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Art Exhibitions Suffolk
This is a Guide to Art Exhibitions in Suffolk taking place currently or in the near future. Come and see why Suffolk is the home of creativity, vision and inspiration, and maybe take something home for yourself!
Please click on the months below
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Friends from the North
North Europe, North of the Border, Northumberland and Norfolk and are all represented in Lime Tree Gallery’s new exhibition running from April 18th to May 22nd. The exhibition features work by Swedish artist Mats Rydstern (see above), Norfolk’s Molly Garnier, Robert Newton from the North East, and Scottish artists Liz Knox PA PAI PPAI, James Watt RGI and Pat Kramek.
See Lime Tree Gallery for full details
ART EXHIBITION BY STEPHIE GRIFFITHS to be held at The Upstairs Gallery, The Lloyds Building, Exchange Square, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HH on 26th April - 10th May. Gallery open from 10-4.30pm daily (closed Weds and Sunday). Entrance is the door immediately on your right as you face the Lloyds Bank entrance.
BIG ART GALLERY BIG EXHIBITIONS
MAY-JUNE Norfolk and Suffolk artists Exhibition
The UpStAiRs Gallery Lloyds Bank Building Exchange Square BECCLES Suffolk NR34 9HH 01502 717191
The John Russell Gallery 12th May – 7th June
(NB Closed Bank Holiday Mondays, 5th & 26th May)
Julie Giles – New Oils
Family, fun and frolics and the great outdoors of Italy, France and Suffolk is what this Camberwell School painter is all about! The Artist’s loose, textured style is particularly befitting of her subjects and the memories of those lazy, carefree days when nothing gets done.
&
Patrick Elder – Sculpture
Loud, brash and showy are words never associated with this sculptor. His first solo show at The Gallery sees his style to be quietly confident and contemplative, as these elegant pieces instil a sense of peace and calm within the viewer and their surroundings.
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051
The Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, IP17 1SP
Watercolours by Donald Wincup
Thurs 15th May - Wed 21st May 2008 Open daily from 10am - 5pm
Donald Wincup paints mainly East Anglian scenes. He is particularly inspired by early morning and evening light which is especially significant in this part of England. His desire is to convey atmosphere and tranquility in his watercolours, always working to retain transparency.
Suffolk Open Studios at Blackthorpe Barn
Saturday 17 - Monday 26 May 2008 11am - 5pm daily
Admission free
Once again Suffolk Open Studios has the pleasure of holding their Showcase Exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn, the perfect opportunity to see the stunning collection of members work all under one roof, a wealth of artistic expression, style, approach and techniques to explore, in an incredible range of materials and disciplines.
All artists opening their studios take part, therefore it also gives visitors the chance to view their work and decide whose studio they might like to visit the following month.
So come along and indulge yourself in the Visual Arts.
Refreshments available.
See Blackthorpe Barnfor details.
Saturday 17th May 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 18th May 10 a.m – 4 p.m.
The Colchester & Tendring Fundraising Group are holding a Sculpture Walk and Art/Craft Fair in the beautiful gardens of Crows Hall, Debenham, Suffolk the recently restored 16th Century Grade II Tudor Manor House. Visitors will be able to view the sculptures whilst wandering around the delightful gardens, which have been designed and landscaped by Garden Designer, Lady Tollemache. They can then go on to visit the Art/Craft Fair which is being held in the late 15th century Barn.
Light refreshments will also be available and there is ample free parking.
A donation of £5 to CLIC Sargent admits one member of the public and children have free entry. All proceeds will be donated to CLIC Sargent the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity who offer a full range of care and support services to the 10 children and young people diagnosed with cancer and leukaemia every day and their families.
Further details can be found by visiting the Crow’s Hall website on Crow's Hall
The John Russell Gallery 16th June – 12th July
Constance Stubbs A.R.C.A – Mixed Media Paintings
A keen observer of people, poignant moments of social realism and family life have always inspired this veteran artist’s paintings, which are magnificent in content and often in scale as well!
&
Harold Yates (1916 - 2000) – Paintings and Drawings
The late husband of fellow exhibitor Constance Stubbs, it is more than fitting that the works of these two East Anglian greats should finally be seen showing side by side.
