Call To Artists - SAW 2012

SHERWOOD ART WEEK 2012

Saturday 16th June – Sunday 24th June 

What is Sherwood Art Week?

SAW is a week of art events and exhibitions located in and around the heart of Sherwood. We aim to celebrate the creativity of people in Sherwood and encourage a sense of community by providing opportunities to showcase local artists’ work and give people a chance to make their own art.

Features of the Art Week include Art in shop windows, the Open Air Craft Fair, Open Studios, Exhibitions, Workshops & Demonstrations, Talks & Film, Music and opportunities for involvement by local children.

The event is keenly supported by local businesses, residents and the Neighbourhood Management Team for Sherwood & Mapperley and is organised entirely by volunteers who are artists and local supporters. Each organisation and business involved provides space for SAW events free of charge. Contributions from local businesses, Artist fees and grants help to fund the event.

Organisation

Sherwood Art Week is entirely organised and run by volunteers.  

There is a core group which meets fortnightly and sub groups meeting on a regular basis to organise Art in the Shops, the Art Marquee, Exhibitions, the Craft Fair and Community Art.

If you are interested in getting involved in any way, from organising activities to publicity, from helping to set up events and exhibitions to fund raising please contact us at interest@sherwoodartweek.co.uk  or call Anita on 0115 844 7181. 

Call for Artists

Please submit the Statement of Interest Form (download links below). Forms can be collected at the meeting on Saturday 4^th February or from The Place or send a large SAE (with correct postage) to The Place Activity Centre, 2a Melrose Street, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 2JP.

Please copy the form if you are planning to do more than one activity.

Applications for the Craft Fair will be a separate process, details to follow soon.

Statement of Interest

Submit the Form with images of the type of work you do that you might show at this event (by post or online) and the £15 entry fee (by post only).  Cheques payable to ‘Sherwood Art Experience’.

You can bring these with you to the Artists’ involvement meeting on Saturday 4^th February at 1pm at The Place or send in by no later than Monday 20th February 2012.

·      If you are planning to do more than one activity please make a separate application for each one.

·      You must include images of your work with your Application Form.

·      Fees are part of the revenue that pays for publicity and marketing, expenses and technical costs, and entitles the artist to sell work without paying commission.

Who can apply?

·      SAW is a community event and priority will be given to artists local to the area, but artists within the County will be considered.

·      All entrants must live, or be professionally based, in the local area (and not beyond the county boundary).

·      All entrants must be 18 years and over.

Restrictions

1.     Work must be set up by specified deadlines.

2.     All work must be original and the property of the artist entering the event.

3.     The number of pieces of work you can show will depend on your allocated space and the nature of your work. You will be notified.

4.     Work must be clearly labelled with title, medium, name, price (or NFS), contact details.

5.     Artists must be responsible for installing their own work with support from the Technical Team.

6.     Insurance for own artwork will be the responsibility of the Artist.

7.     Public Liability Insurance will be in place at each venue for the duration of the Art Week.

8.     Anything hazardous and a risk to safety will not be accepted - the organisers reserve the right to make the final decision in the event of dispute.

Art in the shops

·      PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT PROPRIETORS AT THIS TIME to avoid inundating them with enquiries - you may write the name of your preferred shop on the statement of interest form.

·      Work must be set up no later than Friday 15th June 2012

·      All work must remain in place from 9am Saturday 16th June to 6pm Sunday 24th June

Exhibitions

·      All artists showing work at one of the exhibitions will be required to invigilate for at least one 3 hour session.

·      Work must be set up no later than Thursday 21st June 2012

·      All work must remain in place from 9am Friday 22nd June to 6pm Sunday 24th June

·      The Place Activity Centre will have separate arrangements with their members who want to display their artwork or demonstrate their craft skills on their premises.  All artists who want to exhibit in other venues in Sherwood or a shop window must provide the Statement of Interest Form.

Workshops/Art Marquee

·      All workshop leaders must have their own public liability insurance. 
·      All workshop leaders must comply with the Sherwood Art Week policies and procedures.

