I’m so pleased to announce I’ve just sold my 10,000th greeting card, a milestone that I can’t believe has come around so quickly.
A huge thank you to all the lovely people who have purchased my cards over the years and to those who are just starting to collect them. I love the fact that small pieces of my art are being sent all over the world and hopefully invoking good memories and happy thoughts.
THANK YOU
A special thank you to Stuart of Worcester Printers, for producing my cards and who’s been an excellent partner and a constant support over the years.
For more information on Worcester Printers please follow the link below:
PIA is giving artists the opportunity to be part of the Hopmarket Artsthrough a call for artists for the first ever Hopmarket Arts being held on Easter Sunday 21st April.
The Hopmarket Arts is a NEW series of Art events and is part of the broadening set of PIA artistic events in and around Worcester
Hopmarket Arts is a partnership between PIA, Hopmarket Charities and Council CityCouncilwhich takes place at the same location on the third Sunday of every month.
Limited spaces available as others have already reserved
These events fill up very quickly so please confirm your interest as soon as possible!
PIA will actively promote the event via social media & blog. The event will be listed on national and local event websites. Artist biographies and contact details are activity promoted through social media and online. Partners and sponsors will actively promote the event and participating artists. Posters will be created and distributed around the city. The Hopmarket site will also have promotional banners on the entrance railing for the week leading up to each event.
If you are interested in being part of this event on 21st April for just £30 per stand, please email me directly:
Chris Oxlade-Arnott (PIA Curator) Mob: 07713 055 999 Email: chris@participateinart.com
PIA is giving artists the opportunity to be part of its Courtyards Arts through a calling for artists for the first Courtyard Arts of 2019 being held on Sunday 7th April.
The Courtyard Arts is the series of Arts events and is part of the broadening set of PIA artistic events in and around Worcester. Courtyard Arts is partnership with PIA, nestWorcester and the Royal Porcelain Work, which takes place at the same location on the first Sunday of every month.
These events fill up very quickly so please confirm your interest as soon as possible!
PIA will actively promote the event via social media & blog. The event will be listed on national and local event websites. Artist biographies and contact details are activity promoted through social media and online. Partners and sponsors will actively promote the event and participating artists. Posters will be created and distributed around the city. The Courtyard site will also have promotional banners on the entrance railing for the week leading up to each event.
If you are interested in being part of this event on 7th April for just £30 per stand, please email me directly:
Chris Oxlade-Arnott (PIA Curator) Mob: 07713 055 999 Email: chris@participateinart.com
My Contrasting View Exhibition for International Women’s Day opens tomorrow at the Third Space Worcester Arts Workshop (for the whole of March)
This exhibition will open from tomorrow until the end of March, as part of WAW’s recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday 8th March at 21 Sansome Street, Worcester, WR1 1UH.
This micro exhibition in honour of International Women’s Day showcases two contrasting styles of work by Jilly Oxlade-Arnott, who gave up a career to follow her passion for drawing, painting and architecture. In just two years she has established a national and international collector base and has a growing private commission network. A prolific artist who produces three new collections a year as well as a number of celebrated exhibitions
Works for sale are:
Artwork A ‘St. Paul’s Cathedral in Refreshers Colour’ Original A2 Fine Art Canvas £140.00
Artwork B ‘St. Paul’s Cathedral’ Original Ink & Watercolour £420.00
Artwork C ‘Big Ben Duo in Red/Blue/White’ Original A2 Fine Art Canvas £140.00
Artwork D ‘Big Ben Duo in Ruby/Olive Green/White’ Original A1 Fine Art Canvas £280.00
Artwork E ‘Big Ben (Elisabeth Tower)’Original Ink & Watercolour £420.00
Artwork F ‘Buckingham Palace’Original Ink & Watercolour £420.00
Artwork G ‘Buckingham Palace in Jade, Purple, White’Original A1 Fine Art Canvas £280.00
Artwork H ‘Tower Bridge in Racing Green, Vanilla’Original A1 Fine Art Canvas £280.00
Artwork I ‘Tower Bridge’Limited Edition 3/125 Fine Art Print £75.00
Artwork J ‘Leaning Tower of Pisa’Original Ink & Watercolour £420.00
Artwork K ‘Leaning Tower of Pisa in Lilac, Lime, Black’Original A1 Fine Art Canvas £280.00
Artwork L ‘Eiffel Tower’Limited Edition 34/125 Fine Art Print £75.00
Artwork M ‘Notre Dame’Limited Edition 6/125 Fine Art Print £75.00
Artwork N ‘Worcester Cathedral in Yellow, White, Black’ Original A0 Fine Art Canvas £360.00
The exhibition and event was sponsored through kind support by the Worcester City Council
This exhibition was delivered by Participate In Art and Worcester Arts Workshop
The Worcester Show 2019 will be taking place in Gheluvelt Park, Worcester, on Sunday 11th August 2019 and is an annual event that regularly attracts over 10,000 visitors. This year there is something different.
Some artists have already reserved their place at the Worcester Show 2019 PIA Art Exhibition Area but others are available.
Only £65 per stand or £100 for the double stand (could be a shared space) Includes one 6ft table, one parking pass per stand, inclusion in event and PIA marketing promotion, set up assistance and use of the break out area. More details of site specification will be provided to successful artists.
Please book directly through Participate In Art not through the Worcester Show Website
As this is hot off the press today the PIA Exhibition Area is not currently shown on the organisers website but will updated soon.
pARTicipate is producing an Art Exhibition Area at the 2019 Worcester Show just for a collection of artists and artisans. .
This area will be dressed and presented as a separate dedicated PIA Art Exhibition Area
This will provide a dedicated area for artists and their work. Enough space for each stand to have a 3 metre open face, a single or double size stand and an artist breakout and storage area. Each stand includes 6ft table (removable if needed and more may be available on request) and wall hanging systems (a new innovative addition to the stand set up). Layout is for seven standard units and one double stand.
The PIA Exhibition Area will include a space for the artists to take a break , site down and storage additional stock and packaging (make packing up a lot easier and stress free)
We hope this will be the start of a regular fixture for the Worcester Show
PIA will be present throughout the day to assist artists (if needed) and coordinate things. They will market the pavilion robustly and manage the liaison with show organisers.
PIA will help artists with their pre-event preparations, marketing material, logistics, assist with set up (including hanging, table layout, marking), sales processing (if required) and help with visitor introductions.
The PIA Art Exhibition Area is a bolt-on to the existing annual Worcester Show and is very excited to able to support such a wonderful event.
If you are interested in participating in the Worcester Show 2019 – PIA Art Exhibition Area please download, complete and submit the below Artist Application Form:
Participate In Art is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the PIA Exhibition at the RHS Malvern Spring Show. PIA in partnership with Allomorphic will be located in a prime space within the Great Pavilion of Art and Flowers.
This is an exclusive limited opportunity for up to twelve artists, competition for space will be high, so please ensure you are able to comply with the conditions prior to submitting your application.
Each successful artist will have exclusive use of their own 3m x 3m stand to hang and display their work, tables will be provided in brand new PIA branded event stands. The PIA Exhibition will be in a prime location facing the main pavilion entrances to Row 2 (main public street) and the main event stage within the show centre piece – The Great Pavilion. This is a prime opportunity to be in one of the best locations at this prestigious event.
PIA Exhibition location:
The RHS Malvern show will have in excess of 100,000 visitors over the four days and sets the scene for country and floral events for the rest of the year.
The event is 9th to 12th May 2019 at The Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW.
PIA are looking for artists who can deliver a professionally displayed stand of high quality design and workmanship. The PIA exhibition will adopt the festival theme of ‘Through The Lens’. The theme is not to be taken literally (ie photography) as the term lens is deliberately interpretive. Lens being eyes, transparency, optic, microscopic, attitude, perception, point of view etc.
There must be a feature of your work that meets the theme but I would expect you to display your core work (as you need to make sales across the board and not just on themed pieces). The event is about obtaining sales and brand promotion (artist awareness).
You are not expected to have everything ready and available on site but people will be taking things away on the day. You should use this opportunity to obtain on-the-day sales, orders and commissions. Your work and application will be vetted for suitability.
Conditions of Application:
Provide an application response that meets the theme brief
Work will be vetted for suitability
Work must not include or depict offensive, disrespectful, inappropriate language or imagery
Public liability insurance cover of no less than £2m
Available to set up before and after the event
Must be present on the stand throughout the event (9th to 12th)
Provide all own hand made work (or own reproductions)
Attend all PIA preparation meetings and respond timely to all communications
PIA will meet face to face with each successful artist to discuss the event particulars and plan delivery – We are here to help and assist you get the most from this special event
Participation fees are payable in advance and are non-refundable
PIA are not VAT registered, all prices are total and invoices/receipts will be provided.
The Great Floral Pavilion PIA Exhibition will be curated directly through Participate In Art and chosen artists will not have to go through the Show vetting and application process.
Due to likeminded
partnership and sponsorship from Allomorphic we are able to provide this
opportunity under our ‘Affordable Opportunity’ ethos and have been able to
dramatically reduce the participation fees. The participation fees includes car
park passes, day entry passes, site access for set up/breakdown, event and PIA
marketing activities.
PIA Exhibition Price: stand £400.00 or £460.00 for corner stand.
No additional costs or commission will be applied to sales.
*Sample of pricing for the RHS Arcades Shopping Hall: shell scheme 3×3 £939.60 or corner 3×3 £1,014.00*
If you wish to apply for this opportunity please send an email to chris@participateinart.com titled ‘RHS Application’ with the following:
Provide a statement (< 250 words) describing your interpretation of the festival theme and how this is influenced and seen in your work.
Provide an artist biography/statement (< 100 words).
Provide four sample images (JPG files <3MB each) Please note images and statements are for application purposes only.
