If you've ever wondered about working with clay but never given it a try, then this one's for you! Silvia MacRae Brown will be hosting a day of exploratory sculpting specifically tailored for beginners. What's more, the day will take place amidst the beautiful surroundings of the Friston Forest, one of Sussex's many natural gems. […]
Taking inspiration from objects of anthropological interest held in Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum, Claire Hoskin's work fuses together photography, drawing and collage in an abstractive process which "evolves" the original museum artefacts into small-scale sculptural pieces. The sculptures are entirely made from natural and repurposed wood, textiles, metal and reclaimed plastic, echoing the nature of […]
In 24 years the Shipley Arts Festival has grown from being a single-night concert in Shipley Parish Church to being a summer-long festival premiering major new compositions. Performers to have graced the the stage include Roderick Williams (who was commissioned by Charles III to write a piece for his coronation) and the late Jon Lord, […]
From November 2023 up until May 2024, 60 local groups were invited by Eastbourne Pottery Studio, to craft unique ceramic pieces. The various groups took part in a free 30 day plate-making workshop scheme, led by top ceramic artists, such as Tim Copsey, Emma Carlow and more. The project accumulated over 400 plates, which will […]
Performed annually for several years by Bernardi Music Group, the Wilding Concert returns to Knepp Castle on 7 July to celebrate the estate's rewilding efforts. The performance aims to capture and reflect the natural beauty of its surroundings whilst honouring the legacy of Charlie and Issy Burrell, pioneers of wilding.
Reflecting upon her professional career as a graphic designer and art college lecturer, Michele Morrod realised she had always had a connection to the sea, which had influenced her life and artwork. Having grown up in Brighton, the seaside became something of a perennial backdrop at an early stage. Morrod's work follows the tradition of […]
Oxmarket are delighted to showcase two printmaking groups in the John Rank gallery. Exhibiting together for the first time, Richmond Printmakers and Southbank Printmakers are a group of 25 artists. They are professional printmakers, promoting and preserving the traditions of printmaking whilst also exploring and embracing new and experimental approaches to making original prints. The […]
Oxmarket Contemporary are excited to welcome back Don Noble for his third exhibition, having exhibited in 2011 and 2015. Don usually sells to private collectors and has recently undertaken some portrait commissions. Don is inspired by contemporary life, and by the specificity of existing at particular points of time and space. He finds a poignancy […]
A two-day May/June prelude (including a cello concert by Julian Lloyd Webber) provides a taster for the Festival proper in July, with a rich line-up of world-renowned musicians and performers gracing a variety of venues including St Mary's Church, Leconfield Hall, and Petworth House. Participants include blues guitarist Martin Harley, harpist Heather Brooks, Jazz man […]
Petworth Festival's celebration of the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's classical/jazz fusion smash hit Rhapsody in Blue has influenced an intriguing spin-off show. It's the result of an invitation to 15 artists to produce work riffling on poetry, prose and music inspired by the colour blue.
Learn to sculpt figures and portraits with award-winning sculptor Silvia MacRae Brown. WEEKEND JULY 26-28 PORTRAITS IN CLAY with sculptor Silvia MacRae Brown. At Friston Place in a spacious barn, set within beautiful gardens. ENJOY MAKING a life size portrait head in clay, to be fired at a later date. We study the features, anatomy […]
Those familiar with Bodimeade's landscape painting will recognise his explorations of pictorial space and material. In this show, however, he presents us with a new approach: paintings that place emphasis on the story of land use and agriculture. Here, his personal history of land-based work and leisure is the inspiration. Expect to see views from his […]
