BRINK Exhibition Opportunity

BRINK, a 'not-for-profit' arts organisation, is currently seeking works by painters, photographers and sculptors for a quarterly showcase that will be held at the Tiltyard pub in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The first showcase will open on 9^th January 2011.

The organisation is particularly looking for small sculptures, prints, local landscapes, portraits and abstract works. All works must be original and available for sale.

Interested? Please send a statement, biog and a selection of 5 images or a link to brinkevents@gmail.com.

Successful applicants will be contacted as soon as possible.

Submission and exhibition free of charge. However, there will be a 35% commission fee on sales.

For further information, please visit the BRINK website at www.wix.com/brinkevents/home or contact t. 07960-043.395 / t. 07971-022.369.

Life in Colour

Run and show-cased by Leamington Studio Artists, Gallery150 will be presenting the works of Damien Isaak from 25th to 6 November 2011.

Born in Cambridgeshire in 1970, Damien Isaak  moved to Warwickshire 6 years ago and, after being a successful businessman for many years, now runs his own business in Leamington Spa.


This prolific  artist, who has only recently discovered his passion for art, works in a myriad of media and styles, taking inspiration from architecture and the local community.


Damien’s interest in art came from his passion for collecting works by the American artist Todd White. His frustration at not being able to find unique and inspirational pieces was also the driving force behind his early creations.


In ‘Life in Colour’, Damien will be presenting a series of mixed media works, predominantly featuring ‘accessible’ abstract art.

Gallery150 is open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 6pm Sunday 11am - 4pm
The private view will be held on Tuesday, 25 October 2011 from 7-9 pm.

Gallery150, 9 Livery Street, Regents Court, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4NPt
http://www.gallery150.co.uk

BRINK CONFIRM DATES FOR MOSAIC!

CALLING ALL ARTISTS, DANCERS, SCULPTORS, VIDEO, ANIMATION AND INSTALLATION ARTISTS

Deadline 15.02.2012

BRINK, a 'not-for-profit' arts organisation based in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, is currently organising MOSAIC, a rich and exciting contemporary arts event that will be held during the Kenilworth Festival from Saturday, 12^th May – Sunday, 20^th of May 2012.

Now in its fourth year, the festival, which attracts a footfall of a good 10,000 people to the town, hosts a wide variety of attractions including food tasting, book presentations, live bands, vintage cars and much, much more.

MOSAIC will consist of an art trail, indoor and outdoor exhibitions, contemporary art, craft and design stalls, dance performances, live DJs and music, sculpture, installation and video art.

As well as the 9-day art trail, which will be held in various indoor and outdoor venues around the town, on 20^th May, BRINK will also be running a one-day, outdoor art exhibition during Party in the Park in Abbey Fields. As well as the ‘open air gallery’, marquees will also be available for exhibiting less weather-proof and delicate works.

This is a unique opportunity to take part in an exciting and increasingly popular annual event and to get your work seen by a vast public.

Interested? Please send a project proposal (even just a sketch and concept), link, images of your work, biography and artist statement (if applicable) to brinkevents@gmail.com. A wide variety of venues are available so if you would like to discuss your project with us, please send us an e-mail or give us a call on 07960-043395 or 07971-022369.

BRINK will require a risk assessment from the artist/participants on acceptance of the work or project. If necessary, we can also offer advice and assistance with risk assessment forms or funding applications.

We welcome works and project proposals on any subject matter or in any medium from both unknown, emerging and established artists or collaborative groups. But, please bear in mind that we will be exhibiting to an audience that also includes families and children.BRINK reserve the right to refuse works or projects.

Participating artists can take part in any of the three events (art trail, outdoor exhibition or stalls) or even all three!

The art exhibition and trail is free to enter. Stalls are subject to selection and availability and can be hired at a modest fee of £40.00 for artists/private individuals (these stalls may be shared) or £65.00 for companies or organisations. Special discounts on stall hire are available to FRIENDS of BRINK.

For further information, please contact brinkevents@gmail.com or call 07960-043395 or 07971-022369.

http://www.wix.com/brinkevents/home

BRINK Prepare for Launch of New Online Store

BRINK, a not-for-profit contemporary arts organisation based in Kenilworth, UK,  is busy working on a new online art and design store.

The BRINK Emporium will be a unique showcase for original works of art, prints, limited editions, sculpture, design objects, home accessories, fashion, fine art jewellery, books, cards and all things stylish and creative.

If you are an artist or you create or produce original and unusual art or design objects, BRINK want to hear from you!

Want to be involved? Please send information and images of your work to brinkevents@gmail.com

The BRINK Emporium is set to launch in early December 2011, so watch this space for updates!

Caroline Gatehouse Presents Dichotomy at Gallery150

Cordroba by Caroline Gatehouse

Caroline Gatehouse will be presenting her  solo show ‘DICHOTOMY’ at Gallery150 from 11^th – 23^rd October 2011.

Caroline, whose interest in art began at a very early age, went on to study at Cheltenham and Gloucester Art College, leaving with a distinction in design and display. On completion of her course, she went on to work for The English National Opera House, but, although she had been trained as a designer, it was not long before she realised that her real passion lay in Fine Art.

The title of her solo exhibition reflects how the artists predominantly paints in two very different styles. Inspired by the likes of Seurat and Monet, but also Toulouse-Lautrec, the main body of Caroline’s work is Pointilliste and Impressionist , but she also produces more poster-orientated works. “My stimulation comes from visual observations of the world around me – urban and rural, and watching how light playing on the different colours and moods of the seasons, creates an ever-changing impression on my work”, states the artist.

French Dancer by Caroline Gatehouse

In this exhibition, Caroline will be presenting a prolific series of poster-style works and landscapes, not only of the local area but also St. Ives, where she spent considerable time and came into contact with many artists, including Tony Hudson, Max Barrett, and John Miller.

Run and showcased by Leamington Studio Artists (LSA), Gallery150 is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11.00am-6.00pm  and Sunday from 11.00am-4.00pm.

The private view will be held on Tuesday 11^th October 2011 from 7-9pm.

Gallery150 is situated at Regent Court Shopping Centre, 9 Livery Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4NP.

BRINK eBAY Auction Goes Live

BRINK, a "not-for-profit", contemporary arts organisation based in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, is auctioning an oak sculpture of a lion, by chainsaw artist Mark Begley, in aid of Kenilworth Lions.

Kenilworth Lions is a charity that has been supporting the local community for over 40-years. They do a fantastic job of raising funds for organisations that assist the elderly and people with disabilities, as well as many other worthy causes, SO PLEASE HELP BRINK TO SUPPORT THEM TOO!

The oak lion, which was made during the first Art on the Edge contemporary art show, held at the Lions Grand Show in Kenilworth this summer, has been donated to BRINK by the Coventry-based artist to raise money for the cause. 

All of the proceeds will be donated to Kenilworth Lions.

This unique handmade, lion sculpture in oak is fully finished and varnished and suitable for indoor or outdoor display. 

The lion proudly stands at an impressive height of 92 cm and is 46 cm wide at the shoulders.



Click here to go to the eBay auction.
The auction ends on 11 Oct, 2011 at 15:45:58 BST.

If you are in town and would like to see the lion in the flesh pop down to: Town & Country Furniture, 1, Abbey End, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1QH.

To view more images of the lion and the artist at work, or to find out more about BRINK, click here.