Deadline: 4pm on Saturday 2nd December 2018

Gerald Moore Gallery invites artists, designers, photographers and other individuals working in creative disciplines to submit work for a group show in January 2019.

Three people will be chosen by a panel of judges to form the group exhibition which will run for around a month at Gerald Moore Gallery’s Upper gallery. Meanwhile, at the Lower Gallery will be a Hayward Touring Exhibition of Cornelia Parker’s work.

To enter you need to submit a small piece of work to be sold at their Secret Postcard Sale on 8 December 2018. All works will be sold for £20 individually with the purchaser unaware of the identity of the artist till after the sale. All money raised goes towards the Gerald Moore Gallery’s Outreach Programme which works with local communities, teachers and schools. This programme provided over 2,000 children last year with creative sessions in the gallery.

Entry Requirements:

You must be a practising artist, designer, architect or photographer.

Submit a 2D postcard size piece of work (up to A5) with your name, contact details and website on the back.

Post or deliver it to Gerald Moore Gallery, Mottingham Lane, London SE9 4RW

For more information on submissions click here to go to their Facebook page or click here to visit their website.

Private one to one tuition or groups sessions available

Dawn has over ten years experience working with bees wax: resins and pigments and offers beginners and experienced artist tuition using basic techniques as well as advanced methods using oils, pigments , mixed media, ceramics and encaustic printing using various technics such as photo-encaustic and mono printing using handmade paper: Based along the Jurassic coast near Lyme Regis, Dorset.

Please contact Dawn via her website www.dawnbrimicombe.com or email dawnbrimicombe@yahoo.com 01297 444455

‘Dawn has worked with encaustic wax for nearly ten years, she has taught many UK artists as well as Artists and photographers from Australia, South Africa, Norway, Switzerland and Italy. Dawn has recently decided to concentrate on her first love ‘clay’ and also continues her work on canvas creating contemporary paintings for interior designers and private commissions, her work can be found in galleries across the UK and some of her work is held in with private collectors both here and abroad.’

This art prize promises two large scale prizes one for an emerging artist as well as an exhibition and editorial coverage, such as publication in ‘Future Now: 100 Contemporary Artists’.

Entry fee: £24 / Deadline 31st August 2018

Prizes:

Main Art Prize
* £5,000 prize money for the winner
* Group exhibition hosted by Aesthetica
* Editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine
* Publication in Future Now: 100 Contemporary Artists
* £250 art supplies vouchers courtesy of Winsor & Newton
* Art books courtesy of Prestel

Emerging Art Prize
* £1,000 prize money for the winner
* Group exhibition hosted by Aesthetica
* Editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine
* Publication in Future Now: 100 Contemporary Artists
* £150 art supplies vouchers courtesy of Winsor & Newton
* Art books courtesy of Prestel

To find out more and to enter please visit their website by clicking here.

Price: £35

Beginners Welcome!
Drawing and painting on location can provide so much more inspiration than at home or in the studio, and it’s even better in a group!
Come along to The Independent Art School’s fun and sociable Art on Location events and enjoy drawing or painting iconic and hidden locations around Birmingham under the guidance of their experienced and enthusiastic tutors.

Each session they visit a different location and draw, paint and admire all that Birmingham has to offer! Sometimes the events will be in museums and galleries where talks focusing on the venue or artwork will be included.

Art on Location is perfect for complete beginners who want to try out their drawing skills under the guidance of a knowledgeable tutor but are also suitable for those with more experience who wish to develop their artistic skills further or just enjoy some weekly inspiration with a fun and friendly group.

To find out more click here.

There is also a class Saturdays 1:30 – 4:00pm.

Online course for beginners to acrylic painting in six modules.

Work at your own pace in your own home with experienced university teacher and artist Geof.

A Facebook group is available for course members to interact and gain feedback from each other and the course tutor. Geof is a professional member of the SAA and has many years experience of distance teaching.
The course is available from 1st March 2018.

Find out more, book and see his work by visiting his website here.

