Arts and Crafts Exhibitions

wanted: fine artists. Ideally suited to nosey types who love self promotion.

Calling all artists. Want to showcase and promote your art and share your experiences with the world? Invite me to your next exhibition. I'd love to see it. Drop me a line at talk[at]dianeashmore[dot]com

Beyond Limits at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire

Yue Min Jun, Contemporary Terracotta Warriors Every year, an exhibition of contemporary sculpture takes place in the gardens. Yui Min Jun’s Contemporary Terracotta Warriors were my favourite exhibit this year. What yours?… Read more about Sotherby’s at Chatsworth House…

Art in empty shops continues in Derby

The art in empty shops scheme continues with fresh new work by Di Shepherd at 44 Sadler Gate. I visited her a few weeks before her final exhibition and on the last day 21, August 2010.

The shop looked scarily huge, I would have been scared to take it on (especially as I am thinking of working in miniature!), but Di seemed unphased.read more about 44 Sadler Gate

Art in empty shops, Derby

I recently visited Derby where Artcore have embraced the art in empty shops scheme and have created an exhibition at 48 St Peters Street, Derby.

These types of exhibitions capture a different audience and rejuvinate town centres. Artists yet again, occupy neglected spaces and make them desirable places to visit.Read more about art in empty shops…