Secret Swans Art Trail
Frome has been populated by swan-themed artworks in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Black Swan Arts. Venues throughout the Somerset town host pieces by 30 artists, with each space holding a secret auction.
Until 10 July 2016, Black Swan Arts Centre, 2 Bridge Street, Frome, Somerset.
www.a-n.co.uk/events/secret-swans-art-trail
Peter Abrahams – Martin Streit
An exhibition of photographic camera obscura works by painter-photographers Peter Abrahams and Martin Streit – mediations on common objects and everyday life, from the artists’ respective cities of London and Cologne.
8-16 July 2016, RAUMX London, 185 Queens Crescent, NW5.
www.a-n.co.uk/events/peter-abrahams-martin-streit
Both Ends of Madness
Angus Pryor curates this exhibition that explores the ways in which the theme of ‘madness’ has been portrayed in and influenced art. The exhibition evokes individual creative struggles and art’s therapeutic process.
4-22 July 2016, Sassoon Gallery, Folkestone Library, Folkestone.
www.a-n.co.uk/events/both-ends-of-madness-exhibition-folkestone
Artist professional development workshop
A workshop with West End gallerist Jessica Carlisle, who will also draw on her professional experience as a solicitor who practised art law and YBAs’ artist management to share insights for artists who are looking to work with commercial galleries.
Wednesday 6 July, 1pm, Rye Creative Centre, New Road, Rye.
www.a-n.co.uk/events/artist-professional-development-workshop-with-jessica-carlise
Allotted
Nine artists and three writers respond to the theme of ‘allotments’. All members of The Slug Society, they share their experiences of allotment gardening through a range of media, from painting to installation. The accompanying 32-page booklet, aptly titled ‘Allotted – the back of a seed packet’, celebrates this community practice through interviews, stories and poems.
Until 7 August 2016, Neo:gallery27, The Market Place, Bolton.
www.a-n.co.uk/events/allotted
All of the above are taken from a-n’s Events listings section, featuring events posted by a-n’s members
Images:
1. Belinda Brownlee’s Swan Piece
2. RAUMX invitation
3. Both Ends Madness poster
4. Jessica Carlisle
5. Allotted poster