St George’s Academy

Year 13 Art and Photography Exhibition

St George’s had a successful grand opening of the Year 13 Art and Photography exhibition at the Carre Gallery; which gave the students an opportunity to showcase their work. Students, parents and teachers all attended to celebrate the work produced by their talented artists and photographers. Students have worked through adversity and challenges throughout their time in sixth form and the work produced is an absolute testament to their hard work and determination.

The exhibition is open for public viewing until Thursday 5th May. Please go along and check out the fantastic creativity of the students at St George’s Academy.

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New Year – New Work 2022

Carre Gallery welcomes the year with its new exhibition “New Year – New Work” providing artists with an opportunity to showcase their recent works. The exhibition ranges from a comprehensive display of oil, acrylic and watercolour paints through to fine art photography. Contributors have certainly been busy during the past 12 months, and the exhibition readily highlights the artistic narratives and talent within our area.

This exhibition is open now and will run until Saturday 5 February 2022, and everyone is welcome to visit. This year visit more galleries – starting with this one.

Exhibitors: Doug Fossey, Mike Weston, Neil Porteus, Sue Barter-Hart, Glynn James, Dave Wilson, Mo Teeuw.

Images by Mo Teeuw (Top), Doug Fossey (Btm L) and Glynne James (Btm R). Artwork photographed at the gallery by Neil Porteus. Click on any image to see a larger version (opens in new tab). Press ‘subscribe’ for regular updates – we don’t share your details and we won’t bombard you with spam.

Invitation to submit artwork…

New Year – New Work 2022

Dear Artists,

You are invited to submit work for the Carre Gallery New Year Show which will run for four weeks from 10 January until 05 February 2022.

‘New Year – New Work’ is now securely fixed into Carre Gallery’s schedule as a four-week show of new work or work previously not exhibited.

This exhibition is an excellent opportunity to show the world what you are working on right now, new ideas and techniques you are developing.

We look forward to seeing your work.

Exhibition Outline:

• A four-week show supported by press release and poster distribution.
• Exhibition Dates:  Mon 10 Jan to Sat 05 Feb.
• There is no limit to the number of pieces you can submit.
• £10 submission fee per piece for a four-week exhibition.
• Three-dimensional pieces welcome.
• Please submit work which has not previously been exhibited anywhere.
• The galley commission on sales will be 25% of the sale price.
• Artist’s exhibitor form to be submitted as soon as possible with remittance. You can email your interest to info@carregallery.co.uk
• Work to be submitted to the gallery prior to the exhibition any day (not Sundays) between 10am and 4pm until Sat 08 Jan 2022.
• NB: Gallery closed for Xmas from 24 Dec – 03 Jan inclusive.
• Unsold work to be collected from the gallery in the afternoon of Sat 05 Feb. (The exhibition closes at 4 pm.)
• Exhibitor’s name, contact details, title of work, media and price to be attached to back of work on submission.

What to do next:

• Please return the Artist’s Exhibition form (see the link below) with your remittance as soon as possible to ensure a place in this exhibition.
• Please make cheques payable to Sleaford Gallery Arts Trust Ltd.
• You can mail your form or drop it in at the gallery at 29 Carre Street.
• Please drop off your work at the gallery any day (except Sundays) between 10am and 4pm until Saturday 08 Jan 2022.
• Please collect your unsold work, ideally, between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday 05 February as the exhibition draws to a close.  NB: To reduce the disruption to future gallery exhibitors, any work not collected at this time will be available for collection by prior arrangement only.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Presentation:  The Carre Gallery reserves the right to reject work which is poorly presented.  Exhibition Art must be presented to a high standard; your work deserves it and gallery visitors expect it.

Care of Work:  The Carre Gallery endeavours to treat your work with the utmost care at all times.  However, work is submitted at the owner’s risk and the gallery cannot be held responsible for loss or damage however caused.

If you have any queries please email info@carregallery.co.uk.

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Christmas Exhibition

The Christmas Exhibition is now open with a selection of paintings, drawings, prints and small items ideal for Christmas gifts. No item is priced more than £100 so come and take a look for a unique present for the art-lover in your life.

The exhibition is open 10 am – 4 pm every day (except Sundays) until 23 December.

Artwork photographed at the gallery by Neil Porteus. Click on any image to see a larger version (opens in new tab).

