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Jan
(Closed between Xmas and New Year,
except for Wednesday, 31st. December)
‘Taylor Made’
Helen Taylor Oils & Watercolours
Our Christmas show this year is from our friend of many years
standing, Helen Taylor. For the first time with us, she exhibiting on
her own, thus giving her many followers a chance to see an even greater
selection of her new works.
*****
16th. Jan—17th. Feb
‘The Sittingbourne
Picture Show’
Various photographers Photography
The members of Sittingbourne Photographic Society have always produced
superb images and have, over the years, won many awards. We are delighted
to host this, their first out of area exhibition of their work.
*****
20th. Feb—24th. Mar
‘Etches and Sketches’
Lorraine Harrison Etchings, Watercolours etc
Lorraine always manages to achieve that elusive balance with all her
work between quality and value for money. Probably the most prolific
artist in the area and someone we’re always delighted to welcome
to The Oast Gallery.
*****
27th. Mar—28th. Apr
‘Home and Away’
Paul Apps Oils
We are honoured that internationally acclaimed wildlife artist, Paul
Apps has again chosen ‘The Oast Gallery’ to host his biennial
local exhibition. At the time of writing, we’re unaware of the
content but are quite sure it will be superb, as ever.
*****
1st. May– 2nd. Jun
‘Reflections’
Nicola Tritton Oils & Acrylics
With a theme based on water, we are delighted to welcome Nicola to our
Gallery,
although we have had a few of her works in the shop for a while. Her
distinctive style, skill and enthusiasm for her art will ensure a first
class exhibition.
*****
5th. Jun—7th. July
‘A Kentish Life’
Matthew Penn Oils and Watercolours
Every so often we meet someone who is a genuine rising star, as Matthew
most certainly is. His hunting and equestrian works are really quite
superb. Not to be missed!
*****
10th. July—11th. Aug
‘Out and About’
Frances Everett - Acrylics
Frances’s first exhibition with us in 2007 was a runaway success
, so we are particularly pleased to welcome her back and look forward
to enjoying her charming watercolours of mostly local subjects.
*****
14th. Aug—15th. Sept
‘Second Life’
Wendy Klevstul Various Media
Wendy now lives in New Zealand, but visits her family in the UK every
summer. Each time she returns, she brings a new batch of works with
her in her distinctive style for her biennial exhibition which we are
delighted to host once again.
*****
18th. Sept – 20th. Oct
‘Sunshine and Shadow’
Geoffrey Sainsbury Watercolours
As far as we’re concerned, Geoffrey is one of the finest watercolour
artists in Kent. Although he has exhibited here with others in the past,
this is his first solo exhibition with us. An opportunity to see a larger
than usual selection of works in his distinctive, open style of painting.
*****
23rd. Oct – 24th. Nov
‘Impressions of Kent’
Geoffrey John Hall Prints & Watercolours
(Please note that this exhibition will NOT
have a Private Viewing.)
We have been selling Geoff’s excellent value prints and original
watercolours of Kentish scenes in the shop for many years. We are delighted
to be given the opportunity to host his 2009 exhibition which will also
include gift items such as place mats, coasters etc.
*****
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27th. Nov—12th. Jan 2010
(Gallery closed between Xmas and New Year)
‘The Art of John Harvey’
John Harvey Prints & Watercolours
The perfect Christmas gift! A John Harvey framed print is sure to please!
One of Kent’s best known and most respected landscape artists,
John’s exhibition is always eagerly anticipated. Running over
the Christmas period, it affords a wonderful opportunity to select a
highly original present from his extensive range of framed prints and
originals.
*****
E & O E
EXHIBITION NOTES
All exhibitions are set
up on a Thursday, and , in general
viewable from that afternoon onwards. Opening events, to which all are
invited, generally take place on the first Saturday of the exhibition,
or, in a few cases, on the Friday evening. Light refreshments are usually
available.
Should you wish to purchase
a work from the gallery, we prefer you to leave it on display until
the exhibition ends. However, we fully understand that this is not always
feasible. For more expensive works, we offer a staged payment
scheme - please enquire.
We try to offer as wide
a range of exhibitions as possible and are
always glad to view the work of local artists and craftsmen who would
like to exhibit with us.
For a copy of our current Exhibition Terms & Conditions, please
contact us by telephone on 01303-814221 or 07740-854468
or email us at info@halfasixpence.demon.co.uk
Exhibition
Terms & Conditions for existing and potential Exhibitors
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