Invite to the Private View of Janet Jopson’s new work
Drinks and nibbles provided

The exhibition of paintings, Lino-Cut prints and Batiks continues until September11th
www.janetjopson.co.uk  www.northdevonarts.co.uk

email ; jopson@tiyworld.co.uk
                                                                     

NDA member Sarah Gallifent has photographs on show at the Plough cafe wall from 3rd to 28th August.

(Please check with website www.theploughartscentre.org.uk/  for opening and times)

The Brushford Art Set are holding their third exhibition. The Artists' paintings on display cover a wide range of subjects, many inspired by the beauty of the surrounding area. Views of Exmoor, the sea and coast and the buildings, fauna and flora of the area... some works with a contemporary twist. Artists Exhibiting: Ines Collett, Jean Frost, Bruce Heywood, Mary Jones, Rosemary Norman, John Robins & Claire Savill Some artworks viewable online at:- www.ruralworking.co.uk/brushfordartgroup.html

'Spindrift & Rhyme', is a collection of paintings, prints & photography mainly set around the central theme of seascape, water & light.  Linked through & alongside much of the work are the words, poetry & prose that have invariably coloured the way she works & explores how land meets water.  Photography can be part of the exploration process, and is also developed in its own right as a medium working with images through light & pattern.

Private View Invite: You are cordially invited to the opening of 'Spindrift & Rhyme', an exhibition of work by Pam Williams on Friday 23rd April.  The gallery will be open between 2pm until 8pm.  We look forward to the pleasure of your company.  All NDA members & friends welcome

If anyone wishes to call over to see it outside opening hours, they can ring to arrange a time - though there is also a notice in the window asking people to ring the bell if they arrive by chance or are welcome to ring on their mobiles.

Telephone number for viewing outside opening hours is :  01237 420439

Pete Newell’s work embraces the use of personal iconic images. Using paint and sculpture he improvises around these images allowing each medium to produce variations much as a jazz musician would improvise around riffs and melodies.

Further information: www.peternewellpaintings.com or www.plough-arts.org

The Great British Landscape, is a brilliant new show at Rosemoor featuring the work of inspirational landscape painters from around the country but especially two members of NDA - Mike Woollacott and Tony Williams. The show is on from Saturday 20th March - Monday 5th April 10.30-4 in the Lecture Hall at RHS Rosemoor

A new show of work by Nigel Eveleigh featuring his fabulous low temperature wood fired ceramics. Nigel is well known for his intriguing figures featuring social behaviour and gesture. Much of the work in this new exhibition is on show for the first time - and includes some recent pieces on an agricultural theme.

Meet The Artists - Sunday Feb 21st 2-4pm

The Little Gallery On The Farm re-opens on Wednesday February 10th with "Upstream", a Spring exhibition featuring work by members of the Bideford Bay Creatives. The show features work by 9 members of the group which was created in July 2009 in response to the fact that there are a large number of creative practitioners in Bideford, Northam, Appledore and Westward Ho! but with no formal way of being brought together to network, share ideas and generate new projects.

Albert Duplock, winner of the Plough Open Drawing Competition prize, has a new exhibition of work in a variety of media. The work includes figures looking out to sea - see a detail of one of Albert's woodcut's pictured - 'The Revelation' (5 in a series of 12 images).

 

This annual show, now in its eighth year, shows the best of new work in North Devon. The small group of selected artists are all resident in North Devon, or the work is created or inspired by northern Devon.The exhibition runs from 16th January to 5th March 2010 at the Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon.  This exhibition is supported by North Devon Arts and we are represented on the selection panel.

Michael Darling studied at Harrow School of Art from 1947 to 1950 and Royal Academy Schools from 1950 to 1954. After teaching at various London Schools he decided to move to North Devon, teaching at Bideford School of Art and North Devon College. Michael’s painting is traditional, using colour pigment applied to a two-dimensional surface, not conceptual art, installation or performance art. He starts by taking an idea, however vague, rough it out on the board or canvas - an intuitive method of working. Alternating between oil and acrylic, his painting is fluid, and relatively quick. The beauty of this method for Michael is its spontaneity and surprise!
 

NDA members Tim Saunders and Sue Plummer are putting on and exhibition of paintings about and around the subject of Arlington Court gardens. The exhibition coincides with celebrations for the National Trust house's 60th anniversary.  Please note - normal entry prices will apply. Telephone 01271 850296 for opening times.

There will be a major show of Dave’s work from the past 15 years both upstairs and down at Tavistock Wharf during September 2009. The show will trace the development of his constructed images from experimental work with traditional photographic paper and chemicals in daylight, through 35mm Triptychs and including recent digital work on large canvases.

For further information: 01237 477789 / 07530 508681 or email: dave@greengallery.co.uk
The Wharf, Canal Road, Tavistock PL19  8AT Tel: 01822 611 166

Most of the work shows very detailed observation of nature. This is mainly recent work and will include: three large acrylic paintings, landscapes, flowers, smaller portraits in acrylic, coloured pencil, watercolour, sepia ink and pencil. Also books, cards and some giclee prints. 

