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Sculpture
Exhibitions
Jackdaw Line by Richard Long
Celebrated artist Richard Long’s newly installed artwork Jackdaw Line is set in Hestercombe’s magnificent Georgian Landscape Garden.
Dates
15/07/20 – 30/06/21
Organisation
Hestercombe Gallery
Region
Somerset
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Installation
Exhibitions
Open-Up: Outdoor Exhibition
Open-Up is a brand new series of outdoor artworks commissioned in response to the Covid-
19
pandemic.
Dates
09/09/20 – 30/06/21
Organisation
Hestercombe Gallery
Region
Somerset
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Installation
Exhibitions
A Folk Art Tradition
This exhibition explores the theme of
‘
Folk’ art found in the Burton Art Gallery and Museum’s ceramic collections.
Dates
22/09/20 – 25/01/21
Organisation
Burton at Bideford
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Exhibitions
Kehinde Wiley – Ship of Fools
Curated by The Box in partnership with The Arts Institute and Royal Museums Greenwich
Dates
29/09/20 – 24/01/21
Organisation
The Arts Institute, University of Plymouth
Region
Plymouth
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Moving Image
Exhibitions
Larry Achiampong: Reliquary
2
We are delighted to première a brand new film by artist Larry Achiampong especially commissioned in response to
COVID-
19
and the subsequent lockdown.
Dates
01/10/20 – 31/01/21
Organisation
John Hansard Gallery
Region
Southampton
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Multidisciplinary
Exhibitions
The Folk Archive — Jeremy Deller
&
Alan Kane
Opening on October
6
,
‘
Folk Archive’ by Turner Prize winner Jeremy Deller and Alan Kane. The show is a vibrant, visual account of contemporary popular
Dates
06/10/20 – 31/01/21
Organisation
Burton at Bideford
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Exhibitions
Telling Tales!
Pictures, words and whimsy by local author/illustrator Carolyn King from her books About A Bee, Along Came a Seagull and The Fish Lizard of Lyme
Dates
21/10/20 – 13/02/21
Organisation
Lyme Bay Arts CIC
Region
Dorset
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Photography
Exhibitions
How We Live Now: New Online Projects
Foreground are delighted to announce the launch of our new online programming strand How We Live Now.
Dates
03/11/20 – 31/01/21
Organisation
Foreground
Region
Somerset
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Sound
Talks & Seminars
Bricks Podcast — Ep.
2
— Olivia Jones — Lundy
Olivia Jones’ podcast is centred around a recent journey to Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel.
Dates
12/11/20 – 12/11/21
Organisation
Bricks
Region
Bristol
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Photography
Exhibitions
Digital Exhibition: Reaching for Rainbows: Somerset in Lockdown
‘
Reaching for Rainbows’ is a new online exhibition of photography, by local photographer Jason Bryant, documenting an extraordinary time.
Dates
17/11/20 – 31/05/21
Organisation
South West Heritage Trust
Region
Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
Exhibitions
Everywhere: Life in a Littered World
An online exhibition which examines what the future might look like in our littered world.
Dates
22/11/20 – 31/01/21
Organisation
The Arts Institute, University of Plymouth
Region
Plymouth
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Multidisciplinary
Exhibitions
A Winter’s Tale — Winter Exhibition at The Brownston Gallery
A feast of fabulous art to warm the heart and lift your spirits.
Dates
02/12/20 – 31/01/21
Organisation
The Brownston Gallery
Region
Devon
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Moving Image
Exhibitions
‘
The Silver Wave’ by Michelle Williams Gamaker
The Silver Wave has been commissioned by
RAMM
to celebrate this year’s theme of
‘
Untold Stories’.
Dates
03/12/20 – 21/03/21
Organisation
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Region
Devon
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Photography
Exhibitions
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
Organisation
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Exhibitions
Unwrapped
A showcase filled with a wide variety of original
2
D
and
3
D
arts and crafts that make ideal gifts for the holiday season.