The featured image is: Geof Staniford, Langdale Autumn April 2017

The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers has created this annual open submission print exhibition to showcase the best in contemporary printmaking in any printmaking technique. All entries are via digital submission online.
 
ENTRY FEE
£15 per work (£8 with proof of being a full-time student) 
 
2018 Judges
Mychael Barratt – President of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers
Kip Gresham – Master Printer
Peter Jeffcote – Collector
Trevor Price – Vice President of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers
Jennifer Ramkalawon – British Museum Curator
 
2018 Dates
Submission deadline: 28 June 11.59pm
Please note there will be no extension to this deadline

Prizes:
Contemporary Arts Trust £1000 Prize

Jackson’s Visitor’s Choice Award
Artist receives £250 Jackson’s voucher, voter prize £50 Jackson’s voucher

Artichoke Print Workshop Award
Studio access (10 sessions) to the value of 195.00

The Badger Press Award
Studio access to the value of £120

Birmingham Printmakers Prize cash prize of £100

East London Printmakers
1 year’s free membership & 10 free open access sessions at East London Printmakers

Galleries Magazine Award
A page of advertising in Galleries Magazine

Great Art Prize
Art materials to the value of £250

The Hawthorn Printmaker Supplies Award
Materials the value of £150

Hole Editions Publishing Award, Newcastle
An invitation to collaborate with master printmaker Lee Turner on a lithographic project for three days.
Accommodation included, but not travel.

Hot Bed Press Award
6 month residency at Hot Bed Press. Unlimited access to the print studio (during open access times), technical
support & a place on one of the Hot Bed Press Courses. A small materials allowance will be provided. Total
value of award £500

Intaglio Printmakers
Materials Prize of £150

The John Purcell Paper Award
Materials to the value of £150

Printmaking Today
An editorial feature in the magazine

The RK Burt Award
Solo exhibition at The RK Burt Gallery

Thames-side Print Studio
Annual membership of studio, 50 open access sessions & a place on a print course of choice worth circa £650

Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair Award
Up to four works to be included in the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair (WCPF) 2018

Bankside Gallery exhibition dates of selected work: 19 -30 September 2018

Find out more here.

The Sunny Art Prize is an international art competition hosted by Sunny Art Centre, London.

This fine art award is a global platform, giving an opportunity to emerging and established artists to showcase their talents to a wider audience. A total cash fund of £6,000 is awarded to the art prize winners.

The Sunny Art Prize is looking for a variety of submissions which can range from two-dimensional works such as paintings, drawings and photographs, to three-dimensional sculptures, ceramics and jewellery.

Deadline for submissions is the 20th June, all the details and to enter, please click here: https://www.sunnyartcentre.co.uk/artprize/

Led by Irena Czapska at Spike Print Studio.
Tuesdays evenings 6pm – 9pm, 10 April – 26 June 2018

Price: £295

This course will allow participants to get a thorough grounding in all aspects of screenprinting with emphasis on good studio practice. From this base, attendees will be encouraged to develop their personal projects into editions or one off works of art.

They will be shown various screenprinting techniques; paper and photographic stencils making, monoprinting, reversals and digital mark making , which can be used towards this end.

Suitable for those familiar with the basics of screenprinting including coating screens independently. Please check with them if you are unsure.

To find out more and to book please visit their website here.

A Case for Place is an interdisciplinary place-based project exhibiting work by artists, writers and composers with the support of the creative practice-led research group, Land2.

The first group show launching the project includes work by David Ainley, Jake Attree, David Walker Barker, Iain Biggs, Sian Bonnell, Filippa Dobson, Linda Ingham, Janette Kerr, Jane Millar, Rob Moore, David Power, Melanie Rose, George Rowlett, Harriet Tarlo and Judith Tucker. The majority of the artists have responded to an invitation to occupy a metre of space with their work responding to the nature of ‘place’.

