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Welcome to the ARTSeast Visual Arts Guide 2017
â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Southwoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Claire-Louise Dowson
With panoramic skies, picturesque broads,
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sweeping expanses of sand, picture-postcard
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Norwich
villages and historic market towns, our region is
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North Norfolk
an artist's dream.
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South Norfolk
Perhaps in homage to this, Norfolk and Suffolk's
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East Norfolk
towns are awash with galleries, studios, art
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West Norfolk
centres, exhibition halls, museums, art fairs, art
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Ipswich
shops and acclaimed arts courses.
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North Suffolk
This Visual Arts Guide highlights many of the
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South Suffolk
people and organisations that make up the
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East Suffolk
eclectic art scene across both counties. It's a
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West Suffolk
handy guide for art lovers to keep close by or
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something artists or gallery owners can use to
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promote their work. For the purposes of this guide, we have divided
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Norfolk and Suffolk into rough approximations of north, south, east and west with sections
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Norwich The fine city of Norwich has an artistic pedigree to be proud of. The renowned Norwich School of Painters, established in 1803, was inspired by the region's stunning landscape and brought together several generations of romantic artists including John Sell Cotman, John Crome, Robert Ladbroke and James Stark. Even today, you can sense the essence of the city in their
Today the thriving Norwich Twenty Group comprises more than eighty members including painters, sculptors, installation and conceptual artists, printmakers and photographers. They aim to put on two exhibitions each year. The city is also gaining a well-deserved reputation for providing some of the most innovative and exciting arts courses in the country including those at Norwich University of the Arts and the Anteros Foundation.
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Norwich is also home to one of the biggest arts festivals in the country - the Norfolk & Norwich Festival. It is also the setting for the prestigious Norwich Print Fair which showcases the work of contemporary printmakers in the city.
For the third year running, in October 2016, the streets of Norwich provided inspiration for Paint Out Norwich the UK's only juried plein air art competition. This popular event has grown in size since it was first conceived and in 2016 even offered artists the chance to take to the water to paint from a canoe on the River Wensum. 2016 also saw the introduction of a Freestyle larger form, 2-day event which proved very popular. The event is running again this year.
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Looking forward, Norwich is proud to be hosting the GoGoHares! sculpture trail in 2018. Fifty sculptures will be decorated by local artists and placed around the city as a follow-up to the incredibly successful GoGoDragons! and GoGoGorillas! trails from previous years. Wild in Art are working with the charity Break once again with the trail helping to celebrate their 50th anniversary.
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Upcoming Shows Jerwood Painting Fellowships 7 February - 1 April Hans Peter Feldmann 6 May - 8 July www.nua.ac.uk/thegallery @eastgallerynua #WeAreNUA
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The Anteros Arts Foundation
The Anteros Arts Foundation is an Arts Centre in Norwich and a registered charity (1135692) for arts and education. The centre offers a vibrant programme of free entry exhibitions. Highlights in 2017 will include Rachel Dalzell’s large scale landscape paintings in the Main Gallery, and James Sparshatt’s exhibition with a Cuban flavour in the Front Room (Feb 21-Mar 4). In May Artful Stitchers return with a large-scale textiles exhibition, John Midgley will present a formidable retrospective in September and the incredible talents of
Hannah Giffard and Lara Cobden will be on show November 28th to 9th December. For full listings please go to anterosfoundation.com The Anteros Arts Foundation is also delighted to announce the launch of the Anteros Diploma starting in September 2017. This course is perfect for adults who wish for the time and space to learn real artist’s skills and build a portfolio with direction and encouragement. Classes take place at evenings and weekends and leave the school holidays free for recuperation!
The diploma is split into two terms and covers the fundamental fine art skills of drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and art history and theory. With stellar tutors including Martin Laurance and Chris Hann who have been selected for their passion, dedication and enthusiasm, the diploma also offers city-central studio space for the duration and two opportunities to exhibit work. To find out more please see anterosdiploma.com or call 01603 766129
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North Norfolk With one of the largest artistic communities in the UK,
Sheringham Art and Literary Festival) incorporates a
North Norfolk with its sweeping skies and idyllic
wide range of art forms including painting, sculpture,
beaches is an artist’s paradise. It can sometimes feel
dance, theatre, literature, photography, installations and
that around each corner is the perfect subject for an
workshops and takes place each October.
artist’s canvas or a photographer’s camera.
