Leamington Open 2024

 I've got two works accepted for the Leamington Open. Really chuffed about this one, it's really tough to get in as its such a small gallery. The woman who spoke to me on the phone said getting two accepted is "rare". The two works are Blackthorn, Cemex and Skinny woman. There have been a number of exhibition calls the last couple months and I held these back especially because I felt they were some of my strongest recent work.

The exhibition runs from 2 Feb until 12 May

Postscript 2 Feb 2024. I went along to the lauch last night to find that Skinny Woman was one of the works commended by the judges. Didn't get the big prize, but I think this is a pat on the back worth having. I spoke to one of the judges who said they tried not to have more than one work from any entrant, but the overall winner and I managed to sneak the extra one in.

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Coventry Art Societies Exhibition (CASE)

 2 Feb - 3 Mar 2024 at Gallery 1, Herbert Art Gallery, Coventry.

This biennial exhibition was extended this year to include art groups from around Warwickshire. So I submitted some work under the umbrella of Rugby Artists and Makers.

I've had two pieces accepted - Story without words (consisting of five prints from the Anna Bloom series) and Blue Coat. It's going to be a big show. Can't wait to see what it looks like hanging.

 

Rugby Artists and Makers: Go Fourth! Exhibition

 In the same slot as last year at Floor One Gallery in Rugby Art Gallery and Museum - the last couple of weeks of the Rugby Open in the big Gallery Upstairs. (23 January - 3 February)

My work for this exhibition is Poppies. Its a work that has grown on me over time. I like it much more than when I first did it. So I feel it should show its face around the place so that others get to appreciate it too.

PS. 22/01/24 - exhibition hung today, probably the best looking RA&M exhibition to date, Link to the catalogue here.