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Sculpture
Yinka Shonibare
CBE
RA
: End of Empire
See a striking large-scale sculpture that comments on the balance of power at the outset of the First World War.
Dates
12/10/23 – 23/06/24
Organisation
The Box
Region
Plymouth
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Moving Image
John Akomfrah: Arcadia
Experience the
UK
première of a major new multi-screen film commission by visionary artist and filmmaker John Akomfrah.
Dates
30/11/23 – 02/06/24
Organisation
The Box
Region
Plymouth
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Multidisciplinary
People Came For Tea and Stayed Forever
An exhibition of new and existing work by Somerset-based artist Sam Francis, made in response to Nettlecombe estate in Exmoor National Park.
Dates
20/01/24 – 11/05/24
Organisation
East Quay Gallery (Contains Art)
Region
Somerset
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Moving Image
ARTIST
ROOMS
Bill Viola
This exhibition presents three intimate and moving works from Bill Viola’s well-known series The Passions.
Dates
27/01/24 – 02/06/24
Organisation
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Region
Devon
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Photography
What Do You Collect? Picturing a collection
A collection of antique and vintage cameras
Dates
30/01/24 – 14/07/24
Organisation
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Region
Devon
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Painting
All Day Painting Workshops
All day painting workshop in the studio at
SAW
Dates
30/01/24 – 11/05/24
Organisation
School of Art & Wellbeing
Region
Devon
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Sculpture
These Mad Hybrids: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture
Ceramic sculptures by the British painter John Hoyland
Dates
03/02/24 – 14/05/24
Organisation
RWA
Region
Bristol
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WEVAA
Sculpture
Olu Ogunnaike: Solo exhibition
A site-specific commission by Olu Ogunnaike transforms Spike Island’s eight-metre-high gallery space.
Dates
03/02/24 – 05/05/24
Organisation
Spike Island
Region
Bristol
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WEVAA
Performance
Young In Hong: Five Acts
‘
Five Acts’ is a new commission by Spike Island studio holder Young In Hong.
Dates
03/02/24 – 05/05/24
Organisation
Spike Island
Region
Bristol
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Printmaking
Screenprint
2024
An exhibition showcasing the art and craft of screen printing, featuring work by over
30
outstanding artists from around the
UK
and beyond.
Dates
09/02/24 – 21/11/24
Organiser
Simon Tozer
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Pia Arke: Silences and Stories
John Hansard Gallery, in collaboration with
KW
Institute for Contemporary Art, Berlin, presents a major survey of artist Pia Arke (
1958
–
2007
).
Dates
10/02/24 – 11/05/24
Organisation
John Hansard Gallery
Region
Southampton
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Multidisciplinary
Gayle Chong Kwan: A Pocket Full of Sand
John Hansard Gallery, in partnership with Film and Video Umbrella, are proud to present a major new commission by artist Gayle Chong Kwan.
Dates
10/02/24 – 11/05/24
Organisation
John Hansard Gallery
Region
Southampton
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Multidisciplinary
Outi Pieski
Discover visual artist Outi Pieski’s exploration of identity, culture and environment.
Dates
10/02/24 – 06/05/24
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Moving Image
Andy Holden: A Natural History of Nest Building
A Natural History of Nest Building uses the study of birds’ nests to explore ecology, sculpture and familial relationships.
Dates
10/02/24 – 06/05/24
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Multidisciplinary
Beyond the Page: South Asian Miniature Painting and Britain,
1600
to Now
This major exhibition explores how the traditions of South Asian miniature paintings have been reinvented by modern and contemporary artists.
Dates
17/02/24 – 03/06/24
Organisation
The Box
Region
Plymouth
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Multidisciplinary
Make and Meet!
Make and Meet! sessions are weekly socials based at the Locksbrook Campus.
Dates
06/03/24 – 15/05/24
Organisation
School of Art, Film and Media, Bath Spa University
Region
Bath & NE Somerset
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Installation
WE
ARE
WARRIORS
Enter a powerful constellation of fireflies, whispers, murmurs and sighs; a magnificent roar for a fairer, safer and more equal world.
Dates
08/03/24 – 02/06/24
Organisation
In Between Time
Region
Bristol
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Public art
‘
Present Tense’ Spotlight Talks
Drop-in talks exploring the work of Paloma Proudfoot in
‘
Present Tense’ at Hauser
&
Wirth Somerset.
Dates
10/03/24 – 28/04/24
Organisation
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Region
Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
Art for Climate Action Community Projects: Part
2
Explore the role that art has to play in encouraging people to connect with environmental issues and bring about meaningful change.
