SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS
JUNCTION ARTS LAUNCHES ITS ‘POSTCARD SHOW’! Chesterfield’s annual exhibition of mini-masterpieces is back for 2024 and you can be part of it! Dawn Anderson finds out more...
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UNCTION Arts currently resides in West Studios in Chesterfield and that is to be the location of the forthcoming Postcard Arts Show. Last year, over 170 artists submitted work with over 329 pieces of original art on display. An amazing exhibition, and testament to the creativity of local people and their miniature masterpieces. It also raised an amazing £1,200! This year’s show, based on the theme of ‘Memories are Made of this’ takes place between May 7-17 and is set to be just as successful, if not even better. The event is being organised by Junction Arts and local artist Dave Elsom, from Sombrero Printmaking. It celebrates the importance of getting creative and its impact on people’s self-esteem and wellbeing. Artists of all abilities are invited to be part of the exciting exhibition; all you need to do is submit a postcardsized piece of art by April 24, 2024. Hannah Bowdler, fundraising coordinator at Junction Arts, said: “We believe that everyone should have access to art. The Chesterfield Postcard Shows provides a free exhibition of marvellous miniature artworks for local people to enjoy; a space for new artists to exhibit and showcase their talent; plus people can buy an original piece of art for just £10! Above: A selection of some of the entries to last year’s ‘Postcard Arts Show’. Left: Youngsters enjoying themselves at the 2023 Chesterfield Children’s Festival at Queen’s Park. “This is the third year of the show, and we’d like to see more people get involved. It’s open to people of all ages and abilities, and every postcard that is sent to us will feature in the show. Your postcard can be whatever you want it to be: a painting, a photograph, digital artwork, you can use whatever material you like, as long as it’s A6 size and is based on the theme of ‘Memories Are Made of This’.” Even if you aren’t able to submit a postcard, it will be worthwhile visiting the exhibition and the cards will be sold 90 Reflections April 2024
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