What Exhibitions are on at the Alfred East Art Gallery?
Current and forthcoming exhibitions
Open 10
28 April - 19 June 2010, Free
Open to artists working in all media and selected by a panel of art professionals, Open 10 is quickly becoming a fixture of the regional arts calendar not to miss.
Open 10 will be an outstanding display of work by established and emerging artists in the region. For further information and details please contact the gallery.
Sponsored by Wilson Browne LLP
Breaking the
Silence
26 June - 14 August 2010, Free
Birgit Skiöld (1923-1982) was one of the most important pioneers of twentieth century printmaking. She ran the first open print studio in London which became a hub for avant-garde printmakers. The exhibition concentrates on the special achievement of her embossed prints and bookworks from the late 1960s onwards and is drawn from the collection owned by the Birgit Skiöld Memorial Trust which obtained an AHRC Research Grant to produce a catalogue-raisonné of the artist's prints. The exhibition was first shown at Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum which organised it in partnership with the University of Gloucestershire and the Birgit Skiöld Memorial Trust.
See details of the related adult workshop, Creatings Artists Books on
Saturday 10 July 2010.
Creaturama Universe
21 August - 25 September 2010, Free
An out of this world display by Anthony James of over 25 life size fantasy alien and creature masks, models and costumes created from recycled materials such as cardboard and old curtains. Meet the friendly Grubble from the planet Rhondra and the majestic Faringaz from the moon Dreale in an entertaining exhibition for young and old alike.
See details of the Creaturama Universe Children's workshop!
The Last Picture Show - Paintings by Robert Mercer
2 October - 6 November 2010, Free
This exquisite display offers over 80 original paintings from the artist, polymath and traveller in what will be his final solo exhibition.
Can You See What I See?
A special exhibition in response to the life and work of William T Wright
4 September - 30 October 2010, Free
W T Wright (1851-1917) was the nephew of Sir Alfred East and the first Honorary Curator of the Alfred East Art Gallery. The Gallery collection now contains a large number of Wright's watercolours of Kettering from the late 19th and early 20th century. Several local families have been invited to make their own selection from these paintings and produce their own response to the work or to research aspects of his life. This is a MLA Renaissance East Midlands Flagship Volunteer Providers initiative.
Selected Works from the Gallery Collection
Continuous, Free
The Alfred East Art Gallery holds a significant collection of 19th and 20th century fine art. Comprising works by many notable British artists and with large collections by Sir Alfred East and Thomas Cooper Gotch, the collection is a valuable resource for research and enjoyment alike.
Please note that it is not possible to display all of the works in the collection at once. For specific queries, please contact the Gallery.
Exhibiting Opportunities at the Alfred East Art Gallery
Find out how to submit a proposal to exhibit your work in the gallery or craft showcase.
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Last updated 27/06/2010
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