We are barely into Autumn and already there is a raft of events happening in the local area and beyond. (Where did giddy summer go !? )
I count myself lucky to be part of a thriving and diverse Arts Scene here on the South Coast of England and you can also experience a little part of that yourself at the end of this October when we have the Portsmouth Open Studios Event.
POSE , for short, has this year been organised by City Arts Portsmouth - who have approached this years event with the spirit of ambition at their core.
As part of that, many artists studios and Arts venues are opening their doors to visitors over the weekend of Friday 25th / Saturday 26th / Sunday 27th October 2024.
Most have visual arts exhibitions happening at the venue. Some also have performance, workshops, demonstrations and film screenings. At all venues will be a chance to meet artists and makers..
For a full list of studios opening, the map location and opening times - you can either pick up a cute pocket-sized booklet from arts venues or shops in Southsea and Portsmouth or you can download the information from the City Arts Portsmouth website.
At The Old Pay Office (Dockyard Studios) we will be opening our studio doors over the three days. 25th 26th 27th October.
We are based at The Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Main doors at Victory Gate open at 10 and close at 5 and it is Free Entry is you're just going to see the Arts Studios..
I will be in my studio each day between 11 - 4.
There are 3 great cafes on site, public toilets, plus a free museum next to the Boatyard 7 cafe. Lots of public parking nearby.
Our studios are located - just past the Porters Lodge and opposite the No 6 Cinema.
We are - a small group of resident artists and charities who are guests of the Portsmouth Historic Quarter .
Come along to our Open Studios to meet artists / makers / designers / architects and more.
Pay office Studio Residents - - -
Sustainable Conservation Trust, whose initiative to preserve and develop heritage sites into thriving spaces for artists and practitioners has made it possible for many artists, students, and practitioners to benefit from access to projects, funding and collaboration. Click on their link to see more businesses and projects they have been involved with.
Clarke Reynolds, Katy Bennett - Home of the Good Chair, Spencer (screenprint) of Zoo Poo and Cat Askew, - guest artist for this event. . Also, the fabulous Charity Crying Out Loud.
we are also planning some events and I’ll be making some printing plates. maybe also if the weather is nice?? in the back yard turning some of katy’s old chairs into an installation - be very afraid !! : )
Also at the Historic Quarter for POSE - 4 artists at the Porters Lodge ( I can see the sea) and 6 artists at Storehouse 9.. wow !!
Images above - Ceramics by Hollie of Nice Pear Ceramics, a former resident artist. Also the Screenprint space - home of Zoo Poo.
What is POSE - . ‘POSE is more than an Open Studio event; it's a community of passionate artists coming together to celebrate art in all its forms. Our aim is to showcase the talent we have in the city and surrounding areas, and elevate the status of our artistic community.’
Just some of the other venues around Portsmotuh opening for POSE -
Case Mates Music Studios is a local practice and rehearsal space, which is also hosting live music, displays by Making Space artists and workshops - over the weekend.
Jack House Gallery. - Will be hosting the Omega Printmakers Annual Show. 27 local printmakers, including myself, will be showing recent work in this exquisite gallery space in Old Portsmouth. Open each day over a 2 week period and coinciding with the POSE weekend, there will be an artist present each day, to help you explore the work.
Treadgolds Warehouse , Omega Printmakers, Corner Collective, Fat Clay Pottery, The Box Gallery, Hotwalls studios, Poolhouse Studios, and many many artists studios at homes, mostly around Southsea.
Take a peek at the article on the Strong Island article about the event for additional info and recommendations
From room to room, mixed media bookwork, detail
Pre Pose Exhibition at The Box Gallery, - over the past 9 days The Box Gallery on Castle Road has been hosting an exhibition titled PRE POSE. This is has been a prelude to the main POSE weekend for which Charlie and Gary put together a small invited selection of artist’s work to draw attention to the main event - a wonderfully curated exhibition and it was a treat to be introduced to some additional local talent through their work.
Where water stands, photogram and stitch.
part of Pre Pose at the Box Gallery
This work was created at the start of a project titled Illuminations where I was interested in exploring what to do with lots of acetate pieces I had drawn on, and cut up, after a residency at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire.
Hope to see you sometime during the Open Studios weekend !!