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Fresh Air Sculpture 2019
Jun
16
to Jul 7
Beyond the village

Fresh Air Sculpture 2019

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Fresh Air Sculpture 2019

Fresh Air, Fresh Art

16th June – 7th July 2019

 

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The Old Rectory

Quenington

Gloucestershire

GL7 5BN

http://www.freshairsculpture.com/

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Fresh Air Sculpture is a contemporary sculpture show taking place in the extensive gardens of Quenington Old Rectory, Gloucestershire from 16 June - 7 July 2019.  This biennial curated event prides itself on showcasing and selling unique sculptural pieces as well as decorative arts in a beautiful outdoor setting.  Expect the traditional and the experimental; from cutting edge exterior furniture design and ornate stone work, to the softest of textiles and the glamour of glass. Over 10000 visitors meandered the gardens in 2017, enjoying the flora, the artworks, the enchanting atmosphere, and the chance to relax with drinks and locally produced foods.

 

 

 

 

Fresh Air Sculpture 2019 will bring over 130 modern pieces of outside sculptural work to this Grade II listed building with its expansive organic garden, in a tranquil setting, with the River Coln running through.  2019’s exhibitor list can be seen here, with the final list being announced in March.  All works will be for sale with prices ranging from £50 – £50,000. 

 

Many installations are created specifically for the gardens, to encapsulate the quirky spirit of fun, creativity and history that comes together at Fresh Air Sculpture.  We’re looking forward to a ceramic installation across the river by Elaine Bolt, willow sculptures by Mary Butcher and Julia Clarke, a Beauty & the Beast Installation of eight glazed stoneware masks, two stone sculptures by Jitka Palmer, and Metamorphoman in white marble resin by John Williams (shown below).

 

 

 

 

The Pool House transforms into a contemporary craft gallery for the duration of Fresh Air Sculpture. The exhibition “From Where I’m Standing”, invites artist makers from across disciplines to interpret views. This may simply be a view that is returned to again and again, or perhaps from memory or even fleetingly glimpsed. Or maybe it is about taking a position or viewpoint.  The references will be varied and exciting with interpretations through clay, glass, metals, wood and cloth emerging to form unique collections for visitors to purchase. The full line up of Pool House Gallery exhibitors can be seen here.

 

Alongside the modern sculpture and craft, The Quenington Sculpture Trust runs an educational programme for schools, colleges and adults. The workshops for 2019 will be linked to The Pool House’s exhibition theme, ‘From Where I’m Standing’ and delivered to meet different age ranges and any special needs groups. School visits will include a tour of the exhibition, to include activities along the way, culminating in a one-hour hands on workshop.  Adult workshops will include working with collage, lettering, paper cut out and a textile-based print workshop.  

 

Glass Glamour is a three day show taking place in The Old Rectory from 21 – 23 June. Curated by Fiaz Elson, twenty-two selected artists will be shown including Colin Reid, Dante Marioni, Sally Fawkes, and Louis Thompson. Glass Glamour is exclusively by appointment only. 

 

 

 

Notes

Fresh Air Sculpture 2019

Fresh Air, Fresh Art

16th June – 7th July 2019

Open 10am – 5pm every day

Entrance £7.50, under 18s free

The Old Rectory

Quenington

Gloucestershire

GL7 5BN

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Oxfordshire Art Weeks
May
4
2:00 PM14:00
Beyond the village

Oxfordshire Art Weeks

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The next Oxfordshire Artweeks festival takes place from 4th to 27th May 2019. The NEW festival guide is HERE!

Oxfordshire Artweeks is the UK’s biggest FREE artist open studios and pop-up exhibition event with amazing art in hundreds of wonderful places across the county. You can feast your eyes on a huge range of creative activity, from painting, photography, textiles, sculpture and ceramics, to furniture, glass, mosaics, jewellery and much more. You’ll be able to meet artists in a wide range of interesting places, talk about their work, watch demonstrations and have a go yourself. Visiting our galleries will give you a sample of the vibrant art and design on show. Be inspired, entertained and delighted – and even choose a treasure to take home with you.

In 2019, during the first week of the May festival (4th-12th May) 200 art spaces across the city of Oxford welcome you in. The second week (11th-19th May) takes place in South Oxfordshire with venues along the Thames from Faringdon to Henley and the Ridgeway from Wantage to Thame, and during the third (18th-27th May) you can visit beautiful North and West Oxfordshire where venues can be found nestled from Burford and Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds across to the historic market towns of Bicester and Banbury. To keep up to date with Artweeks news you can sign up for our newsletter which has a monthly summary of some of the art on offer across the county.

Oxfordshire Artweeks is a not-for-profit artists' organisation that promotes the work of Oxfordshire artists whilst giving you the chance to choose unique art for your own home and garden or as gifts. Established in 1981, Oxfordshire Artweeks is both the country’s oldest and biggest open studios and art trails event

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Spring Plant Fair at The Generous Gardener
Apr
26
10:00 AM10:00
Beyond the village

Spring Plant Fair at The Generous Gardener

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With temperatures rising and everything looking so full of promise in the garden, now is the time to think ahead and get planting!


 Once again, some of the leading nurseries in the country will be here with an extensive range of Shrubs, Climbers, Perennials, (including Violas), Cottage Garden Plants, Woodland Plants and Plants for Shade  PLUS the ever popular range of reasonably priced plant supports, for now is the time of year when staking is SO important.  This really is a wonderful opportunity to buy plants, not found in Garden Centres, that are grown by experts who are always happy to give advice.

£5.00 entrance

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