Platform Gallery 2009 exhibitions
Bowland - an Inspirational Landscape
May 2 - June 20 2009
Part of Bowland Arts Festival in conjunction with Green Close Studios.
The Platform Gallery presents a group of newly commissioned work in ceramics by Dawn Youll that responds to the unique environment that makes up the Forest of Bowland AONB.
Alongside the commission there will also be a group exhibition of craftwork that investigates the broader themes of landscape as well as issues such as diversity, ecology and sustainability.
Exhibits include sustainable furniture by Philippe Handford and Paul Case, ceramics made from recycled aggregates by Sarah Jerath and textile sculptures by Ann Goddard.
Other exhibitors include Janet Browne and Annwyn Dean (textiles), Heather Cooke (papier mache vessels), Andrew Coomber (precious one-off jewellery), Julie Miles (ceramics) and Particle Article (mixed media).
Education Gallery:
May 15, 16, 17
Community Rail Exhibition
A celebration of Ribble Valley Rail featuring artwork by Ribble Valley Schools.
June 2 -13
The Village Art Show
A showcase exhibition of schools work created in the Lune Valley working with artists from Green Close Studios; re-inventing aspects of traditional village shows and our relationship with creativity, produce and environment. Part of Bowland Arts Festival.
Bowland Arts Festival 2009 runs from 1 May until 31 June 2009 at various venues across the Bowland region Bowland Arts Festival brings together an exciting series of exhibitions, art trails, workshops and creative events which celebrate the artistic and cultural landscape of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding National Beauty, Lancashire. Events are suitable for a variety of ages and abilities. For a Bowland Arts Festival Guide & more information on events contact: Bowland Arts Festival Tel: 015242 21233 Email: info@greenclose.org
Or view and download info from http://www.bowlandarts.co.uk/
