AUGUST Green Door Artists – “On Display” – Exhibition
This exhibition is by Green Door, with the exhibition being comprised of the work of 24 artists. Green Door Artists was formed in 1995 by a group of artists based in Kendal, with the aim of providing low-cost studios for local artists. They are a self-managed, not-for-profit artists’ co-operative who
Object of the Month: Puff Adder
For this Object of the Month, we have chosen the Puff Adder! Puff Adders can be found in Africa, as well as the southern Arabian Peninsula (countries like Yemen and Oman). Their Latin name is ‘Bitis arietans’. Bitis is the name of the genus of vipers, and arietans means ‘striking
Object of the Month: Roman Face Jar
This is a rare example of a Roman coarse ware face jar. This jar is incised to create a bearded face. The fragments were found at Watercrook Roman fort near Kendal. Face pots were probably introduced into Britain by the Roman Army in the 1st century AD. The faces may
JULY Eileen Gledhill and Cally Lawson – Cumbrian Contours – Exhibition
This exhibition is made up of work from two artists. Eileen’s inspiration comes from immersing herself in wild, rural and coastal scenery, experiencing the weather and landscapes. She gathers photographs and observations, before returning to her studio to work on the ideas generated and create individual artworks in oil. Cally’s
JUNE Art Crit North Cumbria – Material Process – Exhibition
Artwork from a north Cumbrian collective, curated with a creative focus on materials and processes. Explore their varied contemporary approaches to ceramics, glass, paint, printmaking, sculpture, and digital markmaking. The exhibition is free admission, open to public Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30-16:30.
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