Provide descriptions of work (size, medium, material) of work to be put forward:
against the theme
other work to be displayed
Applications must be received by 5pm 15th February, confirmation of successful application will be by 9am 18th February. If you require any clarification or have questions please get in touch via email (chris@participateinart.com)or call me 07713 055 999.
In partnership with Allomorphic, 11 Lansdown, Stroud GL5 1BB.
It is a great privilege and honour for pARTicipate to be asked to be part of the main pavilion.
Key fact from RHS Malvern Spring Show:
100,000 footfall 20% of visitors are RHS members Average age 52 years 40% AB (75% ABC1) 73% female; 27% male Average dwell time 6 hours Average spend £150pp Most read newspapers: The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The Times
I have an opportunity to exhibit and sell your work.
I am looking for equine artists for an Art For Business opportunity in Worcester
I have an opportunity to exhibit for sale 3-4 works in a high end Worcester restaurant. Initially for a 3 month period but likely to be longer.
Multiple artists are required. Installation going in at the end of next week, so please respond swiftly
pARTicipate will manage the installation, marketing and sale for a 20% commission fee. Works can be replaced and rotated as required.
If you are interested, please contact me through the contact us page on the Participate In Art website (www.participateinart.com). Please provide images of artworks, sizes and prices.
For all artists currently sorting out their diaries for 2019 please take a look at the Participate In Art’s calendar of events
To see a summary of the events we are curating this year please follow the link below or visit the ‘events’ page on the menu bar of our website: http://www.participateinart.com
from Architectural Impression to Participate In Art
The Architectural Impressions blog will be closing down. Please ensure you follow the Participate In Art blog to receive information on its events and opportunities.
Welcome to Participate In Art the rebranded name for Architectural Impressions events and artists support services.
This is the launch/re-branding of a new entity called ‘Participate in Art’, as a separation from Jilly’s ‘Architectural Impressions’. Jilly will now be promoting herself under her own name as an artist. All the historic gallery curation and artist support activities will now be controlled and delivered through pARTicipate. The name and brand of Architectural Impressions will slowly disappear as pARTicipate takes over.
Archiimp produce a Pop Up Gallery for this weekend at 16 Foregate Street, The Hopmarket. WR1 1DL
This Pop Up gallery will be hosted by Chris & Jilly Oxlade-Arnott and will showcase works and Christmas gifts from local artists, Jadu Sheridan, Sasha-Louise Rae, Sam Fenner, Suz Winspear and the very popular wildlife calendar from Deb Stanley.
Showing local hand created gifts and artwork for the busy weekend before Christmas Eve. Its never too late to buy presents….
Jadu Sheridan
Sam Fenner
Sasha Louise Rae
Jilly Oxlade-Arnott
This is a prelude to the Hopmarket Arts due to start in the spring of 2019 and is designed to increase awareness and footfall of visitors to the Hopmarket and the surrounding area.
Also available will be calendars by Deb Stanleyand Poetry Books by Suz Winspear
This event is only made possible by the continued support by:
Come and support your local artists at the Archiimp Christmas Artson Sunday 9th December at the newly open Henry Sandon Hall, Severn Street at Royal Porcelain Works on Sunday 9th December from 10am to 5pm.
Meet the artists and find perfect gifts and cards. Come and see some great pieces from:
Acidtate – Spray Paint and Acrylic
Acidtate is a self-taught Graphic Design Artist from Worcester in the Midlands. Leaving his job to pursue a full time career as an artist working from his home studio, taking commissions and working on his own original pieces. Acidtate uses many different mediums to produce his art and enjoys exploring realism and 3D with his subjects. He has also produced a unique range of clothing inspired by his graphic design. This year he painted for the first time at a Street Art Festival in Cheltenham. Acidtate produces eye pleasing art for everyone to enjoy!
Contact Details:
Social Media: (Facebook) acidtateart (Instagram) acidtate (ETSY) AcidtateArt
Andrew Gurnett – Photography
Andrew is a photographic artist with a strong sense of colour and design. His approach brings into plain view fascinating scenes which often get overlooked as we go about our daily lives. The abstract nature of many of the images conjures surprising insights and feelings.
Andrew lived in Singapore for 21 years and is now settled back in Droitwich. His work can be found in the homes of private collectors from around the world as well gracing the walls of a five-star hotel in Singapore.
At this event there will be greeting cards and limited edition prints available in a variety of sizes.
I’m a photographer based in Worcester, UK. I like photographing people, flowers, urban details and all the other stuff I see around me. Sometimes I photograph pieces of paper. I also make stereographic projections. I photograph things to see how they look photographed.
Mercedes Pearson – Artist, Designer
I trained as a Graphic Designer at West Thames College and worked in publishing for many years, designing a variety of magazines and highly illustrated books
Working with text and images has inspired me to create my artworks. Using acrylics, coloured pencil and collage, each picture is interwoven with text from my favourite poems and stories. My artwork often extends out onto the frame, which is varnished.
Caroline trained as a Fine Artist in Cheltenham, UK. Mainly working in printmaking and painting. Caroline has worked in Belgium, where she lived for ten years, on large abstract pieces in acrylics and has now been using these techniques on smaller local scenes around Worcester and Malvern. Although Caroline’s wildlife work is still available and full of colour as usual!
Caroline’s work has been shown in Belgium and in various fairs in and around Worcester.
Caroline will be displaying her fine art prints, digital prints, cards and originals of wildlife, Worcester and Malvern.
Chris started his artist support services last year with the launch of the Archiimp Pop up Gallery Initiative, the takeover of the Worcester Riverside Arts and the creation of the Courtyard Arts. His support and artist assistance services have gone from strength to strength and demand from artists, art associations and buyers has increased dramatically throughout the year.
Chris will be increasing the promotion and reputation of the Courtyard Arts, Riverside Arts and Christmas Arts, introducing the Hopmarket Arts and Hop Festival – all new for 2019, as well as establishing a series of multidisciplinary events showcasing joint events with poets and the performance arts.
He will be launching his Artist Network Engine in the Spring of 2019, giving even greater opportunities and a whole suite of new support services for local artists, artisans, art buyers and local businesses (find out more about the Network Engine services and offering in the coming months). This includes gallery and exhibition curation & sourcing, buyer matching, education services & workshops, guides and templates, supplier sourcing & vetting and Art-For-Business.
The organisation is due to relaunch over the Christmas period under a new name and new branding – so watch this space…
Deb Stanley, CPCAS of Deb Stanley Art – Coloured Pencils & Pastels
Deb is a Malvern based artist specialising in creating highly detailed, realistic artwork using artist quality coloured pencil and pastels. Her portfolio of work covers a variety of subjects, mainly in the natural world and is currently focused on big cats. A keen amateur photographer, she prefers to work from her own photographs and has been on several photography days at animal sanctuaries. A visit to The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent has had a huge impact on her work. The big cats have featured strongly in the past 12 months and have pushed her to work on a larger scale. Her drawing, Athena Emerging, received the David Shepherd Award at Nature in Art 2018. The Big Cat Collection so far has been compiled into a Limited Edition Calendar for 2019.
Deb now has a dedicated art room in her home and offers one to one workshops where she shares her skills with others. Deb has recently been awarded Signature Status by The Coloured Pencil Community of Australasia.
Social Media: (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube) @debstanleyart
Edyta Linert Studio & Gallery – Photography/Graphic Design
A landscape photographer specialising in mountain and forest photography. You can view the collection of Edyta’s prints in her gallery in Stourport. In her Studio, together with a graphic designer Agat CHA, she’s creating projects of future’s graphic designs. Currently Edyta’s studio is preparing a series of Wyre Forest District posters. Edyta lives and works in a village of Trimpley near Bewdley.
Social Media: (Facebook) @EdytaLinertStudioGalleryStourport (Twitter) @EdytaLinert
Jadu Sheridan Art – Acrylic, Ink and Mixed Media Artist
Jadu Sheridan is an artist who divides her time between painting landscapes inspired by her travels, exploring different techniques and developing unique 3D works of art. A self-taught student of art, she left a career in teaching to follow her creativity; she uses acrylic to create landscapes incorporating seas and trees, and ink to depict the character of trees (her favourite). She is currently experimenting with 3D arts such as needle felting and creating 3D sculptures from old unloved books; using recycled materials has become an important part of her craft and she is exploring ways to use them in her art. Jadu works from her home in Worcester, when her rescue beagle Betty allows, and is available for commissions. She will have a variety of artworks, both 3D and 2D on show, as well as cards and prints.
Social Media: (Facebook) @jadusartist (Twitter) @jadu_sheridan (Instagram) jadusheridanart
Jilly Oxlade-Arnott – Architectural & Watercolour Artist
An Architectural Watercolour Artist working in fine line ink and bold watercolours. Her unique and colourful style concentrates on the subject building leaving the rest as fine line ink work. She lives and works in Worcester and will be displaying original watercolours, fine art prints, digital prints and cards of her Ludlow, Worcester, Malvern, Croome and Global Collections. She is currently exhibiting at The Ludlow Food Centre and National Trust’s Croome Court.
Jilly will be concentrating on supporting her growing commission clients and producing her own artwork, so the artist support arm of Architectural Impressions will be separated off and managed by her husband Chris.
Social Media: (Facebook, & Instagram) @archiimp (Twitter) jillyarchiimp
Justine Morris Designs – Silversmith
Justine creates contemporary silver jewellery using traditional silversmithing techniques from her garden studio in Worcestershire. Her designs are based on classic shapes using hammered and textured finishes on her jewellery. She also incorporates stones and other metals such as copper, but her favourite is seaglass due to its natural shapes and texture. She sells mainly at craft fairs in Worcestershire and via her online Etsy shop. Private commissions are undertaken, especially using seaglass collected by her clients to create unique meaningful pieces.
