Category: Easterly

Ben Quail has a new joint show “Flock” running at The Grit Arts Centre.

Ben works with linocuts, screenprints, etchings and drypoint; he also paints landscapes. Working from a visual diary, he creates combined processes, thoughtful narratives and colourful prints which combine colour, draughtsmanship and humour to produce a contemporary viewpoint on the ever-changing world in which we live.

“Flock” runs till 22 July. The Grit is at Old Court Buildings, Old Nelson St, Lowestoft NR32 1EQ; opening times are: Wed – Sat: 10am – 4pm.

Ros Bieber is taking part in a group exhibition at the launch of the new Holton Lodge Barn Gallery in Holton near Halesworth.

This is “Adam & Eve: The Fall” (monoprint and collage). It’s part of her “Adam & Eve” series – more details on her website at www.rosalindbieber.co.uk.

Holton Lodge Barn is at The Street, Holton, Nr Halesworth IP19 8PN; opening times are Thu – Sat, 10.30am – 4pm.

You can see more of Ros’ work on Ros Bieber’s profile.

Hilary Barry has a new solo exhibition at The George Farnham Gallery in Saxmundham, running 4 – 15 July.

All are welcome at the Private View: 11am – 3pm, Saturday 8 July.

The George Farnham Gallery is at 6A High Street, Saxmundham, IP17 1DD; opening times are Tuesday – Friday, 10.30am – 4pm; Saturday, 10am – 1pm (Closed Sunday and Monday).

Click here for more details.

Hilary is opening her studio this weekend on Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 June from 10am – 4pm, as part of 2023 Suffolk Open Studios. Sadly, Hilary can only do the one weekend this year so it’s going to be a busy couple of days!

This is one of two larger pieces which she will be showing: “Facing Forward, Not Looking Back” (oil on canvas)

Make your way down Beach Road, NR33 7RW and look for the signs on your left, or message Hilary for directions.

More details at www.hilarybarryartist.com/suffolk-open-studios-2023.

Easterly Artists member Eileen Coxon’s new show “Suffolk Farmscapes” opens on 10th June at Snape Maltings, Suffolk IP17 1SP.

Entry is free and the exhibition runs until Wednesday 5th July. Opening times are 10am – 5.30pm (4.30pm Sundays).

All welcome at the Private View, Saturday 10 June 1.30 – 3pm.

To whet your appetite, this is one of the pieces from the show: “Mallow-Edged Field” (oil on canvas).

For the next 2 weekends, Easterly Artists member Paul Zawadzki is opening his studio and gallery at 24 Upper Olland St, Bungay NR35 1BH as part of this year’s Harleston & Waveney Art Trail (HWAT) – see https://hwat.org.uk/ for more details.

Paul is No. 12 on the HWAT map. The trail is open 10am – 5pm every day of each weekend and continues until Bank Holiday Monday 29 May.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

Ni Gooding has a solo exhibition running from 4th May to 10th May, at The Aldeburgh Gallery.

The Aldeburgh Gallery is at 143 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5AN.

Opening times are 10am – 5pm.

Bill Haward, Tricia Davidson and Marilyn Jackson are taking part in the Eastern Edge Arts exhibition at The Aldeburgh Gallery, together with Jean McIntosh.

The exhibition opens on 20th April, running until 26th April.

The Aldeburgh Gallery is at 143 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5AN. Opening times are 10am – 5pm.