Download Application Form (PDF)
Download Application Form (word document)

Christmas Cards & A Cook Book

Digital artist Corrina Rothwell, who designed the SAW2011 poster, has not only produced a new set of wonderfully quirky Christmas cards but has also contributed to a recently published global recipe book.

The eight cards are a funny, slightly skewed, irreverent take on the festive season, guaranteed to raise a chuckle from many a friend or relative ('drunken fairy' being a rather inspired stand-out).

Her venture into the world of cook books, "They Draw & Cook", is a collection of 107 recipes imaginatively illustrated by various artists from around the world. It is the perfect gift for a lover of the comical & gastronomical! Head over to amazon uk for more information.

You can catch Corrina & her work at the upcoming Sherwood Contemporary Christmas Craft Market & Craft In The City event @ Waterstones.

Alternatively visit her website to discover more of her humourous take on life www.corrinarothwell.co.uk.

'EIGHT' at Surface Gallery, Nottingham

SAW artist Sue Eadie will be at the Surface Gallery on Southwell Road.
The exhibition called 'Eight', runs from October 4th until the 15th and will showcase Sue's work along with seven other resident artists.

For more information click here

Sue Eadie: CedarsVI, 2011, Stone lithograph and mixed media

Surface Gallery,
16 Southwell Road,
Nottingham
NG1 1DL

New Mosaic Tree Notice Board for Sherwood

SAW Craft Fair organiser & maker Rachel Ainley and SAW mosaic artist Sophie Robins , have finished the much anticipated mosaic tree notice board for Sherwood. It will be unveiled by the Sheriff of Nottingham at 10am on Saturday 9th April at the first Sherwood outdoor street market.  Installation takes place this week as part of the pavement revamp down Mansfield Road in Sherwood.

SAW Artists Spotlight - Guy Routledge

Local ceramicist Guy Routledge based at Carrington Pottery, has launched a new website.
Designed & built by SAW graphic designer David from www.designsofhope.com, the site displays many of Guys fabulous creations.
Go check it out here www.guyroutledgeceramics.com

SAW Artists Spotlight - Corrina Rothwell

Hello! I'm Corrina Rothwell and I'm a digital artist and illustrator based in Nottingham. Originally I'm from Rochdale, Lancashire. I've been in Nottingham for, oh blimey, I can't remember how long.
I've been working digitally for nearly two years now - before that I was a textile artist and created my images using free embroidery on a sewing machine. Although there was a 'gosh that's clever' aspect to the work which made it appealing to people, it certainly lost its appeal to me after 14 years of doing it. I had a 'look' in mind for my pictures which wasn't achievable on a sewing machine.
When I say I work 'digitally', I mean that I use a graphics tablet and stylus to draw my images straight onto the computer. I then have the images printed either on greetings cards or as prints to frame and hang.
I'm currently working on new designs for my own cards and Black Olive publishing have recently added six more of my designs to their range.
Plans for this year include SOCK, an art and craft selling event in Loughborough and a group exhibition at Urban Outfitters in Manchester.
I am also looking forward to having an illustrated recipe printed in a new cookbook being published in the US in autumn (or should I say 'fall'?).
Please visit my website at www.corrinarothwell.co.uk for the latest news and to buy cards and prints, and to subscribe to the mailing list.

Curtains Up For Local Artist

The work of one of our very own SAW artists can currently be seen at the Nottingham Playhouse. Eirian Bell's paintings were spotted by Playhouse Director, Giles Croft, who contacted her and asked if a selection of her paintings could be used as part of the set in the current production of 'Amy's View' by David Hare.
The chosen pieces are not, however, just used as set decoration but are an integral element of the plays narrative.
A member of The Nottingham Society of Artists and a contributing artist in the last two Sherwood Art Weeks, Eirian has fifteen of her paintings displayed onstage throughout each performance until November 20th.
Eirian says it has not only been an honour to be asked to participate but also "a wonderful and exciting experience".
As well as going backstage at the theatre to witness the construction of the set she has also taken part in public talks and enjoyed some first night partying!
Throughout the run visitors to the Playhouse are also able see an exhibition of her work in the theatre bar.