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051
ART EXHIBITION BY STEPHIE GRIFFITHS to be held at The Upstairs Gallery, The Lloyds Building, Exchange Square, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HH on 28th June - 12th July. Gallery open from 10-4.30pm daily (closed Weds and Sunday). Entrance is the door immediately on your right as you face the Lloyds Bank entrance.
BIG ART GALLERY BIG EXHIBITIONS
JULY - SEPTEMBER SUMMER COUNTY SHOW The best of artists from our county, including JACKIE COOTE July 18th -August 11th Objective abstract glass panels and sensational paintings.
The UpStAiRs Gallery Lloyds Bank Building Exchange Square BECCLES Suffolk NR34 9HH 01502 717191
ART EXHIBITION BY STEPHIE GRIFFITHS
Saturday 19 Jul to Tuesday 12 Aug
Monday - Sat 9am-5pm except half day closing Thursday
Stephie creates beautiful wax paintings having had many successful exhibitions. A popular local artist, she depicts, beautiful floral landscapes and skies, animals and abstract designs. She has satisfied customers here and abroad. Paintings are available to purchase/take away on the day. There is a preview evening for this event (please contact 01728 603460). CRISPS GALLERY, 27 HIGH STREET, SAXMUNDHAM, Suffolk IP17 1AF
The John Russell Gallery 21st July – 13th September
(NB Summer Closing: 10th – 25th August)
Summer with The Royal College of Art – Mixed Media by Selected Gallery Artists
Some 15 years ago a dozen artists from The Gallery’s portfolio, all graduates of the Royal College, were invited to come together for a real showcase of the cream of East Anglia’s artistic talent. And here they are again - Messrs Atkinson, Bartlett, Bawden, Brunsdon, Carlo, two Cheeses, Foster, Stubbs and Tidman - a few years older, a great deal wiser and each with insurmountable reverence and expertise, although sadly missing this time around are the late Colin Moss and Bill Ward.
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051
Spectrum Arts Present -
ART 'GARDEN PARTY' EXHIBITION
August 2-3 and 8-9: 10.30am - 6pm
August 4-8: 2pm - 6pm
Rickyards, Mill Road, Wissett, Halesworth
Suffolk IP19 OJF. Tel: 01986 875722
Seven artists showing work in a diverse and exciting range of media.
Demonstrations, workshops, charity raffle with art prizes, light refreshments.
All in a delightful village setting.
'Approaching Autumn' by Lynsey Adams
Works in oil, acrylic, watercolour, pencil, figurative woodcarving,
raku ceramics, garden ceramics, textiles, photography.
Artists: Lynsey Adams, David Elliott, Mary Gundry, Simon Kasumba,
Peter Ramsden, Rob Rutterford, Dave Sumner
A Suffolk Open Studios Members exhibition.
Please see Suffolk Open Studios and the 'Notices and Chat Forum' for latest details on demonstrations and workshops, or phone 01986 875722
ART EXHIBITION BY STEPHIE GRIFFITHS to be held at The Upstairs Gallery, The Lloyds Building, Exchange Square, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HH from 2nd August- 16th August and 30th August - 13th September. Gallery open from 10-4.30pm daily (closed Weds and Sunday). Entrance is the door immediately on your right as you face the Lloyds Bank entrance.
Artworks 8th Annual Exhibition Saturday 6 September - Sunday 28 September
10am-5pm daily
Admission free
With a reputation for its high standard and fresh contemporary work, Artworks seeks to excite and inspire with its new work in a wide range of media by 30 of East Anglia’s leading artists. Filling the Barn with paintings, prints, sculpture and installation art, this is a great opportunity to indulge in excellent original art.
All the work is for sale. Also a shop selling a good range of original work, prints and cards. Once again there will be the ever-popular mini artworks prize draw.
Light refreshments available. See Blackthorpe Barnfor details.
The John Russell Gallery 22nd September – 18th October
Christopher Ryland – Flower Paintings
The Gallery’s only dedicated flower painter, Christopher shuns the constraints of botanical accuracy to produce these very contemporary compositions. Whether a jungle of lush garden foliage or a sedate still life study, the imagery is always as fresh as a daisy!
