Bridgwater Arts Centre

Gallery

Current exhibition

4th DECEMBER to 21st DECEMBER 2023

This exhibition features art made by the current members of 4 Mind Art groups (in Bridgwater, Highbridge, Minehead and Wellington) who meet weekly to make art and share time together. Sometimes they work on a group project, but mostly develop their own art, inspired by different artists and interests, experience and imagination. The facilitators (Annie Jeffs  and Rachel Gundry) guide and encourage individuals, and provide materials. They support each other in a safe space to relax and to be creative.

Sometimes visiting artists introduce new techniques . The prints in this exhibition were created by a low-tech etching process, printing onto tetrapak, guided by printmaker Rebecca MacPherson, who has worked with each group over the last year. Exploring new processes and materials creates surprising and beautiful results.

Future exhibitions

4th January 2024 – 1st February 2024

Jackie Curtis – Printmaker

Jackie draws inspiration for her prints as she walks across the Levels and explores the South West Coast. Creating seascapes, landscapes and studies of birds. Finding movement in flight, crop lines, woodgrain and crashing waves. Incorporating colour and light through sunrise, sunset and moonrise. Reflecting the changes in trees and hedgerows as the seasons unfurl. Her artwork not only responds to the natural world it is often created outside, working through rain and shine or incorporating foraged materials.

There is a preview evening on Thurs 4th Jan 6pm – 8pm and you can meet the artist on Sat 6th Jan.

For more info see www.jcurtisart.com

7th February 2024 – 29th February 2024

Pindrop – Home is Where the Heart Is.

What does it mean to be in your space or place? Bridgwater and Taunton College Level 3 Art and Design 2nd years drop a pin in their locality to make a multi-disciplinary exploration of the surrounding area. On foot or bicycle, car, bus, or train, emerging artists travel around their Somerset to discover and communicate a personal geographical interpretation.

5th March 2024 – 5th April 2024

Chandos Society of Artists Spring Exhibition

 

                                                                                            The Arts Centre is affiliated with the Chandos Society of Artists