Dates
15/03/24 – 29/04/24
Organisation
'a space' arts
Region
Southampton
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Printmaking
Monochrome
Hidden Gallery to host a collection of rare and original artworks on paper, by some of the most eminent artists of the
20
th
and
21
st
century.
Dates
21/03/24 – 30/04/24
Organisation
Hidden Gallery Bath
Region
Bath & NE Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
DECENNIUM
New exhibition celebrating
10
years of Hestercombe Gallery.
Dates
23/03/24 – 07/07/24
Organisation
Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited
Region
Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
Nina Royle: And so, the magpies multiply
An exhibition of paintings, bronze mirrors, ceramics and works on fabric filled with symbols steeped in mythology and cultural associations
Dates
23/03/24 – 09/06/24
Organisation
Kestle Barton
Region
Cornwall
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Multidisciplinary
South West Academy Exhibition
An exhibition of work by members of the South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts
Dates
23/03/24 – 11/05/24
Organisation
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)
Region
Devon
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Painting
The Glow of Hours: Rebecca Partridge in Devon
A collection of paintings by Rebecca Partridge including a new series of small works made in response to the local Devon landscape
Dates
23/03/24 – 11/05/24
Organisation
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Folk for Folk — Art inspired by the past and rooted in the present
#FolkforFolk is a project at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester which engages with young people and community groups.
Dates
23/03/24 – 27/04/24
Organisation
GAS Projects
Region
Gloucestershire
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Installation
TAKING
CARE
OF
THE
YOLK
Harriet Bowman presents a new solo exhibition of sculpture and sound.
Dates
29/03/24 – 08/06/24
Organisation
MIRROR
Region
Plymouth
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Textiles
Celia Pym – Bags
Exhibition of works by Celia Pym exploring damage and repair.
Dates
29/03/24 – 04/05/24
Organisation
Hweg
Region
Cornwall
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Painting
Miles Cleveland Goodwin | In The Belly of the Beast (Searching for a Heart)
‘
In The Belly of the Beast (Searching for a Heart)’ is a three floor, solo exhibition from Miles Cleveland Goodwin, his first in the
UK
.
Dates
30/03/24 – 20/05/24
Organisation
Anima Mundi
Region
Cornwall
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Multidisciplinary
Sindy
60
th
Anniversary Exhibition
Step into Spring with the Diamond anniversary celebrations of Sindy, curated by local collectors Karen Colley and Bonita Turner.
Dates
30/03/24 – 11/05/24
Organisation
Chippenham Museum
Region
Wiltshire
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Multidisciplinary
This Is Where I Leave You by Alison Lam
Alison Lam, a neurodiverse British-Chinese artist, explores the themes of difference, belonging, and inclusion through her work.
Dates
30/03/24 – 27/04/24
Organisation
Studio KIND.
Region
Devon
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Painting
Treasures: Scavenged Finds from Black Ven by Christine Allison
Objects scavenged from Black Ven beach inspire Lyme artist Christine Allison to paint them, celebrating their beauty and giving them another life
Dates
02/04/24 – 23/05/24
Organisation
Lyme Bay Arts CIC
Region
Dorset
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Textiles
The Nature of Textiles
Somerset Creative Textiles present a themed exhibition which include new work as well as showcasing members’ huge range of creative skills
Dates
02/04/24 – 27/04/24
Organisation
Ilminster Arts Centre
Region
Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
4
th
Community Art Exhibition
New Collective Art Exhibition in Fishponds
Dates
05/04/24 – 02/05/24
Organisation
Circular ArtSpace
Region
Bristol
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Sculpture
Sculptors’ Prints and Maquettes
This Spring, Gallery Pangolin will host an exhibition of Sculptors’ Prints and Maquettes by both Modern and Contemporary artists.
Dates
06/04/24 – 16/06/24
Organisation
Gallery Pangolin
Region
Gloucestershire
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Painting
AQUA
An exhibition of recent painting from the studio of Matthew Hayward
Dates
06/04/24 – 04/05/24
Organisation
GUGGLETON FARM ARTS
Region
Dorset
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Education
NEWLYN
WALKING
TOURS
A thriving fishing port and home to contemporary artists, our tour will cover Newlyn today as well as looking back at its rich industrial and cultural
Dates
11/04/24 – 05/09/24
Organisation
Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange
Region
Cornwall
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Drawing
I saw you in blue…, Laxmi Hussain
Aspex Portsmouth is pleased to present I Saw You In Blue…, a new exhibition from London-based artist Laxmi Hussain
Dates
11/04/24 – 14/07/24
Organisation
Aspex Portsmouth
Region
Portsmouth
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Painting
S O I L — Richard Goold
Opening Preview:
6
–
9
pm Thursday
11
th
April
2024
. New works by Richard Goold
Dates
11/04/24 – 28/04/24
Organisation
That Art Gallery
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Sorry I’m Not Sorry, Lauren Joy Kennett
Aspex Portsmouth in partnership with Photoworks present Lauren Joy Kennett’s first solo show, an exploration of living with undiagnosed autism.
