global food chain and the ritual of community dining. This exhibition is the culmination of an 18-month residency the artists have had with the city of Peterborough. In 2015, Lucy + Jorge created 70 x 7 The Meal Act XXXIX in the city, their first major UK meal in this ongoing series, seating 500 local residents for a spectacular lunch of locally sourced produce. Lucy + Jorge Orta: Food draws together archival work from their Food series, alongside new sculpture and drawings inspired by the Peterborough meal. The exhibition touches on themes of consumer food waste, global food distribution, seasonality of food, biodiversity and preservation of plant diversity.
Running alongside the show will be a diverse programme of activities and events ranging from bread making and pickling workshops, artists talks, debates. A monograph Lucy + Jorge Orta: Food in the Public Sphere will be published for the occasion by Black Dog Publishing, bringing together the artists impressive body of work on the subject.
For more information on this and other events in Peterborough see:
http://www.idea1.org.uk/
[caption id="attachment_2210" align="alignleft" width="300"] Orta Food, City Gallery Peterborough, Photo: Tony Nero[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_2211" align="alignleft" width="300"] Orta Food, City Gallery Peterborough, Photo: Tony Nero[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_2212" align="alignleft" width="300"] Orta Food, City Gallery Peterborough, Photo: Tony Nero[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Orta-Food-City-Gallery-2016-fi.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_2111" align="alignleft" width="800"] Delicate porcelains by Kathryn Parsons at the Yarrow Gallery, Oundle, August 2016. Photo: Tony Nero[/caption]
A large collaborative exhibition of Artists and Artisans is being held at the Yarrow Gallery, Oundle 2nd - 7th August 2016,
The exhibition will include new sculptural works as well as mosaic art, paintings, textile objects, and jewellery. Materials and artists will be on hand to help you create a work in response to the exhibition or try a medium you have not used before.
Open Daily 10am – 4pm
Exhibition curated by Caroline Hawkins & Caroline Kisby
There is no charge for admission to the show.
[caption id="attachment_2114" align="alignright" width="600"] Texiles at the Yarrow Gallery Aug 2016[/caption]
The Yarrow Gallery Building is an very beautiful space. Opened in 1918 on the first Oundle School Speech Day after the WW1 ended. It was funded by Mr AF Yarrow, later Sir Alfred, in memory of his son, Eric, who was killed on 8th May 1915 at Ypres.
Headmaster, FW Sanderson said: ‘The object of the Museum is to make it possible to extend the work already begun in the Art Room.’ In 1970 the building was adapted to create a permanent exhibition space, and the tradition of staging exhibitions of professional artists began.
During recent major restoration work, the display area was redesigned on the ground floor and the gallery upstairs was opened up to provide further exhibition space. It is now one of the most attractive galleries in East Anglia. At present there are five or six major exhibitions a year.
The Yarrow Gallery, Glapthorn Road, Oundle, PE8 4PS](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Kathryn-Parsons-Artist-2016.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_2033" align="alignleft" width="600"] #pectgreenfest[/caption]
The Peterborough PECT Green Festival opens on the 13th August 2016 - painting the town GREEN!!
The artist line-up for the 2016 PECT Green Festival has been announced.
Seven artists have been commissioned to transform Peterborough city centre into a showcase for environmental art at this year’s PECT Green Festival, which returns with a Launch Day on Saturday 13th August and Fringe Events through till 21st August.
From a three-metre long papier-mâché stag beetle to an origami boat walking trail, the artworks promise to spark debate about sustainable living and encourage residents to take positive action for the local and global environment.
[caption id="attachment_2035" align="alignright" width="500"] Douglas Thompson #pectgreenfest[/caption]
Organised by the charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT), the Festival brings together community groups, charities and businesses in an annual celebration of ‘green’ initiatives in the city. The Festival aims to encourage local people to live sustainably and develop long term behaviour change, by exploring themes such as sustainable transport, recycling, local and sustainable food and biodiversity.
PECT is delighted to have been awarded £73,500 of Arts Council England funding to support the Green Festival over the next three years. Thanks to this funding, artists will be able to exhibit their works and run interactive activities at the 2016 event. Festival sponsor Travelchoice has also commissioned a further artist to highlight sustainable transport issues.
Rebecca Presland, Sustainable Travel Officer at Peterborough City Council, said: “We are very excited to announce that this year we have commissioned an artist to produce a piece of artwork, aimed at encouraging the citizens of Peterborough to consider their travel choices and the wider impact that their choices have on the health of themselves and their environment. After deliberation, environmental artist Jacqui Jones was chosen to produce a piece of work that we feel will really capture the public’s imagination and we are really looking forward to seeing the finished piece.”
