Newbury College are proud to once again be taking part in the West Berkshire and North Hampshire Open Studios Scheme which takes place during May this year. The exhibition at the College is being held in the state of the art Mezzanine Gallery on site, and features the varied collection entitled ‘Parts of a Whole’ showing both staff and students work.
The exhibition was inspired by a student group interpretation of a portrait of the artist and sculptor Alberto Giacometti. The exhibition brings together work produced in groups and by individuals and represents a wide range of media from painting and drawing through fashion and textiles to prints, photographs and ceramics.
Art Technician and Exhibition Co-ordinator at Newbury College Nicki Lister, said, “What I like about the Open Studio’s ‘Pieces of a Whole’ exhibition is the variety of creativity, media and styles produced by staff and students. There is something to excite and interest everybody”
This is the second year that Newbury College has participated in Open Studios enabling students to learn the requirements of exhibiting art work to a professional standard and to showcase their work. The exhibition also develops awareness of the business side of the creative industries through helping to promote and curate the show.
The year’s exhibition shows over 150 individual art works. Several pieces of art work are available for sale and artists are open to commissions. All visitors are welcome to view the works and enjoy the variety of pieces that showcase local talent.
‘Parts of a whole’ is open to the public on Saturday 16th May from 10.00am – 1.00pm and on Wednesdays – Fridays 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st and 22nd May from 11.00am – 4.30pm.