Cheltenham Art
Links
Alternate Realms: The artistic creations of Brian Collins
www.motor-art.oldclassiccar.co.uk
Portraits and classic car artwork by John Hayes
Website devoted to the artwork of Sue Birtwhistle and Sue Tiedeman including paintings, prints and cards of the Cotswolds. Their gallery is located at The Old Forge, Moore Road, Bourton-on-the-Water.
Russell Batten is a Gloucester-based artist who creates an incredible range of models for museum exhibitions, including dinosaur models, insect models, historic props and museum shop products.
Wonderful artwork by a professional artist based near Lydney, Gloucestershire
Artwork by Craig Daly,
who regularly exhibits at the Cheltenham Open Air Art Exhibition.
Strand Arts, Cheltenham
A terrific resource for artists of all persuasions, in the centre of Cheltenham.
12 Grosvenor Street, Cheltenham GL52 2sg
(01242) 253892
One of the largest framers in the U.K., whose factory is based in Dursley in Gloucestershire. They have a factory shop on the first floor above 'Sorted' in Cheltenham which carries a wonderful range of frames and associated products.
69 High Street
Cheltenham
(01242) 576641
Public Websites
http://beehive.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/CheltenhamArt
A mirror Cheltenham Art website facilitated by Gloucestershire County Council
Examples of Public Art in Gloucestershire.
Art Galleries in Gloucestershire
http://www.redraggallery.co.uk/counties/Gloucestershire-art-galleries.asp
Catalogues of Art Galleries in the county.
http://www.redraggallery.co.uk/art-galleries.asp
Red Rag's catalogue of British Art Galleries
A global visual art on-line resource
Gloucestershire Art Clubs
Cotswold Art Club
The Cotswold Art Club, founded in 1931, seeks through mutual help and support to encourage its Members in pictorial art, sculpture and outdoor sketching, with meetings for criticism of work, talks and exhibitions.
Regular meetings are held on Saturday afternoons from October to March. Three full day tutored workshops are arranged during the year. In Summer, members meet occasionally at pre-arranged venues for outdoor sketching and painting. Over the years, the club has aimed to keep the standard of work high. Two exhibitions are held during one year, one in Spring and the Annual Exhibition later in the Summer.
The total complement of the Club is 100 Members and 30 Associate Members. Admission to full Membership is by selection and the work of prospective Members is considered by a selection Committee in Autumn and Spring. The Club is run by a Committee of 8 or 9 Members, but all Members are expected to take part in activities and help in preparation and manning of Exhibitions.
Contact details can be obtained by e-mailing the Webmaster of Cheltenham-Art.com:
The Fosseway Artists exhibit twice a year in the Spring and Autumn in Gloucestershire. They select works of art on merit making use of independent adjudicators. Each exhibitor provides 3 pieces to show. The Society was established circa 1949 with the object of providing local artists with opportunities to exhibit and sell their work. The Fosseway Artists have held over 100 successful exhibitions within the local area.
Stroud Valleys Artspace is a workspace for artists. They offer a programme of activities, and are a focus for visual arts in the Stroud area. Artspace organise a major visual arts festival every year, with almost two hundred artists exhibiting in an amazing variety of workspaces - from the garden shed to a converted mill.
Astrous Valleys Artspace, 4 John St, Stroud.
(01453) 751440
Gloucestershire Society of Artists
A society of local artists in Gloucestershire.
An extensive on-line network of artists, as well as craftsmen and women, from the Forest of Dean in west Gloucestershire.
This annual event takes place in July, offering members of the public an excellent opportunity to meet artists in their studios in the Forest of Dean.
The Gloucester Artists network
Card Making & Stamping Clubs
Hucclecote Community Centre, Gloucester, 2nd Tuesday of every month, 9.45-11.45am.
Quedgeley Community Centre, Gloucester, 3rd Tuesday of every month, 9.45-11.45am.
For more information call Sue on 07906 111796 email: StampinSu@gmail.com
Gloucestershire Galleries
Brewery Arts Coffee House
"Brewery Arts is a Crafts and Arts centre in the heart of Cirencester, specialising in the provision of high quality arts experiences. The gallery is dedicated to showing challenging and beautiful contemporary craft exhibitions. There is a nationally recognised craft shop; 16 resident craft workers who design, make or restore work on the premises; a coffee house and a small but atmospheric theatre that will re-open after the building project is completed. The theatre building also houses workshops and studios where members of the public of all ages and abilities can learn and take part in a wide range of arts classes."
Brewery Arts Coffee House
Brewery Court, Cirencester
(01285) 657181
Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm
'Prema' Arts Centre, Uley
"Prema is a small, independent rural Arts Centre. Its programme is the envy of many a larger, urban venue. Prema, situated in a former Baptist Chapel has a unique, intimate atmosphere where you can experience dynamic live events and a broad range of participatory arts opportunities. It is a small, welcoming venue in which you can experience and get involved with forward-looking, quality creativity."