For more information and to be kept up to date on the latest Festival news, visit www.pect.org.uk/GreenFest. To find out more about volunteering opportunities at the Green Festival, visit www.pect.org.uk/volunteer. Join in the conversation online @SustainableCity with #PECTGreenFest.
Meet the artists
Cross Pollination - Phillippa Phillips and Vikki Harold
Local artists Phillippa Phillips and Vikki Harold will come together to create an interactive, recycled artwork at the Festival launch, as well as recycled flower and seed bomb workshops. Using reclaimed materials, Vikki will create ‘Bee & Bee’ - an urban, bee-friendly environment to show how we can all help pollinators. Phillippa will explore attitudes to waste and litter by working with local Rainbow, Brownie and Guide groups to create a meadow of flowers made from collected rubbish.
It’s Not Your Fault - Jay Gearing
Co-founder of Paper Rhino - an ethical design co-operative - and a trustee of Peterborough’s community garden The Green Backyard, Jay Gearing will be tackling the link between consumerism and climate change in his Green Festival installations. Visit the city centre during the Festival week to see his art.
High Water Mark - Jacqui Jones
Funded by Travelchoice to explore sustainable transport issues, multi-media artist Jacqui Jones will install a series of origami-style boats along the River Nene to highlight the impact that rising sea levels would have on the region. The installations will also form a trail to be followed on foot, bike or boat. Jacqui explains: “Having art in galleries is wonderful but I also strongly believe there is an argument for placing art in a situation where the general public can interact with it… I aim to produce work that informs, inspires and instigates creative discussions.”
Trees of Life - Douglas Thompson
Artist Douglas Thompson is returning to his home town to create six artworks inspired by trees found in the city centre. A giant paper-cut collage of oaks, beech and willow will be brought to life by story-telling tree spirit performers, while the public will be able to add a leaf to the ‘tree of promises’. Thompson is passionate about both Peterborough and the natural world, saying: “We need to re-amaze and reacquaint ourselves with nature - especially since we are very much in danger of losing so much of it.”
Lucanus Cervus - Janet Bates
Natural history is a dominant theme in Janet Bates’ work, and her planned Green Festival sculpture is no exception. The artist will create a three metre-long sculpture of the endangered male stag beetle using recycled materials and papier-mâché. The sculpture aims to illustrate the enormous loss if the stag beetle were to become extinct. Visitors to the sculpture will find a surprise inside…
Future Floodlands - James Tovey
Combining live theatre, poetry and sculpture, James Tovey’s immersive stage set will explore the possibility of a future Peterborough submerged under water. The work will draw on the artist’s personal interest in environmental issues, land art and especially boats - Tovey runs a company specializing in traditional boatbuilding. Especially commissioned pieces have been written by playwrights and poets from the city and beyond, with actors employed to perform six short plays on the day, the whole concept piece is presented in conjunction with Eastern Angles Theatre Company. There will also feature an insallation by Luke Payn as well as artwork by cartoonist and artist John Elson incorporated into the props and backdrop.](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/a5c96d0d-1746-4fed-88b7-3b0db8799e361.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_2028" align="alignleft" width="472"] Woodcraft skills at the PECT Green Festival 2016[/caption]
The independent charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is delighted to announce that its annual Green Festival is back – bigger and better than ever before! This year the event is heating up, moving to a new summertime date of Saturday 13th August, with fringe events running through to 21st August.
In addition to this, the charity is thrilled to announce that the festival has been awarded Arts Council England funding for a three-year period, bringing a fantastic £73,500 funding into the city.
This funding will be used to commission artists to create innovative artworks for the Festival – whether its street theatre, visual art or spoken word – to promote sustainable living and encourage people to take positive actions for their local and global environment.
The 2016 festival has been sponsored by Travelchoice, which will also allow sustainable transport to be highlighted in exciting and thought-provoking ways.
Bringing together attractions, community groups, charities and businesses, the event celebrates everything ‘green’ in Peterborough with a wide variety of events and activities running, offering plenty of free fun for the whole family.
Join in the conversation online @SustainableCity with #PECTGreenFest.
