Brrrrrrr….it’s still flippin’ cold!  Why not head into a nice warm gallery this weekend to see some of the cracking new exhibitions and events being launched around the UK?  Beats staying in and trying to motivate yourself to wash up……. Bob Dylan on Canvas, Halcyon Gallery London Opens: 13 February 2010 On 13 February 2010 the prestigious Halcyon Gallery at [...]

One of our talented artist members, Lindsey Power, is supporting Haiti by donating ALL proceeds from her sales of paintings to Haven House Building,  an organisation which is helping re-build the shattered lives and houses of Haiti.   We have all seen the devastating images of what’s happened in Haiti in the news and have felt the helplessness of feeling [...]

In the first ‘Spotlight’ of 2010, I’m talking to renowned artist Helen Masacz.  Helen has had an enviable career with [...]

‘IT SEEMS IMMENSELY TIMELY TO ME TO EXPLORE WHAT WE REALLY MEAN BY HEROISM’ – Martin Firrell ‘COMPLETE HERO’ BY MARTIN FIRRELL AT THE GUARDS CHAPEL LONDON Public art digital projections of text and video to the chapel exterior The Guards Chapel, Birdcage Walk, Wellington Barracks 4-10 November 2009 17.00 – 21.00 nightly Opening 4th November at 17.00 Martin Firrell [...]

Artists in the Academy Date: Thursday 22 October, 2pm – 5pm Venue: The Anatomy Theatre and Museum, King’s College London, Strand Campus Cost: Free This event will explore and showcase some of the exciting collaborations between universities and artists-in-residence.  The event will involve a chaired discussion of the benefits of collaboration for both parties, as well as providing a networking [...]

Here’s an opportunity for artists from the London Artists Collective.  Whether you’re London-based or not, this could be just what you’re looking for.  Links follow at the end of the article. We are now accepting applications from new artists: London Artists Collective is a collective of artists living, working and exhibiting in London, ranging in practices from painting sculpture, drawing [...]

Installation artist Clare Lynn has had resounding success with her magical light installations which she has been producing since last year.  Clare loves to transform ordinairy, sometimes run-down surroundings into magical, enchanting and inspirational areas with her use of LEDs and her creativity.  “I have gained a curiosity with certain locations that we avoid once darkness falls”, she says.  “Environments [...]

University degree shows are always a great place to catch the new up-and-coming artists who may well be making a huge impact on the art world in the years to come.   They attract a wide audience, from students to those in the industry and also offer a great free day out for anyone who fancies an arty day out – [...]

LSE unveils new Richard Wilson sculpture, ‘Square the Block’ Richard Wilson RA, one of Britain’s most renowned sculptors, revealed his ambitious five storey-high work at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to the public , ready for it’s launch today (21st September 2009). Richard Wilson’s major architectural intervention, ‘Square the Block’, has been installed on the northwest [...]

“Be prepared to be transported out of your comfort zone.” 2009 sees the second year of the CuparArts Festival.  Running from 10 – 25 October, the themes central to this ambitious event are innovation and experimentation.  It is the unique high-quality curated Visual Arts programme  that distinguishes this festival from others in Fife and the rest of Scotland.  Started by [...]