Dates
12/04/24 – 02/07/24
Organisation
Aspex Portsmouth
Region
Portsmouth
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Painting
Members Spring Exhibition
Join us for the opening evening on Friday
12
th
April
17
:
30
onwards, all welcome!
Dates
12/04/24 – 15/06/24
Organisation
Penwith Gallery
Region
Cornwall
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Sculpture
Mary Kaun English
&
Martyn Perryman | Yntra’n Bysow Gwiw (From the Spaces Between Worlds)
An exhibition of sculptural forms by Mary Kaun English and new paintings from Martyn Perryman exploring the spiritual place where land and sea meet
Dates
12/04/24 – 11/05/24
Organisation
Penwith Gallery
Region
Cornwall
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Painting
Michael Praed | A Retrospective Exhibition
A solo exhibition of paintings by Michael Praed
Dates
12/04/24 – 11/05/24
Organisation
Penwith Gallery
Region
Cornwall
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Photography
D C M P Devon and Cornwall by Martin Parr
This exhibition will include images commissioned by the Burton at Bideford to capture the spirit of Bideford Pannier Market.
Dates
15/04/24 – 02/06/24
Organisation
Burton at Bideford
Region
Devon
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Photography
Robert Darch: Uncertain Landscape
Robert Darch is an artist-photographer based in the South West.
Dates
15/04/24 – 02/06/24
Organisation
Burton at Bideford
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
16
th
Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality.
A new art exhibition in Virtual Reality
Dates
15/04/24 – 16/05/24
Organisation
Circular ArtSpace
Region
Region-wide
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Drawing
Young Life Drawing
Clothed life drawing for
11
to
16
year olds.
Dates
18/04/24 – 18/07/24
Organisation
St. Ives School of Painting
Region
Cornwall
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Education
Creative Methodologies Art Workshops
Unlock your creative potential through transformative practices with Adam Grose.
Dates
19/04/24 – 28/06/24
Organiser
Adam Grose
Region
Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
The Scale of Water
A group exhibition by
MASER
( Material Art Science Environment Research Group) Bath Spa University.
Dates
19/04/24 – 13/05/24
Organisation
School of Art, Film and Media, Bath Spa University
Region
Bath & NE Somerset
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Photography
Illumination
An exhibition exploring light, the photographic, and the self.
Dates
19/04/24 – 25/04/24
Organisation
Centrespace Gallery
Region
Bristol
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Photography
Trish Morrissey at
CLOSE
A solo exhibition by acclaimed photographic and filmic artist Trish Morrissey
Dates
20/04/24 – 15/06/24
Organisation
CLOSE Ltd
Region
Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
‘
Between the Lines’
ART
EXHIBITION
Welcome to the inaugural opening exhibition at
ART
GALLERY
&
STUDIO
by Aga Kubish in Weston-super-Mare
Dates
20/04/24 – 20/05/24
Organisation
ART GALLERY & STUDIO by Aga Kubish
Region
Somerset
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Painting
Neither Here Nor There
A solo exhibition by Devon-based artist Roger Rowley whose work is informed by examining the value and meaning placed on personal possessions.
Dates
20/04/24 – 27/04/24
Organiser
Roger Rowley
Region
Somerset
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Drawing
Life Drawing
A weekly life-drawing class, to instil confidence and provide the groundwork for artists to develop their own voice.
Dates
24/04/24 – 27/06/24
Organisation
Real Art Make Print at Ocean Studios
Region
Plymouth
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Multidisciplinary
Bat, Moon, Womb by Tump
Artist collective exploring the speculative past, present and future of the region’s enigmatic megalithic structures.
Dates
25/04/24 – 30/04/24
Organisation
Sacred Thing
Region
Gloucestershire
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WEVAA
Moving Image
BEEF
presents… Hiding in the Lights by Katrina Daschner
Join
BEEF
for a screening of Daschner’s first feature length film + a Q
&
A with the artist
Dates
25/04/24 – 26/04/24
Organisation
The Brunswick Club
Region
Bristol
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Moving Image
SCREENING
EVENING
|
ARTISTS
’
FILMS
An evening presentation of recent moving image work by artists based in the South West.
Date
25/04/24
Organisation
CAST
Region
Cornwall
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Printmaking
Toulouse-Lautrec and the Masters of Montmartre
Discover the sights and sounds of Toulouse-Lautrec’s thrilling Bohemian Paris in this dazzling exhibition.
