MUSIC AND ART
4 to 8 August
Drawn to the Valley Summer Exhibition It’s a busy month for the Drawn to the Valley (DTTV) network of artists, with two major events taking place, starting with their Tavistock Annual Summer Exhibition. Eighty artists from the 170-strong group are exhibiting at the event, which is being held in the fabulous setting of Butchers’ Hall in Tavistock (open daily 10am-4.30pm; Sunday 10am-2pm). The exhibition showcases the artists’ diverse range of work, which is often influenced by the inspiring Tamar Valley where all the artists live and work. Expect many different art forms and materials, from oil, acrylics and graphite to glass, ceramics and metals. The styles are equally varied, with landscapes, seascapes, figurative, contemporary and abstract artwork all on show. It’s an opportunity for members of the public Julia Odell
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to buy original pieces from local artists, and view their work ahead of the open studios event.
25 August to 5 September
Drawn to the Valley Open Studios This year’s event has a mixture of individual open studios and studios shared by several artists. Among these is the open studio at Tavistock Library, where six artists will be displaying their work and offering demonstrations. They are Shelagh Brown (weaving, textiles), Dorothy Harris (photography), Stefania D’Amico (ceramics, pen & ink, prints), Lyn Edwards (mixed media, textiles), Jane Deane (weaving, textiles), and Gilly Spottiswoode (linoprints).
Tessa Jane
Down the road in Yelverton, there’s the chance to take in four studios which are happening in close proximity. They are contemporary figurative and landscape painter Jane Pine, fine art textile artist Tessa Jane; painter Alan Dax; and painter and mixed media artist Iain Grant. A short drive to Bere Alston will also bring you to the open studio of mixed media, painter and textiles artist Anne Crozier. At Peter Tavy, Angela Smith (painting and mixed media) and Jen Bradley (mixed media) are sharing Angela’s studio which boasts stunning views over Dartmoor. There are two open studios in nearby Mary Tavy Julia Odell (documentary-style painting and drawing); and husband and wife, Clark and Karen Nicol (landscape artist and textile artist). In all, there are 67 artists in 33 open studios - all are free entry, with various opening times. Visit drawntothevalley.co.uk for artist profiles and more information about the events.
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