Welcome to the May edition of ArtSway Information. This month's newsletter features infomation on our current exhibition - Christopher Orr - which opened at the gallery on 20 April 2010 with a great artist talk and book launch. There are various events and opportunities connected with this exhibition, details of which can be found in this newsletter.

Also included in this month are brief details of forthcoming summer show - Based on a True Story - which will open at the gallery in July. This exhibition is still evolving, so keep an eye on the website and next month's newsletter for further details.

Adult Workshops are being offered at the gallery throughout May and June - scroll down the page to see the range of opportunities. These are booking up fast so get in touch now to secure your place.

We look forward to seeing you in the gallery soon!

CURRENT EXHIBITION

Lest Darkness Fall, oil on linen, 2010. Courtesy of

the artist and IBID PROJECTS, London.

Christopher Orr
24 April - 20 June 2010

Christopher Orr is a painter who was artist in residence at ArtSway in September and October of 2009. His paintings – usually very small in scale – are characterised by elements of Romantic art and the Sublime, and often feature intricately detailed figures within huge and ethereal landscapes. We have a couple of events accompanying this exhibition - see below for details.

More information can be found on our website

Exhibition Associated Events:

Art in Context: Painting

A lecture at ArtSway examining the act of painting by Professor Jim Hunter, Deputy Principal at the Arts University College at Bournemouth.

FREE: Booking Essential.

Portfolio Day: Painting

A portfolio day specifically aimed at painters with ten half-hour slots for artists from all backgrounds for critiques, portfolio reviews and career advice from ArtSway Curator and ArtSway Associate and painter, Hannah Maybank. COST: £5 per person. Booking Essential.

To book a place on any of the above events please contact Jack Lewis on 01590 682260 (ext.6) or email: jack@artsway.org.uk

Supported by the text+work programme at the Arts University College at Bournemouth with additional support from IBID PROJECTS and Hauser & Wirth Zürich.

FUTURE EXHIBITION

Kirk Palmer, Hiroshima (film still), S16mm film,

2007. Courtesy of the artist.

Based on a True Story

3 July - 31 August 2010

Featuring Artists: Emily Allchurch, Ronnie Close, Andrew Cross, Michelle Deignan, Sarah Dobai, Rachel Goodyear, Jock Mooney, Kirk Palmer

Based on a True Story is an exhibition at ArtSway that will explore a shared interest in the everyday, and how artists represent and re-invent common histories and shared experience in all aspects and levels of social activity.

The artists selected for exhibition, in various modes of practice, all re-analyse events, ideas and encounters - often resulting in an examination of our collective existential experiences of everyday life. Often venturing into areas of underlying discomfiture at the random acts of violence, faith, love and conflict that characterise our everyday existence - random acts that are often hidden away as 'background noise' in life, at the edges of our perceptions - the artists featured in Based on a True Story present works that re-interpret and amplify our, and their, relationship with the world around us.

Keep an eye on the website, and next month's newsletter, for futher information on this exhibition.

WORKSHOPS

Glass Fusing
Monday 17 May 2010, 10.30am – 3.30pm
An introduction to the colourful world of glass. Using vibrant dichroic glass you will be shown how to design and cut jewellery to co-ordinate your own outfits, or as gifts for friends and family. An opportunity to explore different fusing methods. Work will be fired by the tutor and returned the following week. With local artist Mary-Ellen Harvey. COST: £35 (including all materials)

Creating An Abstract Landscape in Oils
Monday 24 May 2010, 10.30am – 3.30pm

A Beginners Course for anyone who has not painted in oils and would like to learn how to create an abstract landscape. The course is run by international local artist Brian Beasley and is a combination of Instruction and practical work. All materials are provided but you should bring a small canvas no bigger than 20 x 30 cms. Only ten places are available and previous courses have been quickly oversubscribed so book early. COST: £35 (all materials included except canvas)

Painting with Wool - An Introduction to The Art of Tapestry

Friday 11 June 2010, 10am - 4.30pm

Tapestry weaving can be used to produce beautiful wall hangings using a simple frame loom and a variety of yarns. Students on the day will: Put a warp onto a loom frame; Produce a sampler using traditional 3D techniques; Explore colour, design and texture. All equipment will be provided, including a simple frame loom which can be kept (£5 per frame). Students should bring a notebook, camera (if possible) and any favourite yarns. COST: £35 (plus bring £5 on the day if you wish to keep the frame)

For more information, or to book a place on any of the above courses please contact Emma on 01590 682260 (ext.2) or email: emma.purchase@artsway.org.uk

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