We'd like to congratulate Eirian on her success as she's proved art is not only for Everyone but also for Everywhere!

Click on the image to read more about Eirian and check out the following links for more information about the Playhouse production of 'Amy's View' & the Nottingham Society of Artists.

http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/drama/amys-view/

Nottingham Society of Artists - Eirian Bell

Corrina Rothwell Exhibitions

SAW artist Corrina Rothwell will be exhibiting at the new Palace Art Fair at Fulham Palace, London on October 7th - 10th. She will be on stand 76. If you are an art buyer/gallery you can contact her for private view tickets. Also if you just fancy popping along she has 2-4-1 tickets to give away. Contact Corrina directly via her website.

www.corrinarothwell.co.uk/

Corrina will also be exhibiting black and white digital drawings in Sheffield throughout October as part of the 'Stand Up' exhibition during the 'Grin Up North' comedy festival. Contact Bank Street Arts to check when her work is available.

"Inside Out: Outside In" Exhibition

Two of the artists involved with this years Sherwood Art Week, Naomi Gale & Melanie Jakubson are part of an exhibition taking place at the New Art Exchange, on Gregory Boulevard.

The Mark It Collective present their first group exhibition exploring the title 'Inside Out: Outside In - A Celebration of Difference'.

They are a collective group of artists that have established themselves through the support of City Arts in Nottingham. Their aim is to encourage and support each other through their own artistic growth and development.

Come and celebrate the difference with them...


Artists -
Melanie Jakubson, Johanne Murfin, Elaine Akester, Phil Barker & Naomi Gale

15th September - 1st October
Monday to friday 10am - 7pm
Saturdays 10am - 5pm

39-41 Gregory Boulevard Nottingham NG7 6BE

www.themarkitcollective.blogspot.com/

www.naomigaleart.blogspot.com/

www.melaniejakubson.blogspot.com/

Artists + Supporters = Postcards.

The sun is shining and we have just taken delivery of the postcards that will be scattered around various locations in Sherwood to advertise SAW 2010. Some of the participating artists kindly donated images to sit alongside the logos of some of this years supporters. Scroll down to take a gander.

Designs of Hope
Sophie Robins

Ministry Of Design

Rachel Ainley

Santander

Helen Lamont

Saagar

Adrian Shaw

PCSuperfix

Jeremy Jago

La Capanna

Sue Pearson

Janet Jones

Jane Goddard

Firth & Scott

Melanie Jakubson

Carved In Stone

Denise Burd

Blowers Estate Agents

Christina Williams

Apollo Blinds

Emma Whatson

AC Allan Opticians

Jane Gill

Sherwood Crafters at The Broadway Event

Saturday 20th March 11am - 9pm

There will be a 'Handmade In Sherwood' stall showing a selection of sherwood crafters work.
The people on that stall are:-

Rachel Ainley - textiles
Sophie Robins - mosaic
Corrina Rothwell - digital art and cards
Helen Shere - jewellery
Katrin Moye - ceramics
Alys Power - jewellry
Hannah Wroe - vintage textiles
Anna Hunt - ceramic jewellery

Light Night - Eileen Butler

Open Evening February 3rd 2010

Melanie Jakubson, Giovanni Scavetta, Ann McCartney and Julie Deacon have an exhibition running from 3rd - 17th February at The Malt Cross.

Call For Artists

www.sherwoodartweek.co.uk

Saturday 19 June – Saturday 26 June

CALL FOR ARTISTS

After the huge success of SAW 09 we are all set for SAW 2010!

How to get involved
You must submit the Statement of Interest Form.
Forms are available via email, downloaded here or by post, and can be copied if planning to do more than one project.
Email: interest@sherwoodartweek.co.uk
or send a large SAE (40p) to: The Place Activity Centre, 2a Melrose Street, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 2JP: 0115-985 6777


What is Sherwood Art Week?
SAW is a week of art events and exhibitions located in and around the heart of Sherwood. We aim to celebrate the creativity of people in Sherwood and encourage a sense of community by providing opportunities to showcase local artists’ work and give people a chance to make their own art.