&
ArtOne Contemporary – Mixed Media by Gallery Artists
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051
The John Russell Gallery 27th October – 22nd November
Barrie Houghton – Mixed Media Paintings
If you have a passion for mood, drama and atmosphere then this is the show for you! Having shown at The Gallery for over a decade and now for his fifth time in solo, this Suffolk Artist has become extremely adept in expressing all of these emotions on paper and canvas. His confidence seemingly flows off the brush in broad, sweeping washes, only to be checked now and then when a sudden splash of colour arrests the eye.
&
Lesley Carruthers – Sculpture
Good East Anglian sculptors per se are few and far between, but one of such high calibre, versatility AND of the female variety is a rarity indeed! Working predominantly in cast aluminium, but feeling equally at ease at turning her hand to bronze and stone, Lesley prefers an intuitive approach with little or no planning, revelling in the unpredictability of the evolutionary process and final outcome.
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051
The John Russell Gallery Charles Bartlett P.P.R.W.S, A.R.C.A, R.E - Watercolours 1st December ’08 – 17th January ’09
(NB Christmas Closing: 25th Dec. ’08 – 1st Jan ’09)
Although having only recently packed away his etching press for good, this well-seasoned artist of four score years and more still ventures out to his studio on a daily basis to paint - because that’s what he does best! This R.W.S Past President’s new collection of works is a sure sign that his hand is a deft and his eyesight as keen as ever.
&
David Jones – Paintings
A ‘regional northerner’, this painter and printmaker of both abstract and figurative work has chosen to go for quality rather than quantity in his maiden solo show at The Gallery. By keeping his imagery simple, the detail minimal and the palette pared down to a few choice primary or earthy colours, his bold brush strokes ensure maximum visual impact within these generous canvases.
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051
Coming in 2009 to …The John Russell Gallery
Michael Coulter – Watercolours
A glorious exhibition by one of Suffolk’s favourite artists. It is his beloved East Anglian countryside that inspires his compositions, where birds, animals and ordinary folk make guest appearances doing everyday activities. If you have yet to discover Michael’s work, then now’s your chance!
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051
Please click on the months below
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Art Exhibitions Suffolk in May
Friends from the North
North Europe, North of the Border, Northumberland and Norfolk and are all represented in Lime Tree Gallery’s new exhibition running from April 18th to May 22nd. The exhibition features work by Swedish artist Mats Rydstern (see above), Norfolk’s Molly Garnier, Robert Newton from the North East, and Scottish artists Liz Knox PA PAI PPAI, James Watt RGI and Pat Kramek.
See Lime Tree Gallery for full details
ART EXHIBITION BY STEPHIE GRIFFITHS to be held at The Upstairs Gallery, The Lloyds Building, Exchange Square, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HH on 26th April - 10th May. Gallery open from 10-4.30pm daily (closed Weds and Sunday). Entrance is the door immediately on your right as you face the Lloyds Bank entrance.
BIG ART GALLERY BIG EXHIBITIONS
MAY-JUNE Norfolk and Suffolk artists Exhibition
The UpStAiRs Gallery Lloyds Bank Building Exchange Square BECCLES Suffolk NR34 9HH 01502 717191
The John Russell Gallery 12th May – 7th June
(NB Closed Bank Holiday Mondays, 5th & 26th May)
Julie Giles – New Oils
Family, fun and frolics and the great outdoors of Italy, France and Suffolk is what this Camberwell School painter is all about! The Artist’s loose, textured style is particularly befitting of her subjects and the memories of those lazy, carefree days when nothing gets done.
&
Patrick Elder – Sculpture
Loud, brash and showy are words never associated with this sculptor. His first solo show at The Gallery sees his style to be quietly confident and contemplative, as these elegant pieces instil a sense of peace and calm within the viewer and their surroundings.
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051
The Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, IP17 1SP
Watercolours by Donald Wincup
Thurs 15th May - Wed 21st May 2008 Open daily from 10am - 5pm
Donald Wincup paints mainly East Anglian scenes. He is particularly inspired by early morning and evening light which is especially significant in this part of England. His desire is to convey atmosphere and tranquility in his watercolours, always working to retain transparency.