Each summer the lovely village of Cley-next-the-sea is
North Norfolk is also home to a range of stunning
home to a renowned month-long exhibition at St
market towns and villages that house numerous
Margaret’s Church. In 2017 this runs from July 6th-
galleries, studios and arts venues. From the lovely
August 6th and is not-to-be-missed.
coastal towns of Cromer and Sheringham to Blakeney, Wells-next-the-sea and the beautiful Holkham Estate, the coast road offers a number of picturesque places of interest. Further inland the towns of Holt and
For the first time, in September 2016 a weekend plein air painting competition was held in Wells-next-the-Sea called Paint Out Wells. It was a huge success and will be back this year.
Fakenham offer the chance to purchase eclectic pieces of art, jewellery and other creative products.
The region is also home to some stunning stately homes that often host events and exhibitions for art
The fantastic Coast Arts Festival (Cromer and
lovers including Blickling Hall and Holkham Hall.
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South Norfolk South of Norwich and reaching down to the Suffolk border lies the region of South Norfolk. This area is awash with lovely market towns including Wymondham, Diss, Attleborough and Loddon, each offering their own creative output. Alongside its stunning 12th century Abbey, Wymondham also has a thriving arts centre in the heart of the town. Wymondham Arts Centre runs a varied programme of exhibitions and events with something for everyone. Formed in 2008, the Waveney Springs Art Collective is a group of artists and makers who live and work within an approximately 15 mile radius of Diss. Diss is also home to DesignerMakers21, a collective of local makers who produce a stunning range of arts and crafts from their town centre premises and prestigious auctioneers T W Gaze who hold art auctions every Friday. Close by, the lovely village of Harleston is home to the Harleston and Waveney Art Collective which comprises an eclectic mix of talented artists who hold a successful annual art trail. The town of Thetford hosts its Great Festival in late summer. There is a strong visual arts presence at the
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East Norfolk
Wherries on Barton Broad
Fanning out from the east of Norwich lies one of our
Since 2014 the Broads has been home to the UK’s
region’s finest gems.
first-ever Plein Air Painting Festival - A Brush with the
The Broads National Park is a watery, idyllic paradise that has inspired generations of artists, some of whom come to the region to soak up the tranquility of this stunning landscape. Covering an area of more than
Broads. This year it runs from September 21st-25th and artists are invited to take part in this outdoor painting challenge at locations dotted around the Broads.
300 square kilometres, the lakes and waterways of the
On Norfolk’s eastern coast lies the famed holiday
Broads are home to more than a quarter of the
hotspot of Great Yarmouth. While celebrating all things
country’s rarest wildlife and affords ample
seaside, it’s also home to some fantastic arts-related
opportunities for artists both on land and on water.
festivals including Great Yarmouth Arts Festival and the
The region’s towns and villages including Wroxham, Brundall, Filby, Ludham and North Walsham offer up a variety of galleries, eateries and sightseeing opportunities.
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West Norfolk
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Norfolk’s western region is a myriad of stunning
year. The picture-postcard village of Burnham Market in
beaches and lovely market towns and is certainly fit for
the north of the region is a must-see for people who
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love art. Its eclectic mix of galleries, shops and eateries
The stunning royal residence of Sandringham is a
make for a lovely day out.
muse-see for visitors to the area. Its renowned spring
The area also hosts some brilliant arts festivals
and Christmas craft fairs showcase the work of local
including the Swaffham Visual Arts Festival in October
artists and makers. There is also a sculpture trail close
and the King’s Lynn Festival in July.
to the visitor centre carved from natural tree trunks.
The beaches and marshes of the north and west coast
King’s Lynn, Downham Market and Swaffham are home
have for centuries provided inspiration for artists and
to some fantastic art galleries and antique centres and
it’s easy to see why. The rolling sand dunes and
many of the area’s villages including Dersingham and
abundance of wildlife are a painter’s and
Castle Acre hold successful art trails throughout the
photographer’s dream.
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Ipswich
Pigs Gone Wild on the Waterfront
The Suffolk town of Ipswich, situated on the River
The redeveloped waterfront area is a must-see for
Orwell, is a hub of creative and artistic talent.
lovers of the arts.
Students come to the town to study the arts in all it
In the summer of 2016, Ipswich was invaded by pigs!
forms with some fantastic courses on offer.
