An evening with members of the Cotswold Astronomical Society to experience some star gazing and learn a little about the sky at night.
Full details to be published soon.
Blending geology with creativity, Jackie Garner’s contemporary art is thoroughly modern, yet echoes Earth’s most ancient forces. Her acrylic paintings are inspired by, and celebrate, the rich patterns and textures of minerals, rocks and fossils. Wildly colourful to subtly intricate, sometimes fanciful and often surprising, this exhibition encourages us to look afresh at the ground beneath our feet. Rethink your perceptions of the humble rock! Instead, revel in shards of texture, light and colour.
An illustrated talk by Jacq Garner
What do birds, ancient Egypt, model making, calligraphy, and Nature in Art have to do with rocks and fossils? They all played essential roles on the path to Jacq Garner’s latest exhibition, GeOdyssey. In this presentation, Jacq gives a glimpse behind the scenes at the inspirations and processes she uses, and discusses how these seemingly random themes wove together, culminating in a radical change of artistic style. An inspiring evening for all.
(Jacq also works under the name Jackie Garner)
One of the very first showings of the winning and commended images from the very latest awards following its launch. 70 stunning photographs from around the world selected from over 23,000 entries, including ..
all the winning images
Join us to hear the The Tuesdays Singing Group as they get us in the festive mood. This choir was formed in 2015 and is one of three community groups that are part of ‘The Cheltenham Singing Groups’, directed by Louise Johnson. Based in Up Hatherley, the choir is made up of a range of people – different singing experiences, ages, occupations and life stories – but one of the main connections they have in common, is the joy of singing!
This is a great opportunity to also have FREE access to view THE BIRD PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR beforehand, making it a wonderful evening event.
Part of the proceeds from this evening’s performance will be donated to Emmaeus, a Gloucestershire homelessness charity.
Doors open 7pm, mince pies and mulled wine 7.30pm followed by event
From Small Acorns
. January 7th – February 2nd
A selling display of 2D and 3D work by Elizabeth Gray.
Elizabeth Gray died in March 2022, two weeks before her 94th birthday. Originally a concert pianist, she was completely self taught as an artist and it was from the ‘small acorn’ of a natural skill that she developed her talent. Her work is held in public and private collection internationally and she was the first person to donate an item to Nature in Art’s collection. A uniquely creative person, her work over the years was as multi-faceted as that of any artist. In fact, so diverse were her influences and output, she used different names for different elements of her work – Elizabeth Gray, Ben Venuto and Emmie Gee. It is likely that many people had no idea that these different names were in fact the same person. For her, the diversity of her work was as natural as night and day, yet to many it is still hard to believe that her creations came from the same artistic soul.
The exhibition includes watercolour paintings, pastels, drawings, reduction lino cuts, mixed media work, ceramics, decoupage and more.
In her life-time, all the proceeds from her work were donated to charity, particularly relief work in the developing world (including the purchase of an aeroplane for medical relief work in Africa). In this case, 100% of the proceeds from sales will benefit Nature in Art Trust. Prices range from under £50 to £1000. We are most grateful to the family for making these works available to benefit the Trust.
Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration
February 4th – 13th
The Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration annual exhibition. Members include winners of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Gold, Silver Gilt and Silver Medals.
Meet members every day. Some exhibits for sale.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
4th February – 6th April
Selected from 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories, the winners of the Natural History Museum’s prestigious competition in its 60th year are all on show in this stunning exhibition of 100 images revealing the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights.
Doors open at 6.30pm to view the Wildlife Photographer of the Year photographs and the museum galleries
Bring a pudding for 2 people and spend an evening trying other people’s puddings from 7.30pm!
To book tickets (£5) visit Nature in Art or call Simon on 07774 803177 or Brian on 07721 315684 (even if you pay on the night, it would help to know if you intend to come!)
Proceeds will go towards projects in Ghana overseen by Caendon
Inspired by Nature
February 15th – 23rd
A colourful selling display by five local artists from Junction 12 Art Group. It includes art, landscapes, figurative and abstract paintings, plus fused glass.
Meet artists each day.