Dates
26/04/24 – 29/09/24
Organisation
Victoria Art Gallery
Region
Bath & NE Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
META
CIPHER
Group show : hyper-surreal crossbreed of sub cultures and performance art
Dates
26/04/24 – 05/05/24
Organisation
D-UNIT GALLERY
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
This is My World / Urban Aesthetic (Edition
4
)
Stephen will exhibit the full suite of his This is My World series of collages on paper, alongside a new Urban Aesthetic collection.
Dates
26/04/24 – 01/05/24
Organisation
Centrespace Gallery
Region
Bristol
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Education
Art Work: Pathways into Creative Careers
A day of free activities and discussion-based workshops with arts professionals to learn about a career in the creative industries.
Dates
26/04/24 – 30/04/24
Organisation
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Region
Somerset
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Drawing
Gnash Comics and Field System Host a
‘
Behind theScenes’ Exhibition for Devon Based Comic Artists
Gnash Comics and Field System Host a
‘
Behind theScenes’ Exhibition for Devon Based Comic Artists
Dates
26/04/24 – 27/04/24
Organisation
Field System
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Harbour House New Vision Launch and Naomi Frears Opening Event
Harbour House Ground Floor Gallery,
5
:
30
pm-
8
pm Speeches:
6
:
00
—
6
:
30
pm Welcome: Nigel Llewellyn Speeches: Our Director: Amy Dickson, Tina Graham, He
Dates
26/04/24 – 27/04/24
Organisation
Harbour House
Region
Devon
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Sculpture
Palais De Danse Community Open Days
Take a first look at Barbara Hepworth’s former studio, the Palais de Danse, in the heart of St Ives
Dates
26/04/24 – 27/04/24
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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Moving Image
Three Short Films
Films by artists Samuel Bestwick, Georgia Gendall and Jo Lathwood will be shown as looped screenings on Friday
26
and Saturday
27
April.
Dates
26/04/24 – 27/04/24
Organisation
CAST
Region
Cornwall
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Drawing
‘
Present Tense’ Drawing Workshops with Vanessa Garwood
Drawing movement workshops with
‘
Present Tense’ artist Vanessa Garwood at Hauser
&
Wirth Somerset.
Date
26/04/24
Organisation
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Region
Somerset
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Painting
Grant Foster: Human Made
Human Made is an installation of free-standing, double-sided paintings, that suggest the permeability between memory and dream.
Dates
27/04/24 – 22/06/24
Organisation
Exeter Phoenix
Region
Devon
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Installation
Naomi Frears: The Days of the Future Stand Before Us
The Days of the Future Stand Before Us brings together two of Frears’ film works, Men Falling (
2020
) and Ten (
2016
÷
24
) for the first time. In both wor
Dates
27/04/24 – 15/06/24
Organisation
Harbour House
Region
Devon
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Painting
Sophie Harding
Sophie’s work is focused on simplicity, joy and harmony. Her paintings are driven by colour and the power colour has to evoke positive emotion.
Dates
27/04/24 – 08/06/24
Organisation
Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange
Region
Cornwall
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Multidisciplinary
PAPERMAKING
WORKSHOP
:
FORMING
TECHNIQUES
USING
FOUND
MATERIALS
AND
RECYCLED
PULP
In this workshop we will be working with found plant material and recycled pulp to mould around natural and manmade items to make vessels.
Dates
27/04/24 – 01/05/24
Organisation
Double Elephant Print Workshop
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
PAPERMAKING
WORKSHOP
:
USING
RECYCLED
AND
PLANT
MATERIALS
Work with recycled pulp to make sheets of handmade paper.
Date
27/04/24
Organisation
Double Elephant Print Workshop
Region
Devon
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Painting
Miles Cleveland Goodwin | In The Belly of the Beast (Searching for a Heart)
‘
In The Belly of the Beast (Searching for a Heart)’ is a three floor, solo exhibition from Miles Cleveland Goodwin, his first in the
UK
.
Dates
30/04/24 – 18/05/24
Organisation
Anima Mundi
Region
Cornwall
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Painting
Summertime
&
the Living is Easy
A mixed group of artists covering several forms — an exhibition that offers something for everyone to enjoy
Dates
30/04/24 – 18/05/24
Organisation
Ilminster Arts Centre
Region
Somerset
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Printmaking
Contemporary British Printmakers @Delamore Arts
Three Galleries and Magnificent Sculpture Gardens Open for the Whole Month of May
Dates
01/05/24 – 31/05/24
Organisation
Artizan Gallery
Region
Devon
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Installation
’
Oss Girls. A solo show by Lucy Wright at Field System Gallery
Hobby horses and horse girls; folklore, fetish + consent.
