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Affordable Art Fair - London - Summary by Stewart Mechem
ArtSway - www.artsway.org.uk 6 December 2008 - 8 February 2009
This coming December will see the return of ArtSway's highly popular annual Open exhibition. ArtSway Open 07 saw more than 300 artists from across the UK and Europe submit almost 800 artworks for consideration by selectors Mark Segal and Peter Bonnell of ArtSway and Michael Stanley, Director of Milton Keynes Gallery.
Once again there is no formal brief, artists are asked to submit work that reflects their current artistic direction making for an accessible and emotive showcase.
This year's panel includes Camilla Brown, Senior Curator at The Photographers' Gallery, London and Laura Green, winner of ArtSway Open 07.
Exhibition Associated Events:
Preview and Reception for the Artists
Saturday 6 December 2008, 2pm - 5pm
Join us for the opening of ArtSway Open 08, with a chance to talk to a number of the participating artists about their contributed work.
FREE: All Welcome.
Open Studios
Saturday 6 December 2008, 2pm - 5pm
To coincide with the first day of Open 08, ArtSway's studio residents are opening their workshops for the day. Come along and talk to the artists about their practice, and perhaps find a one-of-a-kind gift in time for Christmas.
FREE: All Welcome.
Portfolio Day
Friday 16 January 2009, 10am - 4pm
Ten half-hour slots for artists from all backgrounds for critiques, portfolio reviews and career advice from ArtSway Director Mark Segal and Curator Peter Bonnell.
COST: £5 per person. Booking essential.
Tax and Accountancy Advice for Artists
Saturday 17 January 2009, 10am - 4pm
Artists will be offered the opportunity of free tax and accountancy advice from Peter Lashmar, owner of Lashmars Accountants of Lymington and sponsor of the ArtSway Open 08. The day will comprise of ten half-hour slots between 10am and 4pm.
FREE: Booking Essential.
Gallery Talk and Winner Announcement
Saturday 24 January 2009 at 2pm
Join ArtSway Director Mark Segal and Curator Peter Bonnell for a tour of the exhibition and the all important winner announcement.
FREE: All Welcome.
The ArtSway Open 08 is sponsored by Lashmars Accountants of Lymington (www.lashmars.co.uk) with additional support from Arts and Business.
To book a place on any of the above events please contact Jack Lewis on 01590 682260 (ext.16) or email: JACK LEWIS
Forest Arts - www.forest-arts.co.uk
January
| Friday 23 | 8pm | Robin Ince |
| Thursday 29 | 8pm | Dervish |
| Friday 30 | 8pm | Kaz Simmons & Band |
| February | ||
| Friday 6 | 7.30pm | Flhip Flhop: Everything Happens on the Break |
| Saturday 7 | 8pm | Russell Kane: Gaping Flaws |
| Thursday 12 | 8pm | Alex Horne: Birdwatching |
| Saturday 21 | 11am-4pm | Contemporary Jewellery Fair 2009 |
| Friday 27 | 7pm | Bink & The Hairy Fairy |
| Saturday 28 | 7.30pm | Alpana Sengupta |
| March | ||
| Friday 6 | 7.30pm | Health & Stacey |
| Saturday 7 | 8pm | Richard Herring |
| Saturday 14 | 8pm | Polly & The Billets Doux |
| Friday 20 | 7.30pm | The Knicker Lady |
| Saturday 21 | 8pm | Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick |
| Friday 27 | 8pm | Black Umfolosi |
| Saturday 28 | 8pm | Pappy's Fun Club |
| April | ||
| Saturday 4 | 7.30pm | The Pickwick Papers |
| All dates, artists and information in this website are correct at time of entry. Forest Arts reserves the right to make such changes as may become necessary. | ||
Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) - www.bic.co.uk
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FILM (Jan Simmonds) - EMAIL
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