Dates
03/12/20 – 18/01/21
Organisation
Lyme Bay Arts CIC
Region
Dorset
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Multidisciplinary
Exhibitions
Bringing Art to Life
An open exhibition of
2
D
and
3
D
artwork made by artists from the Southwest that focuses on and celebrates colour and form.
Dates
03/12/20 – 18/01/21
Organisation
Lyme Bay Arts CIC
Region
Dorset
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Photography
Exhibitions
A Picture of Health | Women Photographers from The Hyman Collection
A group exhibition of contemporary women photographers featuring autobiographical perspectives and social commentaries on the wider society, that aims
Dates
04/12/20 – 28/02/21
Organisation
Arnolfini
Region
Bristol
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Photography
Exhibitions
Bridges for Communities | The Path Leads to Bristol
Arnolfini approached Bridges for Communities to create a local response to Hassan Hajjaj’s exhibition The Path.
Dates
04/12/20 – 21/02/21
Organisation
Arnolfini
Region
Bristol
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Photography
Exhibitions
Jo Spence : From Fairy Tales to Phototherapy | Photographs from The Hyman Collection
Drawn from one of the most comprehensive collections of Jo Spence’s works in the world, From Fairy Tales to Phototherapy focuses on the intersection b
Dates
04/12/20 – 21/02/21
Organisation
Arnolfini
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Exhibitions
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.
Dates
05/12/20 – 07/03/21
Organisation
RWA
Region
Bristol
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Painting
Exhibitions
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.
Dates
12/12/20 – 07/02/21
Organisation
Exeter Phoenix
Region
Devon
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Painting
Exhibitions
Massimo Angei —
‘
Bone Skin Spirit’
View Massimo Angei’s elemental, tempestuous yet ethereal oil paintings, which reflect varied emotional states whilst remaining open to interpretation.
Dates
12/12/20 – 31/01/21
Organisation
Anima Mundi
Region
Cornwall
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Sculpture
Exhibitions
Jim Carter —
‘
Bone Skin Spirit’
View the sculpture of Jim Carter; complex, organic forms that evoke anger, fear, sorrow, but also magic, fertility and renewal.
Dates
12/12/20 – 31/01/21
Organisation
Anima Mundi
Region
Cornwall
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Painting
Exhibitions
Richard Nott —
‘
Bone Skin Spirit’
View the unique works of Richard Nott and witness the protracted collision of his creative and destructive processes.
Dates
12/12/20 – 31/01/21
Organisation
Anima Mundi
Region
Cornwall
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Photography
Exhibitions
Anna Grayson: The Photographic Art Thief
Challenge your knowledge of art history with a visit to this exhibition, as the artist uses photography to recreate famous works of art.
Dates
15/12/20 – 28/02/21
Organisation
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Region
Devon
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Digital
Exhibitions
HEAD
: Recent Digital Works by John Levers
An online
‘
virtual’ exhibition of recent digital works by John Levers
Dates
07/01/21 – 31/01/21
Organisation
That Art Gallery
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Exhibitions
TAAG
Online Fundraiser Exhibition and Sale with Martin Dutton
&
Eric Haynes
A fundraising exhibition
&
sale, with work by Martin Dutton and Eric Haynes. The price of many works have been reduced by
25
%
Dates
11/01/21 – 05/07/21
Organisation
TAAG - Teignmouth Arts Action Group
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Professional Development
Online Artist Retreat with Emma Smith
We are thrilled to announce an online residency with internationally renowned artist, Emma Smith.
Dates
18/01/21 – 02/02/21
Organisation
Creativity Works
Region
Bath & NE Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
Talks & Seminars
Bite size: Portraying power, as Part of the Kehinde Wiley Exhibition
Talk focusing on Kehinde Wiley’s fascinating career and how he has become a symbol for black communities and their empowerment.
Date
20/01/21
Organisation
The Arts Institute, University of Plymouth
Region
Plymouth
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Multidisciplinary
Talks & Seminars
Online Event: Louise K Wilson In Conversation with Rona Lee and Jean Boyd
Join us for this online conversation and Q
&
A exploring commonalities that focus on geology, photography and travel at a distance/remote viewing.