Dates
01/05/24 – 18/05/24
Organisation
Field System
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
‘
Oss Girls May Day Festival
To celebrate the opening of Lucy Wright’s solo show
‘
Oss Girls at our gallery, we are presenting a number of May Day themed events running
1
–
5
May.
Dates
01/05/24 – 05/05/24
Organisation
Field System
Region
Devon
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Sound
Dream St No
5
An Immersive Dome Show
Dates
01/05/24 – 02/05/24
Organiser
Storm Gordon
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Letters for Palestinian Childhoods
Letters for Palestinian Childhoods from around the world.
Dates
03/05/24 – 06/05/24
Organisation
Centrespace Gallery
Region
Bristol
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Performance
Gluck’s Flowers performance
Bristol’s award-winning new writing company Theatre West are delighted to present a new play in the gallery space at
THG
about the artist Gluck.
Dates
03/05/24 – 04/05/24
Organisation
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)
Region
Devon
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WEVAA
Multidisciplinary
Preview Night: Spike Island Open Studios
2024
Book your free place for the evening preview of Open Studios
2024
.
Date
03/05/24
Organisation
Spike Island
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Spring Vintage Fair
VINTAGE
STALLS
,
MUSIC
&
COCKTAILS
! Come along for a fun evening of shopping, music, and cocktails!
Date
03/05/24
Organisation
Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange
Region
Cornwall
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Painting
Sea
&
Dead Man’s Fingers
Nicola Bealing presents two bodies of work, Sea and Dead Man’s Fingers at Newlyn Art Gallery.
Dates
04/05/24 – 02/11/24
Organisation
Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange
Region
Cornwall
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Digital
STEPHEN
A hybrid narrative fiction/documentary structured as a film-within-a-film,
STEPHEN
is presented in galleries as a multi-channel video installation.
Dates
04/05/24 – 02/09/24
Organisation
Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange
Region
Cornwall
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Multidisciplinary
Art at The Park by Students of The Park Community School
Students from The Park Community School present a collection of artwork inspired by themes such as identity, the environment and topical issues.
Dates
04/05/24 – 19/05/24
Organisation
Studio KIND.
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
The Last Weekend: Outi Pieski
Join us over the final days of this major exhibition by Sámi visual artist Outi Pieski
Dates
04/05/24 – 06/05/24
Organisation
Tate St Ives
Region
Cornwall
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WEVAA
Sculpture
In Conversation: Olu Ogunnaike and Cédric Fauq
Join artist Olu Ogunnaike as he discusses the themes of his solo exhibition Fix Your Face with curator Cédric Fauq.
Dates
04/05/24 – 05/05/24
Organisation
Spike Island
Region
Bristol
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Photography
FaB Photomarathon
2024
Open to all, FaB’s annual Photomarathon invites participants to explore Bath and unleash their creativity, in a day-long photography ramble.
Date
04/05/24
Organisation
Fringe Arts Bath
Region
Bath & NE Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
Pia Arke Seminar and Book Launch
A seminar and book launch event has been programmed to accompany the current exhibition by Pia Arke at John Hansard Gallery.
Date
04/05/24
Organisation
John Hansard Gallery
Region
Southampton
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Installation
Inside Feelings
Inside Feelings is a
6
‑day exhibition of brand new work from
17
professional Bristol-based illustrators.
Dates
10/05/24 – 15/05/24
Organisation
Centrespace Gallery
Region
Bristol
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Sculpture
Sculpture Workshop
Learn to sculpt like Michelangelo
Date
11/05/24
Organisation
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
TEST
BED
— an artistic afternoon to see, hear, to walk and talk
An artistic afternoon to see, hear, to walk and talk.
Date
14/05/24
Organisation
Hestercombe Gardens Trust Limited
Region
Somerset
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Painting
Iona Sanders | One Day
A vibrant collection of oils and acrylics
Dates
17/05/24 – 15/06/24
Organisation
Penwith Gallery
Region
Cornwall
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Sculpture
Tom Leaper | Big Country
Tom Leaper, Jason Lilley, Sophie Fraser, Graham Davey, Kleiner Shames, Iona Sanders
Dates
17/05/24 – 15/06/24
Organisation
Penwith Gallery
Region
Cornwall
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Photography
Mycelium
Charley Williams’
MYCELIUM
photography exhibition showcases Bristol’s dynamic drag scene.
Dates
17/05/24 – 22/05/24
Organisation
Centrespace Gallery
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Art Car Boot
Join
CAMP
for their first Art Car Boot at Ocean Studios. With a range of indoor and outdoor stalls by
CAMP
artists, performances
&
food.
