CULTURE
CULTURE VULTURE What’s on
OCTOBER
Now – 3.11.2019 WILDLIFE – AN ARTIST’S VIEW //ISLE CONTEMPORARY, TYNWALD MILLS//
The work of popular wildlife artist Jeremy Paul is celebrated in this solo exhibition of new work at Isle Contemporary (previously the Isle Gallery). Undoubtedly, one of the most collectible living artists on the Isle of Man, once again Jeremy is exhibiting a new collection exploring the very best nature has to offer. Jeremy’s work has earned him a multitude of awards and accolades, including most recently – available from 19 September - a set of IOM stamps honouring the conservation work of Manx Bird Life (MBL). Please note, during this exhibition there will be no art workshops taking place, allowing viewers to see Jeremy’s work to its full extent during the Gallery’s opening hours, Tuesday – Sunday, 1pm-5pm.. www.facebook.com/ islecontemporaryonline www.jeremypaulwildlifeartist.co.uk
03.10 – 08.11.2019 SEAS AND SKIES OF MANN //THE ENGINE HOUSE, CASTLETOWN//
The photography of popular artists Mike Radcliffe and Julian Simmonds bringing the beauty of our Island’s natural surroundings to the Engine House in Castletown.
12.10.2019 MANX POTTERS FAIR //THE ENGINE HOUSE, CASTLETOWN//
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This is your last chance to see Alison Winckle’s exhibition of new work after nearly forty years of living and working in London. This new work marks a return to her love of drawing, painting and ceramics inspired by her move home.
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BECAUSE QUALITY MATTERS
Sovereign Trust Isle of Man Limited has chose the Youth Arts Centre as its charity this year, and will be raising funds throughout the competition for YAC.
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An opportunity to meet around 15 of the Island’s ceramists, to view and purchase original handcrafted pottery – for yourself or as early Christmas presents. Artists include Celine’s Ceramics, Steve Black, Kathryn Cain Faye Christian, Anna Clucas, Colleen Corlett, Colette Gambell, Jenny Green, Susie Heckles, Midnight Cinnamon Studios, Win Norton, Linda Quirk, Liza Rossiter, Halcyon Days Porcelain and Felicity Wood so there’s bound to be something to suit your taste and your pocket.
Now – 13.10.2019 BETWEEEN THE SKY AND THE ROAD //STUDIO 42, PORT ST MARY//
receive £1000, the judges’ first and second prize winners £1,000 and £500 respectively and their schools £1,500 and £750.
19.10 – 18.11.2019 SOVEREIGN ART FOUNDATION STUDENTS’ AWARDS //YOUTH ARTS CENTRE, KENSINGTON ROAD, DOUGLAS//
The finalists for this year’s competition represent all the high schools on the Island, with a range of work including portraits, landscapes and, for the first time, sculptural 3D work. The exhibition will, be held at the Youth Arts Centre and you will be able to vote for your favourite at the exhibition an online at www.sovereignartfoundation.comand via the facebook page, www.facebook.com/ SovereignTrustIsleOfManLimited where you will also find the latest news and updates.
20.10 – 25.12.2019 RECENT PAINTINGS BY EILEEN SCHAER //STUDIO 42, PORT ST MARY//
An exhibition of 25 new gouache paintings from one of the Island’s most original and recognisable contemporary artists, Eileen Schaer: “an artist with a powerful and original poetic vision.” Eileen’s magical paintings have a sophisticated and at the same time childlike primitive feel which her admirers and collectors like so much, and her last solo exhibition ‘Painted Dreams’ at the House of Manannan in 2017 was a near sell-out. www.facebook.com/studio42 www.eileenschaer.com
This year the winner of the public vote will
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