Features of the Art Week include Art in shop windows, the Open Air Craft Fair, Open Studios, Exhibitions, Workshops & Demonstrations, Talks & Film, Music and opportunities for involvement by local children.

The event is keenly supported by local businesses, residents and the Neighbourhood Management Team for Sherwood & Mapperley and is organised entirely by volunteers who are artists and local supporters. Each organisation and business involved provides space for SAW events free of charge. Contributions from local businesses, Artist fees and grants help to fund the event.

In 2009 over 70 businesses gave up window space to Artists and ten other venues hosted exhibitions of artists work. SAW was publicised widely throughout Nottinghamshire via City and County mailings, in free papers and magazines, and on radio and TV.

What to do next…
• Social Gathering @The Robin Hood 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Come along on and meet other artists, meet the Teams, schmooze and find out more about the event. As there are more artists wanting to be involved this year we plan to have two meetings.
Monday January 25th.
Wednesday January 27th
Please tell us which is your preferred date & we will confirm ASAP which night to attend.
• Statement of Interest
Submit the Form with images of the type of work you do that you might show at this event (by post or online). You can bring these with you on to the Socials or send in by no later than Monday 8th February 2010. *
The entry fee is £10 and will be payable once a space has been allocated to you.
• Run a workshop
We would like to run a range of workshops during the week and are looking for artists on a voluntary basis - cost of materials will be covered. If available please give a description of what you can do on the Form, for what age, maximum number of people, and days available.
• Join a Team
We would like you to help one of the Teams who are co-ordinating the various SAW Projects (exhibitions, art in shops, workshops, talks, publicity, etc). Any time you can give will be welcome and lighten the load for others.
• Promotion
You will be expected to help with promotion and publicity distribution to your personal contacts and local area.

*The Place Activity Centre and Sherwood Community Centre will arrange a level of fee with their members who want to display their artwork or demonstrate their craft skills on their premises. Members who want to exhibit in other venues in Sherwood or a shop window must provide the Statement of Interest Form. Fees are part of the revenue that pays for publicity and marketing, expenses and technical costs, and entitles the artist to sell work without paying commission.




Who can apply
• SAW is a community event and priority will be given to artists local to the area, but artists within the County will be considered.
• All entrants must live, or be professionally based, in the local area (and not beyond the county boundary).
• All entrants must be 18 years and over *

* There will be an opportunity for children to show their work in their own exhibition space



Restrictions
1. Work must be set up no later than Friday 18 June 2010
2. All work must be original and the property of the artist entering the event
3. The number of pieces of work you can show will depend on your allocated space and the nature of your work. You will be notified.
4. Work must be clearly labelled with title, medium, name, price (or Not For Sale), contact details.
5. Artists must be responsible for installing their own work with support from the Technical Team
6. Insurance for own artwork will be the responsibility of the Artist.
7. Public Liability Insurance will be in place at each venue for the duration of the Art Week.
8. Anything hazardous and a risk to safety will not be accepted - the organisers reserve the right to make the final decision in the event of dispute.

Diary Dates

Monday 25th January - SAW Involvement Social Gathering – 7.30pm
The Robin Hood Pub
Opportunity to meet the Teams, submit Applications, schmooze

Wednesday 27th January - SAW Involvement Social Gathering – 7.30pm
(see above for details)

Monday 8 February - Deadline for Statement of Interest Forms
submit form + images (on-line or by post)

(Diary dates are subject to revision – please watch for changes)


Finally… to help us be certain the emails and letters are reaching you please respond to the following:
If you are attending the social gatherings please email the date(s) on which you are available.
Thank you & hope to see you in January for one of the meetings.

SAW Team
Download this article
Download Statement of Interest Document

Evening Post Article - Rachel Ainley

Melanie Jakubson

Melanie will be displaying some of her work downstairs and to the rear in The Robin Hood Pub for the rest of the week.

Alison Knox

Guy Routledge

Lord Biro

Rachel Ainley