Social Media: (Facebook, Instagram) @JustineMorrisDesigns (Twitter) @JMD_Silver
Kirsty Protherough – Watercolour Artist
I love the process of producing a lovely piece of work for your home that is personal, meaningful and a great talking point. Please contact me to discuss commissions and I can walk you through the process of designing and making a bespoke piece of artwork. This includes framing and important but overlooked aspect of the process.
I have always had an interest in fabrics, threads and paint and have developed a love of art in its widest sense. Over the years I have dabbled and experimented with many skills and techniques in both paint and textiles. I love the effect paint/dye/inks have on canvas, paper and fabric. Likewise, I use similar approaches to textiles where I use threads, fabrics and yarns to cover a background like brushstrokes of paint.
I experiment with colour, shape, texture, mixed media and composition to create my pieces of work. I use a variety of recycled fabrics, wool and yarn in my work and find inspiration from nature, landscapes and seascapes. I live and work in Worcester and are a member of ‘Artistree’ and exhibit in their gallery in Ledbury.
Social Media: (Facebook) steelecolours (Instagram) steelecolours
Rich Evans – Flame Worker
A self-taught Flameworker, specialising in borosilicate implosion pendants, its low coefficient thermal expansion properties creating a huge array of opportunity for colour, shape and form. Through continual discovery and experimentation in coloured glass applications, silver fuming and flame control, each unique piece is colourful, intricate and beautiful. He confesses to be, addicted to the endless pursuit of the perfect pendant.
Contact Details:
Social Media: (Facebook) @rich.evans.56863
Sam Fenner – Quirky Animal Portraits (Acrylic)
Sam Fenner is a Worcestershire based artist who specializes in acrylic painting. She studied General Art & Design at Hereford College, Life Drawing at Worcester School of Art & Design, and Art History to degree level.
Sam’s much sought after original paintings don’t hang on gallery walls for long. She has an ever-growing reputation among artists and collectors for her distinctive animal portraits: a collection of eccentric animal portraits oozing with life and character, skilfully painted against a backdrop of vivid colour, and injected with the artist’s quirky sense of fun and humour.
One reason she engenders such loyalty among collectors is because she imbues her subjects with almost human characteristics – as well as being technically excellent paintings. Sam will be displaying her ever-popular prints and cards, as well as original paintings and her new moovellous mini gift collection.
Sam continues to exhibit very successfully in and around the UK and sells to collectors worldwide.
Social Media: (Facebook) samfennerart (Twitter) @FennerSam
Susan Birth – Mixed Media Art
Susan creates vibrant mixed media artwork, mainly semi-abstract landscape, still life and floral pieces. She makes bold use of colour and pattern to create impactful and intriguing images.
“I use various combinations of acrylic paint, ink, gouache, charcoal, oil pastels, etc. often incorporating collage. I aim to make a striking first impression and then continue to spark interest through use of colour, shape, movement, texture and overall composition, always enjoying experimenting with new media and techniques.”
Susan has exhibited as part of Worcestershire Open Studios and more recently at the Pershore Number 8 Gallery. A selection of her work is also on display in the Cider Barn Gallery near Presteigne. She has participated in a number of Pop-Up Art Initiative events organised by ‘Architectural Impressions’ including this exciting ‘Christmas Arts’ event in the Henry Sandon Hall. As well as original paintings and prints, Susan’s stand will feature some seasonal surprises!
Social Media: (Instagram) @susanbirth (Twitter) @susanbirthArt
Pop into the amazing Nest Worcester for a lazy Sunday morning breakfast before coming to the Christmas Arts, or have a wonderful lunch and some drinks in this warm and welcoming corner of the city. Don’t forget to purchase some of the local artisan produce that the Nest Worcester has to offer.
Come and support your local artists at the Archiimp Christmas Arts on Sunday 9th December at the newly open Henry Sandon Hall, Severn Street at Royal Porcelain Works on Sunday 9th December from 10am to 5pm.
Many people have yet to visit the newly refurbished Porcelain Works area and it’s certainly worth a visit, with the refurbished internationally famous Royal Porcelain Works, the newly open Henry Sandon Hall (a great venue for events and performances) local gourmet produce store and restaurant nestWorcester.
You will have the opportunity to meet and talk with the participating artists as well as purchase their work. Please pop in and meet local artists
Landscape Photography by Edyta Linert
Acrylic/Pen Scapes by Jadu Sheridan
Pastel & Pencil Wildlife by Deb Stanley
Local Landscapes by Caroline Hall
Quickly Animals Paintings by Sam Fenner
Photography by Andrew Gurnett
Unique Photography/Collaged Artwork by Anthony & Mercedes Pearson
Spray Paint and Acrylic by Acidtate
Colourful Acrylic by Kirsty Protherough
Textiles by Marion Steele
Flameworking and Glass Pendents by Rich Evans
Silver Jewellery by Justine Morris Designs
Architectural and Seasonal Watercolours by Jilly Oxlade-Arnott
Colourful Acrylic Scapes and Still Life by Susan Birth
Archiimp Pop Up Gallery Extended to 5pm Sunday 2nd
The gallery was due to close at 5pm on Saturday 1st but due to the high level of visitor requests we have decided to extend the Pop Up Gallery currently being held at 16 Foregate, Hopmarket for an additional day to include Sunday 2nd December.
The gallery will now be open for the duration of the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre and The Hopmarket Victorian Fringe.
This gives visitors the opportunity to see our artists work for another day – giving you more time to get that special Christmas gift.
Pop in to see and purchase works from Cherrie Mansfield, Susan Birth, Bic Beaumont, Kamala Todd, Deb Stanley, Sarah Greening, Sam Fenner, Jilly Oxlade-Arnott, Chris Greening and Acidtate.
This event is only made possible by the continued support by:
Open From Saturday 24th Nov to Saturday 1st Dec 10am till 5pm
It’s a special one off pop up gallery event running for an entire week from Saturday 24th November and culminates on Saturday 1st December with the Hopmarket Victorian Fringe.
Located at 16 Foregate Street, The Hopmarket. WR1 1DL
The gallery will showcase no less than ten local artist and artisans, from all mediums, subjects and styles.
Local architectural watercolour and pop art artist Jilly Oxlade-Arnott will also be painting in–situ throughout the event and encourages interaction with visitors and fellow artists alike.
Participating Artists are:
Sarah Greening – Fused Glass Jewellery Designer
Cherrie Manfield – Abstract Acrylics and Mixed Media Artist
Sam Fenner – Animals Portraits Acrylic Artist
Bic Beaumont – Painter and Photographer
Kristian Vinyard – Acidtate Art
Kamala Todd – Mixed Media Artist
Chris Greening – Unique Hand Crafted Pottery
Susan Birth – Mixed Media Painter
Deb Stanley – Wildlife Pastel and Pencil Artist
Jilly Oxlade-Arnott – Architectural Watercolour Artist
This event is a prelude to the Hopmarket Arts which will start in the Spring of 2019 through regular art, artistic and cultural events within the Hopmarket Courtyard.
This event is only made possible by the continued support by:
Part of the Hopmarket Victorian Fayre Fringe series of events on Saturday 1st December
I’m pleased to announce the addition of ‘Acidtate Art’ to the December Courtyard Arts
He becomes the 5th and final participant in the last Archiimp/Nest Worcester Courtyard Arts of 2018
Acidtate Art
Acidtate is a self-taught Graphic Design Artist from Worcester in the Midlands. Leaving his job to pursue a full time career as an artist working out of his home studio, taking commissions and working on his own original pieces. Acidtate uses many different mediums to produce his art and enjoys exploring realism and 3D with his subjects. He has also produced a unique range of clothing inspired by his graphic design.
This year he painted for the first time at a Street Art Festival in Cheltenham. Acidtate produces eye pleasing art for everyone to enjoy!
Social Media: (Facebook) acidtateart (Instagram) acidtate (Etsy)AcidtateArt
The event will showcase local artists in the beautiful surroundings of the nestWorcester in the courtyard of the Royal Porcelain Works on Sunday 2nd December from 10am to 5pm.
You will have the opportunity to see and talk with the participating artists as well as purchase their work. Please pop in and meet local artists Acidtate Art, Bic Beaumont, Sian Hughes, Lenny Ledgerwood&Jilly Oxlade-Arnott
In just a few hours all the available spaces at the Archiimp Pop Gallery Hopmarket Fringe Event (24th November to 1st December) were booked.
Apologies to those who were unable to claim a place, thank you for your interest and I hope we will be able to assist you next time.
This just proves that you need to get in quick when opportunities come up and signing up to receive our blogs (via email of social media) is a definite must.
Chris will be available throughout the event for any artist or budding artist who may wish to know how we can provide exposure for their art next year, just pop in for a chat.
When the event opens next Saturday (24th November) I may be in a position to accept additional participation, so please look out for any future information releases.
I am hoping we may be able to put on one more of these before the year end so fingers crossed.
To all those who have been successful please can you:
provide suitable floor furniture such as tables and stands
provide suitable table covers
ensure you provide marketing material such a brochures, pricing notices etc.
clearly mark all wall paintings with pricing (visible to the public such as swing tags)
clearly mark all items or ensure that it is simple for public and Archiimp to know the price
ensure you can met the set up time frame on Friday and break down on Monday (unless otherwise agreed)
complete the Guest Artist Stock Report – already provided
You must be able to provide all the items to set up your given area without needing Archiimp to provide additional display equipment or floor furniture, so please include card stands or boxes, mechanise holders or plinths, notice holders etc.
I look forward to see you all on Friday and Good Luck for the event.
This event is only made possible by the continued support by:
A fantastic last minute opportunity has been secured
Great pre Christmas sales exposure
As many of you know we are always on the look out for opportunities to provide artists with places and events to display, present and sell their work. The Pop Up Gallery Initiative, The Courtyards Arts, The Riverside Arts and the new Archiimp Christmas Arts are going strong and delivering space that artists have been asking for.
