Visual Arts Guide 2016 Norfolk & Suffolk
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Welcome to the ARTSeast Visual Arts Guide 2016
‘Open Road’ by Samuel Thomas.
Both Norfolk and Suffolk are counties rich in
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artistic heritage while at the same time
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Norwich
spearheading a fantastic and diverse
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North Norfolk
contemporary art scene. Our galleries, artists and
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makers are involved in a wide range of innovative
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projects, exhibitions and creative output.
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This Visual Arts Guide is designed to give an
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overview of the region as a whole while
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highlighting some of the best individual artists,
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galleries, art tutors, photographers, craft shops,
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auction houses, framers, ceramic cafes, museums,
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art material suppliers, potteries and art fairs in
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the area.
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For the purposes of this guide, we have divided Norfolk and Suffolk into rough approximations of
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north, south, east and west with sections specifically for Norwich and Ipswich.
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Norwich For both art lovers and artists alike, Norwich is a magical place. Steeped in history - yet with two feet firmly in the 21st century - it is a perfect blend of old and new. With some of the most exciting and innovative arts courses in the country, it is also incredibly proud of its art heritage. For centuries, Norwich has provided inspiration for artists of all genres amongst its cobbled mediaeval GoGoDragons!
streets and meandering river. The groundbreaking Norwich School of Painters -
which raised a staggering ÂŁ369,500 for children's
several generations of romantic artists - was
charity Break at a glittering auction in October. In total,
established in 1803 and became the first provincial
84 dragons, each one designed by an artist connected
arts group in Britain to hold regular exhibitions.
to Norfolk, were placed around the City with an
Inspired by the stunning East Anglian landscape,
incredible one million people taking part in the trail
members include John Sell Cotman, James Stark and
between June 21st and September 5th.
John Crome. One of their most favoured sketching grounds was Norwich's Mousehold Heath as can be seen in Crome's View on Mousehold Heath of 1812.
2015 also saw the second Paint Out Norwich - the city's plein air art competition. Forty artists worked in a variety of medium over three days and nights to create
Fast forward two centuries and Norwich has another
work in response to Norwich's vibrant cityscape. This
thriving art group, the Norwich Twenty Group. Founded
exciting event will be held again this year.
in 1944, the group has grown over the last 60 years to include more than seventy artists including painters, sculptors, installation artists, printmakers and photographers. They hold exhibitions both in Norwich and the surrounding area.
Norwich is also home to one of the biggest arts festivals in the country, the Norfolk & Norwich Festival, and is the location for the Norwich Print Fair, a renowned showcase for contemporary printmaking. Norwich's museums, in particular Norwich Castle
In the summer of 2015, Norwich came alive with the
Museum, also hold a host of exciting exhibitions that
incredibly successful GoGoDragons! sculpture trail
draw art lovers to this fine old city.
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British Art Show 8 Norwich University of the Arts Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery 24 June - 4 September 2016 A Hayward Touring exhibition organised in collaboration with the galleries in Leeds, Edinburgh, Norwich and Southampton
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North Norfolk To an artist, Norfolk's big skies, stunning beaches and
galleries and music venues, alongside the usual
ancient pine forests are a true gift. Nowhere is this
seaside services. Many smaller seaside villages also
more evident than the beautiful North Norfolk coastline.
have excellent galleries including Cley and Blakeney.
For centuries, artists have come to this region to find
North Norfolk is home to many highly-regarded arts
solitude to paint and create. The abundance of wildlife,
festivals covering all genres. With visual arts in mind,
particularly birds, also provides inspiration.
COAST ARTS 2016, which evolved from the Cromer and
But step away from the quiet beaches, marshes and forests and you're never far from a stunning town or pretty village.
Sheringham Art and Literary Festival, will be running events throughout the year culminating in the traditional art week across October half term. The renowned annual Cley Contemporary Art exhibition
The Georgian market town of Holt is home to numerous
takes place in and around the village of Cley-next-the-
art galleries with a rich mix of both traditional and
Sea from July to August 2016.
contemporary art. It is also home to the excellent Holt Festival which has a strong fine art element including the prestigious Holt Festival Art Prize.
History lovers will particularly enjoy the stately homes of the region with Holkham Hall, near Wells, and Blickling Hall and Mannington Hall and Gardens, both near Aylsham, providing stunning venues for exhibitions
and Cromer have much to offer art lovers with theatres,
and events.
