Re:generation

Emerging and established artists are being invited to submit work for a new community exhibition which celebrates memories of Great Yarmouth and the town’s current regeneration.

The exhibition runs from Saturday 5th March to Friday 12th March 2011 in Great Yarmouth’s Library Gallery. The work of local young people will be shown alongside artist’s work along with recollections and stories of the town provided by members of the community, all of which relates to the theme of regeneration.

The Re:generation exhibition is part of a national project, which creates youth led arts-based volunteering opportunities. The programme is funded by V Inspired; an independent charity for 16 -25 year olds, supported by an Eastern Region consortium including Great Yarmouth based Seachange Arts. The programme gives volunteers the opportunity to develop their skills, gain experience and bring positive benefits to their community.

‘In the early stages of the project I found older generations living in the town had a broad knowledge of the history and heritage of Great Yarmouth and I felt that the young people of the town would benefit from the sharing of these experiences’ explained Siobhan Johnson, Re:generation lead volunteer ‘This inspired me to create a project that would highlight the positive work that has been carried out during the regeneration of Great Yarmouth. I am hoping that the Re:generation exhibition will highlight the rich heritage and the potential for a positive future in the town.’

To enter the exhibition artists must be sixteen years and over, living in Norfolk and Waveney and can submit three pieces of artwork on a CD to be viewed by a selection panel of local arts professionals. The exhibition is open to artists working in painting, drawing, photography, prints, sculpture and textiles.

For a chance to exhibit, application forms and the terms and conditions can be downloaded from www.seachangearts.org.uk/project/-regeneration .The deadline for entries is Monday 7th February 2011.

For more information contact David Jones– Telephone: 01493 846187, email: mailto://David1@seachangearts.org.uk.

RENEWAL: OPEN ART EXHIBITION

AN OPEN EXHIBITION for Norfolk and Waveney artists, to be held at GREAT YARMOUTH LIBRARY GALLERY, 12TH APRIL- 24TH APRIL 2010

Seachange Arts is inviting artists to submit work for an Open Exhibition, which will run from Monday 12th April to Saturday 24th April 2010 in the recently refurbished Great Yarmouth Library Gallery. The theme of the exhibition is ‘Renewal’ and artists can interpret this theme as they wish.

The exhibition is open to all artists living in Norfolk and Waveney aged 16+. The aim of the exhibition is to showcase and celebrate artistic creativity in the region whilst providing an opportunity for artists to sell and exhibit their work.

Selection of artwork is by a panel of judges from the local arts community. To take part, contact SeaChange Arts for an exhibition entry form outlining conditions of entry. The deadline for entries is Friday 26th March 2010

Contact David Jones, Exhibition Co-ordinator: David1@seachangearts.org.uk or telephone 01493 846187

Artists Event at the Novus Centre

The art exhibition will highlight the talents of local artists, photographers etc and will be open to the general public. There is no charge for exhibitors, as the events are fully funded by enterpriseGY.

Individuals or groups who would like to exhibit can contact Sally Harding to reserve a space, this will include a table and chairs plus a free buffet lunch for exhibitors.