Date
18/05/24
Organisation
CAMP
Region
Plymouth
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Painting
Still Life Oil Painting with Aster Guinness
This workshop is suitable for all abilities and for anyone who would like to paint with oils using traditional techniques.
Date
18/05/24
Organisation
Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange
Region
Cornwall
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Painting
A fresh look
Six artists to include ceramics and mixed media painters exhibiting at the Arts Centre as a group for the first time.
Dates
21/05/24 – 07/06/24
Organisation
Ilminster Arts Centre
Region
Somerset
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Painting
Mimei Thompson: The Drowned Forest
A solo show by Mimei Thompson at th Field System gallery, The Drowned Forest is a gathering of spirits; a search for threads, origins and beginnings.
Dates
23/05/24 – 15/06/24
Organisation
Field System
Region
Devon
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Installation
Harriet Bowman — Artist in Conversation
Join us to hear artist Harriet Bowman discuss her new exhibition, Taking care of the yolk at
MIRROR
.
Dates
23/05/24 – 25/05/24
Organisation
MIRROR
Region
Plymouth
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Multidisciplinary
Fringe Arts Bath Festival
2024
FaB is a free visual art festival, bringing exhibitions, events and surprises to empty shops and unexpected spaces in and around Bath. All welcome.
Dates
24/05/24 – 10/06/24
Organisation
Fringe Arts Bath
Region
Bath & NE Somerset
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Painting
Rosa
An exhibition of paintings exploring the unique grief of baby loss. By Laura Calvert.
Dates
24/05/24 – 30/05/24
Organisation
Centrespace Gallery
Region
Bristol
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Printmaking
Somerset Printmakers
A showcase of artwork by thirteen printmakers living and working in Somerset opens at Somerset Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury.
Dates
25/05/24 – 01/09/24
Organisation
South West Heritage Trust
Region
Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
Rasheed Araeen: Conscious Forms
An exhibition celebrating work by pioneering artist, curator and activist Rasheed Araeen.
Dates
25/05/24 – 12/08/24
Organisation
RWA
Region
Bristol
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Drawing
Valda Jackson: Miss Polly
A new installation of works by writer and artist Valda Jackson
MBE
RWA
.
Dates
25/05/24 – 12/08/24
Organisation
RWA
Region
Bristol
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Painting
Windrush: Portraits of a Pioneering Generation
A display of ten portraits on tour from the Royal Collection Trust.
Dates
25/05/24 – 11/08/24
Organisation
RWA
Region
Bristol
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Painting
Abstracting Lyme’s Past
The local Abstract Art Group takes inspiration from the Lyme Regis Museum to produce an intriguing display of original work.
Dates
25/05/24 – 20/07/24
Organisation
Lyme Bay Arts CIC
Region
Dorset
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Curating
SOLO
Art Exhibition
‘
Silent Narratives’ by Aga Kubish
ARE
SOLO
Art Exhibition
‘
Silent Narratives’ by Aga Kubish
ARE
Dates
25/05/24 – 17/06/24
Organisation
ART GALLERY & STUDIO by Aga Kubish
Region
Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
Families in Grief presents: The Universal
The Universal is the result of a series of workshops for bereaved young people in North Devon hosted by Families in Grief and Studio
KIND
.
Dates
25/05/24 – 08/06/24
Organisation
Studio KIND.
Region
Devon
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Photography
Confluence
This exhibition showcases work from the
2024
graduates of Marine and Natural History Photography at Falmouth University.
Dates
31/05/24 – 05/06/24
Organisation
Centrespace Gallery
Region
Bristol
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Textiles
THE
RED
DRESS
A
14
-YEAR
,
AWARD
WINNING
GLOBAL
,
COLLABORATIVE
EMBROIDERY
PROJECT
Dates
01/06/24 – 29/06/24
Organisation
ACEarts
Region
Somerset
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Textiles
THE
RED
DRESS
A
14
-YEAR
,
AWARD
WINNING
GLOBAL
,
COLLABORATIVE
EMBROIDERY
PROJECT
Dates
01/06/24 – 29/06/24
Organisation
ACEarts
Region
Somerset
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Multidisciplinary
Permindar Kaur: Nothing is Fixed
John Hansard Gallery is pleased to present Nothing is Fixed, a keynote exhibition of works and new commissions by Permindar Kaur.
Dates
08/06/24 – 08/09/24
Organisation
John Hansard Gallery
Region
Southampton
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Education
Clay Shed
5
th
Birthday Open Day. Saturday
28
th
June.
10
.
30
am —
4
pm
Join us for party games, free throwing sessions throughout the day. Meet our members
&
purchase one off pieces of work.