Take a look at the updated previous blog post for the results of the photography competition. https://carregallery.wordpress.com/2021/11/08/street-scene/

Street Scene

Carre Gallery Autumn Photography Exhibition

Carre Gallery with the support of Sleaford and District Civic Trust are proud to present the third Carre Gallery photography competition and exhibition.

Under the theme of ‘Street Scene’ we asked entrants to submit photographs of people, buildings or activities in Sleaford and the surrounding area.  We have an interesting mixture for our viewers to see  and we are sure you will see places and, perhaps, people that you will know – although possibly from a different perspective than you normally expect.

Three prizes will be awarded; The Expert’s Award judged by our chosen expert Paul Bilbrough, The Gallery Award chosen by the gallery trustees and The Civic Trust Award which will be chosen by visitors to the exhibition – so be sure to visit and make your choice.

This blog post will be updated with the winning choices as soon as our judges have done their bit.  The Civic Trust Award will be announced at the end of the exhibition to allow all visitors to cast their vote.

The exhibition is open 10:00 am – 4:00 pm every day from until 20 November (closed on Sunday).

As always, the gallery is free to enter.  Come and take a look  and choose your favourite. Click on any image to see a larger version (opens in new tab).

Images: Gallery photograph by Neil Porteus. Other images selected from submissions.

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UPDATE :

Expert’s Award: Reflections by Michael Hardy

We have pleasure in announcing that Reflections by Michael Hardy has been given the ‘Expert’s Award’. Paul Bilbrough, our judge, was impressed by the technical ability used to create this image and said in his appraisal, “The image has very strong and harsh lighting from the car park… so full credit to the photographer for keeping control. The light balances well with the trees and stonework giving a nice warm feel. The shutter speed is spot-on blurring the water on the River Slea and allowing the reflections to work well in the water.”

Paul also identified six other images worthy of consideration and said, “These are all strong images and had this been a point-scored competition they would all have scored highly based on entries to the exhibition.

Images above: Santa in Sleaford by Ralf Galloway, Not far from Sleaford by John Argyll, “Hear Ye! Hear Ye!” by Ralf Galloway.

Images below: Lights and Textures by Michael Hardy, Gorse Lane by Jason Masterman, Boston Road by Jason Masterman.

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Gallery Award: St Denys’ at night by Edward Gilbert

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Sleaford and District Civic Trust Award

Reflections by Michael Hardy

Reflections by Michael Hardy (see image above) was chosen by popular vote of visitors to the exhibition.

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Congratulations to our winners Michael Hardy, Edward Gilbert and Michael Hardy (again!) – each award earning a prize of £50 and a certificate.

On behalf of Carre Gallery and Sleaford and District Civic Trust, thank you to all participants for sharing their photographs and creating an interesting and varied exhibition of local places and events. We look forward to seeing your images in the next one.

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Flock by Ellie Benton

We welcome back Ellie Benton for the latest exhibition of her superb, dynamic and vibrant art.

Ellie is a Lincolnshire wildlife artist who is most know for her colourful depictions of animals. More recently she has begun to dive into a little more complexity in her work and explore themes of harmony and chaos. With her latest exhibition ‘Flock’ we glimpse a collection inspired by movement and the natural world, bursting with exuberance. Her flamboyant pieces mark a time of new beginnings and opportunities, as well as a time for reflection.

Open 10 am to 4 pm from Monday 25 October until Saturday 06 November. Don’t miss it!

Ellie will be in the gallery every afternoon from 1 pm and all day Fridays and Saturdays.

http://www.elliebenton.com

Images supplied by the artist. Click on any image to see a larger version (opens in a new tab).

Charity Fundraising Sale

We have a good selection of paintings, drawings, photography, prints and cards from some talented artists. Come along and find that elusive gift for the person who is hard to buy for, and help us to continue the gallery’s work promoting and supporting Lincolnshire artists.

Opening times – 10 am to 4 pm every day until Saturday 23 October.

Different Strokes for Different Folks – Debbie Davidge

Debbie is a self-taught Artist, of only a few years. She has always had an interest in art and it wasn’t until her retirement that she developed a passion for it and she now paints almost daily. She is on her last assignment for a Diploma with the London College of Art in Drawing and Painting and enjoys the mediums of Acrylic, Watercolour, Acrylic Inks and Pen and wash.

Debbie has had a number of her artworks published in art magazines over the last eighteen months. She has just recently finished a month solo art exhibition in Caistor and has a planned exhibition in early November at the Gallery at St Martins, Lincoln. She also has window displays in a framing shop in Lincoln.