Through continued support and generosity of a few key partners namely, The Hopmarket Charity, The City Council and Fisher German, we have managed to secure a last minute addition to the event calendar of 2018 for local artists.
In the run up to the Hopmarket Fringe on Saturday 1st December Archiimp will be curating a Pop Up Gallery in 16 Foregate from the morning of Saturday 24th November to the end of the Hopmarket Fringe on the evening of Saturday 1st December
Gallery and sales space for 8 days!
Open to the public from 10am till 5pm!!
Gallery Image Courtesy of Antony Pearson (Dank Spangle)
Archiimp will be present throughout the event, so no staffing required. Artists do not need to be present, unless they wish to and we will take payments and proactively promote participating artists. Jilly Oxlade-Arnott will be using this as a base to paint in-situ.
We are calling for local artists who wish to take advantage of this event and to submit items for the pop up gallery.
We are not just looking for paintings or wall hanging items but other artisan items too, such as cards, jewellery, glassware, pottery, textiles etc.
You will need to provide your own display furniture and all items must be clearly priced or obvious. Space is not limited and is agreed on a case by case basis – first come first served. There is no artist participating fees but we ask for 20% commission on all items sold.
Process to participate:
Call or email Chris with your interest and an idea as to what you wish to provide to secure your space allocation. Mobile: 07713 055 999 or email chris@architecturalimpressions.uk
Chris will explain more about the event, the how, whats, wheres, whens etc
Complete the ‘Guest Artist Stock Report’ (provides details on items delivered, quantity provided, special descriptions and unit price).
Set up/delivery of product Friday 23rd November and collection Monday 2nd December – we can be flexible.
This is a prelude to the Hopmarket Arts due to start in the spring of 2019 and is designed to increase awareness and footfall of visitors to the Hopmarket and the surrounding area.
This event is only made possible by the continued support by:
The event will showcase local artists in the beautiful surroundings of the nestWorcester in the courtyard of the Royal Porcelain Works on Sunday 2nd December from 10am to 5pm.
You will have the opportunity to see and talk with the participating artists as well as purchase their work. Please pop in and meet local artists Bic Beaumont, Sian Hughes, Lenny Ledgerwood&Jilly Oxlade-Arnott
Now even more to see….The Etsy Made Local event is also taking place on Sunday (Saturday too) in the Henry Sandon Hall and there will be outside performances by Voices Unlimited during the day. The Nest Worcester will also be putting on Mulled Wine outside to get you into the Christmas/Winter spirit.
Etsy Made Local– Worcestershire – Designer Maker Market
For more information on ETSY Made Local please visit there Facebook Page
Voices Unlimited – performing Christmas Songs at 12:30pm and 2:30pm
For more information on Voices Unlimited please visit there Facebook Page
Courtyard Arts December 2018 (last of the calendar year)
The Courtyard Arts is a series of Arts events, as part of the broadening scope of the Archiimp Pop Up Gallery Initiative in partnership with nestWorcester, which will take place at the same location on the first Sunday of every month.
The artists being showcased on 2nd December are:
Bic Beaumont Art
After a hiatus after completing my art degree, I got back into artwork after my mother had an amputation a few years ago and wanted a design for a couple of her casts and prosthesis, which led to life drawing classes, which really helped with my confidence and enabled me to exhibit in several local events, which has led to other exhibitions and opportunities further afield. I find painting and photography a way of shutting everything out, just giving myself a bit of time to do something creative and switch off.
I want my artwork to be fun, which is why I use lots of colour and a bit of sparkle in my paintings, using nature and the animals I meet as a source of inspiration.
Sian Elizabeth Hughes has been hand making her award winning jewellery in the West Midlands for over 12 years. Sian spent 10 years in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter before relocating to a quiet Worcestershire village.
Sian comments “My designs are inspired by simple natural shapes, colours, forms and texture. I design and make all my pieces by hand, creating wearable but contemporary jewellery that is feminine but elegant”.
She adds “Since my career began I have taken part in exhibitions such as Goldsmiths’ Fair and The Contemporary Craft Fair and have exhibited my work nationally and internationally at venues such as The V&A Museum. I have won awards from Contemporary Applied Arts, New Designers and International Jewellery London. My work is published in several books including; ‘Showcase 500 Rings’ curated by Bruce Metcalf.”
Social Media: (Facebook) Sian Elizabeth Hughes Jewellery (Instagram) sianelizabeth85
Lenny Ledgerwood – Inky Bunny Prints
Lenny is a Worcester based artist producing hand-printed lino-cut cards and original limited edition prints. She loves to use bold, expressive colours and her subject matter is as erratic as her train of thought! Although Lenny has always trained and worked in the arts industry (originally as a theatrical costume designer and now a teacher of dressmaking and craft courses,) printmaking has only fairly recently become a speciality.
Whilst undergoing a course of chemotherapy in 2017 she took up lino-cut printmaking as a form of therapy to help her through some difficult times. Now, out the other side of her illness, it has become a passion and a compulsion and she’s excited to be improving with each new piece of work and exploring the world of lino-cutting whilst she settles on her own unique style. Her love of travel and kitsch memorabilia influences her limited edition prints, whilst her greetings cards are inspired mostly by nature. Lenny’s hope is that her finished artwork brings as much happiness to her customers as the process of making it does to her.
Social Media: (Facebook) InkyBunnyCards (Instagra) lennyledgerwood
Jilly Oxlade-Arnott – Architectural Watercolour Artist
Oxlade-Arnott is known for her unique watercolour and fine line ink depictions of historically or nationally significant architecture. She is a Worcester based architectural watercolour artist from a family of draughtsmen, painters, potters and sculptors. Having two distinct styles, a more traditional ‘Classique’ which is bright watercolour with detailed fine line ink whereas ‘Vivid’ is simplistic bold lines on layers of pure vibrant colours, inspired by the pop art genre and is best seen on large scale canvases.
Structure, perception and placement form the focal point of her works, with an emphasis of colour and depth on the subject structure leaving the surrounding detail in contrasting black line work. Oxlade-Arnott is known nationally for her works of Worcester, Malvern and Ludlow and is now gaining great interest from the international collector’s scene for both her classique global and vivid works.
Architecture and its’ appreciation is of importance to Oxlade-Arnott, who commented “Buildings are the foundation of our lives, the interaction we all have with them may be inconsequential but if, once in a while you stop, look up, you’ll be surprised by what you’ve missed and how varied and intricate the urban landscape can really be.”
Call for Artists to participate in the 2018 Christmas Arts on Sunday 9th December in the Henry Sandon Hall
This inaugural annual event is being held in the Henry Sandon Hall and will showcase up to 17 local artists and artisans.
Archiimp is giving local artists the opportunity to be part of its 2018 Christmas ArtsSunday 9th December
Many places are booked already but a few are still available.
The Archiimp series of events are growing in reputation, it’s a great opportunity for local artists and is a good lead in to the Christmas period.
These events fill up very quickly so please confirm your interest as soon as possible!
Archiimp will actively promote the event via social media & blog. The event will be listed on national and local event websites. Artist biographies and contact details are activity promoted through social media and online. Partners and sponsors will actively promote the event and participating artists. Posters will be created and distributed around the city.
You will be provided with a 6 foot table and use of the wall hanging systems (STAS hanging rail and perlon’s) behind your table. Giving lots of space to present your work and interact with visitors .
You will be provided with:
one 6′ by 2’6” table
one short hanging cable (1 metre) and a heavy weight clip/hook (max 19kg per clip)
three long hanging cables (2 metre) with 6 light weight clip/hook (max 4kg per clip)
The Henry Sandon Hall layout and dimensions are as follows:
The layout of the stands is such that you can have easy access to your own section of the hanging system (on the side and back walls) behind your table) for display and still have direct table space.
Artist’s may prefer to use only the table and not the wall hanging system and have the table against the wall for greater interaction with visitors (if you would like this please let me know).
If you are interested in being part of this event on 9th December for just £45 per space, please email me directly:
Chris Oxlade-Arnott (Archiimp Curator)
Mob: 07713 055 999
Email: chris@architecturalimpressions.uk
Brief information on the Event:
Location:
Henry Sandon Hall, Severn Street, Worcester WR1 2NE.
Opening Times:
Open to public 10am till 5pm ( set up from 9am)
Artist Fees:
£45.00 per stand payable via BACS in advance
Participation fee only no additional sales commission
Includes:
Table and use of Wall hanging System
Multiple pre-event marketing and PR
Direct promotion to wide contact network
Design, creation and printing of event posters
Poster distribution
Event management
Artist Assistance Services
use of card payment system
set up and display assistance
Legal and regulatory compliance
Post event site clean up
Post event review marketing
Access:
Set up can begin from 9am and must be completed and ready to open by 9:55am.
Break down cannot start until 5pm and must be completed by 6:00pm.
Artist group photograph to take place on site at 10am.
Loading/Unloading:
There are no parking facilities for this event, temporary parking for loading and unloading is provided, but artists must be aware that this is a public highway and local business access and movement will take priority.
The load/unload parking area can be accessed via St. Peters Street and/or Kings Street, take the turning off the road and head towards the CY Resources building, just before this building turn right and drive with the buildings on your left to the end where you will see several parking spaces on the left against the side wall (white wall) of the Henry Sandon Hall. Walk through to the Courtyard itself. After unloading you will have to move your vehicle, the nearest public car park is in Kings Street, but cheaper ones are available within walking distance.
Conditions of Use:
Artists to be set up and ready for trading by 9:55am. Artist group photograph at 10am. Stand must be ready and maned at 10am. Break down cannot start until 5pm and must be completed by 6:00pm.
Artist or artist representatives (fellow artist)to be present at all times (except breaks).
Artist are responsible for providing their own display equipment and table covers.
Artists are responsible for their own sales only.
