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 to see Art Exhibitions in that month
July, August, September, October
November, December
Summer Exhibition at the Lime Tree Gallery
Throughout July
Lime Tree Gallery’s Summer Exhibition offers an eclectic mix of colourful figurative, landscape and still life paintings.
Local artist, Sylvia Paul, whose work is in the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy, exhibits new marine and landscape paintings.
Sylvia Paul was born in Sudbury and has lived most of her life in East Anglia. She attended Colchester School of Art and Hockerill College of Education, where she studied painting as a main subject.
Sylvia's paintings are regularly exhibited in East Anglia, London and further afield. Her work has been selected for exhibition at the Mall Galleries on several occasions, including the Pastel Society, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the Laing Landscape Exhibition. Two of her characteristic mixed media collages are in the Norwich Union art collection.
Sylvia was elected to the East Anglia Group of Marine Artists in 2003, exhibiting with them two or three times per year.
Other exhibiting artists include:
Anne Anderson
Joe Broadley
Catriona Campbell
Alan King PAI
Irene McCann
Katherine Swinfen Eady
For more details please click on the link above.
Suffolk Showcase
Saturday 4th July to Saturday 29th August
Exhibition opening and award announcement by Deputy Mayor of Bury St Edmunds, Councillor Robert Cockle, at 7pm on Friday 3rd July
Exhibition open 10.30am-5pm, Tuesday to Saturdays
Entry free of charge
Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery’s open exhibition, is now a popular and well-established event for artists and makers throughout Suffolk. Work selected by panel of independent judges, Grenville Davey and Lotte Juul Petersen.
For further information on Suffolk Showcase, photo opportunities or interviews please contact:
John Appleyard, Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery, The Market Cross, Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1BT
Tel: 01284 762081
Email: john.appleyard@burystedmundsartgallery.org
Textile Art group Suffolk (TAGS) ANNUAL EXHIBITION ''BRIDGING THE GAP'' at THE POND GALLERY SNAPE MALTINGS 10-22 JULY 10am- 5pm daily
Artist: Jean Driver
Includes work inspired by the renewal and surroundings of Snape and the Maltings.
Artist: Pat Hann
Textile Art Group Suffolk (www.tags.org.uk) was established in 1993 by a group of textile artists, specialising mainly in embroidery. Artists from a wide range of textile backgrounds have since joined them and this broad spectrum of interests and expertise has become one of TAGS' major strengths .
Artist: Jane Haylock
Today, members work in a variety of media, including print, felt, weaving, batik, handmade paper, stitch, quilting, and embroidery and meet monthly at
Willowmead Alpaca Centre Otley.
www.willowmead-alpacas.co.uk/Alpacas.phpin
Artist: Judith Chestnutt
TAGS stages regular exhibitions at various Suffolk locations, including a major exhibition each summer at The Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings.
Artist: Amanda warren
Please click on http://homepage.ntlworld.com/aristotle/TAGS/ for more photographs of the TAGS 2008 exhibition.
For details of past annual exhibitions please see: www.raindropkites.co.uk/tags/exhibition.html
TAGS MEMBERS
Deborah Ardizzone
Sylvia Chenery
Judith Chestnutt
Alison Couchman
Terry Drane
Jean Driver
Glenda Gerrard
Pat Hann
Jane Haylock
Liz Hennessey
Liz Hodgson
Helen Howes
Ruth Hurlock
Elisabeth Kendrick
Ann Knights
Joan Maynard
Christine O'Dowd
Christine Rich
Maggi Rutterford
Anne-Marie Stewart
Lorna Turner
Amanda Warren
Margaret Williamson
Peter Pears Gallery, High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk
'AHOY!' - the 38th Annual Exhibition of the Suffolk Craft Society
Sunday 19th July - Monday 31st August.
open every day 10 - 5 and closing at 2pm on 31st August.
Please also see
Aldeburgh Festival
Guide to Aldeburgh
Accommodation in Aldeburgh
Hotels in Aldeburgh
Art for Glass
Following the success of the first event last year, Orford Town Hall will be hosting a second ART for GLASS, a selling exhibition of paintings, sculpture and photographs by local artists from Saturday 1st to Thursday 6th August 2009. All the exhibits will be available for sale during the exhibition and artists will be donating a percentage of the sale price of their paintings towards the fund for restoring the windows in Orford Town Hall. This magnificent Edwardian building has provided the community of Orford and Gedgrave with a meeting place for over one hundred years but the windows are now in urgent need of repair.
Last year’s event included work by local celebrities Maggi Hambling and Winifred Austen as well as many other local artists, we are hoping to attract a similar level of response this year.