Suffolk Open Studios at Blackthorpe Barn
Saturday 17 - Monday 26 May 2008 11am - 5pm daily
Admission free
Once again Suffolk Open Studios has the pleasure of holding their Showcase Exhibition at Blackthorpe Barn, the perfect opportunity to see the stunning collection of members work all under one roof, a wealth of artistic expression, style, approach and techniques to explore, in an incredible range of materials and disciplines.
All artists opening their studios take part, therefore it also gives visitors the chance to view their work and decide whose studio they might like to visit the following month.
So come along and indulge yourself in the Visual Arts.
Refreshments available.
See Blackthorpe Barnfor details.
Saturday 17th May 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 18th May 10 a.m – 4 p.m.
The Colchester & Tendring Fundraising Group are holding a Sculpture Walk and Art/Craft Fair in the beautiful gardens of Crows Hall, Debenham, Suffolk the recently restored 16th Century Grade II Tudor Manor House. Visitors will be able to view the sculptures whilst wandering around the delightful gardens, which have been designed and landscaped by Garden Designer, Lady Tollemache. They can then go on to visit the Art/Craft Fair which is being held in the late 15th century Barn.
Light refreshments will also be available and there is ample free parking.
A donation of £5 to CLIC Sargent admits one member of the public and children have free entry. All proceeds will be donated to CLIC Sargent the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity who offer a full range of care and support services to the 10 children and young people diagnosed with cancer and leukaemia every day and their families.
Further details can be found by visiting the Crow’s Hall website on Crow's Hall
Art Exhibitions Suffolk in June
The John Russell Gallery 16th June – 12th July
Constance Stubbs A.R.C.A – Mixed Media Paintings
A keen observer of people, poignant moments of social realism and family life have always inspired this veteran artist’s paintings, which are magnificent in content and often in scale as well!
&
Harold Yates (1916 - 2000) – Paintings and Drawings
The late husband of fellow exhibitor Constance Stubbs, it is more than fitting that the works of these two East Anglian greats should finally be seen showing side by side.
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051
ART EXHIBITION BY STEPHIE GRIFFITHS to be held at The Upstairs Gallery, The Lloyds Building, Exchange Square, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HH on 28th June - 12th July. Gallery open from 10-4.30pm daily (closed Weds and Sunday). Entrance is the door immediately on your right as you face the Lloyds Bank entrance.
Art Exhibitions Suffolk in July
BIG ART GALLERY BIG EXHIBITIONS
JULY - SEPTEMBER SUMMER COUNTY SHOW The best of artists from our county, including JACKIE COOTE July 18th -August 11th Objective abstract glass panels and sensational paintings.
The UpStAiRs Gallery Lloyds Bank Building Exchange Square BECCLES Suffolk NR34 9HH 01502 717191
ART EXHIBITION BY STEPHIE GRIFFITHS
Saturday 19 Jul to Tuesday 12 Aug
Monday - Sat 9am-5pm except half day closing Thursday
Stephie creates beautiful wax paintings having had many successful exhibitions. A popular local artist, she depicts, beautiful floral landscapes and skies, animals and abstract designs. She has satisfied customers here and abroad. Paintings are available to purchase/take away on the day. There is a preview evening for this event (please contact 01728 603460). CRISPS GALLERY, 27 HIGH STREET, SAXMUNDHAM, Suffolk IP17 1AF
The John Russell Gallery 21st July – 13th September
(NB Summer Closing: 10th – 25th August)
Summer with The Royal College of Art – Mixed Media by Selected Gallery Artists
Some 15 years ago a dozen artists from The Gallery’s portfolio, all graduates of the Royal College, were invited to come together for a real showcase of the cream of East Anglia’s artistic talent. And here they are again - Messrs Atkinson, Bartlett, Bawden, Brunsdon, Carlo, two Cheeses, Foster, Stubbs and Tidman - a few years older, a great deal wiser and each with insurmountable reverence and expertise, although sadly missing this time around are the late Colin Moss and Bill Ward.
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051
Art Exhibitions Suffolk in August
Spectrum Arts Present -
ART 'GARDEN PARTY' EXHIBITION
August 2-3 and 8-9: 10.30am - 6pm
August 4-8: 2pm - 6pm
Rickyards, Mill Road, Wissett, Halesworth
Suffolk IP19 OJF. Tel: 01986 875722
Seven artists showing work in a diverse and exciting range of media.
