Exhibition Archive

Handmade Contemporary Craft Fair
Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November

From funky felt jewellery to photography, ceramics and glass, this weekend we're celebrating all things handmade!  Don't miss your chance to buy original, handcrafted items directly from artists and designer/makers.  It's the perfect opportunity to pick up a gorgeous gift - or treat yourself!

Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9.30am - 5pm

Click the following link to see work by all the designer/makers:

Handmade Contemporary Craft Fair

Urban Places : Open Spaces
13 September - 2 November

An exhibition by pupils from Staffordshire Schools aged between 11-14. On show will be a selection of work including painting, drawing, textiles, photography and sculpture, on the themes of urban and rural environments.  The innovative use of materials, including recycling is being encouraged.

Full details and entry forms for schools are available by clicking on the following link:

Urban Places : Open Spaces information 

Workshops for schools will be available at the Gallery during the exhibition. Contact jackie.bradbury@staffordshire.gov.uk for further details. 

Kids Collection
13 September - 2 November

This exhibition has been inspired by and produced especially for children. It is never too early to introduce children to the beauty and originality of handmade objects so come along with the children and have a look at what's on offer.

Inspired by Bollywood
19 July - 7 September

This exhibition encompasses all things 'Inspired by Bollywood' - from film posters and costumes to contemporary printmaking and sculpture.

Iconic images from the National Media Museum, Bradford will be on show alongside contemporary work by Bill Chambers, Andy Jupp and Val Hunt.

Also on show will be 'Bollywood Stills' - an exhibition drawing on the large stills archives from Kamat Photo Flash in Mumbai, India.  The images chart the history of stills production from its heyday in the 70s and 80s to their transformation into digital photography.  This is a partnership project between Punch Records, Kranti Media and Manchester University.
 

Also on show are contemporary paintings by Shameela Hussain, sculpture by Val Hunt and Anne Schwegmann-Fielding, prints by Bill Chambers and photographs by Andy Jupp.

During the exhibition Stafford Gatehouse Theatre will be screening a selection of Bollywood films, for more details see www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk

There are Children's Activity sheets for this exhibition.
 

Bollywood Bazaar
19 July - 7 September

To compliment the Bollywood theme this exhibition showcases work by contemporary designer/makers who are inspired by the various patterns and vibrant colours of South Asia.

A wonderful array of work will be on display from beautiful, ornate jewellery inspired by Mughal architectural patterns to prints exploring the luxurious embellishments of Indian textiles.

This collection of work celebrates the richness and diversity of a culture busting with culture.

Leigh Davis - Stafford
Railway Building Society
Prize Winner pictured
(right) with Ian
Henderson, Board Member

The Staffordshire Open Art Exhibition is the Gallery's annual showcase for artistic talent in the County. Each year prizes are kindly sponsored by local businesses.  This year's sponsors were Stafford Railway Building Society, Pritchard Holdings Plc, Schott UK Ltd, Barnett Ratcliffe Partnership, Stafford Tourism Bureau, and The Paper House, Stafford.

The winning artist received a cheque for £1000 and a stunning piece of contemporary glass made by glass artist Stuart Akroyd, kindly sponsored by Stafford Railway Building Society.

Jacqueline Harold,
SCHOTT UK Prize Winner

Naomi Greaves, Visitors Choice Prize Winner with
the Mayor of Stafford

The exhibition featured paintings, drawings, prints, photography, 3D, sculpture, film and animation. Most of the work was for sale with something to suit all tastes and pockets.

During the show visitors voted for their favourite piece of work in our 'Visitors Choice Prize'.  The winning entry was 'Brazillian Sky Scrapers' by artist Naomi Greaves who received a cheque for £250 sponsored by Stafford Tourism Bureau.

You can visit the websites of our sponsors by clicking on the following links:

www.srbs.co.uk 
www.pritchardproperty.co.uk
www.schottglass.co.uk
www.visitstafford.org
www.stafforddistrictarts.org.uk
www.thepaperhousestafford.co.uk

There are Children's Colouring-in sheets for this exhibition.

There are Children's Make and Do Activity sheets for this exhibition.

Iron Works

Iron Works
15 March - 11 May

Following the journey of ten newly commissioned pieces from concept to completion, this exhibition examines the methods, techniques and practices used in contemporary cast iron.

Garden of Delights
15 March - 11 May

Spring has sprung and attentions turn to the garden! This exhibition, concerned with all things horticultural, is a must see for lovers of flowers, wildlife and gardening.

Featuring work inspired by gardens and including beautiful hand made items for your garden, this exhibition will encourage you to put on those gardening gloves and get outside!

Platform 1
Rhubarb-Rhubarb Bursary Award Winners
12 January - 9 March

The West Midlands is currently enjoying an explosion of talent from fine art photographers who are living across the region.  Some of that creative talent is showcased in 'Platform 1', an exhibition of work from the Rhubarb-Rhubarb Bursary Award winners 2007.

The show features a range of work, ideas and approaches from artists' Helen Berrow, Janice Dale, Steve Schofield, Hugh Sanders, Mark Wood, Claire Smith, Daniel Bosworth, David Sullivan, Stuart Mills, Paul Fuller, Jo Hallington and Robert Haines.

Come and see an exhibition of work that will give you the opportunity to share in the visual stories from a range of photographers living across the West Midlands.

Click here for details of how to take part in The Big Picture

 Click here to view the full statistical information gathered during 'Platform 1' (PDF, 96KB)

Craft for Men 2
12 January - 9 March

Due to the success of 2005's Craft for Men exhibition we have sourced more makers who have men in mind when producing and designing their work.  From ties to notebooks, prints to jewellery this exhibition will feature a large range of work for the men in our lives...just in time for Valentines Day!

Accompanying the craft will be a selection of work from the 'Man's Ruin' series by photographer Richard Heeps featuring vibrant, colour soaked images of hot rods, racetracks, guys and gals.