Artists may use the entirety of their stand.
Artist applications will be vetted to ensure a high standard of work, display and professionalism.
Permission from Archiimp must be sort for artists wanting to place/display work outside their stand (such as placement of easels/stands) as we have to consider neighbouring stands and public health and safety.
Insurance:
Artist must have valid Public Liability Insurance to a minimum value of £2m.
Archiimp assure that all artist data is held and managed via its GDPR Data Protection Policy (available to download at http://www.archiimp.com).
Event Sponsors:
This event is Sponsored by Worcester Printers and Archiimp.
Any promotional material including social media transactions must copy/refer/tag the event partners.
Additional sponsors will be sort to provide ongoing support throughout the year.
Set Up Assistance:
If you have any concerns or issues with your stand configuration or set up when you arrive, please contact Chris – Archiimp Curator (07713 055 999), who will be around on the day. Chris will also be available throughout the day to assist you if needed, especially during set up.
You are requested to be mindful of your and the public’s safety during set up and break down, especially when moving large, fragile, sharp or heavy objects.
Additional Services (Credit Card Payments):
For those who have no provision for taking credit card payment, subject to network signal, Archiimp will make its card payment terminal available to you. This is actioned through Jilly’s mobile phone and her Izettle payment device. Archiimp will not charge any additional fee for providing this service (Izettle currently charge 1.75%) and will transfer the net value when the payment has been cleared (normal 1-2 days). Payment receipts can be emailed or texted to your customers directly.
Promotion on Social Media:
Archiimp will actively promote the event via social media & blog (please follow Archiimp to get the feeds for retweeting/forwarding to your network). If you do not use social media then please sign up the Archiimp Blog, via the website, to receive these by email.
Event will be listed on national and local event websites.
Artist biographies and contact details are activity promoted through social media and online.
Partners and sponsors will actively promote the event and participating artists.
Posters will be created and distributed around the city. The Courtyard site will also have promotional banners on the entrance railing for the week leading up to each event.
Event Size and Scope:
Standard events will accommodate up to 17 artist located around the Hall.
Our objective is to produce a professional Arts event with a high quality visitor experience. Worcester has an incredible arts scene and quality of artists, and we wish to show the best of these in a setting that is itself magnificent. You have been invited to participate in this event as we believe you and your work reflects this ethos and desire to set a benchmark to be achieved and emulated by others.
We hold visual presentation and appearance of the event in high regard and expect all artists to produce a professional looking and presented stall as is possible. Table covers must be used (no bare table/counter boards on show), banners must be hung and presented well. We have no doubt that this is second nature for you all.
Artist Attending:
Each artist/stall has been allocated a stand and exact locations will be provide to you in advance.
Example of Artist Biography needed for Promotional Activities:
Artist Name/Brand:
Jilly Oxlade-Arnott of Archiimp
Discipline:
Architectural Watercolour
Biography (now up to 200 words!!)
An Architectural Watercolour Artist working in fine line ink and bold watercolour. Her unique and colourful style concentrates on the subject building leaving the rest as fine line ink work. She lives and works in Worcester and will be displaying original watercolour, fine art prints, digital prints and cards of her Worcester, Malvern, Croome and Global Collections.
Walter de Lacy, a trusted member of the household of William FitzOsbern arrived in England with the conquering army of William in 1066. FitzOsbern was rewarded for his loyal part in William’s victory with an Earldom over the lands of Hereford.
After three years of local resistance, FitzOsbern was able to claim his Earldom and planned to keep his new acquisition secure by developing a string of castles along the border of England and Wales. To assist in this plan, he followed the model of patronage and favour set by William the Conqueror himself and began to distribute areas of his lands to his trusted men, in order to keep their loyalty and support. Thus, Walter De Lacy, FitzOsbern’s second in command seems to have acquired the lands of South Shropshire and from there, he appears to be linked with the earliest developments around Ludlow Castle. Walter’s sons, first Roger and then Hugh built the earliest surviving parts of the Castle that we can still see today, and the De Lacy family retained lordship until the end of the 13th century.
The Castle Fortress that the De Lacy’s built, occupies a finely judged defensive position. Guarded by both the rivers Teme and Corve, Ludlow Castle stands prominently on high ground, able to resist attack from would be invaders from over the Welsh border.
Architectural information courtesy of The Ludlow Guide:
Due to high volume of auction sales artwork’s are being replaced regularly, Jilly’s Vivid Range have been especially popular recently with painting being sold every week.
She has been replacing sold fine line ink and watercolour pieces with new works such as ‘Sabrina’by the Grotto and ‘Park Seat’ for the Croome Collection, bringing the total available artwork in the Croome Collection to 14 (12 on display).
The Ludlow Collection has been very popular over the last month and has seen new paintings of ‘Readers House’, ‘Stokesay Castle’, ‘Broad Gate’and ‘Ludlow Castle Aspect II’with other Shropshire based works such as ‘The Iron Bridge’ and ‘Wroxeter Roman City’ waiting to find space. This brings the total available artwork in the Ludlow Collection to 12 (6 on display).
Other Collections include Worcester and Global, which have also seen replacements due to auction purchases.
She very much welcomes conversation and dialog with visitors and volunteers, explaining her inspiration, techniques, highs and lows of painting and loves to give tips and advice to budding and eager artists of all ages.
Pop into Croome Court, have a chat and a look around this historic house, gardens and grounds.
Jilly will be located in the library of the National Trust’s Croome Court painting new works as an artist-in-situ, surrounded by her own original artworks in the ‘Art in Architecture Exhibition’ running until February 2019.
Jilly’s artist-in-situ dates for Croome Court until 2019
She is normally there from 11am till 4pm on the following days:
14th November (Wednesday), 29th November (Thursday), 12th December (Wednesday)
Exclusive first look at the completed Ludlow Collection at the Ludlow Art in Architecture Exhibition
The newly re-branded Ludlow Farmshop (formally The Ludlow Food Centre) hosts a new Exhibition by Jilly Oxlade-Arnott.
The Ludlow Art in Architecture Exhibition showcases many new and unseen artworks created especially for this exhibition by fine line ink and watercolour artist Jilly Oxlade-Arnott.
An opportunity to see and own some beautiful work featuring, The Buttercross, Broad & Kings Street, St. Laurence’s Church, Corve Street, Feathers Hotel, Ludlow Castle, Ludlow Castle Aspect II, Broad Gate, Reader’s House and from a little further afield Stokesay Castle, The Iron Bridgeand Wroxeter Roman City.
To see all the Ludlow Collection artworks please visit our Gallery Page
Running from Saturday 3rd November until Monday 31st December, it is not to be missed.
The display offer visitors the opportunity to purchase Fine Art (giclee) ‘Limited Edition’ Prints, A3 Prints in a Presentation Tube (for national & international small package postage), A5 ‘Artist Signed’ Prints, Ludlow Collection 2019 Calendars, Ludlow Collection A5 lined Notepads and Greeting Cards.
Ludlow Farmshop is located directly off the A49 between Hereford and Shrewsbury. The Centre is in the village of Bromfield which is 2 miles to the north of Ludlow. The driveway for the Farmshop runs in front of the Clive Hotel and there are signs when you leave the A49 to direct you to our free car park.
For more information about the Ludlow Farmshop, please follow the links below for more details: Link to Ludlow Farmshop
Social Media: (Instagram) @ludlowfarmshop (Twitter) @ludlowfarmshop
You may also wish to visit The Clive Arms, please follow the links below for more details: Link to The Clive Arms
A wet and drizzly day kept visitors away from the Courtyard Arts on Sunday, but despite that purchases were made and all artist’s made sales.
The stands all look good and displayed a great variety of work – colourful bold watercolours by Kirsten Protherough, beautiful hand crafted books and seascapes from Jadu Sheridan, amazingly detailed animal pencil drawings from Deb Stanley, colourful fine jewelry from Sarah Greening, perfectly formed and detailed pottery from Chris Greening and new architectural line and watercolour drawings from Jilly Oxlade-Arnott as well as a selection of poetry books from local poet Suz Winspear.
If you are interested in finding out more about these and other events and when they are on please go to our Pop Up Gallery Initiative Page
or Follow Us(via the email sign up link) on our Home Pageto receive all the latest news and event details
If you were a visitor to this event and want to find out more about the artists involved please use the links below:
Social Media: (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) @archiimp
Suz Winspear – Poet
Social Media: (Facebook) Suz Winspear (Twitter) @TotalGoth (Instagram) winspearsuz
The incredibly regal ‘Poppy’ is now a regular visitor to the Courtyard Arts, she checks out all the stands with her mum and dad. (Photograph courtesy of Nigel Wood)
The last survivor of Ludlow’s seven medieval gates, probably completed about 1270. Despite considerable later rebuilding, the original structure of two drum towers flanking a central passage remains. This can be seen from the south side.
On the north side note the 16th to 18th Century house built over the Gate. There are Gothic crenellations and details probably by Pritchard for Dr Samuel Sprott who died in 1760. He has a monument by Prichard in Ludford Church. Note the portcullis groove and arrow slit under the arch. The Gate arch and the drum towers (cf Edward I’s castles in Wales) can be seen from the South elevation.
The West drum tower is now partially obscured by Regency Gothic additions of 1824 – 29.
Architectural information courtesy of The Ludlow Guide:
Call for Artists to participate in the Courtyard Arts on Sunday 2nd December
There is additional draw for this event as:
This event is being held during the weekend of the Victorian Fayre, which attracts additional visitors to Worcester.
Also the Worcester ETSY team are putting on their annual ETSY Made Local – Worcestershire – Designer Maker Market 2018event in the Henry Sandon Hall over this weekend. So visitors numbers should be higher than normal with these attractions.
There may even be some live music and entertainment !!!
