EXCITEMENT THIS, OUR 40th JULY & AUGUST

 

CORNWALL: A CELEBRATION

A major exhibition of contemporary art and craft

30^th June – 1^st September 2012

There cannot be a more iconic county in all of England.  The name is evocative of windswept moorland, golden beaches, rocky coves and inlets, picturesque harbour villages and, of course, that light!

Cornwall also has a distinct cultural identity and over the last century it has been a magnet for artists and craftspeople from far and wide.  However, it wasn’t until 1973 that a unifying body – The Cornwall Crafts Association (CCA) – was established.  It seemed therefore entirely appropriate, that Bevere Gallery - whose 40th Anniversary it is this year - should invite the CCA, itself in its 40th year, to join in what will be a memorable celebration

All of Bevere Gallery and its gardens will be annexed by Cornwall over this period

Fifty five artists and makers will be exhibiting in an event which will span two months

There will be two exhibitions each of four weeks duration which will ensure that as wide a cross section of CCA members will be on show. As our regular visitors might expect we will be featuring a significant number of fine ceramicists. However we will also be showing the work of jewellers, glassmakers, woodworkers, textile artists, sculptors, printmakers and artists

The first show will be launched on Saturday 30th June and run until the 22nd July; the second from Saturday 28th July closing on the 1st September

We are planning to have Cornish Cream Teas served in the Garden on each of the opening weekends, where we hope that CCA members will be able to join in the celebrations, and the Stable Workshop will house a programme of artists and makers in residence

Part One Exhibitors:
Saturday 30th June – Wednesday 25th July

Ceramics: Jenny Bevan | Amanda Brier | John Buchanan | Delan Cookson Stephanie Cunningham | Paula Downing | Sarah Dunstan | Christine Feiler Theresa Gilder | Rick Henham | Paul Jackson | Sylvia Ryan | Peter Swanson

Furniture: Nicholas Langan | Scott Woyka

Garden Sculptures: Paula Downing | Annie Henry/Geraldine Jones
Chris Prindl | James Otter | Terence and Katrina Wagstaff | Samvado

Glass: Jonathan Fuller | Selina Radford

Jewellery: Carole Allen | Deb Davidson | Elinor Lamond
Stephanie Johnson | Amanda Ray

Original Prints: Hilary Jean Gibson | Trevor Price | Michèle Wright
Textiles: Amanda Richardson | Vivien Prideaux

It seemed entirely appropriate therefore, that Bevere Gallery - whose 40th Anniversary it is this year - should invite the CCA, which is also in its 40th year, to join with us in what will be a memorable celebration.


Part Two Exhibitors:
Friday 27th July – Saturday 1st September

Ceramics: Nic Harrison | Victoria Hilliard | Remon Jephcott | Charlotte Jones Stephanie Pace | Mary Rich | Chris Prindl | Shelagh Spear | Linda Styles
Jane Suchodolski | Louise Thompson | John Webb | Diane Winterman

Furniture: Nicholas Langan | Scott Woyka

Garden Sculptures: Paula Downing | Annie Henry/Geraldine Jones
Chris Prindl | James Otter | Terence and Katrina Wagstaff | Samvado

Glass: Naomi Singer | Malcolm Sutcliffe

Jewellery: Martin Page | Julie Murdoch George | James Robinson
Lesley Silver | Jack Trowbridge

Original Prints: Hilary Jean Gibson | Trevor Price | Michèle Wright

Textiles: Amanda Richardson | Vivien Prideaux
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Cornish Cream Teas will be available - in addition to our regular menu - on all weekends throughout the exhibition

The Stable Workshop will again be housing a programme of residencies throughout the summer please check our website for full details