A selection of work is currently on display to 1000+ pupils at Langley Academy. The Academy has a special focus of Museum Learning and has links with Slough Museum which meant they were very excited to be able to show some of the Whatever floats your boat ... work in their gallery space. The Academy also has students that are studying textile art and Suzie Parr said that these students will be particularly interested to see the work of our artists.
Then we will be working towards a bigger and better show of work at the National Needlework Archive in September. We are keen to encourage people who haven't already participated to think about creating something for the exhibition, and encourage those who have to develop their work in some way and create companion pieces that further explore the inspirations or techniques used already.
Thursday, 3 May 2012
Friday, 27 January 2012
Inspire Mark extended!
With the good news that the exhibition will be touring to the National Needlework Archive in Newbury in the autumn, I'm pleased to say that our 'Inspire Mark' award has been extended to the end of 2012. So pat yourselves on the back - we are well and truly part of the Cultural Olympiad of 2012.
The project will also continue to inspire young people because a selection of work will be going to Langley Academy for use as inspiration for art and art textiles students.
The project will also continue to inspire young people because a selection of work will be going to Langley Academy for use as inspiration for art and art textiles students.
Thursday, 1 December 2011
Quick photos of the work on view in Bracknell
Because most of the time the exhibition will be 'view through window only' we tried to put small things in the window so they had as much chance to be seen as the larger wall pieces. Already whilst hanging it we had people asking when it would open, and stopping to look closely at the small works.
Sunday, 27 November 2011
We are now showing at Gallery@49, Bracknell
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Review
A couple weeks ago I got a cryptic email from Jane which prompted me to open my issue of the Quilter straight away instead of saving it for during lunchtime.
A great review by Lois Bellew of the Exhibition at the Slough Museum. Very special comments.
That was a lovely surprise.
Also, the dates for one of the next outings for the exhibition is at the end of the article.
It will be at the National Needlework Archive, Old Textile Centre, Newbury, Berkshire 19 September to 26 October, 2012.
We have also been asked for some of the pieces to go to Langley Academy which has connections with the Museum. The chosen pieces will go on display alongside the Museum Artefact which inspired it.
AND...the newly opened Bracknell Gallery has asked us to show some of the work in their gallery space. We are in the process of working it out, but it will probably be 3 weeks from the last week in November this year - 2011.
So, it goes on with a life of it's own!
Also, the dates for one of the next outings for the exhibition is at the end of the article.
It will be at the National Needlework Archive, Old Textile Centre, Newbury, Berkshire 19 September to 26 October, 2012.
We have also been asked for some of the pieces to go to Langley Academy which has connections with the Museum. The chosen pieces will go on display alongside the Museum Artefact which inspired it.
AND...the newly opened Bracknell Gallery has asked us to show some of the work in their gallery space. We are in the process of working it out, but it will probably be 3 weeks from the last week in November this year - 2011.
So, it goes on with a life of it's own!
Friday, 5 August 2011
Positive feedback ...
Shortly after the exhibition came down, Annie Hamilton gave me her thoughts about the exhibition:
"... how very apt her [Heather Brand's] work was in the middle of the window at Slough museum - as a Slough resident I thought her piece [Follow the Sun] captured the essence of the place beautifully and I recognised the design straight away as I walk over the original each week! Also, to Mary [Parry], her quilt [Trading Estate] was much admired by myself and other residents with artistic bents as an excellent portrait of our trading eatate! Loved all the work in the show actually and am proud to be part of TVCQ."
Then I was delighted to receive a thank you letter from Councillor Mrs. Gill Birch, Bracknell Town Mayor, who attended our Private View: "I was delighted to meet you and see the lovely textile work your group has achieved, congratulations on being granted the Inspire Mark and I hope this brings more recognition to your group in future projects."
"... how very apt her [Heather Brand's] work was in the middle of the window at Slough museum - as a Slough resident I thought her piece [Follow the Sun] captured the essence of the place beautifully and I recognised the design straight away as I walk over the original each week! Also, to Mary [Parry], her quilt [Trading Estate] was much admired by myself and other residents with artistic bents as an excellent portrait of our trading eatate! Loved all the work in the show actually and am proud to be part of TVCQ."
Then I was delighted to receive a thank you letter from Councillor Mrs. Gill Birch, Bracknell Town Mayor, who attended our Private View: "I was delighted to meet you and see the lovely textile work your group has achieved, congratulations on being granted the Inspire Mark and I hope this brings more recognition to your group in future projects."
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Slideshow link for exhibition images
I've embedded a slideshow of the images from the exhibition, follow this link and take a look at the gallery! Thanks to me, Nigel Bird, and Mike Woodman for the photographs. I think there should be photographs of everyone's work. If I have missed anyone by mistake, send me your own photos and I'll add them. Thanks, Jane
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