Limited spaces available as others have already reserved
(however there is the Archiimp Christmas Arts in the Henry Sandon Hall on Sunday 9th December with plenty of space – Information to be released soon)
Archiimp is giving local artists the opportunity to be part of its Courtyards Arts on Sunday 2nd December at the Royal Porcelain Works, nestWorecster.
This regular event is growing in reputation, it’s a great opportunity for local artists and is a good lead in to the Christmas period.
These events fill up very quickly so please confirm your interest as soon as possible!
Sasha Louise Rae said of the Courtyard Arts in October “Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and Jilly for the opportunity to be involved in the Courtyard Arts today. I really appreciate your help, advice and words of encouragement and would really welcome the chance to work with you again”
Susan Birth commented on the Courtyards Arts “The view from my stand at yesterday’s first Courtyard Arts event organised by @archiimp in partnership with the nestWorcester. What a great day it turned out to be! Suberb venue, lovely sunshine and a constant stream of interested visitors, so thank you @archiimp”
Archiimp will actively promote the event via social media & blog. The event will be listed on national and local event websites. Artist biographies and contact details are activity promoted through social media and online. Partners and sponsors will actively promote the event and participating artists. Posters will be created and distributed around the city. The Courtyard site will also have promotional banners on the entrance railing for the week leading up to each event.
If you are interested in being part of this event on 2nd December for just £30 per stand, please email me directly:
Chris Oxlade-Arnott (Archiimp Curator)
Mob: 07713 055 999
Email: chris@architecturalimpressions.uk
Brief information on the Event:
Location:
The Courtyard of Royal Worcester Porcelain, Severn Street, Worcester, WR1 2NE.
Opening Times:
Open to public 10am till 5pm
Artist Fees:
£30.00 per stand payable via BACS in advance
Participation fee only no sales commission
Includes:
Stand installation and breakdown
Multiple pre-event marketing and PR
Direct promotion to wide contact network
Design, creation and printing of event posters
Poster distribution
Event management
Artist Assistance Services
use of card payment system
set up and display assistance
Legal and regulatory compliance
Post event site clean up
Post event review marketing
Access:
Set up can begin from 9am and must be completed and ready to open by 9:55am.
Break down cannot start until 5pm and must be completed by 6:30pm.
Artist group photograph to take place on site at 10am.
Loading/Unloading:
There are no parking facilities for this event, temporary parking for loading and unloading is provided, but artists must be aware that this is a public highway and local business access and movement will take priority.
The load/unload parking area can be accessed via St. Peters Street and/or Kings Street, take the turning off the road and head towards the CY Resources building, just before this building turn right and drive with the buildings on your left to the end where you will see several parking spaces on the left against the side wall (white wall) of the Henry Sandon Hall. Walk through to the Courtyard itself. After unloading you will have to move your vehicle, the nearest public car park is in Kings Street, but cheaper ones are available within walking distance.
Conditions of Use:
Artists to be set up and ready for trading by 9:55am. Artist group photograph at 10am. Stand must be ready and maned at 10am. Break down cannot start until 5pm and must be completed by 6:30pm.
Artist or artist representatives to be present at all times (except breaks).
Artist are responsible for providing their own display equipment and floor furniture (including table and table covers).
Artists are responsible for their own sales only.
Artists may use the entirety of their stand.
Artist applications will be vetted to ensure a high standard of work, display and professionalism.
Permission from Archiimp must be sort for artists wanting to place/display work outside their stand (such as placement of easels/stands) as we have to consider neighbouring stands and public health and safety.
The Stands Themselves:
Fitted with rear and sides weather panels (opaque white).
No holes or damage are allowed to the stand fabric or wall material.
Artists will be allocated a stand (3x3m). All stands have at least 1 side facing the public (2 when side walls are removed).
Artists will have access to the inside of the back wall and both inside side walls, they can use the stand frame to hang artwork from (no damage to be caused to stand).
The stands do not come with power/electricity provided.
Insurance:
Artist must have valid Public Liability Insurance to a minimum value of £2m.
Archiimp assure that all artist data is held and managed via its GDPR Data Protection Policy (available to download at http://www.archiimp.com).
Event Sponsors:
This event is a partnership between nestWorcester and Archiimp.
Any promotional material including social media transactions must copy/refer/tag the event partners.
Additional sponsors will be sort to provide ongoing support throughout the year.
Set Up Assistance:
If you have any concerns or issues with your stand configuration or set up when you arrive, please contact Chris – Archiimp Curator (07713 055 999), who will be around on the day. Chris will also be available throughout the day to assist you if needed, especially during set up.
You are requested to be mindful of your and the public’s safety during set up and break down, especially when moving large, fragile, sharp or heavy objects.
Additional Services (Credit Card Payments):
For those who have no provision for taking credit card payment, subject to network signal, Archiimp will make its card payment terminal available to you. This is actioned through Jilly’s mobile phone and her Izettle payment device. Archiimp will not charge any additional fee for providing this service (Izettle currently charge 1.75%) and will transfer the net value when the payment has been cleared (normal 1-2 days). Payment receipts can be emailed or texted to your customers directly.
Promotion on Social Media:
Archiimp will actively promote the event via social media & blog (please follow Archiimp to get the feeds for retweeting/forwarding to your network). If you do not use social media then please sign up the Archiimp Blog, via the website, to receive these by email.
Event will be listed on national and local event websites.
Artist biographies and contact details are activity promoted through social media and online.
Partners and sponsors will actively promote the event and participating artists.
Posters will be created and distributed around the city. The Courtyard site will also have promotional banners on the entrance railing for the week leading up to each event.
Event Size and Scope:
Standard events will accommodate up to 6 artist stands (3x3m) located around the Courtyard.
Our objective is to produce a professional Arts event with a high quality visitor experience. Worcester has an incredible arts scene and quality of artists, and we wish to show the best of these in a setting that is itself magnificent. You have been invited to participate in this event as we believe you and your work reflects this ethos and desire to set a benchmark to be achieved and emulated by others.
We hold visual presentation and appearance of the event in high regard and expect all artists to produce a professional looking and presented stall as is possible. Table covers must be used (no bare table/counter boards on show), banners must be hung and presented well. We have no doubt that this is second nature for you all.
Artist Attending:
Each artist/stall has been allocated a stand and exact locations will be provide to you in advance.
Example of Artist Biography needed for Promotional Activities:
Artist Name/Brand:
Jilly Oxlade-Arnott of Archiimp
Discipline:
Architectural Watercolour
Biography (up to 60 words)
An Architectural Watercolour Artist working in fine line ink and bold watercolour. Her unique and colourful style concentrates on the subject building leaving the rest as fine line ink work. She lives and works in Worcester and will be displaying original watercolour, fine art prints, digital prints and cards of her Worcester, Malvern, Croome and Global Collections.
A call for artists for Archiimp events in December will be released soon
Please look out for Call for Artist releases for events in December
Courtyards Arts Sunday 2nd December
Christmas Arts Sunday 9th December (in the Henry Sandon Hall)
Pop Up Gallery weekend of 22nd & 23rd December
Many of you have kindly already registered your interested in these events and I have reserved spaces for you, you will be contacted shortly with confirmation of your place.
Courtyard Arts on the first Sunday of every month!
The event will showcase local artists in the beautiful surroundings of the nestWorcester in the courtyard of the Royal Porcelain Works on Sunday 4th Novemer from 10am to 5pm.
The Courtyard Arts is a series of Arts events, as part of the broadening scope of the Archiimp Pop Up Gallery Initiative in partnership with nestWorcester, which will take place at the same location on the first Sunday of every month.
You will have the opportunity to see and talk with the six participating artists as well as purchase their work. Please pop in and meet local artistsKirsty Protherough,Deb Stanley,Sarah & Chris Greening, Jadu Sheridan, Mark Zytynski&Jilly Oxlade-Arnott
The artists being showcased on 4th November are:
Kirsty Protherough – Watercolour Artist
I am interested in the use of colour. Watercolour as a medium is challenging but can produce some beautiful effects unreproducible by oil or acrylic. I am constantly inspired by the flora and fauna of Worcestershire and the changing seasons. Impressionism and the Arts and crafts movement inspire me and I hope this is reflected in my work.
My originals are painted using artist quality Winson and Newton paint on fine art quality watercolour paper (Arches Rough 300lb – 600lb).
Prints are made using fine art pigment inks and fine art archival grade paper (Hahnemuhle Torchon 285gsm). I also do commissions.
Deb Stanley, CPCAS of Deb Stanley Art – Coloured Pencils & Pastels
Deb is a Malvern based artist specialised in creating highly detailed, realistic artworks using artist quality coloured pencils and pastels. Her work covers a variety of subjects and is currently focused on big cats, one receiving the David Shepherd Award at Nature in Art 2018. Deb has recently been awarded Signature Status by The Coloured Pencil Community of Australasia.
Social Media: (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube) @debstanleyart
Sarah & Chris Greening Glass/Pottery
Sarah fuses coloured glass pieces with some chemistry in a kiln to make unique contemporary fused glass jewellery pieces which she sells in shops, galleries and craft markets. She lives and works in Worcester where she also runs glass fusing taster classes.
Chris creates a wide range of functional slipware pottery for modern living. His pieces are decorated with coloured liquid clay (slip) which provides a fantastic fluid palette to explore the patterns that nature produces, particularly in marine geomorphology, such as the drawing back of silt by the waves on a sandy shoreline.
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram): @greeningglass & @greeningpottery
Jadu Sheridan Art
Jadu is a Worcester artist who uses acrylic paint, pen and ink to create images inspired by nature; real and imagined. She uses vibrant colour to depict landscapes and seascapes from around the British Isles; her real love are trees and seas. Examples of her original art, prints and cards will be on display.
Social Media: (Twitter) @jadu_sheridan, (Instagram) @jadusheridanart
Mark Zytynski Photography
I am a photographer with a passion for Trees and Woodlands!
