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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
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Julia Odell 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.
August & September Wildwood Arts exhibitions
Trailblazers of the Southwest: Post-war Art
Too often the decade after the Second World War has been characterised by austerity and anxiety, but thankfully these labels did not apply to British art. The European artistic influences of Picasso and Matisse were to have a bedazzling effect on a generation of young British artists. This exhibition features the work of Allin Braund, Richard Slater RI, Arthur Homeshaw RWA and Eric Waugh RI. Three of the four saw military service. Allin Braund served in the Royal Marines and saw active service in North Africa and Crete. Both Richard Slater and Arthur Homeshaw did National Service. After the war they all either taught or were trained in the premier league institutions of British art education. Braund’s signature medium was the lithograph but he was equally adept at watercolours and acrylic, as well as a qualified silversmith. Homeshaw’s two mediums were linocuts and pastels and his work consists of striking use of tonal contrasts and complex patterning. Of the four, Slater is closest to the British neo-romantics. His watercolours and oils are infused with workaday scenes of the English village, his ever-present sun, abstracted landscapes and plants. Finally, Eric Waugh worked with watercolours and acrylic, employing a bold use of colour with brush stokes applied as angled rectangles. These four trailblazing West Country artists do two
Eric Waugh things that all good art should do: they make us think and feel.
from 7 to 9pm, and the exhibition opens to the public from 8th to 11th September, 10am to 5pm daily. New members of all levels are always welcome at TGA. Meetings are held monthly in the Parish Rooms with speakers and practical demonstrations. For more details visit tgartists.co.uk.
Annual Contemporary Summer 2021 Exhibition
What struck me most about submissions for this exhibition is that many of our artists had told me they found it difficult to create during lockdown - but they all seem to have found their mojo with increased fervour. That is what contemporary art is about - the emotions of the artists right now and you may find some of it resonates with you too!
Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 September Tavistock Group of Artists Exhibition Tavistock Group of Artists
FREE ADMISSION
Around 30 local artists and crafters will be showing their latest works
alongside some retrospective pieces from previous years, from abstract to landscape, watercolour to oil, paintings and ceramics - all will be available for purchase along with prints, cards and small gift items. The 65th exhibition is in Wednesday 8th September 2021 Butcher’s Hall, near the Pannier Market. UNTIL Preview Evening is on 7th September
Saturday 11th September 2021
10.00am - 5.00pm AT Fox Tor Café BUTCHERS HALL - TAVISTOCK Sponsored by
A warm welcome awaits everyone at the Fox Tor Café situated in the heart of Dartmoor, including those with muddy paws! We offer a range of quality, locally sourced hearty homemade food alongside an extensive beverage menu. We also have a well equipped bunkhouse that accommodates up to 12 people.
Bedford Court, 14 Plymouth Road, 01822 612345 Tavistock PL19 8AY
01822 890238
Dartmoor’s Art Gallery
Chapel Lane, Horrabridge, Yelverton. PL20 7SP 01822 258529
Summer Exhibitions
Contemporary Fine Art & British Postwar : Trailblazers of the Southwest
Tavistock Festival 2021 Concerts
It seems some time ago since we had to cancel a fabulous festival in April 2020 - no choirs, no orchestras, no lunchtime concerts, no artists’ market, no talks, no library workshops. Thankfully, we have come a long way since then, and although we can’t stage a complete festival in 2021, the Friends of the Tavistock Festival have planned three lunchtime concerts as a ‘taster’ courtesy of our significant sponsors Alistair Kinsey and Hansford Bell, as well as others. Final details about these events will be published on www. tavistockfestival.org when confirmed. We look forward to seeing you. Rosemary Turner (Soprano) and Andrew Wilson (Piano)
A diverting compilation for voice and keyboard including a selection from a new set of songs ‘Stella’s Cycle’ by Andrew Wilson
Mary, Kamila and Leslie MazurPark (Piano and Oboe)
One of the festival’s most popular events including music for solo piano, solo oboe and piano duet.
Dr Sean Sweeney (Organ)
One significant loss last year was the diminution of the Mayflower 400 programme. Supported by Plymouth Culture, Plymouth Music Accord and Plymouth and District Organists’ Association, two organ pieces were commissioned from Plymouth composer Clive Jenkins and American organistcomposer Carson Cooman. This concert features both works, together with music ‘from the New World’ and the Plymouth Suite by Percy Whitlock.
Dr Sean Sweeney (Chairman)
Saturday 11 to Sunday 26 September Devon Open Studios
Artists all over Devon will be throwing open their doors and inviting people to look behind the scenes of an artist’s studio. Over 300 artists are taking part in this year’s Devon Open Studios, with a range of free exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations and opportunities to see artists at work. The art and craft on display will include drawing, painting, sculpture, tapestry, ceramics, jewellery and glasswork. Artists range from new talent to experienced professionals, all keen to share their inspiration and creativity with visitors. Of course, there’s also the opportunity to buy, when you’ve met the artist, seen them working and heard about their inspiration. Guides will be available from community venues, libraries and tourist information offices in early August or online at devonartistnetwork.co.uk
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Saturday 18 September at 7pm The Country Diary in Song
A musical celebration of Edith Holden’s Country Diary of an Edwardian with traditional folk songs of the day, will be held at St Peter’s Church, Meavy. The diary was a worldwide phenomenon when published in 1977, with Edith’s beautiful paintings and words creating an exhilarating journey through the seasons. Edith Holden spent many holidays in Dousland and stayed all of April 1910 whilst writing and painting in the local area. We are pleased to welcome Broomdasher with their show celebrating her life and work during the 150th anniversary year of her birth. In a show approved and praised by Edith Holden’s estate, Broomdasher intertwines Edith’s descriptions with rousing, rueful and romantic songs collected at the time she was writing by Cecil Sharp and others from the working folk who lived in Edith’s idealised countryside.
Broomdasher is a six-voice acapella folk group from London who have earned an outstanding reputation for their harmonies, arrangements and their engaging live performances. Their recordings are part of the National Sound Archive at the British Library and their show is being presented in several locations until Christmas. Tickets are £10 in advance from Annie Inman on 01822 852672, Sarah Gordon on 01822 854298, Jonathan Frappell on 01822 855541, in aid of St Peter’s church funds. Refreshments will be available.
Okehampton Show
August 12th
We love talking to our clients and what better way to do this than at Okehampton Show? After the odd year we have all been through we are really looking forward to using this opportunity of relaxing with our clients on a lovely summer’s day (hopefully!) and just being able to say thank you by offering some refreshments on us. At Haines Watts we believe that it is only by getting to know our clients, their hopes and disappointments, their future ambitions both personally and in business, that we can then properly advise. We want to be a critical, but supportive, friend to you and your business. We can use the years of experience we have to guide you through the obstacles every business faces, whether that is a farming partnership, a large corporate entity or an ambitious sole trader. Why not come and join us for a cup of tea and let us get to know you better. If you aren’t yet a client, come and have a chat – we’d like to get to know you too!
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