(01453) 860703
Mon - Fri 10am -6pm, Sat & Sun by appointment
Gallery Pangolin based in Gloucestershire, England, has established a reputation for selling high quality bronze sculpture by contemporary artists. The Gallery is closely associated with Damien Hirst, whose workshop is located on the Chalford Industrial Estate. Viewing is by appointment.
http://www.pangolin-editions.com/
Red Rag Gallery
5-7 Church Street, Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1BB
This is a wonderful exhibition space that plays host to impressive selections of paintings from some of Britain's best contemporary artists. The gallery, which is one of the most attractive in the UK, has over 250 works of art on display at any one time. A must-see gallery in art-loving Stow on the Wold.
Web address : www.redraggallery.co.uk
Martin's Gallery
A converted Georgian house in Regency Cheltenham provides gallery space for a number of contemporary exhibitions during the year. Please check the 'News' section for details.
Imperial House, Montpelier Parade, Cheltenham
Wed-Sun 11am-6pm
01242 526044
Web Address: www.martinsgallery.co.uk
Sabre Art Gallery, Quedgeley
Sabre Art Gallery
Sabre Close, Green Farm, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4NZ
Thurs - Sat 10am - 5pm
(01452) 397479
Kenulf Fine Arts Ltd
A gallery full of remarkable fine art oil and watercolour paintings, set alongside period furniture and bronzes. This extensive gallery enjoys a picturesque setting in Stow on the Wold.
Digbeth Street, Stow on the Wold, Glos, GL54 1BN
Web address: www.kenulf-fine-arts.com
Wallsworth Hall
main A38
Twigworth
Gloucestershire
GL2 9PA
Tel: +44 (0)1452 731 422
Fax: +44 (0)1452 730 937
Burlington Contemporary Art
The Courtyard, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham, Glos, GL50 1SR
(01242) 515165
www.burlingtoncontemporaryart.com
Wetpaint Gallery
The Wetpaint Gallery shows contemporary paintings, limited edition prints and works on paper by established and emerging artists.
Wetpaint Gallery, The Old Chapel, 14 London Road, Cirencester
www.contemporary-art-holdings.co.uk
The Wonderwall Gallery
7 Gosditch Street, Cirencester
Gloucestershire, GL7 2AG
Tel: 01285 650555
Further Afield
Check out this remarkable iconic art by the artist Ilina Filipova, consisting of rare Byzantine Christian art, with crosses, Jesus, saints, Madonna and angel icons, all in her online art gallery.
The West Yorkshire artist who once cleared a screen at Cheltenham Open Air Art Exhibition!
Stanley Hurr is based in Somerset, and travels up to Gloucester monthly to create caricatures and portraits 'live' in the Eastgate Arcade, Gloucester.
Commercial Organisations
Art Workshops
Rana Arts, Frogmarsh Mill, South Woodchester
All courses are held at Frogmarsh Mill in South Woodchester in a large, light and airy studio with resident artists Gail Lautieri and Sam Adams. Gail and Sam share a love and enthusiasm for all aspects of art and design and are qualified to degree level. Beginners are welcome, as well as more able students, to workshops including felt making, collage, painting, in watercolour, gouache and acrylics. Courses cost between £45 - £50 per person per day, including lunch and refreshments.
Rana Arts, Unit 11, Frogmarsh Mill, South Woodchester, Glso, GL5 5ET
Tel: Gail 07880517149
Fresco Fine Art Print is a company in Cheltenham run by Peter Boydell. He provides a framing service and a bespoke printing service. He can also hold digital images on his computer for future printing. He is a committee member of the Cheltenham Open Air Art Exhibition.
Oliver provides still-life modelling for artists creating portraiture in Gloucestershire.
Information on modelling in all its various guises, and more importantly the work carried out by modelled me uk in support of Artists, Sculptors, Photographers, Tutors, Colleges, Universities and Local, Regional and Community art groups.
Art scanning and printing services are offered by "Cashen Diverse Solutions", based in Ross-on-Wye. They specialise in image capture, manipulation and Giclee printing. They can also convert captured images of fine artwork into a range of products, including gift cards and calendars.
C R Framing was set up in February 2004 by Edward Coxwell-Rogers. Having qualified as a Guild Commended Framer his work continues to promote the Guild’s approach to conservation and enables him to distinguish himself from others. After exciting early demand Edward now operates from large workshops near Cirencester. His approach to framing encompasses both traditional and contemporary techniques combined with high quality materials.
Andalucian Adventures Painting Holidays
Andalucian Adventures is a small company based in Woodchester in Gloucestershire which has been running painting and walking holidays in the Natural Parks of Andalucia and Catalunya for eight years. Several of the tutors - including Roger Jones, Christine Russell and Ann Blockley - live in Gloucestershire.
National Art Organisations
National Society of Painters
National Acrylic Painters Association
U.K. Coloured Pencil Society