Date
08/06/24
Organisation
Clay Shed
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Yinka Shonibare
CBE
Modern Spiritual
Yinka Shonibare
CBE
was born in London in
1963
. His interdisciplinary practice incorporates painting, sculpture, prints, photography and film.
Dates
14/06/24 – 11/08/24
Organisation
Burton at Bideford
Region
Devon
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Installation
Pop Art and Pottery co curated with Nick Duxbury
Pop Art
&
Pottery presents a kaleidoscope of Pop ceramics by key artists from around the world.
Dates
14/06/24 – 11/08/24
Organisation
Burton at Bideford
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Devon Mental Health Alliance presents: Art and Mind
A collection of work by local artists celebrating the community spirit in art, and showcasing the beauty and potency that artistic expression holds.
Dates
15/06/24 – 06/07/24
Organisation
Studio KIND.
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Man In The Woods: Artefacts from My Friday Walk
Artefacts from My Friday Walk is Man In The Wood’s first gallery show, bringing together a body of work which reflects his Friday Walk encounters.
Dates
20/06/24 – 06/07/24
Organisation
Field System
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Collection Conversations — James Castle
&
Anna Gillespie
Join in our exciting new series of art talks at Chippenham Museum. Book your tickets via Eventbrite.
Date
22/06/24
Organisation
Chippenham Museum
Region
Wiltshire
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Education
ARTS
UNIVERSITY
PLYMOUTH
OPEN
DAY
—
UNDERGRADUATE
AND
POSTGRADUATE
Find out what it’s like to study at Arts University Plymouth – the no.
1
Arts University for Student Satisfaction (
NSS
2022
).
Date
22/06/24
Organiser
Danielle Stanger
Region
Devon
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Painting
Creative Coverage
Creative Coverage — is a professional organisation that seeks to promote artists of all genres from around the country.
Dates
06/07/24 – 03/08/24
Organisation
Ilminster Arts Centre
Region
Somerset
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Education
South Dartmoor Community College Student Show
A show of work from students from South Dartmoor Community College
Dates
11/07/24 – 16/07/24
Organisation
Field System
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Rob Ryan: In The Merry Month of May
In this solo exhibition Rob Ryan will be presenting all of the work he makes in his studio during the month of May, without any editing.
Dates
20/07/24 – 31/08/24
Organisation
Field System
Region
Devon
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Multidisciplinary
Collection Conversations — Rosalind Robinson
&
Claire Loder
Join in our exciting new series of art talks at Chippenham Museum. Book your tickets via Eventbrite.
Date
27/07/24
Organisation
Chippenham Museum
Region
Wiltshire
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Multidisciplinary
Collection Conversations — Nicholas Lees
&
Jo Taylor
Join in our exciting new series of art talks at Chippenham Museum. Book your tickets via Eventbrite.
Date
21/09/24
Organisation
Chippenham Museum
Region
Wiltshire
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Multidisciplinary
Collection Conversations — Ian Chamberlain
&
Sandra Porter
Join in our exciting new series of art talks at Chippenham Museum. Book your tickets via Eventbrite.
Date
19/10/24
Organisation
Chippenham Museum
Region
Wiltshire
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Multidisciplinary
Collection Conversations — Ron George
&
Alun Crockford
Join in our exciting new series of art talks at Chippenham Museum. Book your tickets via Eventbrite.
Date
23/11/24
Organisation
Chippenham Museum
Region
Wiltshire
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Multidisciplinary
Collection Conversations — Iain Cotton, Richard Crooks
&
Guy Thomas
Join in our exciting new series of art talks at Chippenham Museum. Book your tickets via Eventbrite.
Date
14/12/24
Organisation
Chippenham Museum
Region
Wiltshire
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Active Opportunities
Gathering
Flamm x
VASW
: Remote Working — How Can I Stay? Gathering event
A one-day event of panel discussions and breakout activities exploring the realities of working as a creative practitioner in rural places.
Closing
00:00 11/07/24
Region
Region-wide
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Marketing
Job
Communications Officer
We are looking for an enthusiastic, Communications Officer to join our busy team on a fixed term
6
month basis.
Closing
09:00 21/05/24
Fee
£25,500 per annum £20,400 pro rata
Region
Bristol
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Seminar
ISLANDNESS
— Online Conference
&
workshop
An online conference and workshop as part of the
‘
How Can I Stay? (I don’t want to not want to stay)’ programme
Closing
00:00 07/06/24
Region
Region-wide
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Multidisciplinary
Call for artists
Day School Open Call
24
⁄
25
Day School is a year-long programme, offering artists a shared studio space alongside monthly education days with guest artists.
Closing
23:30 31/05/24
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Job
KWMC
Co-Director — Business Development and Operations
This is a wonderful opportunity to take up a joint Executive leadership role at an exciting moment of change for Knowle West Media Centre (
KWMC
).
