Easterly Artists return to First Light Festival 2023

Easterly Artists return again this year to the hugely successful and popular 24-hour First Light Festival 2023.

Kensington Gardens, Lowestoft NR33 0DG

Saturday 17 June, Midday – 9.30pm
Sunday 18 June, 10am – 4pm

Loosely focused on the theme of New Beginnings and with new work in a wide range of mediums – from painting to pastels, collage to chromatography, drawing to dorodango – there’s something to suit every artistic taste and palette.

Bill Haward's piece "Erpingham Gateway": created using Bill's unique blend of analogue collage and line drawing.
Bill Haward – Erpingham Gateway

Look for the EA banners beside the boating pond in Kensington Gardens. This year the group will be adding to the programme with a series of interactive sessions and demonstrations, including pottery, prints, and landscape painting – so make a note now to visit the marquee and check out times to reserve your slot! Everyone’s invited to join in, and entry is free!

Rebecca Bergese's highly colourful abstract piece "The Hand of Fate": mixed media on paper.
Rebecca Bergese – The Hand of Fate

For full details of the festival line-up, visit the First Light Festival website.

Paul & Ally Zawadzki exhibiting at the upcoming Norwich & Norfolk Art Circle Exhibition, The Forum, Norwich

NNAC Exhibition Poster

We’re pleased to confirm that both Paul and Ally Zawadski have been selected to take part in the upcoming 204th Norfolk and Norwich Art Circle exhibition.

'Quiet meadow' oil painting of trees in a meadow, on hessian by Paul Zawadzki
‘Quiet meadow’ oil painting of trees in a meadow, on hessian by Paul Zawadzki

The exhibition will be taking place in the Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1TF.

Blue cement, fabric and mixed media artwork by Ally Zawadski

Examples of Paul and Ally’s work can be seen above and below, however more of their artworks will be on show at the exhibition.

Reddish pink and bright blue cement and mixed media artwork by Ally Zawadski
White fabric, cement mixed media artwork/sculpture by Ally Zawadski

Entry to the exhibition is free, and it’s open daily from 9am to 5pm, taking place from 12th – 19th May 2023.

'Covehithe Church #2' oil on rusted steel by Paul Zawadzki
‘Covehithe Church #2’ oil on rusted steel by Paul Zawadzki
'Fallen trees, Covehithe' oil on rusted steel by Paul Zawadzki
‘Fallen trees, Covehithe’ oil on rusted steel by Paul Zawadzki

Paul Zawadzki exhibiting at the Spring Art Show, The Forum, Norwich

The Spring Art Show held in the Atrium at the Forum in Norwich is now in its 10th year, showcasing work from an eclectic mix of artists based in East Anglia, including Paul Zawadzki.

The Spring Art Show 2023 A4 Poster showing artwork from some of the contributing artists
The Spring Art Show 2023 Poster

Covehithe Sunset below is one of several paintings Paul will be exhibiting. The Forum can be found at Millennium Plain, Norwich, NR2 1TF.

Opening times are:

5th April 11am – 4pm

6th & 7th April 10am – 4pm

8th & 9th April 10am – 5pm

Covehithe Sunset - Original artwork by Paul Zawadzki.
Paul Zawadzki – Covehithe Sunset

Hilary Barry, Ros Bieber and Simon Wilde exhibiting at Cut Open, Cut Arts Centre, Halesworth

Hilary Barry – Through Rocks

The Cut is at 8 New Cut, Halesworth IP19 8BY and the exhibition runs till 14 Jan. It’s worth noting it takes place over two floors.

Ros Bieber – Blue-footed Booby

Opening times are 10am – 4pm every day except Sunday and Monday, and entry is free. There’s also quite a nice cafe on site!

Simon Wilde – The Guardians of Transition

Mark Burell and Peter Rodulfo at The Chappel Galleries in Essex

As the Elephant Laughed

Peter Rodulfo and Mark Burrell are taking part with several other artists in “Runes, Moons and Sorcery” at the Chappel Galleries in Essex.

The Magic Box

Chappel Galleries are at Colchester Rd, Chappel, Essex CO6 2DE. The exhibition continues till 31 December; opening times are: Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm (closed for Christmas 25 – 27″ December).

Alternatively, the full exhibition is also available on the website: click here for details.

Easterly Artists Members Taking Part In Art Fair East 2022

Several Easterly Artists members are taking part in this year’s Art Fair East, one of the largest art events in East Suffolk.

Paul Zawadzki – Winter Solitude

Artists taking part include Paul Zawadzki, Ally Zawadzki and Ros Beiber.

Ally Zawadzki — Immaterial Fern

Art Fair East takes place at St Andrews Hall, Norwich, NR3 1AU. Entry costs £5 per adult or £3.50 for concessions (free for Under-16s).

Ros Bieber – Jazz Cafe

Opening times:
• Friday 2 Dec: 10.30am – 5.30pm
• Saturday 3 Dec: 10.30am – 6pm
• Sunday 4 Dec: 10.30am -5pm

Click here for more details.