Challenging, surprising and unusual, the Art Gallery's temporary exhibitions programme includes
a variety of different art forms and could feature anything from Picasso to local school children's work. The gallery is dedicated to supporting the work of local artists as well as showing art of national and international significance.

 Exhibitions


Trace
Sally Hall, Barrie West and Stephen McNulty
28 May - 31 July, Preview 27 May


A group show of new works by Sally Hall, Barrie West and Stephen McNulty. Sally Hall’s work
traces the surface of selected objects to exploit their visual and hidden histories. Barrie West’s
art lies somewhere in the space between what is revealed and what is yet to be revealed.
These personal images somehow become universal when we associate something in the work
which has significance to ourselves. Stephen McNulty’s pieces are built up using graphite: they
are monotone, and yet between the spaces of drawn lines, colour emerges; is this paradox
significant or merely coincidental?

 

To the World Brand New
Phil Vickery and Sarah Blood

Exhibition dates: 16 August – 16 October 2010
Preview: Thursday 12 August 6 pm – 8 pm

‘To the world Brand New’ is an inspiring exhibition of new and previously unseen works by
two of the regions most accomplished contemporary glass artists, Sarah Blood and Phil Vickery.

Although Blood and Vickery both work in the same medium the results are very different both
technically and in the concepts behind the designs.

Vickery uses the traditional skill of hot blowing glass to create intricate and graceful forms,
which reflect the inner working of the conscious, subconscious, and the flowing energy that
can be considered thought.

Sarah’s sculptures use neon to striking effect. Her sculptures are bold, abstract works often
inspired by external influences and philosophies that invite association to minimalist sculpture.

 

Young Achievers:
Youth Arts Exhibition 2010
8 November – 3 January



The Youth Arts Exhibition is part of the city’s highly acclaimed Young Achievers Awards
which is now in it’s 17th year. Young people aged 11 to 20 are invited to submit their
artwork. Past exhibitions have received a massive response including paintings, drawings,
sculptures, photography and film.
Opening Times
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 9pm
Wednesday: 9am - 9pm
Thursday: 9am - 10pm
Friday: 9am - 8pm*
Saturday: 9am - Midnight
Sunday: Closed
* dependant on program  
                                       

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