Date
28/01/21
Organisation
Hardwick Gallery
Region
Gloucestershire
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Writing
Talks & Seminars
Reading Group: Braiding Sweetgrass
Artist and participatory educator Jack Young leads a reading group on excerpts from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book Braiding Sweetgrass.
Date
28/01/21
Organisation
Spike Island
Region
Bristol
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Sculpture
Exhibitions
Nothing
‘
is’ Immediate — Geometric Sculptural Sound Installations
Second of three exhibitions of new work exploring a multi-sensory engagement, geometric sculptural installations and the five elements.
Dates
31/01/21 – 14/02/21
Organiser
Tony Spencer
Region
Hampshire
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Installation
Exhibitions
Veronica Ryan, Along a Spectrum
Spike Island presents a major exhibition of new works by British artist Veronica Ryan.
Dates
06/02/21 – 09/05/21
Organisation
Spike Island
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Exhibitions
Seedscapes: Future-Proofing Nature
Seedscapes brings together five contemporary artists exploring global efforts to safeguard vital plant species from extinction.
Dates
06/02/21 – 02/05/21
Organisation
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Region
Devon
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Photography
Exhibitions
Léonie Hampton: A Language of Seeds
Devon-based artist Léonie Hampton’s new body of work engages directly with the ecological emergency through a series of photographs.
Dates
06/02/21 – 02/05/21
Organisation
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Region
Devon
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Moving Image
Talks & Seminars
Pestilential hotbeds of vice — cinema-management and morality in Britain, c.
1900
–
1950
With Dr Robert James, University of Portsmouth
Join us to investigate the activities of cinema managers across Britain in the first half of the
20
th
Century.
Date
09/02/21
Organisation
The Arts Institute, University of Plymouth
Region
Plymouth
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Multidisciplinary
Workshops & Courses
Collage with Colour Club (via Zoom)
Let’s start this year with some creativity and positivity! Get your magazines out, get the scissors out and get the tunes on!
Date
13/02/21
Organisation
Pound Arts
Region
Region-wide
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Textiles
Workshops & Courses
Paper Samplers and Experimental Bookbinding with Jennifer Collier
A practical two day course showing a range of experimental techniques using found and recycled materials with Jennifer Collier.
Dates
15/02/21 – 16/02/21
Organisation
Clayhill Arts
Region
Somerset
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Painting
Exhibitions
Lyme Light: Where Sea Meets Sky
Lyme Light is a solo exhibition of landscape paintings and drawings inspired by nature by local artist Pauline Sayers, a member of Lyme Bay Arts.
Dates
17/02/21 – 27/03/21
Organisation
Lyme Bay Arts CIC
Region
Dorset
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Sculpture
Workshops & Courses
Smoke-fired Ceramics
The course will be a hands-on introduction to smoke-fired ceramics utilising natural materials and our unique outdoor environment at Clayhill
Dates
19/02/21 – 21/02/21
Organisation
Clayhill Arts
Region
Region-wide
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Digital
Workshops & Courses
CREATING
STORIES
:
GAME
DESIGN
FOR
COMPLETE
BEGINNERS
Are you curious about the idea of interactivity and storytelling? Have you considered learning about game design? Game Design for beginners, run by
Dates
26/02/21 – 28/02/21
Organisation
Clayhill Arts
Region
Region-wide
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Printmaking
Workshops & Courses
Letterpress: Create Your Own Printed Words
Grab your apron and get messy by immersing yourself into the art of Letterpress!
Dates
10/03/21 – 12/03/21
Organisation
Clayhill Arts
Region
Region-wide
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Writing
Workshops & Courses
Copperplate Calligraphy with Meticulous Ink
This accessible creative workshop will introduce you to the wonderful world of copperplate calligraphy.