Top image: Either Side, Judith Tucker

The Greek Island of Kalymnos offers artists wonderful light, fabulous locations and an authentic Greek experience. Greek Island Painting Trips offer just that bit more bringing a range of talented and professional Artist/Tutors from the UK to inspire you whether you are a beginner or looking to improve. They are on hand to ensure that you have a great time and their holidays are ideal for singles (at no extra cost) you can find more information on their website www.greekislandpaintingtrips.com and lots of pictures of previous trips – please feel free to contact them with any questions you may have.

Calling All Art Students And Young Practicing Artists

Established in 2018, the “Summer Drawing Scholarship Competition” offers an opportunity for young fine art students and practicing artists to apply for a free space on the summer course at The Barnes Atelier, located in southwest London. Aimed at current or recently graduated art students and young practicing artists aged 16 – 25 years, the winning entries will be awarded free tuition on one or more of our summer drawing courses.

Competition Deadline
All entry submissions must be received by June 30, 2018 at midnight, GMT. Winners will be notified via email on July 1, 2018.

For more information and to enter the competition visit – https://www.barnesatelier.com/summerscholarship

Have you ever wondered how professional coloured pencil artists can create such rich, vibrant and painterly artworks?

Maybe you have a shiny new tin of coloured pencils that you’ve barely used because your first attempts ended in frustration and disappointment.

Or, maybe you’ve always wanted to know how to apply coloured pencils properly but don’t know where to start.

Cindy and the DrawPj Team will guide you step-by-step during the 30 days of Bootcamp so that you can get those stunning results you are looking for.

Coloured Pencil Bootcamp will give you the skills you need. This experience will open your eyes and your creativity to a whole new range of possibilities.

Find out more here!

Discover the vibrant colours of the Turquoise coast through the eyes of a painter.

Anna Martin your tutor will guide you in your chosen medium to capture the landscape in an effective way, developing your style and technique in the process.

• more than 300 days of sunshine per year means we can paint all year round

• exceptional tutoring with professional artist Anna Martin

• inspirational coastal and mountain scenery

• capture the fading Lycian ruins at the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Xanthos and the ancient ruins of Patara, birthplace of Saint Nicholas

• bustling local market with opportunities to sketch

• stunning sunsets over the Mediterranean coast

• painting the deserted golden sands at Patara

• excellent Ottoman and Turkish food and wine – organic and locally sourced

• optional gullet boat trip around the islands off the coast

• luxury accommodation in Villa Vanilla for our sole use

For more Information E mail: sue@creative-getaways.com, call: 07931 742450 or click here to visit their website.

One week art programme, all-inclusive* :  EUR 850,-

Tuscany: June 16th – 23rd 2018

The Art Camp is welcoming both beginners, advanced or experienced artists with individual support by our experienced art teacher.

The application deadline is 8 weeks prior the start date of each course.

The programme contains 4 hours of art workshop per day in different time periods to compliment the landscape (dawn, dusk etc.)

*Price includes half board (breakfast + dinner in a typical, rustic Tuscan style with ingredients harvested from our organic vegetable and spice garden).

*Price includes accommodation on site in the remote Tuscan country villa with a private pool.

*Price includes all necessary art equipment, tools and materials.

To read more or book, please view their website here. 

As a working artist living in the area Tony has the unique local knowledge of stunning locations where he will take you to enjoy the best views to paint. Capturing the magic of the wonderful North Cornish Coast and hinterland.

Paint/Draw and enjoy your artistic journey under the watchful eye of Tony in the company of like minded individuals.
Known for his relaxed and easy way of guiding all along there artistic path at whatever level aspired to, Tony is internationally recognised. He is a regular contributor of articles to national art magazines, a demonstrator for leading art suppliers at major art fairs and art societies as well as T.V. appearance.
The course is inclusive of evening meals, lunch and tea/coffee breaks during he day. Each morning we meet at the studio before heading out to stunning easy access painting venues.
All abilities and all media welcome.
Small friendly groups
Information on local accommodation providers as used by previous participants and recommended back to us is available if required.

