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24 . Nucleus Arts , Chatham & Rochester
Award-winning flagship arts organisation founded by the Halpern Charitable Foundation . Nucleus Arts has become the cultural and creative heart and hub of Kent and Medway pioneering affordability , accessibility and excellence in the arts from its bases in Chatham and Rochester . As well as featuring a wide variety of works by local artists in its showrooms , which offer free entry to the public , Nucleus Arts also provides low-cost studio space to artists . www . nucleusarts . com
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25 . Linda M James Creative Writing , Whitstable - see p47 . 26 . Secret Drawing Club , Sandgate - see p48 . 27 . Caroline Rance Upholstery , Weald borders - see p48 . 28 . Alyson Mowat , Margate - see p48 . 29 . Milkwood , Margate - see p50 . 30 . Jack Raven Bushcraft , Westwell nr Ashford - see p52 . 31 . Angeli Yari , Margate - see p52 . 32 . The Ceramic Studio , Tonbridge - see p52 . 33 . The Sewing Club . Herne Bay - see p52 .
ARTISTS & GALLERIES artists . The work on offer caters for a wide range of tastes and budgets , with a variety of styles and mediums – from original oils , watercolours and pastels , to limited edition prints , etchings , limited edition solid bronzes , and ceramic sculptures . www . galleryseventeen . co . uk
35 . Bethlem Gallery , Beckenham
Established in 1997 , to support and exhibit artists who are current or former patients of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust , the gallery is housed in an art deco building shared with the Bethlem Museum of the Mind , with exhibits about the history of Bethlem Royal Hospital . The small gallery team supports and encourages artists who may feel excluded from artistic endeavour otherwise , providing facilities for collaboration , experimentation , and skills exchange . They also campaign for access to the arts in healthcare environments and engage audiences in learning and debating on the subject of mental health and artistic practice . The gallery is free and open to all . Donations are welcomed . www . bethlemgallery . com from their well established UK artists as well as internationally acclaimed The Artists of Russia . Store 104 ( across the road ) joined the family trade this year , offering books , wools and artisan goods from independent makers . francis-iles . com
37 . Fairfax Gallery , Tunbridge Wells
Former winner of ‘ Best Gallery in Kent ’ and a true destination for art lovers , The Fairfax Gallery in the beautiful Pantiles , exhibits original , contemporary paintings and sculpture , from established , award-winning and emerging artists . The quality of work is of a standard that is not often seen outside London , as perfectly demonstrated by their recent exhibit of figurative sculpture by Carol Pearce , who exhibited 33 stunning bronze sculptures , bringing both floors of the gallery to vivid life . The next exhibition in June will be a solo show of new work by the extremely talented figurative artist Beckie Reed , who during lockdown , immersed herself in nature and as a result experimented with new circular work on aluminium and birch , to stunning effect . www . fairfaxgallery . com
34 . Gallery Seventeen , Beckenham
From framers , to studio , to comprehensive art centre ; Gallery Seventeen not only offers a wide range of local and international art , ceramics designed and made on the premises , and a picture framing workshop , but you can also realise your artistic talents by learning how to paint or make ceramics in the teaching studio . A wide range of artwork is for sale ; including the best from local artists , original artwork from around the world , and limited edition prints from international
36 . Francis Iles , Rochester
Owned by three sisters with a true love for what they do , this fine art and framing business , in the heart of historic Rochester has been established for nearly 60 years ! Showcasing a range of paintings , sculpture and glass
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