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R LOCAL ART SHOW RAMM’s Local Art Show is back and drum roll...here are the finalists! (and all the information on where to see the art and how to vote!)
AMM’s (Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery) annual Local Art Show has returned, giving art groups and societies from Exeter and the surrounding area the chance to exhibit their work in an exhibition. Not familiar with the competition? RAMM asks local art groups to submit a body of work, this year’s theme is RAMM and its collections, finalists are chosen and then the public – that’s you – vote for the art group that you like the best. The winning group then has their art work exhibited at RAMM. The emphasis on supporting local talent is central to the show, hence why Exeter Living has jumped onboard to support and run the competition this year. “With the annual Local Art Show we aim to recognise, reward and foster creativity, and I am always impressed by the variety and quality of local art,” says Rachel Sutton, Exeter’s deputy leader and lead councillor for climate & culture. “This year, the artworks were inspired by RAMM and its collections giving broad scope for the imagination. We are very grateful to Exeter Living for supporting the 2020 competition and I look forward to another stunning show.” So, Exeter people. If you’re keen on art, and feel strongly about supporting local artists like we do, feast your eyes on the art and get voting!
Who are the finalists?
The three Devon art groups competing for the Exeter Living Local Art Show 2020 are: Double Elephant Print Workshop, Magic Carpet and Topsham Art Group.
DOUBLE ELEPHANT PRINT WORKSHOP
Double Elephant is a fine art printmaking workshop, which provides resources, tuition and support to complete beginners and experienced artists alike. Their ethos is one of continuous creative learning and development with a commitment to helping everyone reach the very highest standards. Here’s what they had to say:
“We have 100 full and associate members and tutor 300 learners each year from across Exeter and Devon which should ensure that, if successful, our exhibition will attract good audiences from a wide area. Visitors will find a varied and enjoyable range of work, covering a wide scope of subjects and techniques, and demonstrating the high level of skill our artists achieve. We are about to make a major expansion of our facilities to provide more activity in Exeter, particularly around creativity and health and wellbeing. Winning this competition in 2020 would be an amazing way to celebrate this and reach new audiences for our work.” www.doubleelephant.org.uk Delphine Jones’ Shoaling Fish Screenprint from Double Elephant Print Workshop
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