Demonstrations, workshops, charity raffle with art prizes, light refreshments.
All in a delightful village setting.
'Approaching Autumn' by Lynsey Adams
Works in oil, acrylic, watercolour, pencil, figurative woodcarving,
raku ceramics, garden ceramics, textiles, photography.
Artists: Lynsey Adams, David Elliott, Mary Gundry, Simon Kasumba,
Peter Ramsden, Rob Rutterford, Dave Sumner
A Suffolk Open Studios Members exhibition.
Please see Suffolk Open Studios and the 'Notices and Chat Forum' for latest details on demonstrations and workshops, or phone 01986 875722
ART EXHIBITION BY STEPHIE GRIFFITHS to be held at The Upstairs Gallery, The Lloyds Building, Exchange Square, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HH from 2nd August- 16th August and 30th August - 13th September. Gallery open from 10-4.30pm daily (closed Weds and Sunday). Entrance is the door immediately on your right as you face the Lloyds Bank entrance.
Art Exhibitions Suffolk in September
Artworks 8th Annual Exhibition Saturday 6 September - Sunday 28 September
10am-5pm daily
Admission free
With a reputation for its high standard and fresh contemporary work, Artworks seeks to excite and inspire with its new work in a wide range of media by 30 of East Anglia’s leading artists. Filling the Barn with paintings, prints, sculpture and installation art, this is a great opportunity to indulge in excellent original art.
All the work is for sale. Also a shop selling a good range of original work, prints and cards. Once again there will be the ever-popular mini artworks prize draw.
Light refreshments available. See Blackthorpe Barnfor details.
The John Russell Gallery 22nd September – 18th October
Christopher Ryland – Flower Paintings
The Gallery’s only dedicated flower painter, Christopher shuns the constraints of botanical accuracy to produce these very contemporary compositions. Whether a jungle of lush garden foliage or a sedate still life study, the imagery is always as fresh as a daisy!
&
ArtOne Contemporary – Mixed Media by Gallery Artists
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051
Art Exhibitions Suffolk in October
The John Russell Gallery 27th October – 22nd November
Barrie Houghton – Mixed Media Paintings
If you have a passion for mood, drama and atmosphere then this is the show for you! Having shown at The Gallery for over a decade and now for his fifth time in solo, this Suffolk Artist has become extremely adept in expressing all of these emotions on paper and canvas. His confidence seemingly flows off the brush in broad, sweeping washes, only to be checked now and then when a sudden splash of colour arrests the eye.
&
Lesley Carruthers – Sculpture
Good East Anglian sculptors per se are few and far between, but one of such high calibre, versatility AND of the female variety is a rarity indeed! Working predominantly in cast aluminium, but feeling equally at ease at turning her hand to bronze and stone, Lesley prefers an intuitive approach with little or no planning, revelling in the unpredictability of the evolutionary process and final outcome.
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051
Art Exhibitions Suffolk in December
The John Russell Gallery Charles Bartlett P.P.R.W.S, A.R.C.A, R.E - Watercolours 1st December ’08 – 17th January ’09
(NB Christmas Closing: 25th Dec. ’08 – 1st Jan ’09)
Although having only recently packed away his etching press for good, this well-seasoned artist of four score years and more still ventures out to his studio on a daily basis to paint - because that’s what he does best! This R.W.S Past President’s new collection of works is a sure sign that his hand is a deft and his eyesight as keen as ever.
&
David Jones – Paintings
A ‘regional northerner’, this painter and printmaker of both abstract and figurative work has chosen to go for quality rather than quantity in his maiden solo show at The Gallery. By keeping his imagery simple, the detail minimal and the palette pared down to a few choice primary or earthy colours, his bold brush strokes ensure maximum visual impact within these generous canvases.
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051
Coming in 2009 to …The John Russell Gallery
Michael Coulter – Watercolours
A glorious exhibition by one of Suffolk’s favourite artists. It is his beloved East Anglian countryside that inspires his compositions, where birds, animals and ordinary folk make guest appearances doing everyday activities. If you have yet to discover Michael’s work, then now’s your chance!
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1LG tel 01473 212051