Takes place during 'Chulmleigh Old Fair'. Unfortunately no wheelchair access to the Town Hall.
 

A new exhibition of work by NDA member Rosie Burns takes place in Kingsbridge this July.   Rosie will be showing her versatility with work ranging from paintings of sea and sky to sculptures. Rosie will be at the venue every day, so it's a great opportunity to meet the artist.

Artists and Makers across North Devon, Torridge and West Exmoor, will be inviting visitors into their homes, workshops, studios and a variety of other venues, including galleries, stately homes and sculpture gardens, even including an old undertakers workshop!  See demonstrations and enjoy sketching and making, on artist led walks through the area's most beautiful and imaginative gardens.
For more information please view the Art Trek pages at www.northdevonfestival.org.

Including work by NDA members Sarah Woolfenden, Rosie Burns and Celia Olsson.

Gerrard Lindley will be exhibiting 12 rock and roll based paintings.
The show will feature rock festival photographs and 3 dimensional work by other gallery artists.  There will be mock grass, tents, and live music in the gallery.  For further details - contact www.theparagongallery.co.uk.

An exhibition of paintings by Liz Willis.
"These new expressive abstract paintings are evolving from my long fascination with paper collage, into striking and powerful paintings in their own right.  Vibrant blocks of colours in large flat areas still have echoes of their torn paper origins, whilst bright narrow stripes often spark in contrast, leading the eye, mysteriously, off the page or canvas.  These are dynamic, contemporary images, on paper and canvas, that celebrate my delight in colour and have been described by others as having a 'monumental quality' about them, regardless of their size."  Liz Willis.
And to accompany the exhibition:
A one day, hands-on workshop on May 21st. Fee: £35.00.
'The Artist talks' in the evening of May 21st - 7.30pm. Fee inc. supper: £10.
Book places by calling: 01805 624624

My work is mainly landscapes in acrylic and it has evolved from my past employment in the North Devon landscape - an interpretation of my experiences. I have a need to paint and draw as a means to express myself. Drawing and painting isn't about confirming what you think is there nor is it simply to make a recording of what is there - it goes deeper than that. I try through my art to make something that is exciting and interesting that might convey something to someone else.

A major exhibition featuring some of the best contemporary British landscape artists from around the country. Showing the work of 13 artists, including NDA members Mike Woollacott, Tony Williams and Colin Allbrook.

Linda Hajdukiewicz has a new solo exhibition, her first for over two years, and it shows an entirely new side to her work – with most works seen here for the very first time.  Her new work reflects a more subtle and illustrational side to her work, with a series of pastel works of stylised landscapes.
Linda says: “I look for the raw essentials of the landscape, and am often attracted to extremes of season or weather.  For example, skeletal trees against dark skies, shafts of sunlight on a bleak day.  This drama in the landscape is extremely powerful and I aim to convey this quiet strength in these new works.”  The artist can be contacted on: linda@m2z.co.uk.  More examples of Linda's work are on her website at www.artcrop.co.uk/linda.

Admission £3 per person.
Live Jazz by A.L.A.S.
Featuring work by Sharon J. Read, Nick Bibby, Karly LaFontaine, Luke Warm, Tony Williams and Robert Cordingley.

This annual show, now in its seventh year, shows the best of new work in North Devon. The small group of selected artists are all resident in North Devon, or the work is created or inspired by northern Devon.
The selected artists are: Gideon Bright (painting name Will Bates); Paula Miller; Janet Jopson; Zoe Felix; Myka Scott; Michael Russell; Sarah Gallifent; Linda Gordon; Ruth Benning; Tony Williams.
The exhibition runs from 17th January to 7th March at the Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon. Open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm, admission free.
Also at the Gallery Cafe, Queen's Theatre, Boutport Street, Barnstaple from 17th January to 22nd February. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am and during evening performances at the theatre, admission free.

This exhibition is supported by North Devon Arts and we provide a bursary and free memberships for all selected artists.

Pre-Christmas Sale.
Because of the agreement Chris has with the Arts Center he doesn't often have the opportunity to open the studio so as it is a one off event there will be mince pies and mulled wine for the two days!
You are welcome to come to have a look at where Chris works if this interests you, and there will be plenty of firsts, seconds and old stock for sale, some of which will be at very reasonable prices!
Please contact 07743 380460 for more details.

An exhibiton of rock and roll inspired paintings by Gerrard Lindley.

Featuring a variety of art, sculpture, jewellery and clothing.  Some of the work is by NDA members including Duncan Hopkins.
For more information visit www.littlegalleryonthefarm.co.uk or contact, phone: 01409 281122; email: info@littlegalleryonthefarm.co.uk.

A range of 22 framed original oil paintings and pastels by NDA member Richard Young, on display at this first class venue.
A small selection of signed Gicleé prints are also available.  The artist invites you to call in if you are in the area and let him know what you think of his artwork.
Tel: 01822 613928.  e-mail Richard at inquiries@ryoung-art.co.uk or Chris at ChrisBurchell@tavistockwharf.com for further details.

Alison creates collages of the Devon landscape using fabric and thread, plastic, paper, wire and found objects such as driftwood and glass - creative recycling.