Working from high resolution digital photographic images I produce limited edition mixed media artworks and fine art “painterly” prints using textured watercolour papers, canvas, and a variety of presentation styles. My aim is to create artworks and prints that will evoke the same feeling in the observer that I experienced in the “wild”.
Social Media: (Facebook) MarkZytynskiPhotography (Twitter) zytpyx (Instagram) markzytynski.photography
Jilly Oxlade-Arnott of Archiimp – Architectural Watercolour Artist
An Architectural Watercolour Artist working in fine line ink and bold watercolour. Her unique and colourful style concentrates on the subject building leaving the rest as fine line ink work. She lives and works in Worcester and will be displaying original watercolour, fine art prints, digital prints and cards of her Worcester, Malvern, Ludlow, Croome and Global Collections.
The Reader’s House is a late medieval stone building owned by the Palmer’s Guild and housing the Grammar School in the late 15th Century.
Originally entered from the Bull Ring, it was leased to Thomas Kay, the Chaplain to the Council of the Marches, who made a new entrance from the Churchyard in 1616, adding the fine timber framed porch. Note the details of the carving of woodwork – typical of early 17th Century Ludlow carpentry.
Architectural information courtesy of The Ludlow Guide:
Call for Artists to participate in the Courtyard Arts on Sunday 4th November
Limited spaces available as others have already reserved
Archiimp is giving local artists the opportunity to be part of its Courtyards Arts on Sunday 4th November at the Royal Porcelain Works, nestWorecster.
This regular event is growing in reputation, it’s a great opportunity for local artists and is a good lead in to the Christmas period.
These events fill up very quickly so please confirm your interest as soon as possible!
Sasha Louise Rae said of the Courtyard Arts in October “Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and Jilly for the opportunity to be involved in the Courtyard Arts today. I really appreciate your help, advice and words of encouragement and would really welcome the chance to work with you again”
Susan Birth commented on the Courtyards Arts “The view from my stand at yesterday’s first Courtyard Arts event organised by @archiimp in partnership with the nestWorcester. What a great day it turned out to be! Suberb venue, lovely sunshine and a constant stream of interested visitors, so thank you @archiimp”
Archiimp will actively promote the event via social media & blog. The event will be listed on national and local event websites. Artist biographies and contact details are activity promoted through social media and online. Partners and sponsors will actively promote the event and participating artists. Posters will be created and distributed around the city. The Courtyard site will also have promotional banners on the entrance railing for the week leading up to each event.
If you are interested in being part of this event on 4th November for just £30 per stand, please email me directly:
Chris Oxlade-Arnott (Archiimp Curator)
Mob: 07713 055 999
Email: chris@architecturalimpressions.uk
Brief information on the Event:
Location:
The Courtyard of Royal Worcester Porcelain, Severn Street, Worcester, WR1 2NE.
Opening Times:
Open to public 10am till 5pm
Artist Fees:
£30.00 per stand payable via BACS in advance
Participation fee only no sales commission
Includes:
Stand installation and breakdown
Multiple pre-event marketing and PR
Direct promotion to wide contact network
Design, creation and printing of event posters
Poster distribution
Event management
Artist Assistance Services
use of card payment system
set up and display assistance
Legal and regulatory compliance
Post event site clean up
Post event review marketing
Access:
Set up can begin from 9am and must be completed and ready to open by 9:55am.
Break down cannot start until 5pm and must be completed by 6:30pm.
Artist group photograph to take place on site at 10am.
Loading/Unloading:
There are no parking facilities for this event, temporary parking for loading and unloading is provided, but artists must be aware that this is a public highway and local business access and movement will take priority.
The load/unload parking area can be accessed via St. Peters Street and/or Kings Street, take the turning off the road and head towards the CY Resources building, just before this building turn right and drive with the buildings on your left to the end where you will see several parking spaces on the left against the side wall (white wall) of the Henry Sandon Hall. Walk through to the Courtyard itself. After unloading you will have to move your vehicle, the nearest public car park is in Kings Street, but cheaper ones are available within walking distance.
Conditions of Use:
Artists to be set up and ready for trading by 9:55am. Artist group photograph at 10am. Stand must be ready and maned at 10am. Break down cannot start until 5pm and must be completed by 6:30pm.
Artist or artist representatives to be present at all times (except breaks).
Artist are responsible for providing their own display equipment and floor furniture (including table and table covers).
Artists are responsible for their own sales only.
Artists may use the entirety of their stand.
Artist applications will be vetted to ensure a high standard of work, display and professionalism.
Permission from Archiimp must be sort for artists wanting to place/display work outside their stand (such as placement of easels/stands) as we have to consider neighbouring stands and public health and safety.
The Stands Themselves:
Fitted with rear and sides weather panels (opaque white).
No holes or damage are allowed to the stand fabric or wall material.
Artists will be allocated a stand (3x3m). All stands have at least 1 side facing the public (2 when side walls are removed).
Artists will have access to the inside of the back wall and both inside side walls, they can use the stand frame to hang artwork from (no damage to be caused to stand).
The stands do not come with power/electricity provided.
Insurance:
Artist must have valid Public Liability Insurance to a minimum value of £2m.
Archiimp assure that all artist data is held and managed via its GDPR Data Protection Policy (available to download at http://www.archiimp.com).
Event Sponsors:
This event is a partnership between nestWorcester and Archiimp.
Any promotional material including social media transactions must copy/refer/tag the event partners.
Additional sponsors will be sort to provide ongoing support throughout the year.
Set Up Assistance:
If you have any concerns or issues with your stand configuration or set up when you arrive, please contact Chris – Archiimp Curator (07713 055 999), who will be around on the day. Chris will also be available throughout the day to assist you if needed, especially during set up.
You are requested to be mindful of your and the public’s safety during set up and break down, especially when moving large, fragile, sharp or heavy objects.
Additional Services (Credit Card Payments):
For those who have no provision for taking credit card payment, subject to network signal, Archiimp will make its card payment terminal available to you. This is actioned through Jilly’s mobile phone and her Izettle payment device. Archiimp will not charge any additional fee for providing this service (Izettle currently charge 1.75%) and will transfer the net value when the payment has been cleared (normal 1-2 days). Payment receipts can be emailed or texted to your customers directly.
Promotion on Social Media:
Archiimp will actively promote the event via social media & blog (please follow Archiimp to get the feeds for retweeting/forwarding to your network). If you do not use social media then please sign up the Archiimp Blog, via the website, to receive these by email.
Event will be listed on national and local event websites.
Artist biographies and contact details are activity promoted through social media and online.
Partners and sponsors will actively promote the event and participating artists.
Posters will be created and distributed around the city. The Courtyard site will also have promotional banners on the entrance railing for the week leading up to each event.
Event Size and Scope:
Standard events will accommodate up to 6 artist stands (3x3m) located around the Courtyard.
Our objective is to produce a professional Arts event with a high quality visitor experience. Worcester has an incredible arts scene and quality of artists, and we wish to show the best of these in a setting that is itself magnificent. You have been invited to participate in this event as we believe you and your work reflects this ethos and desire to set a benchmark to be achieved and emulated by others.
We hold visual presentation and appearance of the event in high regard and expect all artists to produce a professional looking and presented stall as is possible. Table covers must be used (no bare table/counter boards on show), banners must be hung and presented well. We have no doubt that this is second nature for you all.
Artist Attending:
Each artist/stall has been allocated a stand and exact locations will be provide to you in advance.
Example of Artist Biography needed for Promotional Activities:
Artist Name/Brand:
Jilly Oxlade-Arnott of Archiimp
Discipline:
Architectural Watercolour
Biography (up to 60 words)
An Architectural Watercolour Artist working in fine line ink and bold watercolour. Her unique and colourful style concentrates on the subject building leaving the rest as fine line ink work. She lives and works in Worcester and will be displaying original watercolour, fine art prints, digital prints and cards of her Worcester, Malvern, Croome and Global Collections.
The Ounce Art Wall now showing samples from the Global Collection
The Ounce Art Wall has been refreshed again after hosting the Archiimp October Pop Up Gallery Artist’s Preview last week.
This space continues to be kindly donated by Shane and Amy of the Ounce as an area dedicated to the promotion of local artists (all artworks shown at the Ounce Art Wall are available to purchase!!).
The Art Wall is regularly refreshed to promote a variety of artists and art events around the City, giving visitors and customers of The Ounce opportunities see artworks that they would not normally have access to, as well as informing them of new events coming up.
The Art Wall is managed by Archiimp’s Curator Chris Oxlade-Arnott who commented“Shane and Amy share our desire to support and increase awareness of Art within the City. Access to this prime space at the very busy ‘Ounce’ provides a wonderful opportunity for local artists and art lovers alike.
We change the artwork layout, rotating different styles and mediums as is practically possible to gain as much exposure as we can for the artists. Its a great space and we are very grateful to Shane and the Ounce for their continued support”.
The Ounce – Art Wall
The Ounce, 40 The Tything, Worcester, WR1 1JL
For information on The Ounce please follow this link
Despite the much lower temperatures over the weekend, it didn’t stop visitors to the Courtyard Arts, to see artist’s Mandy Clifford’s abstract and aboriginal work, Sasha Louise Rae’s colourful animals, Rich Evans beautiful glass pendants, Poetry books from local poet Suz Winspear and Jilly’s new Global Collection cards and prints.
Even a few four legged friends joined in with art appreciation (or is it just the treats!!!)
The wonderfully regal Poppy visiting Jilly at the Courtyard Arts on Sunday
If you are interesting in finding out more about these and other events and when they are on please go to our Pop Up Gallery Initiative Page
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If you were a visitor this event and want to find out more about the artists involved please use the links below:
The October Archiimp Pop Up Gallery was the most colourful and bright one yet!