For interviews, details or to arrange to exhibit work contact Sarah Holland on 01394 450517or sarah@oldbutchers-orford.co.uk or Richard Power on 01394 450797
30th ANNIVERSARY SUMMER SHOW - Mixed Media by Gallery Artists and Guests - at The John Russell Art Gallery, 4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LG
3rd August – 19th September ’09 (NB. Summer Closing is from 17th – 31st August)
Monday - Saturday, 9.30 am - 5.00 pm
Landmark anniversaries should never be allowed to pass unnoticed and by rights ought to be celebrated! And so it is with not the slightest hint of modesty that we welcome you to join us in celebrating The Gallery’s 30th year with a visual feast of the cream of East Anglian art!
Those of you who have supported our exhibitions over the years will be fully aware of The Gallery’s raison d’être - that is to promote solely the works of the region’s best established and up and coming painters and sculptors. Save for a handful of artists who have moved out of the area and a very few who have sadly passed away, the majority have survived the test of time, surely a testament to the strength and quality of their work. These ‘good old faithfuls’ have set quite a precedent and the artists recently included into The Gallery’s portfolio will have some hard acts to follow - but we are certain that they are all up to the job in hand!
And so we are delighted to introduce the throng of artists who will be gracing our walls (and ultimately yours too, perhaps!) during the show. Familiar names such as Anthony Atkinson, Charles Bartlett, Richard Bawden, John Brunsdon, Michael Carlo, Bernard and Chlöe Cheese, Michael Coulter, Ken Cuthbert, Graham and Julie Giles, Joan Hodes, Heather Hodgson, Barrie Houghton, Olwen Jones, Jill Leman, Peter McCarthy, Liz Moon, Elizabeth Morris, Gil Mutch, Julie Noad, Dione Page, David Quantrill, Christopher Ryland, Constance Stubbs, Glynn Thomas and Brüer Tidman; our more recent introductions - David Jones, Gill Levin, Naomi Munuo, Jan Pawlowicz and Mary Spicer; and not forgetting our two principal sculptors - Lesley Carruthers and Patrick Elder; plus a smattering of guest artists to whet your appetites.
As with all good feasts, the spread will be continually replenished so that should a work of art be sold and whisked away before your very eyes, something different will take its place. So it will be well worth making several visits to the table to see what’s new - especially as sometimes the best is saved ‘til last!
And for the final touches - no celebration is ever complete unless there is music! There are those that prefer to visit for the jazz rather than for the art - which is fine by us! Just come along and enjoy!
A FEW WORDS FROM THE DIRECTOR
I feel very proud, and indeed privileged to find myself in the tremendously satisfying position of celebrating The Gallery’s 30th Anniversary year! When the concept of opening a contemporary art gallery first came to me all those years ago, I was bombarded with comments such as “Art? In Ipswich? Whatever for?” and “Nobody’s interested in art. You won’t last five minutes!”
Fortunately, not being one to heed the advice of others, I decided instead to follow my gut instinct. Knowing that East Anglia was home for some of the best artists in the country who were fully deserving of a high quality, dedicated gallery in which to show their work, I set myself to task.
I can’t say it has been an easy ride throughout, but with the help and encouragement of The Gallery’s extremely loyal artists, together with the unfailing support of all of my customers, many of whom have become good friends, we’ve made it this far! And no mean feat by all accounts. In today’s uncertain economic climate, I am delighted to say that we have never been busier. It is extremely gratifying to know that there are still people around who are keen to seek out individuality and quality as opposed to a bargain - and it is to all of you such folk that I extend my sincere thanks, because without you neither my artists nor myself would be here today. And what a poor world this would be if the richness of art and culture were gradually lost - hardly the legacy we would wish upon future generations.
This year is actually a double celebration for me as I approach a significant birthday, and whilst one never seems to retire from the art world, the thought of a lighter workload now seems very appealing. It is with this in mind that I announce the following changes to The Gallery’s exhibiting programme.
From now on, major exhibitions will be staged quarterly with the remaining time being set aside for an ongoing mixed exhibition of work by established Gallery Artists and up and coming talents. Thus, Private Views and mailing will also happen quarterly, but The Gallery will continue to open on a daily basis, all year round. Our framing, restoration and art consultancy services will remain unchanged.
It just remains for me to encourage your continued support of the visual arts - please feel free to visit us as often as you are able - bring your family, friends and interested parties and enjoy browsing our wonderful art.