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The coastal towns of Wells-next-the-Sea, Sheringham
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East Norfolk
Coltishall
Nothing is more quintessentially Norfolk than the
September 2015 saw the second Brush with the
beautiful Norfolk Broads.
Broads, a 4-day Plein Air Painting Festival which
The stunning Broads covers more than 300 square kilometres in the east of the county and is home to more than a quarter of the country's rarest wildlife. Despite sitting on Norwich's doorstep, this intricate mosaic of land and waterways is like stepping into a different, more peaceful, world. With iconic mills dotting the horizon and boats gently gliding by, it's easy to imagine just what attracted the Norwich School of Painters to this beautiful part of the county
brought contemporary artists from around the country to this magical waterland. The event is back this year running from September 22nd-26th. Dotted throughout this unique and stunning landscape are many towns and villages such as Wroxham, Brundall, Filby, Ludham, Reepham, North Walsham and Great Yarmouth on the coast. Some top-class galleries can be found in these towns and villages.
in the nineteenth century. The landscape, boats,
Famed for its seaside fun, Great Yarmouth is also
churches and waterways of this region feature heavily
home to some fantastic arts festivals including the
in many of their most celebrated works of art.
Great Yarmouth Arts Festival, the Out there Festival of
Two hundred years later, the Broads still provides the perfect backdrop for artistic creation.
Circus & Street Arts and a recent initiative where skips were painted with local scenes by local graffiti artist Mik Richardson.
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South Norfolk Nestled in the south of the county, just north of the
In Wymondham, a varied programmed of exhibitions is
Waveney River, is the picturesque region of South
held at the thriving Arts Centre.
Norfolk.
Other local festivals of note include Thetford's Great
More than 50 conservation areas in South Norfolk have
Festival, the Wymondham Music Festival and the Diss
ensured that village greens, ancient woodland and
Carnival.
historic buildings have been preserved for future generations. Historic towns such as Wymondham, Diss, Attleborough
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and Loddon house some fine buildings and churches, most notably the spectacular 12th century Wymondham Abbey. Many artists and craftspeople live in this region which is home to many craft fairs and independent shops. The Waveney Springs Art Collective is a group of artists and makers who live in and around the lovely market town of Diss, famed for its stunning Mere. Each year, they hold an Art Trail around the town which is strongly supported by local businesses. Diss is also home to DesignerMakers21, a collective of local makers who produce a stunning range of art and crafts from their town centre premises. Visitors are welcome to pop in and see the artists at work. Close by, Harleston's art scene is represented by the Harleston and Waveney Art Collective, an eclectic group of artists working locally. Their art trail has just celebrated its tenth anniversary and is still going strong. Wymondham 16 |
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West Norfolk
Lynn Lumière
With a rich arts and cultural history, West Norfolk's art
In 2015 Houghton Hall was also lit up, quite literally, by
scene is flourishing.
a stunning series of light installations from celebrated
Beloved by artists for hundreds of years, this region is home to many artists and craftspeople including international sculptor - and creator of the Angel of the North - Sir Antony Gormley OBE With towns such as Kings Lynn, Swaffham and Downham Market, lovers of the arts in West Norfolk have many galleries and exhibition spaces available
contemporary artist James Turrell. The Hall also holds an impressive collection of contemporary sculptures by world renowned artists which are displayed in its gardens and grounds. Royal residence, Sandringham Hall, also holds exhibitions as well as Spring and Christmas Craft Fairs which showcase the eclectic work of local makers.
locally. The beautiful village of Burnham Market has a
The region also plays host to some fantastic arts
range of exciting galleries dotted throughout its idyllic
festivals including the King's Lynn Festival and the
streets. In 2015 the town of King's Lynn became an
Swaffham Visual Arts Festival.
exhibition in itself with the Lynn Lumière event lighting up six of the town's buildings with amazing art installations. Many of the stately homes of the area frequently hold exhibitions from private collections.
With many artists taking part in the Open Studios circuit, some fantastic art trails have sprung up including the Breckland Art Trail and the Dersingham Art Trail. The beaches and marshes of West Norfolk provide a stunning backdrop for artists and you will often see one, paintbrush in hand, making the most of this lovely area.
