Summer 2017 VOLUME I
18–24 May 2017
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D D A A E E M M R R E E V V I RIR
Mark Darbon
Mark Darbon is a Kent-based artist specialising in pen & wash. As a practising architect for 25 years he particularly enjoyed developing architectural ideas and the visual expression of communicating those ideas through drawing. His love of the rich variety of Kentish architecture and landscape is captured here in this lively exhibition of his watecolour and ink studies. Exhibition Preview: Thursday 25 May, 6–8pm All welcome
25–31 May 2017
1–7 Jun 2017
THE ROWANS
GCSE Art & Design and GCSE Photography groups’ end of year show. Exhibition Preview: Thursday 1 June, 6–8pm. All welcome.
A retrospective of the pupils' GCSE Art & Design and GCSE Photography portfolios. The Art & Design pupils will be showcasing work from their Art Nouveau and Pop Art projects. The Photography pupils will be showcasing work from their Weird and Wonderful and Landscape projects. Both groups will also exhibit their final pieces from their exam.
8–21 Jun 2017
l l e w PRESSED IM Five printmakers from across the south east, demonstrating a diverse range of approaches to the deceptively simple art of linocut printmaking.
Featuring Cath Deeson, Ben Dickson, Kate Neame, Ieuan Edwards and Mat Pringle Exhibition Preview: Thursday 8 June, 6–8pm All welcome
22 Jun–5 Jul 2017
Paintings, screenprints, photographs and other configurations of the corporeal by Whitstable dwellers Chris Blunkell, Maria Clemen, Nick Cordès, Chris How and Bruce Williams. Exhibition Preview: Saturday 24 June, 1.30–3.30pm All welcome
6–12 Jul 2017
Laura Crosland An accomplished potter, Laura joined Nucleus Arts after finishing her apprenticeship at the Leach pottery in Cornwall where her work is still sold. As well as producing work from her new studio to sell through galleries, she teaches group and private pottery lessons. Margaret Shepherd paints abstract juxtapositions of colour inspired by the essence of her surroundings. Laura has also invited her students to join her in their first exhibition as potters. Exhibition Preview: Thursday 6 July, 6–8pm All welcome
13–26 Jul 2017
KENT CREATIVE AWARDS
As part of Nucleus Arts’ sponsorship of these prestigious awards, we are delighted to host an exhibition of the award winners’ work. Exhibition Preview: Saturday 15 July, 2–4pm All welcome
WHATEVER THE OCCASION…
27 Jul–9 Aug 2017
JUDE ADAMS Singer/songwriter Jude Adams (58) is an inspiring role model for older women. In The Most Extraordinary Adventure she shares her remarkable story of teenage dreams, cruel setbacks and gritty determination by taking us through the key moments in her life from closet singer to coping with M.E. and the unexpected birth and launch of her debut album, This Girl, This Woman which was released to much acclaim in September 2016. In Conversation and Live Music: Saturday 5 August, 6–8pm All welcome
ART COMPETITION
The Rochester Bridge Trust and Nucleus Arts are delighted to invite artists to submit their interpretation of the theme
‘BRIDGING MEDWAY’.
First prize £1000
Second Prize £500 • Third Prize £250 Entry fee £10 for two pieces Closing date: 22 August 2017 For full Terms and Conditions and submission form please see: www.nucleusarts.com/bridging-medway
9–25 JUNE www.medwayprintfestival.com