Despite the temperatures dropping dramatically over the weekend, this didn’t stop a steady stream of visitors to the Archiimp October Pop Up Gallery on 16 Foregate, the Hopmarket to see artist’s Cherrie Mansfield, Susan Birth, Sam Fenner and Jilly OA.
The event included mainly original works from all the artists and sales were quite buoyant given the cold snap.
Colour was the underlying feature of this Pop Up, with all four artists presenting works of bold, vibrant colours and shapes.
If you are interested in finding out more about these events and when they are on please go to our Pop Up Gallery Initiative Page
or the Follow Us (via the email sign up link) on our Home Pageto receive all the latest news and event details
If you were a visitor to our event and want to find out more about the artists involved please click on the links below
Jilly Oxlade-Arnott has donated numbers 1/25, 2/25 and 3/25 limited editions of a restricted print run of the new Fabella artwork.
These three special fine art prints (A3 fine art print in a 20′ by 16′ mount) have been kindly donated to Tricia Cavell, the Director of Fund Raising for St.Richards Hospice, to be auctioned off in aid of the St.Richards Hospice Build 2020 Appeal.
Jilly Oxlade-Arnott presenting one of the prints to the St. Richards Hospice Nurses
Fabella was Giraffe number 20 on the Worcester Stands Tall Giraffe trial and was located outside Foregate Street Station during the Summer event. She will be on show for the final time in the Chapter House of Worcester Cathedral this week and will go under the auction hammer on Thursday 11th October.
Fabella has had some interesting experiences and was enjoyed by thousands of locals and visitors during her tenure at Foregate Street surviving without a scratch.
Jilly’s artist-in-situ dates for Croome Court until 2019
Jilly will be located in the library of the National Trust’s Croome Court painting new works as an artist-in-situ, surrounded by her own original artworks in the ‘Art in Architecture Exhibition’ running until February 2019.
She very much welcomes conversation and dialog with visitors and volunteers, explaining her inspiration, techniques, highs and lows of painting and loves to give tips and advice to budding and eager artists of all ages.
Pop into Croome Court, have a chat and a look around this historic house, gardens and grounds.
She is normally there from 11am till 4pm on the following days:
3rd October (Wednesday)
24th October (Wednesday)
2nd November (Friday)
14th November (Wednesday)
29th November (Thursday)
12th December (Wednesday)
Due to high volume of auction sales artwork are being replaced regularly
Courtyard Arts on the first Sunday of every month!!
The event will showcase local artists in the beautiful surroundings of the nestWorcester in the courtyard of the Royal Worcester Porcelain Works on Sunday 7th October from 10am to 5pm.
The Courtyard Arts is a new series of Arts events, as part of the broadening scope of the Archiimp Pop Up Gallery Initiative in partnership with nestWorcester, which will take place at the same location on the first Sunday of every month.
You will have the opportunity to see and talk with the participating artists as well as purchase their work. Please pop in and meet local artists Sasha Louise Rae, Mandy Clifford, Rich Evans &Jilly Oxlade-Arnott
The artists being showcased on 7th October are:
Sasha Louise Rae – Screen Print & Print Maker
I live and work in the shadow of the beautiful Malvern Hills, a place which gives me constant inspiration. I make bold and lively prints of birds, animals, insects and natural forms using simplified images to express character and movement. Each of my designs begins as a series of sketches which experiment with different postures, arriving at a final image which I feel best captures a sense of the individual’s mannerisms and personality. In addition to my range of framed hand screen-printed artwork, I make cushions and other functional yet decorative items from beautifully soft natural linen, hand printed in environmentally friendly inks with my spirited and colourful designs.
A self-taught Flameworker, specialising in borosilicate implosion pendants, its low coefficient thermal expansion properties creating a huge array of opportunity for colour, shape and form. Through continual discovery and experimentation in coloured glass applications, silver fuming and flame control, each unique piece is colourful, intricate and beautiful. He confesses to be, addicted to the endless pursuit of the perfect pendant.
Social Media: (Facebook) @rich.evans.56863
Mandy Clifford – Aboriginal & Abstract Artist
Mandy’s fascination with Aboriginal Art originated from her trips to Tazmania, which is now the principle influence of her work. All her work is unique and individual, with great use of bright and vibrant colour, to inspire and brighten any room. She undertakes private commissions in colours to suit you, and doesn’t produce prints or reproduction, so each piece is a true original.
Email: mandy.waller@btinternet.com
Mob: 07970 759 939
Social Media: (Facebook) hand-painted-canvasses.webnode.com
An Architectural Watercolour Artist working in fine line ink and bold watercolours. Her unique and colourful style concentrates on the subject building leaving the rest as fine line ink work. She lives and works in Worcester and will be displaying original watercolours, fine art prints, digital prints and cards of her Worcester, Malvern, Croome and Global Collections.
From today you can view samples of work by the artists participating in the next Pop Up Gallery on the Art Wall of the Ounce on the Tything.
This month’s artists will be featured at the next Archiimp Pop up gallery being held at 16 The Hopmarket on Foregate Street.
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October from 10am till 5pm
Featuring Cherrie Mansfield, Susan Birth, Sam Fenner and Architectural Impressions Vivid
Featuring Local Artists:
Cherrie Mansfield
Worcestershire artist Cherrie Mansfield uses acrylics and mixed media to create bold, vibrant paintings in an abstract style. An eye-catching combination of colours is often the starting point for her richly textured artwork, which contains references to geology, science and the natural environment as well as less obvious sources such as a display of plastic spades at the seaside or the pattern on a friend’s dress. Cherrie’s artwork is regularly exhibited at venues in the West Midlands and has been shown in two London galleries. Her work has been selected for several national shows, including the 2017 Society of Women Artists Annual Exhibition. Cherrie is an ArtGemini Prize finalist and a co-organiser of the popular annual Worcestershire Open Studios.
Email: art@cherriemansfield.com
Mob: 07770 867 898
Social Media: (Instagram) @cherriemansfieldartist
Susan Birth
A Worcester-based mixed media artist making bold use of colour and pattern to create impactful and intriguing images. Susan uses various combinations of acrylic paint, inks, gouache, charcoal, etc., often incorporating collage, to create striking semi-abstract landscape, still life and floral works. Framed originals will be on display together with a selection of mounted giclée prints and greeting cards.
Sam Fenner is a Worcestershire based artist who specialises in acrylic painting. She studied General Art & Design at Hereford College, Life Drawing at Worcester School of Art & Design, and Art History to degree level. Sam produces work of a variety of subject matter but is best known for her eye-catching, beguiling animal paintings; a collection of eccentric animal portraits oozing with life and character, skillfully painted against a backdrop of vivid colour, and injected with the artist’s quirky sense of fun and humour.
Sam continues to exhibit very successfully in and around the UK and sells to collectors worldwide.
Social Media: (Facebook) samfennerart (Twitter) @FennerSam
Architectural Impressions Vivid
Vivid is the Pop Art inspired range of artwork’s by architectural watercolour artist Jilly Oxlade-Arnott. Using simple lines to define the subject image and a huge variety of pure bold colours to produce works that are vibrant and stunning. Recently shown at the ‘Colours at Play’ exhibition in the Hive and original works selling extremely well at the National Trust’s Croome Court to national and international buyers. This pop up event will showcase just the Vivid Pop Art Range of artworks and give visitors the opportunity to use Archiimp’s very popular ‘Pick your Palette’ artwork creation system – to produce their own colour way images.
Social Media: (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) @archiimp
Archiimp would like to thanks its Pop Up Gallery sponsors for their ongoing support
The Ounce, The Cabin and The Hopmarket Charity are continued supporters of the artists and sponsors of the Archiimp Pop Up Gallery initiative.
The Ounce – Art Wall
Samples of the artists work can be seen at the Art Wall of The Ounce, 40 The Tything, Worcester, WR1 1JL from today until the pop up gallery opens on 28th July.
For information on The Ounce please follow this link
The Cabin based at 7 Trinity St, Worcester, WR1 2PW have been sponsors of the Archiimp Pop Up Gallery Initiative since the very start and continue to provide support and services to local artists and businesses.
For information on The Cabin please follow this link
They are based at the Hopmarket, Worcester WR1 1DL and The Hopmarket Charity is intended to benefit ‘needy’ persons in the City of Worcester. ‘Needy’ persons in the City of Worcester are persons whose need arises in the City whether or not they permanently reside there. ‘Needy’ persons are persons who by reason of poverty, sickness or infirmity whether young or old are in need of financial assistance, care or attention.
The third Worcestershire Open Studio’s exhibition in conjunction with the Cap ‘n’ Gown is to be opened on the evening of 27th September.
The exhibition will run from 27th September till 31st December
It will feature a collection of colourful acrylic paintings by Caroline Hall, limited edition prints of trees and woodlands captured by Mark Zytynski and monochrome etchings and colour wood cuts by Frans Wesselman.
As well as meeting the artists and seeing their work it’s also a great opportunity for an informal catch up with other open studios participants and some of the organisers and to celebrate WOS getting highly commended in the best festival or event category of the recent Visit Worcestershire Awards for Excellence.
During 2018 Caroline Hall and Mark Zytynski have participated in Archiimp Pop Up Galleries and the Archiimp Riverside Arts.
For more information on Worcestershire Open Studios:
Vivid Artwork’s are flying off the wall at Croome Court
The Pop Art Inspired vivid works by Jilly Oxlade-Arnott are a huge success at The National Trust’s Croome Court this year.
Auction bids are placed on new works as soon as they go up, with eager buyers having to wait until the end of the month to see if they have been successful.
A buyer from New Zealand purchased three original canvasses of London in one go!
Every Worcester Cathedral image has been sold within a week of display, although not to everyone taste this just proves that the Vivid Range is gaining momentum and attracting a considerable fan base.
Pop into the amazing Nest Worcester for a lazy Sunday morning breakfast before coming to the Christmas Arts, o
