Sat 5 May – Sun 27 May 2012
What a momentous year this is with the Queen's Diamond
Jubilee and London 2012. Time to celebrate creativity in
diverse ways, with art and music in the region, at the forefront
during May.
The Open Studio scheme, West Berkshire and North Hampshire, highlights the work of 120 artists who welcome visitors to their studios and workshops. Talking to artists about the inspirations and processes that inspire their practice is exciting and can unlock something of the mystery that can surround a work of art. A wide range of skills can be seen in the studios; sparkling and innovative jewellery, ceramics by established makers, textile design, painting, sculpture in wood, metal and stone, photography, digital technology and glass.
All of the artists take part in a huge exhibition at New Greenham Arts called INSIGHT 2012 which runs concurrently with the opening of studios. This miscellany of professional work is at the heart of Open Studios. The show can be used as a 'taster' before travelling to meet the artists. There is also a unique cluster of studios on site called Studio 8 and a Tandoori restaurant. Parking is easy.
Satellite exhibitions add to the vibrancy of Open Studios and they can be seen at Arlington Arts, the Corn Exchange, Terence Conran's Benchmark and the West Berkshire Community Hospital. At Newbury Central Library the photographer Anne Mackenzie-Webster will exhibit work on the Olympic theme in an exhibition called "Sport in Art".
Find your way round Open Studios 2012 through a glossy illustrated brochure called "A Directory of Artists" obtainable free from the Corn Exchange and tourist outlets. Visit our website for more information and to try creative skills yourself register for one of our "hands-on" workshops.
Open Studios is for everyone. Enjoy your visit this special year.
For further information go to www.open-studios.org.uk email
pat.eastop@open-studios.org.uk or telephone 01635 817478.
Administration, Glenn Clarkson, admin@open-studios.org.uk.
