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RITA THORN AND MELANIE THORN POTTEN - UNFOLDING LANDSCAPES
On this week: 17 - 23 July. Rita Thorn and Melanie Thorne Potten present an exhibition of semi-abstract mixed media interpretations of nature alongside impresionistic landscapes


ROARING WITH PRIDE: SIXTEEN GALLERY TAKES PART IN LIONS AT LARGE
Lions At Large is a public art trail running throughout the summer raising funds for proposed new cancer care facilities in Cheltenham and Sixteen Gallery is taking part!


OPEN CALL 2025 - MEET THE JUDGES
Introducing the judging panel for this year’s Artist Open Call — five talented and experienced industry professionals whose diverse backgrounds reflect the rich spectrum of today’s creative landscape


NOTES ON AN ARTIST: ITHELL COLQUHOUN
The first in a series of articles diving into the practice of an artist, introducing some works and giving some recommendations of things to look at, listen to, or visit.


INTRODUCING MEMBERS OF THE COLLECTIVE
We introduce and look at the practice of two of the newest members of the collective


ARTISTS EXHIBITIONS : JULY
All the artists exhibitions this July. What to see and where from the collective artists this month.


OLHA BARVYNKA - FRAGMENTS
24 - 30 July. Fragments, is a deeply personal and politically resonant solo exhibition by Ukrainian abstract artist Olha Barvynka.


EXHIBIT, ENGAGE, EVOLVE: THE POWER OF FEEDBACK
Arthur talks about how best to approach feedback around your own work and when talking to fellow artists.


CONVERSATIONS IN TEXT : ARTHUR
The first in our series of interviews with artists to better understand their process and to give an insight into what influences the work they create


BARBARA CURRY - JOYFUL
31 July - 6 August. Joyful is a presentation of Barbara Curry's textured oil paintings celebrating her surroundings of Cotswolds walking country.


ARTISTS OPEN CALL COMPETITIONS AND EXHIBITIONS TIMELINE
Outlining the open call exhibitions and competitions and exhibitions across the UK.


ARTWORK SPOTLIGHT - HOMELAND
Olha Nimak's piece Homeland is a oil on paper work that is both delightfully playful and disquietingly uncomfortable


JANET CHAPLIN AND CAROLINE DAVIES -- ALCHEMY OF COLOUR
7 - 13 August. Janet Chaplin and Caroline Davies present a join exhibition of paintings and ceramics


RECOMMENDED ART EXHIBITIONS TO SEE IN JUNE
Four fantastic art exhibitions to catch this month


GERALD CRITTLE, DEBBIE SMITH & MAGALIE BRIAND - IT'S BEST TO POP IN FOR A PROPER LOOK
14 - 20 August. Gerald Crittle, Debbie Smith and Magalie Briand present an exhibition of abstract paintings quirky wall objects, fused glass and handmade paper-based treasures.


DAWN BOOTH - ART IN BLOOM
21 - 27 August. Dawn Booth presents Art In Bloom, a floral exhibition immersing viewers into a world of vibrant colour and beauty.


ARTISTS EXHIBITIONS : JUNE
What to see and where from the collective artists this month. All the artists exhibitions this June


THE ARTS ISSUE
Look out for us in The Arts Issue of Cotswold Life this June


ARTIST FEATURE - EMMA PRICE
Meet Emma Price, an abstract and semi-abstract landscape painter living and practising in Surrey, creating expressive and intuitive explorations into the emotions of memory and the natural world.


ARTWORK SPOTLIGHT - OH WE DID LOVE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE
Mary's piece encapsulates the beautiful use of storytelling, texture, colour and heart that she shows in all her work
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