Your Monthly Roundup: March
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March Features
Emerging Artist Bursary
In partnership with The Roy Ray Legacy Fund and the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust, we are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new bursary for young creatives taking their first steps into professional art practice.
We would like to hear from 19-25 year old emerging artists living in Cornwall, who would benefit from additional expert tuition from professional artists.
Online Course: Oil Painting for Beginners
A brand new online course, ideal if you are a newcomer to oils. We have designed this self-paced course to give you the tips and tools you need to get started, from preparing your materials to executing your work. Plus, get a free webinar when you book before 1 April 2025.
Return of Summer Workshops
The countdown to summer is on and we are busy finalising our programme of workshops which will be running throughout July, August and September. You can now register your interest so that you will be the first to hear about the programme launch.
Artist Tutor Exhibitions
Affordable Art Fair Battersea
Featured work by Laura Menzies
12 – 16 March, Battersea Park, London
Society of Graphic Fine Art Annual Exhibition
Featured work by Hilary Jean Gibson
10 – 15 March, The Mall Galleries, London
Greenhouse & Stone and other woodblock prints
Solo exhibition of new work by Adrian Holmes
18 – 21 April, Borlase Smart in Porthmeor Studios
Tips & Insights
This month, we’re highlighting one of our online courses with artist Faye Bridgwater.
Using Instagram as Your Sketchbook is an insight into how Faye uses the platform to tell her artistic story. The one-part webinar, which was streamed live from Faye’s home studio, is a perfect course for artists who would like more exposure and help in finding their voice online. You can get this unique insight through Faye’s course at anytime, book your place here.
This Month’s Read
Ithell Colquhoun: The Alchemist of Surrealism
Discover the magical world of visionary artist, Ithell Colquhoun, who stood between surrealism and mysticism. Known for her profound exploration of the unconscious and her dedication to esoteric studies, Colquhoun’s legacy is enigmatic and fascinating.
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