There is lots of catching up and I need to get on track. We currently have a photography exhibition by Jess Calke, an HMS artist. She knows the ropes in relation to showing in the exhibition space, which is good as I was unable to get to the preview. I wasn't much help. However, I understand it was well attended and v enjoyable. Jess has really developed her practice since joining HMS and has benefited enormously from being part of an artists' community.
Our next exhibition is by an 'outsider', Bernard Charnley who was selected from open submission in October. As well as making stunning abstract paintings, he is also mates with Anna Francis who was resident in Standing Room last summer. Both have studios at Airspace in Stoke and I am really looking forward to seeing them and the Stoke contingent at the PV on March 29th 2-4pm.
HMS is also hosting a CAFE meeting on Thursday evening. This is made up of arts groups and organisations in the borough of Erewash and led by the arts development officers.
I managed a few hours in my studio today. It was good.