Closing
18:00 24/05/24
Fee
£50,426 - £54,748
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Call for artists
Open Call for Artists!
17
th
Community Art Exhibition in Virtual Reality.
Closing
23:59 12/05/24
Fee
£15 to £30
Region
Region-wide
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Multidisciplinary
Job
Bar Manager
We are seeking a ambitious and self motivated Bar Manager to join the Trinity Team to run our bar operations
Closing
17:00 05/05/24
Fee
£13.93 - £14.91 starting rate depending
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Job
Assistant Bar Manager
Trinity Community Arts is seeking an ambitious and self motivated Assistant Bar Manager to join the Trinity Team to help run our bar operations
Closing
17:00 20/05/24
Fee
£12.80 - £13.69 starting rate depending
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Job
Creative Futures Producer
Creative Youth Network is seeking a producer for the Creative Futures programme of delivery for
16
—
25
year olds who face barriers to entering into a
Closing
17:00 06/05/24
Fee
£29,615 FTE (£17,769.00 pro rata)
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Call for artists
Ilminster Arts Centre Open Exhibition
2024
The Ilminster Arts Centre is inviting all artists to submit work for our annual judged Open Exhibition
2024
.
Closing
18:00 03/05/24
Region
Region-wide
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Curating
Job
Global Histories Producer
This senior role will take the strategic lead for our
‘
Global Plymouth’ project.
Closing
23:30 13/05/24
Fee
£43,421 - £48,474
Region
Plymouth
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Multidisciplinary
Call for artists
Open Call for Artists!
5
th
Community Art Exibition
Closing
23:59 29/04/24
Fee
£30 for 2D, £20 for 3D
Region
Region-wide
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Painting
Call for artists
Artizan Women’s Open Exhibition
We’re excited to be revisiting the Artizan Women’s Open Exhibition as we invite submissions to the second installment of this new regular feature in o
Closing
12:00 26/04/24
Region
Torbay
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Multidisciplinary
Open call
GHA
Open Exhibition
2024
Exhibiting Opportunity
Closing
00:00 12/05/24
Region
Devon
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Public art
Commission
Lead Artist for Community Engagement
&
Public Art Vision
A creative community engagement programme developing a Public Art Vision for Hedge End, West End and Botley.
Closing
12:00 14/05/24
Fee
£15,000
Region
Hampshire
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Painting
Call for artists
Torbay Students’ Exhibition
2024
Announcing the return of our Students’ Exhibition
Closing
00:00 30/04/24
Region
Torbay
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Multidisciplinary
Job
Finance Manager
We are looking to appoint an ambitious and self-motivated Finance Manager. Working closely with Trinity’s Leadership Team, you will play a key role in
Closing
09:00 01/05/24
Fee
£35000-£30000 (depending on experience)
Region
Bristol
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Education
Workshop
Young Artists at St Ives School of Painting
Locals sessions for young people aged
7
to
10
&
11
to
16
to experience working in professional art studios, taught by artists. Scholarships available.
Closing
10:00 24/11/24
Fee
£12 or free scholarship place
Region
Cornwall
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WEVAA
Multidisciplinary
Workshop
Preparing to create your portfolio website
A workshop led by independent graphic designer Maeve Redmond for artists and artworkers creating a website to showcase their work.
Closing
12:00 29/04/24
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Multidisciplinary
Call for artists
Free Exhibition Opportunity
Community gallery seeking Bristol-based artists
Closing
23:30 30/06/24
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Call for artists
Solo Art Exhibition in the Metaverse
Open Call for Artists. Show your creativity in the Metaverse!
Closing
23:59 30/06/24
Fee
£200
Region
Region-wide
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Painting
Space
Creative Desk Work Spaces
Sparks Bristol have desk spaces available for creatives working in Bristol.
Closing
01:00 30/12/24
Fee
£70 per month
Region
Bristol
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Marketing
Job
Head of Marketing
Leading the marketing team, you’ll plan, deliver and evaluate our reopening and recovery marketing strategies.
Closing
00:00 22/08/24
Fee
£44,500 (£40,050 pro-rata)
Region
Bristol
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Multidisciplinary
Space
G
12
Krowji, Contemporary Arts Space for Hire
G
12
KROWJI
,
OUR
NEW
CONTEMPORARY
ARTS
SPACE
,
IS
A
RESIDENCY
,
EXHIBITION
AND
ARTS
EVENTS
SPACE
FOR
HIRE
BASED
AT
KROWJI
,
REDRUTH
,
CORNWALL
.
Closing
00:00 14/07/25
Region
Cornwall
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