Platform Gallery 2012 Exhibitions

21st January - 17th March 2012 
Matt Roby - The Fateful Fable of Thirteen
A National Touring exhibition organised by the Chapel Gallery, Ormskirk. A collection of weirdly wonderful illustrations and sculptures brought to life through an extraordinary tale.  Image by John Baxter.

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Lucy Harvey  -  Curiosity Cabinet
Jewellery and small sculptures made from found and assembled objects.

The gallery may temporarily close in Spring for a re-fit.  All details below are subject to change as are our current opening hours. Please see website or call for details.

5th May - 14th July
Open Craft Exhibition

The gallery's annual open exhibition.  Craftmakers from across the North of England are invited to apply to be considered for selection. Selected makers are exhibited together in this vibrant and eclectic exhibition.  Furniture, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, glass and mixed media works hang side by side in this celebration of the hand-made. Vote for your favourite piece in the show through the People's Choice Award.

Please contact the gallery for details of the application process - available from mid Jan 2012.

16th June - 14th July in our Education Gallery
Ribble Valley Prize-winner Exhibition - Yasuyo Cooper
In 2011 Yasuyo Cooper of Clitheroe was awarded the Ribble Valley Prize in the Open Craft Exhibition and invited to have a solo exhibition in 2012. Yasuyo will create an installation using paper and textile techniques inspired by her Japanese heritage. Visitors will be encouraged to contribute to the installation, demonstrations and workshop opportunities will also be available.

28th July - 6th October
Lancashire Witches 400th Anniversary Exhibition

Artists' responses to the social, religious and political issues of the time of the witch trials.

20th October - 12th January 2013
Winter Crafts
Beautifully handmade crafts, ideal and unique gifts for Christmas. A broad selection of the best makers work crafted in the U.K with prices range to suit all budgets from stocking fillers to that wow! present. .....featuring our Lighting Showcase - stunning lighting made by a wave of new makers creating unusual, versatile and magical lighting.

Platform Gallery and Visitor Information, Station Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2JT

01200 443071
Opening Hours Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 5.30pm