ARTS ARTS
By Julie Locke
VISUAL ART
Until Saturday 28 August from 9.30am to 5.00pm at The Jerram Gallery, Sherborne, there is a summer exhibition showing a variety of new work from several of the gallery’s regular artists, plus a few who are new to the Gallery: Christie Bird, Michael Clark and Daniel Shadbolt. Gallery open: Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, visit www. jerramgallery.com or phone 01935 815261.
Jerram Gallery Summer Exhibition Until Saturday 28 August from 11.00am to 5.00pm at Kings Bruton Memorial Hall, Bruton, is Bruton Art Society’s 68th annual exhibition. Affordable art from regional artists – some of the best amateurs and professionals in Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and beyond! Free entry. www. brutonartsociety.co.uk.
Until Saturday 4 September from 10.00am to 5.00pm at ACEarts, Somerton, there is a community art exhibition entitled ‘Putting on a Show’. An exciting and vibrant exhibition of works made during intergenerational community workshops led by artist Edwina Bridgeman. Expect narrativebased work and a whole host of imaginative pieces made by the pupils at King Ina School. Exhibition open: Tuesday to Saturday. For more information, phone 01458 273008 or visit www.acearts.co.uk. Until Sunday 5 September at the Market House, Castle Cary, there is a fascinating display ‘Cary21: Castle Cary through Time in 21 Objects’. Explore the story of the town from the Stone Age through the Roman and Norman invasions, the Civil War and right up to date through a selection of intriguing objects and accompanying video presentation. Illuminated by a 4000-year-old axe head, a Roman house-god, the story and model of the castle, a hoard of hidden coins, the horsehair factory and more – see how the town has developed through the ages. A joint venture by the Cary History Society, Castle Cary Town Council, Castle Cary and
District Museum, and The Newt in Somerset. Opening times: Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday 3.00pm to 5.00pm.
Cary 21 Exhibition Until Saturday 11 September from 9.30am at Ilminster Arts Centre, there is an exhibition ‘From Forest to Foreshore’ featuring artists Jackie Cox and Chris Sinden from the Forest of Dean. This beautiful exhibition will be like taking a walk through nature! Opening times: Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 4.00pm and Saturday 9.30am to 3.00pm (on the final day of the exhibition the gallery will close at 1.00pm). For more information, phone 01460 54973 or visit www. themeetinghouse.org.uk. Until Thursday 30 September at Bishop’s Palace, Wells, there is an exhibition of nature-inspired paintings entitled ‘Light in the Dark’ by the artist Jackie Henderson. Country lanes, The Levels and Moors, birds, flowers and even home-grown vegetables are all celebrated in vibrant watercolour. A year-long
Templecombe Art Exhibition
Village Hall 2 -3 October Free Entry 10am – 5pm In aid of Alzheimer’s Research
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project commenced when the world had turned into a dark place, but the light was there, if only one chose to see it. The exhibition will be held in the Exhibition Room of the Palace. Entrance is included with any valid admission ticket to the Palace and Gardens. For more information, visit www. bishopspalace.org.uk or phone 01749 988111. Until Friday 1 October at Bishop’s Palace, Wells, there is an exhibition of garden sculpture, curated by African Masters of Stone, featuring works by Zimbabwean artists of the Shona Sculpture movement. African Masters of Stone provides a platform for artists to present their work to a wider audience, so that they can continue a sustainable living and receive the artistic credit they deserve. The organisation also donates 10% of its profits to charities fighting poverty, malaria and HIV in developing countries. The sculptures will appear in the formal gardens, in flower beds, by the well pools and in the outer gardens – all available to purchase. The exhibition is included in standard admission to the Palace and Gardens. For more information, visit www. bishopspalace.org.uk or phone 01749 988111. On Friday 3 and Sunday 5 September from 10.00am to 3.00pm at the Castle Cary Market House, South West Heritage Trust team will be bringing the Cary Hoard and other items from Castle Cary to the Shambles (ground floor). The hoard of 152 silver coins, discovered under floorboards in a building in Paddock Drain in 2006, is believed to have been hidden during the English Civil War – with the most recent