Anthony R Coe, Director
Please click on the months below to see Art Exhibitions in that month
July, August, September, October
November, December
Art Exhibitions Suffolk in July
Summer Exhibition at the Lime Tree Gallery
Throughout July
Lime Tree Gallery’s Summer Exhibition offers an eclectic mix of colourful figurative, landscape and still life paintings.
Local artist, Sylvia Paul, whose work is in the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy, exhibits new marine and landscape paintings.
Sylvia Paul was born in Sudbury and has lived most of her life in East Anglia. She attended Colchester School of Art and Hockerill College of Education, where she studied painting as a main subject.
Sylvia's paintings are regularly exhibited in East Anglia, London and further afield. Her work has been selected for exhibition at the Mall Galleries on several occasions, including the Pastel Society, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the Laing Landscape Exhibition. Two of her characteristic mixed media collages are in the Norwich Union art collection.
Sylvia was elected to the East Anglia Group of Marine Artists in 2003, exhibiting with them two or three times per year.
Other exhibiting artists include:
Anne Anderson
Joe Broadley
Catriona Campbell
Alan King PAI
Irene McCann
Katherine Swinfen Eady
For more details please click on the link above.
Suffolk Showcase
Saturday 4th July to Saturday 29th August
Exhibition opening and award announcement by Deputy Mayor of Bury St Edmunds, Councillor Robert Cockle, at 7pm on Friday 3rd July
Exhibition open 10.30am-5pm, Tuesday to Saturdays
Entry free of charge
Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery’s open exhibition, is now a popular and well-established event for artists and makers throughout Suffolk. Work selected by panel of independent judges, Grenville Davey and Lotte Juul Petersen.
For further information on Suffolk Showcase, photo opportunities or interviews please contact:
John Appleyard, Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery, The Market Cross, Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1BT
Tel: 01284 762081
Email: john.appleyard@burystedmundsartgallery.org
Textile Art group Suffolk (TAGS) ANNUAL EXHIBITION ''BRIDGING THE GAP'' at THE POND GALLERY SNAPE MALTINGS 10-22 JULY 10am- 5pm daily
Artist: Jean Driver
Includes work inspired by the renewal and surroundings of Snape and the Maltings.
Artist: Pat Hann
Textile Art Group Suffolk (www.tags.org.uk) was established in 1993 by a group of textile artists, specialising mainly in embroidery. Artists from a wide range of textile backgrounds have since joined them and this broad spectrum of interests and expertise has become one of TAGS' major strengths .
Artist: Jane Haylock
Today, members work in a variety of media, including print, felt, weaving, batik, handmade paper, stitch, quilting, and embroidery and meet monthly at
Willowmead Alpaca Centre Otley.
www.willowmead-alpacas.co.uk/Alpacas.phpin
Artist: Judith Chestnutt
TAGS stages regular exhibitions at various Suffolk locations, including a major exhibition each summer at The Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings.
Artist: Amanda warren
Please click on http://homepage.ntlworld.com/aristotle/TAGS/ for more photographs of the TAGS 2008 exhibition.
For details of past annual exhibitions please see: www.raindropkites.co.uk/tags/exhibition.html
TAGS MEMBERS
Deborah Ardizzone
Sylvia Chenery
Judith Chestnutt
Alison Couchman
Terry Drane
Jean Driver
Glenda Gerrard
Pat Hann
Jane Haylock
Liz Hennessey
Liz Hodgson
Helen Howes
Ruth Hurlock
Elisabeth Kendrick
Ann Knights
Joan Maynard
Christine O'Dowd
Christine Rich
Maggi Rutterford
Anne-Marie Stewart
Lorna Turner
Amanda Warren
Margaret Williamson
Peter Pears Gallery, High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk
'AHOY!' - the 38th Annual Exhibition of the Suffolk Craft Society
Sunday 19th July - Monday 31st August.
open every day 10 - 5 and closing at 2pm on 31st August.
Please also see
Aldeburgh Festival
Guide to Aldeburgh
Accommodation in Aldeburgh
Hotels in Aldeburgh
Art Exhibitions Suffolk in August
Art for Glass
Following the success of the first event last year, Orford Town Hall will be hosting a second ART for GLASS, a selling exhibition of paintings, sculpture and photographs by local artists from Saturday 1st to Thursday 6th August 2009. All the exhibits will be available for sale during the exhibition and artists will be donating a percentage of the sale price of their paintings towards the fund for restoring the windows in Orford Town Hall. This magnificent Edwardian building has provided the community of Orford and Gedgrave with a meeting place for over one hundred years but the windows are now in urgent need of repair.
