Hello April!
Our April newsletter is full of exciting opportunities. There’s three exciting upcoming exhibitions that you and your family can get involved with and submit your art. If you prefer to just come and view an exhibition, then come and view the ‘Glorious Gardens’ exhibition, launching 20th April.
Also included in this newsletter is updates from our tenants, including a comedy improv night, life drawing classes & more!
Exhibitions
Open Exhibition
Our annual open exhibition is returning in September. The exhibition is a celebration of art in its many forms. Applications to be part of the exhibition are currently being considered. Click here to download an application form. Deadline for applications is Thursday 30th June.
2D & 3D work is accepted for the exhibition.
The exhibition will run from 5th - 23rd September.
Glorious Gardens
The Chesterfield Embroiderers are putting on a textile exhibition in April.
The exhibition, “Glorious Gardens”, will run from Wednesday 20th April - Friday 6th May.
We recommend calling ahead prior to your visit to check that the exhibition is open to the public as on some occasions the exhibition may be unavailable.
Our contact number is 01246 500 799.
Young Artist of the Year
If you are between the age of 8 and 18 why not get creative and enter our competition for a chance to be crowned this year’s Derbyshire’s Young Artist of the Year?
Theme - Helping Others
Categories:
Photography
Visual Arts (painting, illustration, collage, sculpture)
Closing date for all entries: 5pm, 3 June 2022
Judging will take place on 6 June 2022. Winners from each category will be announced at the awards event on 13 June 2022 and all works exhibited in West Studios until 30th June 2022.
Click here to find out more information about all of our upcoming exhibitions.
Gallery-Shop
Make sure to come down and take a look at our gallery-shop for a range of cards, gifts and quirky items. Our stock comes from a range of small independent businesses, many of which are from Derbyshire & South Yorkshire.
The gallery-shop is open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm.
We also have a small selection of cards, notebooks and pin badges on our Etsy store with more to be added soon.
GOOD TUESDAY - A NIGHT OF COMEDY WITH GEKKOTA ARTS
Gekkota Arts presents 'Good Tuesday', A Comedy Eggprovavaganza! An evening of fast paced improvised comedy with an Easter Theme. Creating scenes with the help of the audience.
Tuesday 12th April, 7.00pm
The Studio Theatre, Chesterfield College
Standard Tickets - £6 | Student Tickets - £4
Click here to book your ticket.
Lino Print Workshop
Learn the basics of lino printing and create your own piece of art! This workshop is ideal for beginners and those wanting to improve.
During this 2.5 hour workshop you'll work with Dave Elsom from Sombrero Printing to learn the basics of lino printing, a technique used by artists for over 100 years.
£25 per person
Thursday 19th May, 6.30 - 9pm.
Click here to find out more and book your place!
Venue Hire
Whether you are celebrating an occasion, want a large space to hold a dance class or simply need a professional environment to conduct a meeting, the Chesterfield College Group has a range of contemporary spaces to accommodate a variety of needs.
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT WEST STUDIOS ROOM HIRE CAN BE FOUND HERE.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT FACILITY HIRE ACROSS THE CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE GROUP, CLICK HERE.
The engineer at Infirmary Records, Martyn, spoke to us about his role and how he can help budding and qualified musicians with their sessions at the studio.
Martyn also spoke to us about his career so far and how it has given him the experience and knowledge to guide and advise a wide range of musicians from all different genres and backgrounds.
Click here to read the full article about Martyn.
TO DOWNLOAD OUR ROOM HIRE BROCHURE CLICK HERE.
Updates from the tenants
Healthy Living with Annie French
90 Day Planning
Over the years of working as a Business Manager and running my own business, I have found that managing my time was essential to living a healthy well-balanced life. We all have the same 24 hours, how we use them will influence the quality of our life. Planning and setting goals is essential if you want to fulfil your dreams, goals and ambitions. Join us each month and I will guide you on this journey of planning and creating the life you have always dreamed of.Yoga Classes
I first began teaching yoga in 2020, and I'm eager to share the beauty of this technique with others. Based in the Chesterfield area, my intention as a professional Yoga Teacher is to help my clients listen to their inner selves and find the courage to step out of their comfort zone. Just like playing an instrument, yoga teaches you to be present in the moment. I hope that my students experience the joy that this practice gives to me.
You can find out more information on Annie’s website.
Junction Arts - CHESTERFIELD POSTCARD SHOW
Local artist Dave Elsom and community arts charity Junction Arts invites you to take part in the first Chesterfield Postcard Show this May and create your own mini masterpiece using the theme ‘Happy’.
We believe art is for everyone. This show is a celebration of positivity and showing the importance getting creative has on our mood and wellbeing. Pieces will be available to buy during and after the exhibition, for £10 each, to raise money for new Junction Arts community projects making the arts accessible to all.
The exhibition will run from 13th May - 3rd June.
More information about this exhibition can be found on the Junction Arts Website.
S40 Local & S41 Local
Did you know you can read the latest copies of S40 Local & S41 Local online!
JOHN KING ARTIST
Life Drawing is back! Come along to my monthly life drawing class, based in the studio room in West Studios. The class is on the first Tuesday of the month. My next classes are Tuesday 5th April and Tuesday 3rd May.
To book please email mail@johnkingartist.co.uk
Work Experience at West Studios
Alex is building her portfolio with work placement at West Studios
We spoke to Alex Burling, a Level 3 Art and Design student who is currently doing a placement at West Studios. She is working with Joby (Sale and Events Coordinator) to gain industry insight and learn about how she can earn money by selling her commissions in and around Chesterfield.