Green Festival Fringe Events (13th - 21st August 2016)](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_867_893.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_1912" align="alignleft" width="380"] felt workshop learning opportunity[/caption]
Felt making workshops at The Fotheringhay Festival
4th July - beginners felt making workshops using merino wool and silk fibres. You will explore the techniques of wet felt making and make your own flat felted item to take home.
6th July - 3D felting and beyond, Expand your newly found felting skills and learn how to make seamless felted items, such as a purse, trinket bowl or spec/sunglasses case.
All materials provided.
Session times: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Cost: £12.00 per person per session
Booking essential
Contact Caroline at pinkhousearts@me.com
http://www.pinkhousearts.co.uk](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/felt-workshop-opportunity.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_1763" align="alignleft" width="450"] Vanessa Glockling with The Baron[/caption]
On Monday 25th April 2016, Vanessa Glockling passed away after a period of illness. Our PAOS community has lost a dear friend and highly valued member.
As many will know, Vanessa was a long running committee member and handled the Membership for our group as well as being Treasurer from 2014. She remained at the heart of the organisation until very recently and was involved in many aspects of the building of our new website. She was instrumental in liaising with Sally at Redtomato web design and oversaw the general look and style-sheet, including writing much of the new content. This is just one of her legacies that will live on for the PAOS group.
Vanessa was a talented mosaic artist and for those of us fortunate to have known and worked with her, we will remember her dedication, kindness, generosity, thoughtful ability and friendship.
She will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with husband Nick and her family. Her funeral was held in Yorkshire.](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Vanessa-Glockling-with-The-Baron-feature-image.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_1721" align="alignleft" width="400"] Jousting at the Peterborough Heritage Festival 2015[/caption]
Peterborough Heritage Festival: The Norsemen are coming...
Battle cries, shields crash, weapons are broken when the Peterborough Heritage Festival brings History to the city centre this July 2016.
The popular event sees some of the British Isles finest costumes and weaponary worn by reconstructionists. Hear music sung and try games played by your ancestors. There are also many stalls to buy items and textiles, you may even be able to pick yourself up a handy bow and arrow or a leather belt. Don't miss the spectacular finale parade on the Sunday afternoon. The line up for this years main attractions has been announced and the build up and expectation has begun...
Peterborough Heritage Festival 2016
The Battle Commences…
Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 July 2016
http://www.vivacity-peterborough.com/festivals/pboroheritagefest2016/](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/heritage-festival-civil-war-2015.jpg)
![Pick up your pencils and charcoal and get involved in our Exploring Mark Making workshop on Sunday 8th May, 10am - 3.30pm at City Gallery, Peterborough Museum.
Learn more about the principles of drawing. Develop your drawing skills, style and approach. Explore tone, line, texture, colour and composition. These explorative and experimental workshops give participants the opportunity to investigate and push the boundaries of standard drawing practice, broadening the notion of drawing and the drawing experience. With particular focus on mark making and line, these workshops are relaxed with a supportive atmosphere, suitable for all levels including beginners.
Tickets are £25 each and are limited to 12
Age guide: 16+
Materials will be provided.
To book tickets call: 01733 864663 or book in person at the Peterborough Museum reception desk
[caption id="attachment_1717" align="alignleft" width="960"] Drawing workshop Peterborough Museum[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Drawing-workshop-Peterborough-Museum-fr.jpg)
![Art in the Heart has launched its new website.
Embodying the love we have for our UK artists and makers and their narratives and the desire to acquire them. Art in the Heart is synonymous with quality, originality, one off hand crafted work, ethical and creative lifestyles, strong artist and maker narrative.
We want to promote great contemporary art through our ‘Featured Artists’ link. We want to tell you about our Community, our city centre gallery and unique gift shop with its exhibitions, diverse styles from its 85 quality artists and makers, its great products, services, workshops, demonstrations and work experience programmes. Our Online Marketplace will be up and running by the summer 2016. Any UK artist or maker who is serious about selling will be able to apply. If art work, products, inspired gifts are deemed as great for Art in the Heart and what our discerning customers would appreciate and desire then they will be available online for purchase. Terms for selling will be great value and customers will be able to purchase effortlessly. For the moment browse our new website.
[caption id="attachment_1413" align="alignleft" width="300"] Art in the Heart gallery and shop, Bridge Street, Peterborough has a great new website[/caption]
http://www.artintheheart.co.uk/](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ophelia-john_everett_millais_ophelia_detail_face-e1457780160564.jpg)
![PAOS Open Studios 2016 at the City Gallery
The 16th annual Peterborough Artists’ Open Studios kicks off with a preview evening for exhibiting PAOS artists and their guests on 23rd June 2016 at the City Gallery, Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough.