Last year’s event included work by local celebrities Maggi Hambling and Winifred Austen as well as many other local artists, we are hoping to attract a similar level of response this year.
For interviews, details or to arrange to exhibit work contact Sarah Holland on 01394 450517or sarah@oldbutchers-orford.co.uk or Richard Power on 01394 450797
30th ANNIVERSARY SUMMER SHOW - Mixed Media by Gallery Artists and Guests - at The John Russell Art Gallery, 4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LG
3rd August – 19th September ’09 (NB. Summer Closing is from 17th – 31st August)
Monday - Saturday, 9.30 am - 5.00 pm
Landmark anniversaries should never be allowed to pass unnoticed and by rights ought to be celebrated! And so it is with not the slightest hint of modesty that we welcome you to join us in celebrating The Gallery’s 30th year with a visual feast of the cream of East Anglian art!
Those of you who have supported our exhibitions over the years will be fully aware of The Gallery’s raison d’être - that is to promote solely the works of the region’s best established and up and coming painters and sculptors. Save for a handful of artists who have moved out of the area and a very few who have sadly passed away, the majority have survived the test of time, surely a testament to the strength and quality of their work. These ‘good old faithfuls’ have set quite a precedent and the artists recently included into The Gallery’s portfolio will have some hard acts to follow - but we are certain that they are all up to the job in hand!
And so we are delighted to introduce the throng of artists who will be gracing our walls (and ultimately yours too, perhaps!) during the show. Familiar names such as Anthony Atkinson, Charles Bartlett, Richard Bawden, John Brunsdon, Michael Carlo, Bernard and Chlöe Cheese, Michael Coulter, Ken Cuthbert, Graham and Julie Giles, Joan Hodes, Heather Hodgson, Barrie Houghton, Olwen Jones, Jill Leman, Peter McCarthy, Liz Moon, Elizabeth Morris, Gil Mutch, Julie Noad, Dione Page, David Quantrill, Christopher Ryland, Constance Stubbs, Glynn Thomas and Brüer Tidman; our more recent introductions - David Jones, Gill Levin, Naomi Munuo, Jan Pawlowicz and Mary Spicer; and not forgetting our two principal sculptors - Lesley Carruthers and Patrick Elder; plus a smattering of guest artists to whet your appetites.
As with all good feasts, the spread will be continually replenished so that should a work of art be sold and whisked away before your very eyes, something different will take its place. So it will be well worth making several visits to the table to see what’s new - especially as sometimes the best is saved ‘til last!
And for the final touches - no celebration is ever complete unless there is music! There are those that prefer to visit for the jazz rather than for the art - which is fine by us! Just come along and enjoy!
A FEW WORDS FROM THE DIRECTOR
I feel very proud, and indeed privileged to find myself in the tremendously satisfying position of celebrating The Gallery’s 30th Anniversary year! When the concept of opening a contemporary art gallery first came to me all those years ago, I was bombarded with comments such as “Art? In Ipswich? Whatever for?” and “Nobody’s interested in art. You won’t last five minutes!”
Fortunately, not being one to heed the advice of others, I decided instead to follow my gut instinct. Knowing that East Anglia was home for some of the best artists in the country who were fully deserving of a high quality, dedicated gallery in which to show their work, I set myself to task.
I can’t say it has been an easy ride throughout, but with the help and encouragement of The Gallery’s extremely loyal artists, together with the unfailing support of all of my customers, many of whom have become good friends, we’ve made it this far! And no mean feat by all accounts. In today’s uncertain economic climate, I am delighted to say that we have never been busier. It is extremely gratifying to know that there are still people around who are keen to seek out individuality and quality as opposed to a bargain - and it is to all of you such folk that I extend my sincere thanks, because without you neither my artists nor myself would be here today. And what a poor world this would be if the richness of art and culture were gradually lost - hardly the legacy we would wish upon future generations.
This year is actually a double celebration for me as I approach a significant birthday, and whilst one never seems to retire from the art world, the thought of a lighter workload now seems very appealing. It is with this in mind that I announce the following changes to The Gallery’s exhibiting programme.
From now on, major exhibitions will be staged quarterly with the remaining time being set aside for an ongoing mixed exhibition of work by established Gallery Artists and up and coming talents. Thus, Private Views and mailing will also happen quarterly, but The Gallery will continue to open on a daily basis, all year round. Our framing, restoration and art consultancy services will remain unchanged.
It just remains for me to encourage your continued support of the visual arts - please feel free to visit us as often as you are able - bring your family, friends and interested parties and enjoy browsing our wonderful art.
Anthony R Coe, Director