She has some of her greeting cards and notelets at the gift Shop in Mrs Smith’s Cottage Museum in Navenby.

Debbie states, “As human beings we are all different in all aspects of life; hence the title of the exhibition. This is what makes every one of us unique and I like to feel that my paintings are somewhat eclectic and of a simple style – something for everyone.” Her style is always evolving to another level – so keep an eye out!

Debbie’s inspiration come from local surroundings, holidays, and a love of flowers in various gardens, parks and National Trust gardens too.

Images supplied by the artist. Click on any image to see a larger version (opens in new tab).

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebbieDavidgeCreationsArtist

Instagram: @DebbieDavidgeCreationsArtist

The exhibition is open from Monday 04 October until Saturday 16 October.

Anne Barnham, Martin Cameron and Richard V Thomas

Richard V Thomas

For the last eight years Richard has been experimenting with collage. Creating images as diverse as British wildlife to characters from classic science-fiction and other icons of popular culture. The collages all begin life as drawings and then through cutting into the drawing they become a stencil, where layers of paper are glued together to create complex and intricate art works. The collages have many secrets which only closer scrutiny can unveil, whether a hidden image or phrase with subtle meaning, with the view that another look could find something new for the viewer to enjoy. The collages are also a form of recycling, making use of mass produced materials that we often throw away or leave in a forgotten draw such as magazines, greeting cards, Christmas cards, posters or wrapping paper.

Originally from South Wales and trained as an illustrator, Richard has lived and worked in Lincolnshire for the last twenty years. His life-long passion for drawing and painting has attracted him to subjects such as dramatic coastline and the personal stories found through portraits.

Richard has previously exhibited at the Carre Gallery. He has also exhibited in Lincoln a number of times in Gallery at St. Martin’s and the Sam Scorer Gallery and is a regular trader at the Lincoln Artists’ Market.

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Anne Barnham

“I am an award-winning artist who teaches workshops and holds demonstrations for many art groups. Please enjoy these paintings, here are a couple to whet the appetite. I like the variety of views that catch my eye, some really call out to be painted. There are watercolours and oils, each medium suits different scenes.”

Images: Bridge at Haverholme. Autumn Walk.

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Martin Cameron

Photographer Martin Cameron is no stranger to Carre Gallery having staged solo exhibitions and in collaboration with other artists. He has been a regular contributor to mixed and themed shows at the gallery and has also exhibited locally at Sam Scorer and The Usher in Lincoln, The Hub in Sleaford, Stamford and Grantham. This is a retrospective of work taken mainly on location since Martin left the confines of his London studio.

“I have managed to squeeze fifteen images into the Candlesby room at the gallery. I decided to call it ’14 Locations and 1 Portrait’ (with apologies to David Hockney). I like to make my images as simple as possible, picking out detail in a scene as I survey it. I am particularly attracted to architecture and man-made objects. The ways that humans change their landscape to suit them is a constant fascination, sometimes creating beauty and very often not.”

“The portrait (not shown here) is of artist Baz East taken at the gallery when he exhibited there. It is one of my favourite shots.”

Images: Art Deco Circles – Sydney, Australia. Parliament House – Canberra, Australia.

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Exhibition open 10 am – 4 pm from Monday 20 September until Saturday 02 October.

Images supplied by the artists. Click on any image to see a larger version (opens in new tab).

Retro Work by Ian C Cox

Windham Hime Memorial Exhibition 2021

Ian has been a regular exhibitor at the Carre Gallery since it opened in 2009 as a solo exhibitor, joint exhibitor and contributor to many ‘mixed’ and ‘themed’ shows.

“I’ve had no formal training in art apart from school and the benefit of holidaying each year with an uncle who was an artist. I was allowed to run riot in his studio from the age of 5yrs and he taught me how to mix colours and look at things – “Look, observe, draw” was his advice; sound advice!”

“I was also fortunate that he would often take me out with him on his painting trips on the South Downs or along the River Arun near Arundel Castle.”

For the Windham Hime Memorial Exhibition this year Ian presents us with a retrospective. All pieces have been selected from work carried out between 2005 and 2020 and show a variety of media and subjects.

Exhibition runs from Monday 06 September until Saturday 18 September.

Open 10 am – 4 pm every day except Sunday.

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Gallery News: Street Scene Photography Exhibition

For information on our forthcoming photography exhibition and competition please visit the Announcements page in the menu on the right hand side.