ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
THE ARTS HOTLIST 2022 CONT .
45 . Rochester Art Gallery Featuring a changing programme of exciting contemporary visual art and holding four exhibitions every year which showcase the work of local , regional and international artists . The gallery has a varied programme which includes curated exhibitions of fine and decorative arts . Recent shows have included textiles , craft , printmaking and painting . It is free to visit the gallery , but you may need to buy tickets for some workshops . Current exhibitions include : Entangled Realms - 15 Years of Printmaking by Jane Furst . www . medway . gov . uk
46 . Intra Arts Gallery , Rochester A community arts venue and maker space at which the public has access to a wide range of specialist artist-owned equipment . With a printmaking studio , kilns for glass , craft equipment and many other tools , as well as welcoming workspaces where they run creative classes . With deep roots in the community , co-creating festivals , hosting exhibitions and helping people find creative pathways to better wellbeing . Intra also offer a multi-disciplinary programme of cultural events , training and activities to build engagement with the arts with people in Medway and Kent . www . intraarts . org
47 . One New Street , Herne Bay Helen Wilde and Terry Sole have been running this seaside art gallery since 2014 . Complete with a painting studio , printing facilities for etching and lino printing and a workshop for constructing sculptural pieces and frames . To date there have been several group exhibitions featuring artists from Europe and America as well as jewellery by Hanka Andrews and ceramics by Canterbury-based Cherry Tewfik . www . onenewstreet . co . uk
48 . Kent Coast Gallery , Broadstairs Fine art photography gallery located in the heart of Broadstairs . A modern , bright , white wall gallery , it displays the beautiful landscape , seascape and travel photography work from Broadstairs based photographer James Davies . The rotating collections include colourful large format images from across the stunning Kent coast and the famous national parks of the USA . www . kentcoastgallery . com
49 . Whitstable Community Museum and Gallery Displays the science , education , literature , trades and manufacturing that have flourished in Whitstable over several centuries . The Museum Gallery is a separate building alongside the Museum with display windows fronting the main street . It provides an open space for special displays for artists and offers retail opportunities to artisans . www . whitstablemuseum . org
50 . Fishslab Gallery , Whitstable A small gallery run by a group of practising artists as a non profit organisation . Hired out on a weekly basis , mainly to local Kent artists , this is a great place to witness emerging art at its very best and gain inspiration from aspiring artists and their work . www . fishslabgallery . co . uk
51 . The Horsebridge Arts Centre , Whitstable A vibrant public space that aims to enrich the lives of local people by encouraging them to access , enjoy and be challenged by arts activities both as participants and audience . By providing creative and cultural activities they aim to combat isolation and promote well-being . Every week there are over 40 different classes , and every month the centre showcases films , artist talks and clubs . In one year
The Horsebridge can feature over 100 artists in 35 + exhibitions , this summer , experience Of Poetry & Paint , Faces of Friendship , Coastal Textures , The Platinum Jubilee - X Rated and much more . www . thehorsebridge . org . uk
52 . Creek Creative Studios , Faversham Not-for-profit art studio complex with 30 affordable rented studios and nine desk spaces shared by around 45 local creative practitioners , including professional visual artists , silversmiths and designer-makers , writers and filmmakers , web and media designers , illustrators , musicians and theatre performers , and some who simply escape the rat-race by exploring their creativity in a vibrant studio environment . In addition there are hireable project spaces , event facilities , training workshop days , part-time courses , and public galleries for art or design exhibitions on a weekly basis . www . creek-creative . org
53 . Anthony Saward Gallery , Maidstone Family-founded and run gallery and picture framers offering a personable and bespoke approach to framing memories and memorabilia underpinned with decades of expertise . sawardgallery . co . uk
54 . Strange Cargo Arts Company , Folkestone Committed to producing , developing , supporting and delivering high-quality participatory arts , Strange Cargo has built a significant reputation for its portfolio of imaginative public and visual arts projects , events and large scale programmes since its inception in 1995 . www . strangecargo . org . uk
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