Price: 5 day course cost £495 per person

Book direct with Tony or Eileen on E -Mail: admin@hoganart.co.uk
or call 01208 895088 mobile 07888852503

Led by Tony Hogan, who has a global reputation and regularly contributes to leading art magazines such as the Leisure Painter and Paint & Draw, his demonstrations have been featured on National TV and he has been in specially commissioned programmes. He works with leading art material manufacturers to show the technique to be used and the qualities of different materials so that you can use to their full potential.

To find out more and to book visit his website here.

The featured image is: Looking down the Cornish North coast, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 24″ x 12″ acrylic on canvas, Painter En-Plein Air, by Tony Hogan.

£120 for 2 day course, subject matter included (along with general refreshments and afternoon tea)

An exciting new course in association with Hampshire Carnivorous Plants who have been awarded 19 RHS Gold Medals !
You will be able to choose your own Sarracenia plant to study, draw and paint during the day and then to take home at the end.

Sarracenias are fascinating plants and we will be exploring their structure with line drawing in graphite pencil and then go on to develop a botanical portrait.

Further emphasis will be on how to depict form, replicate pattern and to mix accurate colours to match our specimens.

There will be demonstrations and individual tuition throughout each day and also access to numerous botanical art resources, such as books, articles and examples of artist’s work.

The drawing and painting part of the course will finish at 3pm each day, after which we will gather for afternoon tea and review our day’s work.

For more information go to this website: https://www.illustratingnaturesdetails.com/hampshire-courses or email Sarah at info@illustratingnaturesdetails.com

Escape and be inspired by painting in Polizzi Generosa Sicily with Linda H Matthews.

The  perfect base for a painting holiday Polizzi Generosa historic town in the heart of Sicily, perched on its 900-metre high ridge set against the backdrop of the Madonia mountains.
Linda is working with hosts Carl and Sylvie, accommodation is in their beautiful home and guest house situated within 4 acres of planted gardens.

Painting locations will include the mountains, local historic towns, the local market and a day at the coast.

Please bring the media of your choice.

Each  day  of Linda’s painting holidays, includes  demonstrations, tuition and critiques. Linda paints from life at home and abroad and has been a full time professional artist and tutor for over 17 years.
Prior painting or drawing ability is not required, just an enthusiasm to explore different approaches to plein air  painting / sketching.
For more information and to book visit her website here.

Price: £300

Duration: 4 days (variable)

‘The landscape painting workshop runs for 5 days  from Saturday to Wednesday. The course is suitable for intermediate and advanced levels. You can attend  for as many days as you wish however, it is recommended that you come for a minimum of 2 to 3 days to get the most benefit. There is a 15% discount for those booking for 5 days. This is also a great opportunity for families or partners wanting to take a short break. Those who want to immerse themselves in art can, while others can do a whole range of outdoor activities which the area offers in abundance

The house and studio are situated above Talgarth in the foothills of the Black Mountains, six miles from Hay-on-Wye. The garden has a 25 mile  view over the Middle Wye Valley.Further up the hill from us is the 12th century church of Llanelieu. This leads you to the open moor  with  magnificent views of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. The open countryside in this area is very accessible as it’s a National Park. There are many public footpaths and roads which take you across  large expanses of common land.
There is no shortage of subject matter .Within a mile there is a nature reserve called Pwll-y-Wrach. This is 40 acre site of woodland with a series of waterfalls. Then  5 miles away there is  Llangorse which is the largest lake in Wales, and 3 miles in the other direction is the River Wye.

To find out more and book click here.

The image at the top is a landscape by Ros Garratt.

Renowned local artist and painter Edwin Williams will be sharing his expertise at this very special workshop.
It doesn’t matter if you’re trying watercolour painting for the first time or if you’re after some hints and tips to improve your work.

The workshop will cover:

Watercolour equipment and materials
The Colour Wheel
Techniques
Seeing the world and yourself in different ways
A painting to cherish
If you have your own equipment please bring it along with you but if you don’t – don’t worry – boxes of inspiration will be supplied!

2018 dates:
Saturday 23rd June 2018
Saturday 29th September 2018
All workshops 10:00 to 16:30
£30 per person including refreshments from The Mill Café; all proceeds to St Catherine’s Hospice

to book:
email themill@stcatherinespark.co.uk
call 01772 695277

To find out more click here to visit their website.

