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What are we going to do about Marea
What are we going to do about Marea – Thankfully all artists are strikingly individual and all bring something completely different to the table, the latest local artist to catch our attention is well known Wigton artist, Marea Goodman. Her townscape works of Wigton are as real as it gets and they certainly jumped out […]
GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY ART PROJECTS
GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY ART PROJECTS Artistic projects in parts of Cumbria are being encouraged to apply for funding to help rejuvenate the arts sector after lockdown. The Westmorland Arts Trust, managed by Cumbria Community Foundation, supports charitable projects that benefit residents in the former county of Westmorland, giving them access to the highest quality […]
Red Raw Studios, Reid all about it…
Red Raw Studios, Reid all about it We do have some amazing artists in Cumbria and one such talent is Sarah Reid, artist and owner of Red Raw Studios. Penrith based Sarah has been painting all her life, however, for the last six years Pastels have been her weapon of choice and seascapes her subject […]
National masterpiece to go on display at Whitehaven museum
National masterpiece to go on display at Whitehaven museum A NATIONAL masterpiece will be on display at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, from Friday (October 1). The piece titled ‘The House of Cards’ painted by one of France’s best known artists Jean-Siméon Chardin dates back to 1740-41. Jean-Simeon Chardin’s iconic work, painted during the Age of […]
Popular book festival returns to Carlisle city’s cultural calendar
Popular book festival returns to Carlisle city’s cultural calendar – tickets on sale now! The much-loved festival, celebrating the written and spoken word, will run from Thursday 30 September to Sunday 3 October, with a satellite event on the 10 October. Though the festival is a slightly more compact version than usual, organisers say that […]
Eden Valley Artistic Network’s Open Studios and Art Trail is back this September
Eden Valley Artistic Network’s Open Studios and Art Trail is back this September This September fifty artists will open their studios or create a pop-up exhibition as part of Eden Valley Artistic Network (EVAN)’s Open Studios and Art Trail. A free event which combines the opportunity to visit artists’ studios, buy their work, and experience […]
June and Jane’s annual Charity Craft Fair
June and Jane’s annual Charity Craft Fair will be held at The Crown Hotel at Wetheral. For 35 years Brampton Mother and Daughter duo, June Means and Jane Forster, have raised tens of thousands of pounds for a variety of charities, local and national. It all started with June and Jane raising money for the Renal […]
Celebrating the life and work of artist Billy Gregg
The Summer of Exhibitions at The Rum Story sees the final exhibition begin this week. As well as a fantastic mix of artists from all genres, you can come along and cast your eyes upon the work of Billy Gregg which is outstanding. You can even buy some of Billy’s work while visiting. Emma Hunt, […]
Whitehaven Art Exhibition hailed a success…
Whitehaven Art Exhibition hailed a success and welcomes in the third pack of talented artists and photographers. Starting Thursday 22nd July more talented artists and photographers will be showcasing their work as part or Emma Hunt’s Summer Expo with The Rum Story, Whitehaven As well as visiting a fantastic attraction you can also head into […]
The Rise and Rise of Ben Goymour
Every now and then I stumble across a bit of artwork on social media which makes me take a breath and let out a few expletives. Ben Goymour’s work is one such example. Ben is a 36-year-old Peterborough lad who was inspired by the Cumbrian landscape to pick up a brush and have a go […]