The Pigs Gone Wild Art Trail featured 40 larger-than-life
Visual arts have always been prominent in Ipswich.
pig sculptures, beautifully designed by artists from
One of the jewels in its crown is the stunning
across East Anglia, plus 30 junior sculptures decorated
Christchurch Mansion which houses the Wolsey Art
by schools and community groups. The trail raised a
Gallery. The mansion itself boasts a history of more
phenomenal ÂŁ200,000 for local charity St Elizabeth
than 500 years while the gallery houses the largest
Hospice and was visited by a quarter of a million
collection of paintings and sketches by Suffolk artists
people. Another brilliant art trail will be coming to
Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable outside of
Ipswich in the future so watch this space!
London.
Each summer the renowned Ipswich Arts Festival -
The town is also home to some exciting galleries who
known as Ip-Art - takes to the streets of the town and
host a programme of events throughout the year.
has a strong visual arts presence.
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North Suffolk Defined by the meandering River Waveney, North Suffolk
The Bank community arts centre and cafe which holds
is a tranquil haven of pretty villages and laid back
regular art classes and exhibitions open to all.
market towns.
In Bungay, Black Dog Arts aims to develop art and craft
For centuries, this area has provided inspiration for
in the area and holds workshops, talks and exhibitions.
some of the country’s best-loved artists. The village of
The lovely Georgian Fisher Theatre in Bungay also holds
Mendham is famed as the birthplace of Suffolk painter
regular art exhibitions in its gallery space. Beccles has
Sir Alfred Munnings. Mendham Mill, the artist’s
a thriving art society - the Beccles Society of Artists -
childhood home and scene of some of his most famous
which meets monthly.
paintings, stands proudly looking much the same as it did in Munnings’ day. Eye, Bungay and Beccles are all home to galleries and
The River Waveney Study Centre in Earsham is home to an annual sculpture trail each summer organised by Waveney & Blyth Arts, Over 30 artists exhibit work at
arts organisations that give the area its creative feel.
this beautiful riverside site of water meadows and
Both Bungay and Beccles are famed for their regular
woodland.
Artist: Liz McGowan
antique fairs and street markets and Eye is home to
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South Suffolk Adjoining the Essex borders, South Suffolk is an area
wide range of art galleries and antiques to tempt
steeped in history and artistic heritage.
visitors. Every two years, it hosts the well-respected
The picture-perfect villages and towns of this region offer up a host of galleries, museums and fantastic independent shops. Sudbury is home to Gainsborough’s House - the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough. Now a museum, the house has a permanent collection of the artist’s work and is a treasure trove for art lovers.
Lavenham Arts Festival which comprises a wealth of exhibitions, trails and demonstrations. The last one took place in June 2016. Just a few miles away is the lovely village of Long Melford. Famed for its antique shops - the well-known TV series Lovejoy was filmed here - it is also home to an eclectic mix of art galleries. On the outskirts of the village are two lovely stately homes, Long Melford Hall
Close by lies the beautiful village of Lavenham. In
and Kentwell Hall, both of which host events and
medieval times, Lavenham flourished as a wool town
exhibitions throughout the year. The pretty villages of
and the wealth of Tudor buildings still in existence
Clare and Cavendish are also well worth a visit.
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East Suffolk
Martello Tower, Aldeburgh
The stunning Suffolk coastline is famed both for its
impressive Martello Tower at Aldeburgh where it
lovely seaside towns and beaches but also for the
remained until May last year.
inspiration it provides to artists of all genres.
Away from the coast, the inland towns of Halesworth
The holiday hotspots of Lowestoft, Aldeburgh,
and Woodbridge also house excellent galleries, arts
Southwold and Felixstowe offer fantastic shopping,
centres and museums.
dining and entertainment, plus a wealth of galleries to showcase the work of both local and national makers.
Festivals play a big part in the life of this region including the renowned Latitude Festival at Henham
This is a region of iconic landmarks from the
Park, near Southwold, the Southwold Arts Festival, the
lighthouse at Southwold, Maggi Hamblingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scallop
Aldeburgh Festival, Art on the Prom in Felixstowe and
beach sculpture at Aldeburgh to the House in the
the Halesworth Arts Festival.
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Snape Maltings, near Aldeburgh, is a creative hub of both art and music and its beautiful setting has inspired many musicians and artists to create some magical work.
