Artist, Tutor, friend of Nature.
THE COOPER PRIZE
2023
Oil on canvas. 2023.
"Highly commended”
28th Oct 23- 6th Apr 24
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Vote for your favourite entry in the peoples choice award
by following the link here.
18 March – 13 May (Panorama)
SUPER SNOUT SYMBIOSIS: HOW DOGS AND ART CAN HELP US THRIVE
This exhibition is a celebration of service dogs. It aims to raise awareness of different types of service dogs and the vital work that they do in detecting onsets of ill health and helping people to regain independence. It is also a celebration of all other dogs, our pets, and the crucial part that they play in our happiness and well-being!
All work exhibited has been produced collaboratively between Artworks South Yorkshire and ecological artist Lucy Dewsnap.
Artwork in the exhibition is by artists from ArtWorks South Yorkshire, aim to challenge perceptions of learning disabilities and autism through celebrating the creativity.
Workshop leader Lucy explains, “There are currently 11 accredited ADUK charities that specifically train dogs to support individuals living with various disabilities and illness’. Many of these charities rely heavily on the support of the public and so, through a range of informative and creative workshops we hope to raise awareness of the fantastic work done by charities such as Medical detection dogs.”
BEARSUIT @ Ones To Watch 2023.
work from the 'Ostracised' series.
Ones to Watch returns to the Gallery its tenth year in 2023, showcasing some of the most exciting emerging talent Yorkshire has to offer. The exhibition brings together work by artists from across disciplines, from painting to sculpture, film, photography, ceramics, design and more. After several testing years, these students are truly proving their resilience through their incredible work.
Opening times: Tuesday-Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-4. Closed on Mondays. FREE ENTRY
4 February – 28 February 2023 (Panorama & Staircase)
TEENAGE WILDLIFE: 70 YEARS OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH CULTURE IN BARNSLEY
As part of our Historic England funded project Teenage Wildlife, volunteers have curated an exhibition to celebrate LGBT+ History Month, looking at LGBT+ and queer youth culture in Barnsley over the last 70 years.
The exhibition includes collected oral histories and contributions from Chilypep’s Young Commissioners, Barnsley LGBTQ+ Youth Group, Barnsley Young Writers and Barnsley born cartoonist, illustrator and writer Kate Charlesworth.
Teenage Wildlife is a Historic England funded community engagement project exploring 70 years of youth culture and teenage experience in the Eldon Street Heritage Action Zone.
Supported by Historic England and Barnsley Council. Artist and Photographer Lucy Dewsnap was commissioned to photograph the work and workings of some of the groups involved. Photos displayed within the CIVIC.
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