Just over a week to go before we kick in to Devon Open Studios 2017. We are really excited to have Amy and Michelle in the gallery (but not looking forward to storing all our current stock so there's space to set up their workshops!) Don't forget that on Saturday 9th September there is going to be a walking tour of all the galleries and studios in Teignmouth that starts at Words & Pictures Gallery at 1pm. It will be nice walking from venue to venue with other like-minded souls so you don't miss any out.
For the first Saturday of Devon Open Studios (9 - 24 September) there is going to be a brilliant Safari around the galleries and studios taking part in Teignmouth. Its going to be great, with a real opportunity to meet the artists and see demonstrations of their working processes. There's also doing to be a snacks and a chance to snag a bargain. So the event kicks off at our gallery at 1pm with work by Amy McCarthy and Michelle Greenwood-Brown and then moves off at a leisurely walking pace to all the other artist in Teignmouth. The rational is to provide people with a route so they get to visit every artist in Teignmouth and also enjoy the experience in good company. Look forward to seeing
In mid September the gallery is very lucky to be hosting 2 highly respected designer-makers in the annual 'Devon Open Studios'. Both makers have work all over the south west and have made a significant contribution to the cultural aesthetic of Teignmouth. As well as exhibiting a range of existing works both artists will be using the gallery as a work-space and visitors can see them engaged in designing and making. Michelle Greenwood-Brown and Amy McCarthy have won prestigious commissions this year and the gallery is thrilled to be in a position to have them exhibit work with us. If you have never heard of Devon Open Studios - its an annual event where artists give the general public an oppor
Teignmouth is featured in the August edition of 'Devon Life' magazine, the article is called '24 hours in Teignmouth and includes a page of the top things to do and see in the town and there we are! It's only a small piece but considering there are at least 9 other galleries and a whole bunch of artists studios in Teignmouth i'm really thrilled and honoured to have even a little mention. There is also a double page spread about the mosaic work in Teignmouth and its significant influence on the character of the town. Much of this has been designed and promoted by Michelle Greenwood-Brown. Significantly for us Michelle is using the gallery, alongside glass artist Amy McCarthy, as the venue for
Teignmouth Town Council is running it's first Business Awards, If you could vote for us it would be brilliant! I can't offer any incentive apart from a nice smile if you come in the gallery but we have worked really hard over the past year and a half to run an interesting and committed gallery. You can come in to the gallery and fill out a voting slip or follow this link to vote on-line: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf14CHLVIDokNoNzc0HCvcP1ZBKT-V-0UtsDVfj4mp8Lj2wXQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Thank you so much if you do choose to vote for us, as a reward here are some gorgeous images: Copper coin and enamel broach by Jason Noble '48' Bowl by Jeremy Nielson - The glass base is particular