Taught by professional artist Nick Malone in his working studio in Deptford. 

The classes are mixed ability and everyone is welcome. Unlike other life drawing classes, our classes are small and friendly with a maximum of ten students, so there is lots of personal attention. If you are a beginner – and lots of our students are – there is a completely non-judgmental atmosphere in which to develop your life drawing skills. The life drawing classes are also great if you’d like to produce work for a portfolio. 

What we do in our life drawing class

We’ll cover instruction in the basic techniques of life drawing with a variety of poses to draw.

You’ll also learn about life drawing within the context of contemporary art with a short film or slide show. 

The workshop will run from 11am to 4pm and costs £60 including use of materials and a fabulous lunch of fresh bagettes, brie, camembert, grapes and wine.

Price: £35

Beginners Welcome!
Drawing and painting on location can provide so much more inspiration than at home or in the studio, and it’s even better in a group!
Come along to The Independent Art School’s fun and sociable Art on Location events and enjoy drawing or painting iconic and hidden locations around Birmingham under the guidance of their experienced and enthusiastic tutors.

Each session they visit a different location and draw, paint and admire all that Birmingham has to offer! Sometimes the events will be in museums and galleries where talks focusing on the venue or artwork will be included.

Art on Location is perfect for complete beginners who want to try out their drawing skills under the guidance of a knowledgeable tutor but are also suitable for those with more experience who wish to develop their artistic skills further or just enjoy some weekly inspiration with a fun and friendly group.

To find out more click here.

There is also a class on Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm.

Each workshop is held between 10am and 4pm (may run over slightly). During this time we will work through an oil painting using the wet on wet technique. We will work step by step using techniques that are easy to do but give amazing results. These techniques are great for beginners, improvers and advanced painters alike. The course is £50 per person per day. I would advise bringing a packed lunch as we do stop for a break. There is a pub next door to the workshop that offer gorgeous food at competitive prices. Food can be bought back to the workshop if you wish.

You don’t need materials on the day as everything is provided except your brushes. You will need to bring your own oil or Artisan brushes on the day. I will be using Artisan oil as it can be thinned with water, removing the need for strong smelling thinners.

To find out more please visit her website by clicking here.

The featured image is Mountain Falls by Leanne Ellis.

Two day Pastel workshop for the Old House Studio in the Longdendale Valley Derbyshire, learning the secrets of creating great landscapes and seascapes with Pastels.

Tony is a leading demonstrator for Pan Pastels, Derwent and Caran D’Arch pastels with a wide knowledge of other leading brands and the supports best used to achieve excellent results.
He is known for his relaxed and easy way of guiding and helping all abilities , sharing his vast knowledge.
The maximum number of participants will be restricted to just ten to ensure full guidance and attention for each one as required.
How to Book your workshop and the cost
The price of your workshop is a very generous £160 for the full two days.

Please contact Joanne or James Crook to book your place directly by calling 01457 857527 or emailing info@pennine-art.uk to secure your place.
Or contact Tony Hogan to discuss the course on M: 07888852503 H: 01208 895 088 E Mail admin@hoganart.co.uk

To find out more about Tony Hogan visit his website here.

Price: £35

Beginners Welcome!
Drawing and painting on location can provide so much more inspiration than at home or in the studio, and it’s even better in a group!
Come along to The Independent Art School’s fun and sociable Art on Location events and enjoy drawing or painting iconic and hidden locations around Birmingham under the guidance of their experienced and enthusiastic tutors.

Each session they visit a different location and draw, paint and admire all that Birmingham has to offer! Sometimes the events will be in museums and galleries where talks focusing on the venue or artwork will be included.

Art on Location is perfect for complete beginners who want to try out their drawing skills under the guidance of a knowledgeable tutor but are also suitable for those with more experience who wish to develop their artistic skills further or just enjoy some weekly inspiration with a fun and friendly group.

To find out more click here.

There is also a class on Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm.