New Co-Chairs of Visual Arts South West announced: Helen Cammock and Woodrow Kernohan

Artist Helen Cammock and Woodrow Kernohan, Director of John Hansard Gallery, have been appointed as Co-Chairs of the VASW network.

Huhtamaki Wab: ‘Why do you follow my son around?’ ‘Because I like mites’ — Edible and Non-Edible Persons of Waba and Pompakleen

A solo exhibition of recent work by Devon-based artist Huhtamaki Wab who works across painting, sculpture, video and performance.

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Online Artist Retreat with Emma Smith

We are thrilled to announce an online residency with internationally renowned artist, Emma Smith.

Funding Workshop: Arts Council England’s Developing your Creative Practice

VASW advises artists and independent art workers on applying for Arts Council England’s Developing your Creative Practice fund.

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168 Annual Open

The RWA’s renowned Annual Open Exhibition returns for its 168^th year with a stunning variety of work from emerging and established artists.

Anita Corbin: 100 First Women Portraits

One hundred powerful images by renowned photographer Anita Corbin celebrate the achievements of British women over the past century.

Dates

03/12/20 – 21/02/21

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Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery

Cathedral by Peter Stiles

Studio KIND. presents Cathedral; a virtual exhibition of paintings by Peter Stiles

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Become a Somerset Art Works Trustee

We are looking for a dynamic new trustee who is dedicated to developing the visual arts.

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail Open Call

We are looking for artworks that respond to the themes of shelter, sanctuary, recycling and renewal in forest and woodland environments.

Celebrating Young Carers – Creative Commission

Torbay Youth Trust is seeking a producer to deliver a project with young carers to celebrate the “development and evolution of their caring roles”.

Bursary Places for Practitioners of Colour

Rethinking the Social — Workshop Bursary Places for Artists, Makers & Creatives of Colour

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Privilege Feeds Privilege: On the Toppling of Edward Colston and What Came Next

Bristol based Savinder Bual, artist, and Angie Bual, Artistic Director of Trigger Stuff, share their thoughts on Marc Quinn’s statue of Jen Reid.

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22/07/20

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Savinder Bual and Angie Bual

A Contextualization of My Response to Marc Quinn’s Statue of Jen Reid

Sutapa Biswas reflects on the events that led to the removal of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol and comments on Marc Quinn’s statue of Jen Reid.

‘Sharing and Support’ with Somerset Art Works

Paul Newman of SAW looks back on recent ‘Develop and Create your Project’ session and the ways in which these workshops help members develop ideas.

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New Co-Chairs of Visual Arts South West announced: Helen Cammock and Woodrow Kernohan