With the support of Vivacity, this year for the first time, all members of the PAOS group have been offered the three rooms, display cabinets and walls to show their work in a dedicated show. All full members are eligable and automatically able to have work displayed. This is a great chance to share your art together please download the guidelines for details how to get involved.
PAOS members can download the guidelines and application form here: PAOS-City-Gallery-Exhibition-Guidelines-and-Entry-Form-2016
Please download your application form and print it out then post it to: Mahemuda Arsalani, 93 Drayton, Bretton, PE3 9XN
Or email the completed form as a word document to: Brochure@paos.org.uk
The exhibition is open to the public from the 24th June until 6th July.
This year we have 56 artists showing in 27 locations in and around Peterborough, and it is hoped the majority of these artists work will also be showing at the City Gallery. This will include members who are joining us for the first time this year.
Come along and enjoy the diversity of talent among our established and new members. You will have the opportunity to see many art forms including: textiles, jewellery, ceramics, mosaics, digital art, printing, painting and much more...
For members of the public, we’re also offering the chance to win £100 worth of vouchers to spend on an artist(s) of their choice! If you would like to enter, just share a photo of a piece of art or yourself with some art, from your visit to the gallery on to social media with #winpaos2016 to enter the free prize draw.
To find out more information about the other Open Studio venues, pick up one of our brochures or visit our website www.paos.org.uk
You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @ArtPeterborough
[caption id="attachment_1869" align="alignleft" width="200"] Kathryn Parsons, Hand modelled porcelain[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1623" align="alignleft" width="186"] Peter Hayward, Abstract[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1364" align="alignleft" width="205"] Rachel Eden, Drawing 005[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1902" align="alignleft" width="201"] Caroline Hawkins, Silver jewelry[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Peterborough-Museum-and-Art-Gallery.jpg)
![AN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS AND PRINTS BY TWO PETERBOROUGH ARTISTS
At Stamford Arts Centre Gallery, 27 St Mary’s, PE9 2DL
Sat. 25th June – Weds 13th July, 09.30 – 21.00
Jerome is a fine art graduate of Wimbledon School of Art where he studied painting and printmaking. He taught Art for 40 years. His work has won prizes in national exhibitions. Jerome paints in oils. His main themes seek to capture the effects of light; reflection and transparency predominate, often in innocuous still life subject matter and landscape. www.jeromehunt.com
John has been making prints for the past 50 years and taught printmaking for nearly 40 of them. Recent series have included prints of the recently decommissioned local Signal Boxes, Northborough Buildings, Venetian Scenes, Northampton Canals and “The Rotherhithe Suite”, which has been acquired by the Museum of London. www.johnmcgowanprintmaker.co.uk
[caption id="attachment_1646" align="alignleft" width="400"] Jerome Hunt[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1647" align="alignleft" width="400"] John Mcgowan[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Jerome-Hunt-fi.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_1457" align="alignleft" width="960"] Frist Prize winner Ingrida Bagdonaite in front of 'City Drawing' by Jane Walker that was Highly Commended. Also shown is Peter Hayward's 'Flotsam'. Photos: Tony Nero[/caption]
18th March to 28th May 2016 at Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery.
This year the judges have filled the walls of the City Gallery's three large spaces with paintings, drawings, sculpture, video and installations. See works with extraordinary levels of detail and fine finish. As well as emotive subjects, there were some very contemporary pieces and even some humour.
Open daily 10am - 5pm
Open Exhibition at the Peterborough City Gallery
[caption id="attachment_1467" align="alignleft" width="291"] Best Newcomer award went to Mack Mathod for his photomonage 'Alan Bracegirdle'[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1466" align="alignleft" width="296"] Ann Bellamy and Gillian Evenett visit Peterborough Open 2016[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1471" align="alignleft" width="300"] First Prize winning painting 'Camera' by Ingrida Bagdonaite at Peterborough Open 2016[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_371" align="alignleft" width="300"] Vivacity Peterborough Open Exhibition 2016[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/5388_1188453121195356_8568794978519605255_n-e1459856202744-800x533.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_1701" align="alignleft" width="332"] Jackson Pollock,Male and Female, 1942-43[/caption]
During the 1950s in New York, an art movement emerged that typified an American aesthetic and outlook in many ways superceding from the Impressionists and their European influenced artistic descendents. In other ways the Abstract Expressionists offered a new outlook and a refreshed sense of confidence in painting, experimenting with improvisation, spontaneity and colour.
