It ain’t just paint!
Think Arts
30 March – 6 April
Thinkarts presents “It ain’t just paint” It contains work in a variety of mediums from painting, pottery, sculpture, portraits and poetry in emotion. A creative exploration art though a diverse set of disciplines. This exhibition brings together a collaboration of art professionals sponsored by NELMHT.
“13”
Katja Rosenberg
7 April – 20 April
Thirteen artists and their co-artists, aged between 13 and 65, take us on a delightful journey through one of the most formative times of our lives. The collection of works, consisting of paintings, printmaking, photography, sculpture, sound, poetry and prose, will be humorous and fun as well as personal, touching and courageous, and certainly make a great trip down Lloyd Park no matter what age.
Mangle Tales
Dee and Lorraine
21 April – 30 April
An exhibition of work by Lorraine Ward and Dee Honeybun
Dee@tinling.waitrose.com or lorraine@mutu.demon.co.uk
Subtitles (of Life and Death)
Dave Barette
3 May – 16 May
An exhibition of photographed freeze-frames, combining image and text, from a diverse range of films. Freed from the flow of film, these images take on a visibility and meaning of their own. This exhibition is an extension of the E17 Art Trail 2007 exhibition.
Painting With Light
Sarah Hawkins
17 May - 24 May
This work explores one of the simplest forms of photography; the photogram. By placing objects and artefacts on photographic paper, intricate shapes and tones are formed, constructing ‘Light Paintings’.
sarah.hawkins1979@ntlworld.com
The Last Teacup
Rachel L’anson
1 June - 8 June
This work forms part of Ten Years in a Straight Line. When my Nan moved into a care home she gave me, among other things, her teacup – this was the end of an era. Over the last 12 months it has come to represent my Nan and her death.
247
Alison Pearson
10 June – 15 June
An exciting exhibition from 247 Markhouse Road. The exhibition celebrates the achievements of adults in the borough with learning disabilities. Work is for sale and proceeds are used to fund future workshops. Work includes bags, cushions, felt, pots, pictures and more. Come along and take a look!
'Roots and Wings'
Sue Millard
18 June - 29 June
There are two values which you can give your child as a present for life. First of all: Roots, and then: Wings. A.I.M is a group of school based Learning Mentors working with children and young people of all ages on multi media arts projects in Waltham Forest schools.
Any colour as long as its green
Helen Porter
30 June – 6 July
Local artists show what climate change and the environment mean to them.
Fellowship Festival 2008
Sue Brown
30 June - 6 July
As part of the Fellowship Festival, Changing Room Gallery will be exhibiting artwork produced by young people in local schools based on the theme "Inspired by Nature" from other countries. Also the Changing Room Gallery will be dressed as part of the "News from Nowhere" symphony to be performed at Green Fayre on the 20 July.
Sue Brown 020 8496 3584
Inkanyezi
Anna Alcock
2 August – 9 August
South African artist printmaker explores mythologies and folklore from Africa using bold colours and a variety of printmaking techniques. The work exhibited was produced using printmaking facilities based at Inky Cuttlefish Studios.
Coming of age
The third exhibition of multimedia art by disabled artists from Waltham Forest Disability Resource Centre, now in its 21st year
The Waltham Forest Disability Resource Centre
11 August - 22 August
A fresh collection of Arts, Crafts and Photography by the service users of the DRC.
Art in the Park
Workshop by Alison Pearson
23 August – 24 August
Soap making - Design a soap box and make some scented and coloured hand soaps to go into it. Twig Sculpture - Paint a range of twigs and other objects, use string, wire and buttons to decorate your sculpture. T-shirt Painting - Use bright fabric paints, crayons and pens to decorate your t-shirt. Please bring along your own old t-shirt to recycle (preferably cotton and a light colour). Clay – Make a clay coil pot, tile or sculpture with clay. Decorate your work with stones, paint and feathers
Booking is essential
£5 per workshop
How to book
Email alisonjpearson@ntlworld.com or call 020 8531 3424
E17 Art Trail
1 September – 14 September
This year sees the 4th annual E17 Art Trail, an extraordinary event which brings together the artistic community, local business and residents of Walthamstow. A huge diversity of contemporary practice is reflected, including installation, performance, film and video, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, drawing, textiles, poetry and glass. In 2007 there were 67 venues hosting exhibitions and events representing over 300 artists and all within just one London postcode. It is a great opportunity to meet local artists where they live and work, have a cup of tea, a chat and walk off with original artworks at affordable prices. Exhibitions are hosted in every conceivable space across Walthamstow including homes, gardens, trees, hedges, parks, galleries, studios, museums, libraries, cafes, shops, windows, pubs, indoor markets, community centres and schools. As a business you can get involved by using your premises as a trail venue (we can put you in touch with artists), or by sponsoring part of the trail.
For more information see www.e17arttrail.co.uk or email info@e17arttrail.co.uk
Inspired by William Morris
Martin Adams
15 September - 22 September
Local boy William Morris was a major influence in the arts and crafts movement in the Nineteenth Century. An influence that he still has today, both his work and his philosophy of art guide contemporary artists, here is some of their work. William Morris an artist for today.
Waltham Forest Arts Club
23 September – 30 September
Waltham Forest Arts Club annual show displaying member’s paintings, photography, sculpture and much more.
DENIM ART - Is Mental Health in the Genes?
Pat Moore and Rob Wales
6 October – 11 October
Sharing the blues of mental health, Pat Moore and Rob Wales aim to explore the concept of whether mental health itself lays within the genes. The art will use old jeans in a recycled way to encompass many areas of interest within this blue area.
Black History Exhibition
Solomon Music Academy
13 October – 19 October
Solomon Music Academy Presents Waltham Forest African Caribbean Heritage. Black History Exhibition Featuring Past * Present * Future Solomon Music Academy welcomes everyone to come along and enjoy the beautiful art display of pictures and education information of a great history and people of African descent.
Dream Werks
Keith Bishop
20 October – 26 October
Stasis sits in Stateastitchions Penuctimate Perambulating Dream Werks. Come and See
Keith Bishop 07949 685 520
If I Was Hitchcock
Apex Arts
3 November – 9 November
A short retrospective. All films are by Waltham Forest based in independent filmmakers.
Martin.OConnor@walthamforest.gov.uk
A Minds Journey
Brenda Coyle
15 November – 22 November
Be taken on a journey through the mind of local artist Brenda Coyle. Her mixed media paintings, sculptures and installations draw you into the worlds of Mother and Father Earth whilst leading you along a spiritual path into the realms of contemplative meditation.
