Art Exhibitions, Nucleus Arts Chatham Gallery. ol 1. Spring 2016

ART EXHIBITIONS CHATHAM GALLERY SPRING 2016

VOLUME I

HAND OF ARTISTS VARIOUS ARTISTS, 29 FEBRUARY– 4 MARCH 2016

The Hand of Artists project was the brainchild of Nucleus artist Duncan Grant. 108 artists were each given a card to design, resulting in two packs of highly distinct, imaginative playing cards.

AUCTION

THURSDAY 3 MARCH, 6–8PM The framed original artwork will be auctioned, starting with a reserve of £20 each. The bar will be open at Café Nucleus to celebrate the project’s success. ALL of the money raised will be going to three Kent charities: Art Inclusive, Headway and Artrack.

Any work not sold on the night will be available to buy on Friday 4 March.

FAKE ARTIST CRACKED

TUESDAY 8 MARCH 2016 Fake Artist present Cracked, a one day pop-up exhibition of genital arts in aid of Checkemlads.com (testicular cancer charity).

OPEN 10am–4pm • Q&A WITH THE ARTIST 1–2pm

PLEASE NOTE: filming will be taking place at this event.

ONE DAY ONLY!

THE ELECTIVE COLLECTIVE 10–16 MARCH 2016

THE SKILFUL HANDS OF CARING HANDS

Charlotte Harding and the University of Kent are working together with Caring Hands in the Community, to create personalised artwork that intends to inspire people and provoke the use of art in the community.

EXHIBITION PREVIEW: FRIDAY 11 MARCH, 2–4pm FIND OUT MORE:

www.caringhandsuk.org.uk

@CaringHandsuk

TRINITY ARTISTS 17–23 MARCH 2016

Trinity School and College have comprised pieces of art from each and every student to make this colourful and creative exhibition. There will be a variety of work from monoprints, ceramics, collagraph prints, artist inspired pieces and more.

EXHIBITION PREVIEW: THURSDAY 17 MARCH, 5–7pm FIND OUT MORE:

www.trinityschoolrochester.co.uk

TOMMY REYNOLDS SRI-LANKA

24 MARCH – 6 APRIL 2016

Chatham-based commercial and portrait photographer Tommy Reynolds debut showcases his work from his last three annual trips to Sri-Lanka with the ‘Take Heart Mercy Mission’ charity.

The 26 year old has worked with clients such as Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment, Universal Music, Sony Music, Pixie Lott, UB40, The Vamps, Jack Pack & Boyce Avenue.

EXHIBITION PREVIEW: THURSDAY 24 MARCH, 6-8pm

MEET THE ARTIST:

Sunday 27 March 11am–1pm • Tuesday 29 March 11am–1pm Thursday 31 March 11am–1pm • Sunday 3 April 11am–1pm Wednesday 6 April 11am–1pm

MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST: www.tommyreynolds.co.uk

RICHARD WATTS’ CHARITIES ART LESSER KNOWN ROCHESTER COMPETITION 7–20 APRIL 2016

Celebrating the wonderful diversity of the wider Rochester area and its’ local artists this exhibition draws together the successful entrants to Richard Watts Charities’ second art competition: Lesser Known Rochester.

Including 2D & 3D work in a variety of media, expect a body of work as varied as Rochester itself!

Join us in finding out the winners of ‘Lesser Known Rochester’ at the exhibition preview on Thursday 7 April.

EXHIBITION PREVIEW: THURSDAY 7 APRIL, 6-8PM

FIND OUT MORE: www.richardwatts.org.uk

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HOW TO FIND US

NUCLEUS ARTS CENTRE AND GALLERY 272 High St Chatham Kent ME4 4BP original@nucleusarts.com • 01634 812108 • www.nucleusarts.com