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Ipswich Located on the estuary of the beautiful River Orwell,
The brilliant Ipswich Arts Festival, known as Ip-Art, takes
Ipswich has long been a haven for artists.
place in the town every summer and has a strong
In the summer of 2016, the profile of visual arts in Ipswich will be boosted by the launch of the Pigs Gone Wild art trail. For ten weeks, Ipswich town centre and waterfront will be home to a stunning array of around
visual arts presence. As part of the Suffolk Open Studios event in the summer, there is a highly-regarded Ipswich Art Trail which enables you to see a wide range of artists of all genres at work.
40 pig sculptures, each individually designed and painted by local artists. The trail - set to raise money for local charity, St Elizabeth Hospice - follows hot on the heels of the successful Norwich GoGoDragons! art trail of 2015. Pigs aside, Ipswich is awash with some beautiful sculptures and is home to many galleries and arts organisations. One of the jewels in Ipswich's crown is the stunning Christchurch Mansion in the heart of the town. This fine Tudor building boasts a history of more than 500 years and invites you to discover the history of the people who lived there. Next to the mansion is the Wolsey Art Gallery which houses the biggest collection of paintings by Suffolk artists Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable outside of London. Ipswich's lovely Town Hall, built in 1878, houses an art gallery and is home to the Suffolk Craft Society Ipswich Waterfront is home to many artistic and cultural organisations, galleries and restaurants and is a fantastic place to see a show, visit an exhibition or just stop for lunch and watch the world go by. Waterfront 22 |
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The Suffolk Craft Society supports 116 highly skilled contemporary craft-makers. Our permanent gallery, Gallery 2, is in the Ipswich Town Hall, Cornhill, IP1 1DH and is open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Tel: 01473 432865 Look out for our much-loved Summer Show at the Peter Pears Gallery in Aldeburgh from 16 July – 29 August. www.suffolkcraftsociety.org
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On the waterfront of Ipswich Suffolk CHRISTINE McKECHNIE Recent Watercolour Collage 8th February - 5th March
KAREN STAMPER Recent Acrylic Collage 21st March - 16th April
JULIE GILES Recent Paintings 3rd May - 28th May
DAVID & JENNY PARSONS Oil Paintings
‘THREE FORM’ Naomi Monuo, Jo Sweeting, Pauline Hughes Recent Mixed Media Paintings & Sculpture
12th September - 8th October
SARAH CANNELL Recent Acrylic Paintings 24th October - 19th November
‘THE SEASONAL SHOW’ with MICHAEL CARLO Past and Present Paintings & Prints 5th December - 23rd Jan 2017
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North Suffolk North Suffolk is a idyllic area of peaceful villages,
In Bungay, Black Dog Arts aims to develop art and craft
meandering rivers and laid-back market towns, just
in the area and organises workshops, talks and
across the border from Norfolk.
exhibitions.
It has provided inspiration for many artists and
Just a few miles away, the Beccles Society of Artists
craftspeople over the centuries.
meets every month in Beccles and organises talks and
The pretty village of Mendham is famed as the birthplace of Suffolk painter Sir Alfred Munnings. In fact
exhibitions. The Bank venue in the pretty village of Eye holds
Mendham Mill, the painter's childhood home and scene
regular art classes and exhibitions open to all. It also
of some of his most famous paintings, is much the
home to the Eye Arts Festival which has a strong visual
same today as it was then.
arts feel.
The region's towns, including Bungay and Beccles, have
This region is also home to the Suffolk Borders Art Trail -
an artistic and cultured feel and both have attractive
part of Suffolk Open Studios - that showcases the work
galleries. Both towns hold antiques fairs and street
of seven artists of different genres including oil
markets celebrating the rich creative talent in the area.
painting, collages and ceramics.
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Suffolk Open Studio weekends in June are a great way to see great art in the more personal surroundings of the Dick Wolsey's private studio and gallery. During these precious days, Dick will be welcoming his visitors, new and old, explaining the how, the why's and wherefore's of what he does. It allows you the time without gallery pressure to look and feel the work before you...
