catmose arts gallery exhibitions

Theatre Talk: Clive Anderson, President of The Woodland Trust, Wednesday 3 September 7.30pm

Explore the quiet and dark gallery along pathways of large willow trees, small clay boats, tipees and creative writing, with the aim of contemplating environmental issues that affect us all.

Created by students from Rutland’s three community colleges with artist Nita Rao and Renga poet Subhadassi, students were able to contemplate nature’s fragility and appreciation our environment through creative processes. They used sustainable willow to make trees, used recycled paper clay to make leaves and fragile boats and were introduced to, and created, Japanese Renga poetry in response to the world’s changing environment.

The exhibition was created in partnership with, and funded by, Rutland Friends of the Earth.

Delicious Art
26 September – 18 October Preview: Thursday 25 September 4pm-9pm

A small (and big) child’s dream… Sweets, cakes and all things tempting is the theme of this fun show that features several artists from across the country for a little sugar mania. From ceramic fairy cakes and seemingly edible jewellery, through to fun party dresses and clever trompe l’oeil paintings, this show aims to tease. Also on show is a pick ‘n’ mix of student candy paintings created specially with artist Debbie Boon.

Featured artists include Christine Ansell, Linda Calvert, Hollie Eccles, Remon Jephcott, Sarah Graham, Tim Gustard, Sheila Marshall, Helen Montague, Laura Norgrove, Julie Pettitt and Saul Robertson.

With thanks to Goldmark Art of Uppingham and Washington Fine Art also to Jane & David Saxon of Moresby Hall, Cumbria for the kind loan of Tim Gustard’s prints.

Next Generation: A-Level to Art Foundation
24 October – 8 November
Preview: 23 October 4pm - 7pm

The exhibition demonstrates the high quality and wide range of work studied on A-Level, BTEC and Foundation Studies taught at Stamford College, The Rutland College, Leicester College and Wyggeston & Queen Elizabeth College - courses that produce the UK’s next generation of creative professionals.

Open 6
14 November – 20 December
Preview 13 November 4pm - 9pm

In its sixth year the ever-popular annual Open exhibition returns with a showcase of inspiring artworks, including paintings, prints, sculptures and ceramics. With a wide range of interesting and affordable pieces on display, there’ll be something to suit all tastes and pockets.

Open 6 is an opportunity for visitors to see some of the regions most talented artists and designer-makers, including work by both up-and-coming and established artists. So come along and find something extraordinary for Christmas or simply treat yourself!

Application forms from the college
Submission: Saturday 25 & Monday 27 October.

Making art affordable, we now offer the Own Art scheme. The Own Art loan scheme is designed to make it easy and affordable for everyone to buy original, high quality contemporary art and craft. You can borrow up to £2,000, or as little as £100, to be paid back in equal instalments over a period of 10 months – interest free*
Please ask for details, call 0845 300 6200 or go to www.artscouncil.org.uk/ownart.

* Typical 0% APR

Catmose Gallery is a licensed broker of Own Art loans. Registered address: Vale of Catmose College, Cold Overton Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6NU.