Date
12/03/21
Organisation
Clayhill Arts
Region
Region-wide
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Photography
Exhibitions
Bristol Photo Festival:
RWA
Photography Open Exhibition
The
RWA
presents an open submission photography exhibition that will fill our main galleries.
Dates
27/03/21 – 07/06/21
Organisation
RWA
Region
Bristol
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Photography
Exhibitions
Bristol Photo Festival: Jem Southam: A Bend In The River
As part of Bristol Photo Festival, a major citywide Festival of Photography taking place across Bristol in
2021
, The
RWA
presents a special exhibition
Dates
27/03/21 – 06/06/21
Organisation
RWA
Region
Bristol
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Sculpture
Exhibitions
Nothing
‘
is’ Immediate — Geometric Sculptural Sound Installations
Third of three exhibitions of new work exploring a multi-sensory engagement, geometric sculptural installations, five elements and therapeutic sound.
Dates
03/04/21 – 27/04/21
Organiser
Tony Spencer
Region
Hampshire
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Multidisciplinary
Workshops & Courses
Starting Your Creative Buisness
Take the stress out of creating your business plan with our step by step business planning workshop
Dates
23/04/21 – 25/04/21
Organisation
Clayhill Arts
Region
Region-wide
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Drawing
Workshops & Courses
Inspired by Nature: Drawing for Pattern Design
You will learn essential techniques in illustration and pattern design that are inspired-by-nature.
Dates
25/05/21 – 27/05/21
Organisation
Clayhill Arts
Region
Region-wide
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Textiles
Workshops & Courses
Making Paper Garments with Jennifer Collier
A practical three day course showing a range of experimental techniques using found and recycled materials with Jennifer Collier.
Dates
29/05/21 – 31/05/21
Organisation
Clayhill Arts
Region
Somerset
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Active Opportunities
Printmaking
Space
Print Studio Share/Partnership
Albatross Print Studio, opening
2021
in Watchet, West Somerset, seeking one or two artists to share our new studio
Closing
23:59 30/06/21
Region
Somerset
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Moving Image
Commission
Artists Moving Image Commission
£
1500
fee/production costs plus technical and mentoring support
Closing
17:00 05/03/21
Fee
£1500
Region
Region-wide
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Moving Image
Commission
Artists Moving Image Commission
£
1500
fee/production costs plus technical and mentoring support
Closing
17:00 05/03/21
Fee
£1500
Region
Region-wide
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Multidisciplinary
Open call
EBC
Night School Term
VII
NIGHT
SCHOOL
IS
BACK
! our seventh (
VII
) term! running for
6
weeks in feb/mar/apr
2021
online and worldwide 🌍 limited places now available
Closing
00:00 23/02/21
Region
Bristol
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Public art
Job
3
x Freelance Emerging Artists Commission
Creative Youth Network is looking for three young, enthusiastic, skilled and motivated emerging/early career artists who are interested in working wit
Closing
17:00 22/01/21
Fee
£1200.00
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Residency
Artist Residencies
We offer artist residency opportunities to develop specific or open-ended projects and to test works in progress. For
2021
we have
9
residency opportu
Closing
00:00 31/03/21
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Volunteering
Seeing a Treasurer to join the
‘
a space’ arts board
We are seeking an individual with experience in financial management and the ability to support the organisations staff and trustees.
Closing
17:00 18/01/21
Region
Southampton
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Multidisciplinary
Award
BBA
Gallery Artist Prize
2021
International call, open to all media, all ages over
18
, all genders and all educational backgrounds.
Closing
23:59 15/03/21
Region
Region-wide
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Sculpture
Call for artists
Stone Lane
2021
Sculpture Exhibition
Outdoor selling sculpture exhibition with £
1000
Ashburner prize for best interpretation of
‘
regeneration’ theme.
Closing
12:00 28/02/21
Region
Region-wide
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Multidisciplinary
Open call
Become a Somerset Art Works Trustee
We are looking for a dynamic new trustee who is dedicated to developing the visual arts.
Closing
16:00 31/01/21
Region
Region-wide
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