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East Suffolk
The Scallop Aldeburgh
Suffolk's eastern region is famed for its stunning
Famed for its festivals, East Suffolk has something for
coastal towns which draw tourists into the county.
everyone from the incredibly popular Latitude Festival
Places such as Lowestoft, Southwold, Aldeburgh, Felixstowe and Dunwich provide fantastic inspiration for
at Henham Park to the eclectic Southwold Arts Festival which has a strong visual arts presence.
artists of all genres. From stunning seafronts and
In October, Halesworth comes alive with the Halesworth
picturesque beaches, to iconic landmarks such as
Arts Festival, celebrating the arts in all forms. August
Maggi Hambling's Scallop sculpture on Aldeburgh
sees the Woodbridge Art and Music Event which
Beach, East Suffolk is an artist's paradise. These towns
showcases both genres in some beautiful settings by
are also home to a selection of fine, world-class
the River Deben.
galleries.
The Aldeburgh Festival in June encompasses some
This arty feel is continued inland in towns such as
wonderful exhibitions and visual arts events and Art on
Woodbridge and Halesworth which also house some
the Prom in Felixstowe in September showcases the
excellent galleries and arts venues.
work of over 100 artists and attracts more than 20,000 people to the town.
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South Suffolk Suffolk's most southerly region is an area both beautiful and historic with what feels like a pictureperfect view around every corner.
both hold craft fairs throughout the year. Long Melford is also the home of Long Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall, both spectacular stately homes that are
Gainsborough's House in the lovely market town of
home to spectacular artwork and a varied programme
Sudbury is the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough.
of events.
Now a museum, the house has a permanent collection of Gainsborough's work encompassing his whole career.
Just to the west lie the pretty villages of Cavendish and Clare, home to artists, galleries, antique shops and excellent museums.
In medieval times, the nearby villages of Lavenham and Long Melford flourished and still have a wealth of stunning Tudor buildings to discover. Both villages also have spectacular churches which have formed the basis of many a painting.
When it comes to festivals, the area has a lot to offer. The bi-annual Lavenham Art Festival (the next one is in May 2016) gives people the chance to see artists of many genres at work. In June, ten artists and makers in Sudbury open their studios as part of the Artists
Long Melford is famed for its antique shops and both
Around Sudbury Trail and many other artists in the
villages have a wide range of excellent galleries and
region also take part in the Suffolk Open Studios event.
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The Lion House Gallery
Lavenham Contemporary
Featuring the work of Owner-Artist Paul Evans
12 High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk CO10 9PR 01787 249616 lionhousegallery@btinternet.com www.lionhousegallery.co.uk
High Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9PT Tel. 01787 249451 www.paulevans-artist.co.uk
GAY GLASSARTIST ARTIST GAY HUTCHINGS HUTCHINGS –– GLASS
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West Suffolk
Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds
On its western borders, Suffolk is home to a range of
Just outside Bury, Blackthorpe Barn in Rougham is
historic towns such as Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket
home to the annual exhibition of work by dynamic
and Haverhill.
group Artworks made up of 30 contemporary artists
Bury St Edmunds has a rich heritage and offers up a
from the region.
fine selection of galleries, exhibition spaces and tourist
Newmarket, famed world-wide for its racecourse, is
attractions.
home to many artists specialising in equestrian art. It is
Festival lovers will enjoy the Bury St Edmunds Festival in May which hosts 10 days of music, theatre, film and exhibitions. In 2015 a trail of 26 individually-designed
also home to the National Horseracing Museum which holds exhibitions of sporting art and is home to the British Sporting Art Trust.
wolf sculptures brought thousands to the town. The
The town of Haverhill is home to one of Suffolk's largest
wolves were made from a variety of materials such as
arts festivals held in June. The Haverhill Arts Centre
topiary, metal, wood, willow and stained glass.
celebrates the very best contemporary visual art with a
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Constable Country In the beautiful rolling countryside on the borders of
Flatford, East Bergholt and Capel St Mary. The National
Suffolk and Essex lies an idyllic cluster of villages
Trust has a centre at Flatford and offers tours of the
known as Constable Country. John Constable was born here and many of his most famous paintings were inspired by the local landscape, including The Hay Wain. Constable was born in East Bergholt where his father owned Flatford Mill. He went to school in Lavenham and Dedham before training as a miller and painting and drawing in his spare time.
sites Constable painted including his painting BoatBuilding near Flatford Mill. There are many walking tours available around the area to help visitors walk in Constable's footsteps. Dedham is also home to The Munnings Art Museum at Castle House where famous painter Sir Alfred Munnings lived and worked. Lady Munnings opened Castle House to the public in 1961, two years after his death. Visitors can view an extensive collection of his life's work from
The main villages in the area include Dedham, Lawford,
drawings, to paintings and advertising posters.
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