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Aldeburgh Gallery Contact us for details of changing exhibitions throughout 2017 Bookings now being taken for 2018 143 High Street, Aldeburgh 01728 452772 / 454168 www.aldeburghgallery.co.uk Open daily 10-5pm
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West Suffolk
Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds
Suffolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s western region is home to a range of historic
Festival which offers ten days of music, theatre, film
towns including Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill and
and exhibitions. The town also has a very active Art
Newmarket.
Society which has been established for over 60 years.
Beautiful Bury St Edmunds has a rich cultural heritage. Famed for its stunning Cathedral and Abbey Gardens, it is also home to some excellent art galleries and exhibition spaces. In November 2016, plans were announced for an ambitious memorial art trail in the town in 2018 to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. Local artists have been invited to come forward with ideas and inspiration on what form the trail should
Just outside the town lies Blackthorpe Barn which hosts craft fairs and exhibitions including the annual exhibition of works by dynamic group Artworks made up of 30 contemporary artists from the region. Newmarket, famed for its racecourse, is home to many artists specialising in equestrian art and is the setting for the National Horseracing Museum and the British Sporting Art Trust. The Haverhill Arts Centre has a range of exhibitions
take. The artworks will be displayed in public buildings
among its many offerings and is instrumental in
and spaces throughout the town.
organising the Haverhill Arts Festival which takes place
Each May Bury comes alive with the Bury St Edmunds
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Constable Country
Flatford Mill Wildflower Meadow
Nestled on the borders of Suffolk and Essex is a
Aside from East Bergholt and Flatford, other main
beautiful swathe of villages known as Constable
villages include Dedham, Lawford and Capel St Mary.
Country.
There are many walking tours available around the area
The artist John Constable was born here and many of
to help visitors walk in Constableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s footsteps.
his most famous paintings, including The Hay Wain were
Dedham is also home to the excellent Munnings Art
inspired by the local landscape.
Museum at Castle House, the home of famous artist Sir
Constable was born in East Bergholt where his father owned Flatford Mill. The National Trust now has a centre at Flatford and offers tours of the sites that Constable painted.
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Alfred Munnings. Lady Munnings opened Castle House to the public in 1961, two years after his death. Visitors can view an extensive collection of his lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work from drawings to paintings and advertising posters.
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Aldeburgh Gallery
6
Greenhouse Gallery
13
Alison Wagstaffe
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Halesworth Gallery
9
Anteros Arts Foundation
14
Helen Herbert
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Artbox Arts
19
Iceni Botanical Artists
Back Art Fair East
19
Issy Coe
23
Art East Anglia
13
Janice Alamanou
18
ARTSeast Magazine
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The Jessica Muir Gallery
15
The Art House Cafe
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John O’Connor Sculptor
12
Bircham Gallery
29
Lavenham Contemporary
15
BIRDscapes Gallery
29
The Lion House Gallery
13
Broadland Framers & Gallery
14
Made in Cley
35
Bury St Edmunds Art Society
37
The Munnings Art Museum
21
Cat Pottery
5
NCC
27
Christine McKechnie
39
Norfolk & Norwich Open Studios
31
Claire-Louise Dowson
6
Norwich Art Supplies
32
The Coconut Loft
6
Norwich Print Fair
27
Cork Brick Art & Antiques Gallery
17
Orchard Frames
21
Crome Gallery Frame Workshop
5
Paint Out Norwich
29
David J Smeaden
15
Paint Out Wells
25
Deben Frames
23
Pocock’s the Artmonger
25
Delia Tournay-Godfrey
14
Seahorse Studio
35
Denny Bros
2
Suffolk Open Studios
33
East Anglian Traditional Art Centre NUA
23
Swaffham Visual Arts Festival
17
TW Gaze Auction House
7
East Gallery
33
The Fraser Gallery
33
Taplin Gallery
12
Great Walsingham Gallery & Framing
13
Tess Ainley Gallery
39
Gainsborough’s House
25
Theronda Hoffman
15
The Gallery Norfolk (Cromer)
29
Water Street Glass
8
The Gallery Norfolk (Norwich)
32
Westleton Art Gallery
13
Gallery Plus
8
Willow Ceramic Painting Studio
The Garden House Gallery
33
Windsor Gallery
11
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