This is the first time since 1959 that the movement as a whole will be represented in one landmark London show. It is an opportunity for us to re-evaluate an artistic phenomenon and understand it as more complex and ever-changing than previously assumed.
In addition to featuring work of the most celebrated artists associated with the movement: Kline, Pollock, Rothko, Newman, Still, de Kooning, Smith, Reinhardt and Gorky, we will also display work by lesser-known – but no less influential – artists to reveal the extraordinary breadth of a movement that gave New York City an artistic identity for the first time.
The exhibition will be curated by the independent art historian Dr David Anfam, alongside Edith Devaney, Contemporary Curator at the Royal Academy of Arts. Dr Anfam is the preeminent authority on Abstract Expressionism, the author of the catalogue raisonné of Mark Rothko’s paintings and Senior Consulting Curator at the Clyfford Still Museum, Denver.
24th September 2016 - 2nd January 2017
Royal Academy of Arts Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BD
[caption id="attachment_1699" align="alignright" width="372"] Clyfford Still, PH-950, 1950.[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/clyfford-still.jpg)
![11 November 2015 - 21 November 2015 Peterborough Artists Open Studios Exhibition
PAOS artists are to exhibit at the Undercroft Theatre, Serpentine Green, Hampton, Peterborough during November 2015 for the duration of the Easternangles theatre company production of Nativity Blues 11th - 21st November 2015
Exhibiting Artists include:
Hilary Dunne
Pauline Wheatley
Muni Mosaics
Tony Nero
Charron Pugsley-Hill
Melina Lafirenze
Sue Keen
Prue Pye
James Tovey
Castor Ales are running a real ale bar
Castor Ales Brewery
[caption id="attachment_629" align="alignright" width="600"] PAOS Artists exhibit at a group show in the Undercroft theatre Nov 2015[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Undercroft-image.jpg)
![Are you or anybody you know a keen artist or craftsperson who'd love to have a go at exhibiting your / their work? There's no test, anybody can apply and there's a wide variety of artistic disciplines and we're a really friendly bunch.
Visit the artists in their studios during 2016, keep an eye open for any events posted on here, Facebook or Twitter that you might be able to take part in. Some exhibitions and events are advertised here for members and non menbers alike.
Although entry to the printed brochure listings is now closed for 2016, you can still become a full member of Peterborough Artist Open Studios and be added to the website, mailing list and Open Studio 2016 event. Be sure to go to the Join Us section and apply, The Artist Member deadline for the printed brochure entries is usualy mid February with membership running 1st March to end of February the following year.
No refunds can be offered after 1st March each year to ensure print costs are covered.
The printed brochure and postcards year on year still provide the best form of information and advertising for visitors to the open studios and it is planned to continue with this system and the February deadline for the forseeable future.
Check back regularly to make sure you dont miss the deadline to get your entry in the brochure. There is advertising space in the brochure if you want to purchase extra publicity, raise your profile or have a special event to promote around or connected to the PAOS weekends and organisation, contact: advertising@paos.org.uk
[caption id="attachment_618" align="alignright" width="336"] Tony Nero promoting the new PAOS cards with work by Josie Kelly, December 2015.[/caption]](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Scan0133-800x533.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_634" align="alignright" width="478"] 'Punnet of Strawberries' oil on linen canvas 8" x 9" by Jerome Hunt[/caption]
Jerome Hunt is getting ready for the summer with his latest works. The prize winning artist is showing with printmaker and long time committee member John Mcgowen. Details of their next exibition are anticipated soon.
http://www.jeromehunt.com/](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Jerome-Hunt-strawberries-feature.jpg)
![[caption id="attachment_646" align="alignleft" width="416"] Wendy Dominguez to exhibit at Art in the Heart, April 2016[/caption]
The latest solo exhibition featuring the recent work of contemporary fine artist Wendy Dominguez is being held at the Art in the Heart Gallery and Shop, 47 Bridge Street, Peterborough.
The exhibition will showcase new vibrantly coloured and loose work which we typically associate with the artist, but will also reveal some new mixed media and charcoal work.
16th April to 17th May 2016 more...
Wendy, until recently, was an exhibiting member with PAOS. She is currently based in Teignmouth, South Devon.
http://www.wendydominguezart.com/](https://paos.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Wendy-Dominguez-exhibition-April-2016.jpg)
