The poet uses words, the painter, oil. Caroline Groves talks about her medium of expression - the transformation of inspiration and ideas into wearable works of art. Expect an enjoyable evening full of insight and stories about her journey into high-end shoemaking and her commitment to sustainability in the use of traditional methods and natural [...]
We are very excited to be able to include a superb exhibition from local Couture Shoemaker Caroline Groves Atelier in the festival in June. Normally exhibiting at the likes of the V&A, Caroline is giving festival visitors an exclusive peek into her world of shoe design that is on a whole different level! The exhibition will [...]
A riot of colour and a rare insight into the creative possibilities that arise from unusual collaborations. Bespoke Couture Shoemaker Caroline Groves joins forces with Taxidermist, Naturalist and Collector John Burton for a curated exhibition of their work. Embark on a visual journey through two crafts featuring craftsmen who insist on the integrity of natural [...]
Due to the success of the festival, as we grow in size & scope, we are adding new additional venues in the north Cotswolds to provide variety, increased capacity and an opportunity to showcase other arts organisations. We are delighted to announce an exciting new venue for in 2021. Theatrebarn is a hidden [...]
Wychavon District Council have agreed to very kindly sponsor the open art competition main prize of £1000 in 2021! Their support is hugely appreciated and we look forward to welcoming them to the exhibition of finalists during the festival in June. The competition is now open for entries!
Come along to see the 200 finalists from our 2021 open art competition at our new exhibition venue, Bretforton Theatrebarn, many of which are available to purchase. Open daily from 12 noon to 4pm from Friday 4th June to Sunday 13th June - entry is free and no need to book Please note: Sadly, there [...]
Haidee-Jo Summers ROI RSMA has agreed to be one of our judges for the 2021 Great Broadway Paint-Off on Sunday June 13th! Haidee-Jo will be in the village giving feedback and encouragement to our artists during the day and judging the entries at the end of the afternoon. Tickets for the Paint-Off go on sale [...]
Calling all photographers! We are launching 3 new photographic prize categories as part of our ALL NEW 2021 open art competition all generously sponsored by Peter Martin Gallery in Stow on the Wold. Best Photographic Essay – “Surviving Isolation in the Year of Covid” (between 5 and 8 images to be submitted) £500 Best Photographic [...]
We are delighted to announce that the overall competition judge for our ALL NEW open art competition 2021 is Malcolm Rogers. Malcolm was Deputy Director of the National Portrait Gallery in London, and for over twenty years, Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. He was awarded the CBE for services to the arts [...]
We are delighted to announce that Emma & Howard Clegg of The Stratford Gallery are sponsoring a new open art competition prize for recent Fine Arts Graduate worth £500. The prize category will be judged by Emma and Howard and will be open to any fine arts graduate who graduated within the last 3 years. The [...]
As an Arts charity we would very much appreciate a donation to help us fund our outreach programmes with local schools and Arts bursaries for local university students - thank you
