CURRENT EXHIBITION:
THE OPEN EXHIBITION 2023: SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER - WEDNESDAY 3 JANUARY 2024
The open exhibition is a local showcase of artwork from across the community, from professional or aspiring artists and hobbyists to children and young people - all are welcome to submit work for display. Most art work is for sale, so we encourage you to pop in before Christmas and bag a unique gift.
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UP AND COMING EXHIBITIONS:
TRIO 6TH JANUARY - 14TH FEBRUARY 2024
BY MARGOT EARDLEY KAY A BROWN AND GILLIAN OWEN
This exhibition showcases work by three local artists who share an enthusiasm for fine art printmaking. The three met and became friends whilst completing their Diplomas in Printmaking at Red Hot Press Studio in Southampton and have now come together to form this ‘TRIO’ of printmakers. With each artist favouring different printmaking techniques, styles and subject choices, the exhibition invites the audience to view a varied and complimentary display of original prints.
MEET THE ARTISTS: At the Forest Arts Centre Open Day Saturday 6th January 2024, 4.30pm-6pm.
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BE THE INSPIRATION: 17 FEBRUARY - 27 MARCH 2024.
This exhibition brings together artwork created by children and young people to celebrate their creativity and share their stories and aspirations. Over a series of 8 workshops, children aged 4 – 17 years old and their fostering families, have been working with professional artists in four Hampshire Cultural Trust museums and art centres. They learnt new skills and artforms to create their own unique pieces that represent their aspirations, what they enjoy and what makes them happy.
This exhibition has been made in partnership between Fostering Hampshire Children and Hampshire Cultural Trust to celebrate the creative and inspirational children and young people. Throughout 2023 – 2024 this exhibition is touring around Hampshire alongside the #openyourdoor campaign.
It has been wonderful to welcome so many children and their foster families to our venues and seeing them be creative, express themselves and have fun as they make new friends and grow in confidence. Cat Cooke, Community Programmes Manager, Hampshire Cultural Trust
