Visual Arts 16 GEORGINA KING: ‘THE SACRED ACRE’ 3 May – 21 June ACE Arts, Market Place, SOMERTON, TA11 7NB. Tuesday 11am - 5pm, Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm. 01458 273008 / acearts.co.uk . “Georgina presents a body of work that has emerged from the threshold where the land meets the sea, a highly charged zone with its own rhythms of loss and renewal.” ‘SPRING INTO SUMMER’ 5 - 17 May Heritage Courtyard Gallery and Studios, 6 Heritage Courtyard, Sadler Street, WELLS, BA5 2RR. Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm. heritagecourtyardstudio.com. “Work in three as well as two dimensions, applied arts and the fi ne arts in a range of artforms including painting, drawing, print, sculpture, photography, textiles, multi-media, jewellery, glass and ceramics.” Purbeck Art Weeks “Purbeck Art Weeks returns with an inspiring programme of exhibitions, concerts, talks, open studios, performances, and workshops, bringing together the best of local and international talent. From stunning visual arts to world-class music performances, PAW continues to celebrate the rich cultural landscape of Purbeck. Don’t miss the vibrant Rollington Barn exhibition, featuring works from emerging and established artists, the Purbeck Young Artists exhibition, and a new exhibition, In The Spirit of PAW, where Purbeck’s rich heritage comes to life alongside captivating art by a collective of local artists. Visitors can also explore Open Studios, where artists invite the public into their creative spaces. Performance highlights include Stile Antico, Saraband & The Opera Company, Nicholas Mulroy, and an outdoor picnic performance of Henry Purcell’s The Fairy Queen at Careys Secret Garden.” 24 May – 8 June: Locations throughout PURBECK, Dorset. purbeckartweeksfestival.co.uk . Three artists explore their shared love and fascination of Purbeck’s coast and wildlife The Learning Centre, Durlston Country Park, Swanage, BH19 2JL Saturday 24 May – Sunday 8 June, 10.30am – 4pm EMAIL:
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[email protected] 01202 000133 07397 853006 STAN DAVIS ‘SUMMER SHORE’ ‘FIRST IMPRESSIONS’ 2 May - 6 July Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, BATH, BA2 4AT. Tuesday - Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 10.30am - 5pm. £8 / £3.50. 01225 477233 / victoriagal.org.uk. “A behind-the- scenes look at the art of printmaking, featuring works by Lucian Freud, Frank Auerbach and Bridget Riley, this exhibition showcases dozens of printers’ proofs.” LUCY AUSTIN & NICK MOORE: ‘EKLECT-TICS’ 3 and 4 May The Old Library, Fishponds Road, BRISTOL, BS16 3UH. 10am - 4pm. 0117 903 0491. “Unique artist books and original printmaking.” ROBERT WOOLNER AND HILARY TURNBULL 3 - 17 May The Slade Centre, The Square, GILLINGHAM, SP8 4AY. Tuesday - Friday 9.30am - 4pm, Saturday 9.30am - 2pm. 07912 255397 / thesladecentre.com. “A celebration of the works of Robert Woolner and Hilary Turnbull (above) examining the in fl uences on each other as residents of our wonderful landscape.” ‘A FEAST OF COLOUR’ 3 - 18 May Sou’-Sou’-West Gallery, Manor Yard, Symondsbury Estate, SYMONDSBURY, Bridport, DT6 6HG. 10.30am - 4.30pm. 01308 301326 / sousouwest.co.uk . “Narrative artworks produced by Caroline Liddington over the last twenty fi ve years, including oil paintings, original prints, drawings, greetings cards and more.” VICKY DILLON-WHITE: ‘FUSIONS, CIRCLES AND TURNINGS’ 5 - 18 May Walford Mill, Knobcrook Road, WIMBORNE, BH21 1NL. Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm. walfordmillcrafts.co.uk. ‘ON PAPER’ 6 - 10 May Wells and Mendip Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, WELLS, BA5 2UE. 10am - 4pm. 01749 673477 / wellsmuseum.org.uk . “Artists’ books by ABCD (Artists Book Club Dove) featuring Somerset handmade papers from Wookey Hole and Two Rivers. Diverse range of subjects in handmade books and sculptural works on display.”