Exhibition Calendar
Dashwood Gallery
20th January - 9th March
Listening Colour
Mike Fryer
The theme of this exhibition is the use of colour as an expression of the artist’s view of the world. The exhibition will comprise of landscape and abstract paintings (acrylic on canvas or board) as well as various prints (etchings, screen prints and digital prints). The exhibition will be a feast of rich colour that will inspire, excite and reward the visitor
Art action:
Saturday 3rd March 11am – 3pm
FREE Meet the Artist: At 11am Mike will give a talk about the use of colour in his work combined with question and answer session. Tea and coffee included. Booking required.
17th March – 22nd April
Young Art in Bexley
Bexley Civic Society presents artwork selected by schools across the borough. This will be the 32nd exhibition hosted at Hall Place and Gardens.
Further enquires please contact 01322 522937
28th April – 28th May
Kent County Photographic Association 2007 Annual Exhibition
An exhibition showcasing photographic prints by means of either home or trade processing by leading photographers in the association.
Art action: Saturday 5th May 11am
FREE Lecture: ‘How to get started in digital imaging’ by Ray Bridges L.R.P.S Booking required.
Saturday 19th May 11am
FREE Lecture: ‘Producing and mounting prints to exhibit’ by Glyn Bareham L.R.P.S.C, P.A.G.B. Booking required.
2nd June – 1st July
Open Art
The Arts Council of Bexley and Bexley Heritage Trust work in partnership for this open art exhibition. The exhibition will display imaginative and ambitious work by artists within the borough. For further enquiries contact the Arts Council of Bexley on 0208 301 5806.
7th July - 19th August
Centrepieces Open Art Exhibition
Artist led mental health group Centrepieces showcase wide-ranging work from paintings and sculpture to photography. Many pieces have been created through workshops held at the Crayford Centre.
Art action:
Fridays 3rd & 10th August 11am
FREE Workshop: Enjoy cutting and sticking? Join us for collage workshops. Booking required. All ages welcome.
25th August - 7th October
Botanical and Landscape Reality
Melanie Cambridge and Claire Harrison
This exhibition brings work together by the two artists for the first time; both artists look closely at botanical and landscape subjects.
Art action:
Saturday 8th September (with the Garden Roadshow)
11am – 3pm
FREE Activity: Drop in sessions with both artists in the gallery - for the whole family.
13th October – 24th November
Wildlife Artists Society UK National Exhibition – PLEASE NOTE: THIS EXHIBITION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RESTORATION WORK
Some of the best new and up and coming British Wildlife artists will have their work on display for the first time in the Dashwood Gallery in what will be truly a celebration of the natural world in art. During the exhibition artists will be demonstrating and giving talks, please call nearer the time for further information.
1st December – 5th January 2008
Silk in Place – PLEASE NOTE: THIS EXHIBITION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RESTORATION WORK
Textile Studio
The Textile Studio presents an exhibition of work inspired by David Evans & Co Silk Printers, Dyers & Finishers of Crayford. Alongside the textile exhibition will be objects from the extensive archive of David Evans & Co that became part of the Bexley Museum collection in 2001 with the closure of the company’s factory. The collection contains a variety of items from the 19th and 20th century textile printing industry including wooden casting blocks, silk screens, fabric samples and pattern books.
Art action:
Saturdays 8th and 15th December 11am
FREE demonstration: Members of the Textile Studio give demonstrations of their work in the gallery.
