PREVIOUS EVENTS
Calne Music and Arts Festival - October 2024
A hugh thank you to 100's of talented local artists who was displaying some of their work at this annual event.
Calne Music and Arts Festival - October 2023
I was delighted to showcase a piece of my work at this years Calne Music and Arts Festival.
It was great to see hundreds of local artists displaying their art and seeing some of the other great events on during the festival.
Thank you to all the organisers for such a wonderful two weeks of art culture throughout the town.
Wiltshire Steam and Vintage Rally - June 2023
I held a stall at this large event in the Craft marque. The weather was hot and some heavy showers, but everyone seemed to enjoy the weekend!
Chippenham Christmas Art Fair - December 2022
I hosted a stall at this lovely event at Platinum House in Chippenham. I wish to thank Rae for her hospitality. It was nice to see so many people turn out.
Exhibition and Auction for Bath Cancer Unit Support Group - November 2022
I donated one of my pieces to help raise funds for the Bath Cancer Unit Support Group.
This was a great event which raised over £2600 for the charity. A great effort indeed!
Art to Heart: Art Auction for the British Heart Foundation - October 2022
The House of St John’s hosted an Art to Heart Charity Auction in aid of British Heart Foundation. The event, organised by parents Sophie & Matt Roberts, was to raise money and say thank you to the British Heart Foundation who helped get their daughter Amalie life saving open heart surgery at just 2 weeks old.
I donated one of my pieces for this great cause.
Mark Allum from BBC's Antiques Roadshow will be auctioneer.
Calne Music and Art Festival - October 2022
This year, I showcased one of my most mystical pieces in the art exhibition at Marden House. I also volunteered as a steward at the exhibition.
The Patch in Potterne Virtual Auction - August 2022
The primary school in Potterne, near Devizes, closed in 2019 and residents are now aiming to buy the building.
A community group called The Patch has been set-up to help raise £120,000 to complete the purchase and use it as a venue for events and activities.
I donated one of my pieces to be auctioned to help fund the project.
My contribution helped to secure over £3000 for the The Patch.
Heddington and Stockley Steam Rally and Country Fair - July 2022
I held a stall at the Heddington & Stockley Steam Rally & Country Fair. It was a fabulous weekend, so many things to see and do. It was a great turn-out, so many people and a wonderful atmosphere. I wish to thank the organizers and send my gratitude to the directing staff for their hospitality.
'Arts Together' Landscape Art Competition at Bowood House, Derry Hill - July 2022
The Bowood Estate hosted a landscape art competition on the grounds. This was be judged by Lady Lansdowne, High Sheriff of Wiltshire, and Jen Gash, Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2018. I was there taking part. It was a wonderful experience, even in the rain!! I wish to thank everyone involved.
Calne Summer Carnival - June 2022
Calne Summer Carnival was back for the first time since 2019.
Summer Carnival is always well attended and sees the community come together to enjoy a series of activities throughout the day.
I held a stall next to Salon XVIII in the High Street.
I wish to thank Calne Town Council and the huge team of organisers who made it possible.
Chippenham Art Trail at Platinum House - June 2022
I displayed various pieces of my art at the Chippenham Art Trail exhibition event at Platinum House in Chippenham. The exhibition covered various venues around Chippenham Town Centre. With over 100 local artists displaying their work. I wish to Thank Rae for her hospitality and the Independent Artists Group for organizing this event.
Some of the other venues that hosted artists for the exhibition throughout Chippenham are...
The King Alfred Hall
Courtyard Haridressers
The Rotary
Grounded Cafe Bar
31 Co. Work
Artel 31
Wiltshire Steam and Vintage Rally at Lydiard Park, Swindon - June 2022
There was a large turnout for both days of this event with so much to see. The weather turned out beautiful with the sun shining through. I had a stall within the Craft Marquee where I met so many lovely people. I wish to thank the organisers for their hospitality throughout the event.
'Gallery 11' Art Exhibition at Calne Heritage Centre - May 2022
This event was a huge success for multiple local artists exhibiting their work. I wish to thank Mark, Sue, Sandi and Vanessa from 'Gallery 11' for their hospitality throughout the event that lasted 4 weeks. I also wish to thank all the volunteers that keep Calne Heritage Centre open throughout the year.
'Upper Crust' provided the catering service for the duration of the event.
Chippenham Art Fair - May 2022
I held a stall within the King Alfred Hall, Chippenham. It was lovely to meet new people and I wish to thank Independent Artist Group for their hospitality.
Peace For Ukraine Charity Fundraiser - Saturday 23rd April 2022
The Mayor of Trowbridge, Denise Bates opened the Peace For Ukraine art exhibition.
Peace for Ukraine is an event that ran at The Town Hall Trowbridge. It was ongoing for nearly 2 weeks to raise funds for the refugees of Ukraine. The Town Hall Trowbridge hosted various art events throughout the duration.
Please click on the link to take you to the Wiltshire Times news report of the event.
This is the commission piece that I created for the 'Peace For Ukraine' Fundraiser. My inspiration came from traditional Ukrainian Folk Art.
My piece is currently being auctioned along with other local artist's work.
All artworks are available to bid for on the online auction site via the link..
I would like to thank Agnieszka Michalik and Barbara Kras for organizing this event.
Here are some photo's of the day.
The Spotty Dog Farm Shop - Easter Weekend April 2022
Thank you to Kerry and the team for the hospitality during the event. It was lovely to see so many people throughout the weekend.
We had a large canvas (150cm x 120cm) for young people to express themselves throughout the weekend.
Thank you to all that put their mark on it!
Here are some photos of that.
Do you recognize what you done?
Spotty Dog Farm Shop - Sunday 27th March 2022
This is me, proud to share my work for all to see!
It was a beautiful sunny day at the Spotty Dog Farm Shop.
I got a little carried away with the quantity of canvases I took along!!
Thank you to Andy and the team for their hospitality and the lovely company of Jess and Emily, my other shop patrons of the day.
I also wish to thank the young people that helped me to create a new abstract on canvas that was painted on the day.
Calne Music and Arts Festival 2021 - Art Exhibition at Marden House
I entered three pieces of my work at the Calne Music and Arts Festival 2021. There was various events on throughout the town.