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SUMMARY:Nexus exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Nexus brings three artists together for a diverse exhibition of work\, examining different styles that share commonalities through their collective interpretation of colour\, composition\, and form. \nThis exhibition combines different approaches to contemporary art under one roof. Influenced by our individual experiences and ways of portraying the world\, Mark Elliott Smith\, Bernard Charnley and Kate Cochrane\, collaborate and provoke our perspectives and insights into specific genres. \nMark Elliott Smith’s work brings something new to abstraction. Inspired by dance and costume\, mediaeval art\, and his response to music\, he builds images which are analogues of the process of construction and destruction\, fragmentation and coherence. Painting in layers of flat acrylic colour\, his work animates space while creating the illusion of depth\, imparting an energising\, positive sense of possibility through his playful use of colour and form. \nBernard Charnley combines layered oil paint with oil bars and inserted sections of canvas\, creating work which moves between abstraction and figuration\, examining the relationships between geometry\, surface\, depth\, and illusion as imprints of the human. His interest in philosophy informs his portfolio of work\, which reflects on the nature of social fracture. \nKate Cochrane works in a variety of media\, including oils\, acrylics\, gouache\, and dry pastels. Taking inspiration from landscape\, trees\, rocks\, castle ruins and reflections in water\, her process of creating paintings\, along with wanting to express how she feels\, results in a rich tapestry of colour and texture. \n3 Aug – 13 Sept \nOpen: Sun – Tue / 9 – 5pm\nOpen: Wed – Sat / 9 – 9pm
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/nexus-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Station Gallery\, Station Approach\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 1RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Black Swan Arts Open 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Black Swan Arts Open 2026 brings together artists and makers working across all disciplines and media\, selected by a distinguished panel from across the contemporary arts\, alongside a range of generous prizes and awards. \nThe Open is Black Swan Arts’ flagship exhibition\, bringing together artists at different stages of their careers from the region and beyond. Founded in 1986\, Black Swan Arts has played a central role in Frome’s cultural life for four decades\, and this year’s Open marks the organisation’s 40th anniversary. \nThe 2026 Open has been selected by a carefully chosen panel of guest judges\, independent of the organisation’s Board and Programming Group\, bringing a thoughtful\, open-minded and rigorous approach to the selection process. \nSelected works will be exhibited in the Long Gallery at Black Swan Arts from Saturday 8th August to Sunday 27th September 2026. \n2026 Selection Panel\nDea Vanagan – Senior Director\, Hauser & Wirth Somerset\nGemma Brace – Head of Exhibitions\, Arnolfini\nMolly Martin – Artist and Writer\nMartyn Cross – Artist\nHamish Young – Artist and President of the RWA \nPrizes include:\n£1\,500 First Prize supported by Hauser & Wirth Somerset\n£500 Lynda Pelly Prize for an Artist Under 30\nBlack Swan Arts Solo Exhibition\nRabley Gallery Print Prize\nJ.M. Smith Framing Prize\nKobi & Teal Exhibiting Prize \nThe selection panel has now chosen the exhibiting artists and all applicants have been notified. If you have any queries\, please contact office@blackswanarts.org.uk
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/black-swan-arts-open-2026/
LOCATION:Black Swan Arts\, 2 Bridge Street\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 2BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Clothing and textiles,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Project Summer Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Phoenix Project – Summer Holiday Art Sessions\n9:30am – 3:00pm | Ages 7–14 | £30 per session\nAvailable dates:\nMonday 3rd & Tuesday 4th August\nMonday 10th & Tuesday 11th August\nMonday 17th & Tuesday 18th August\nThursday 27th & Friday 28th August \nSpend a day getting creative in the most inspiring of settings! Join us at The Phoenix Project — a beautiful acre of land with woodland\, cabins\, hammocks and a stream — for a full day of art\, nature and adventure this summer. \nEach session\, young people aged 7–14 will explore a different artistic medium in the great outdoors\, from willow weaving and mosaic to batik and natural mandalas. No experience is needed — just curiosity and a sense of adventure. Our sessions are designed to inspire creativity in every child\, whatever their background or ability.\nAs well as making amazing art\, there’ll be campfires\, outdoor games and plenty of time to explore the site. We ask everyone to bring a packed lunch\, and there are compost loos on site.\nWhat to bring:\n🎒 Packed lunch and plenty to drink\n👕 Old clothes you don’t mind getting messy \nSessions run from 9:30am to 3:00pm. Please ensure children are collected promptly.\n£30 per child\, per session. Book your place — spaces are limited!
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/phoenix-project-summer-sessions/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Phoenix Project Frome\, Critchill Manor Estate\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 4LJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Children,Community,Crafts,Discover Frome,Environment,Family,Half term and holidays,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Summer holiday
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SUMMARY:Phoenix Project Summer Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Phoenix Project – Summer Holiday Art Sessions\n9:30am – 3:00pm | Ages 7–14 | £30 per session\nAvailable dates:\nMonday 3rd & Tuesday 4th August\nMonday 10th & Tuesday 11th August\nMonday 17th & Tuesday 18th August\nThursday 27th & Friday 28th August \nSpend a day getting creative in the most inspiring of settings! Join us at The Phoenix Project — a beautiful acre of land with woodland\, cabins\, hammocks and a stream — for a full day of art\, nature and adventure this summer. \nEach session\, young people aged 7–14 will explore a different artistic medium in the great outdoors\, from willow weaving and mosaic to batik and natural mandalas. No experience is needed — just curiosity and a sense of adventure. Our sessions are designed to inspire creativity in every child\, whatever their background or ability.\nAs well as making amazing art\, there’ll be campfires\, outdoor games and plenty of time to explore the site. We ask everyone to bring a packed lunch\, and there are compost loos on site.\nWhat to bring:\n🎒 Packed lunch and plenty to drink\n👕 Old clothes you don’t mind getting messy \nSessions run from 9:30am to 3:00pm. Please ensure children are collected promptly.\n£30 per child\, per session. Book your place — spaces are limited!
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/phoenix-project-summer-sessions/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Phoenix Project Frome\, Critchill Manor Estate\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 4LJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Children,Community,Crafts,Discover Frome,Environment,Family,Half term and holidays,Health and wellbeing,Nature,Summer holiday
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