"the great purpose of landscape art is to make us at home in our own country."
Artists, architects and designers working across a wide range of media respond to the idea that landscape art plays a pivotal role in our sense of identity and belonging.

Mike Bartlett is a visual storyteller who makes images that are intended to intrigue and amuse.
His work tends to be fairly small in scale because he wants to encourage the viewer to look closely, to read each image as if it were a story that can be read and re-read.  The intention is that each viewer gives meaning by interpreting what he or she sees.
Working in series, he often starts by asking “what if” about something that interests him.  This could be an event, a place, or something autobiographical.  However, It doesn’t matter to Mike that those who see his work may not be aware of how and where it started.
He works directly, drawing freely using pencil, water based crayons and gouache or acrylic on paper and canvas, editing as he goes.  Shadows and glimpses of things, places and events appear as he works, aesthetic decisions are made, each contributing to forming a story in his head that helps the image on its way.  To where?  That’s up to you.

This exhibition is an exciting and challenging exhibition of new work from painter Peter Ward.  His most recent pictures joyfully and humorously juxtapose the deeply spiritual resonance of ancient earth pigments with more contemporary ideas and imagery.
Peter is a successful and ambitious North Devon artist.  His influences are predominantly from primitive and children’s art combined with an understanding of contemporary art practices and ecological theory.  His vibrant images are built up quickly with layers and shapes of colour, interweaving patterns, textures and symbols.  Figures may appear and disappear as narratives unfold; responding to incidents experienced and imagined, tales of moments when the earth sings deeply with its inherent beauty and vitality.

A exhibition of new work by one of Devon's finest stained glass artists.  Stunning pieces to look out for include an exquisite stained glass butterfly, and a new series of abstract pieces.

Exhibitors, JANE HARTNOLL and ANGELA SPANSWICK have joined forces to create a diverse, colourful and though provoking exihibition using a variety of techniques, with the theme of FACT AND FEELING intricately woven into each piece on display.
Jane Angele will be at the the centre throughout the exhibition and look forward to seeing you.
Note: The Gallery is situated above the tourist centre entrance via Fore st, or car park at the rear of the building.

It's that time of year again, Open studios.
Janet Jopson (who works in batiks and lino) and Janis Glover (paints, pastel,charcoal) would like you to join them for tea/coffee/cake/biscuits any day from the 6th to the 14th of September.  Take a break and stop at Janis' house before you visit the Northam Burrows and beach.  Hopefully there might be some sun (thats the round hot yellow ball shape we lost during August).
If you need directions just find Northam, head for the beach down Sandymere road and 'Hilltop' has a shiny new white wall with a shoal of green mosaic fish swimming towards the sea on it.

This exhibition is called 'My Backyard and Beyond'.  The title refers to the places where Tim finds subjects to paint, starting with the nearest to hand, his backyard.  The beyond in the title refers to the coastal landscape, its life and to Tim's local pub.

Come to a beautiful display of work by local artists and see how the area we live inspires and fosters talent.

Dave Green's exhibition at the Queen's Theatre, 'Constructed Photographs', opens on Wednesday 9th July. The show will trace the origins and development of his vision over the last 15 years through camera-less images, traditional film photography to the digital image.

As part of Art Trek, artists across the area will open their studios/homes or various venues, to invite you in for a cup of tea, see their work and have a chat about art! For details see http://www.northdevontheatres.org.uk/northdevonfestival/eventinfo.asp?eventid=19

Marianne Edwards is holding a solo exhibition of her pastels at Broomhill Art Hotel from June 1st. to July 1st. 2008. This will be running concurrently with the NDA Square Picture Show.
Marianne Edwards exhibition is part of Art Trek, a North Devon Festival event and will be taking place from Thursday 19th June to Sunday 22nd June. Marianne will be at Broomhill during this time, where she will be welcoming visitors and talking about her work on display.

Come and see member, Janis Glover's new collection of work inspired by Dartmoor.

Jake Howard holds his first solo exhibition of his metal wall sculptures at the Queens Theatre in Barnstaple.
Come and take a look at his range on offer and see the way that he has applied colour in his work without paints.

I am exhibiting my mosaic tryptich ''Abraham's Children'', a Last Supper for the 21st century at my home in Chulmleigh and would like to invite NDA members to join my celebration.  Tea and biscuits for those that wish to come in the afternoon and cheese and wine for those that would like to come in the evening.

Ros is well known amongst us for her original and imaginative paintings and ceramics as well as for her Art garden.  On show are works not previously seen in public including several self-portraits along with paintings and drawings dating back to the late fifties ranging in style from Super-realism to abstraction.  Also shown are the more recent and familiar anti-war works.  The exhibition reveals her long-standing interest in particular techniques and subject matter, which include concern with current social issues, an interest in intense colour and pattern and collage and shows how these have developed over the years.

Moving to West Cornwall after living in North Devon for more than 40 years has opened up a whole new world of discovery and inspiration for textile artist Jill Denton. This exhibition includes stitched and embroidered handmade felt, mixed media, found objects and recycled materials and reflects a personal response to the place she has left and her new home and life. An exciting, unusual and interesting collection of work full of colour and texture.