Back from London and into The Christmas Events
Bob and I are not long back from our annual trip to london for “The Natural Eye”, the annual exhibition of the Society of Wildlife Artists. It was great to catch up with friends and the wildlife art community once again. I was pleased to find I had been hung in the main gallery this year, and also had an image included in the Catalogue. The physical show is now finished, but all the pieces from the show can still be viewed on the Mall Galleries Website.
Now we are back and set to launch ourselves at the festive season.
View the Natural Eye on Line…
Bob Contemplates More Travels
As well as the the exhibition, we took ourselves off to the Natural History Museum for the day where we visited the “Birds Brilliant and Bizarre” exhibition. We enjoyed pressing buttons, felt a humming birds heart beat and Bob tried out a swiflet nest. As well as the obligitory souvenir pencil, we also picked up “The Inside Out of Flies” by the Natural History Museum’s very own Erica McAlister. Can’t wait to delve into that!
But we have one more adventure lined up. We will be off to Harrogate to visit the UK’s largest comic convention “Thought Bubble”, something I have been wanting to do for a couple of years.
We will report back, but in the mean time, read on for our upcoming events in November and December…
Ulster Watercolour Society Annual Exhibition
6 – 17 November 2024
11am – 4pm each day (closes at 1pm on 17th)
Merville House, Merville Garden Village, Newtownabbey.
The Ulster Watercolour Society Annual Exhibition continues until Sunday 17 November at Merville House. I have 2 framed, and 4 unframed pieces on show.
Christmas Pop up Shop and Twilight Shopping Event at North Down Museum
I am happy to say I will be displaying my work at North Down Museum again this year. Join us on the evening of 28 November for an evening of twinkly lights, music, artists demonstrations and shopping. The museum will be festively decorated, the museum café will be open serving food and drink and visitors will be able to explore the museum and purchase unique gifts in a completely different way.
The shop is free to visit during normal museum opening hours right through the festive season and into the start of the new year.
Wednesday 20 November 2024 – Sunday 5 January 2025
Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 12noon – 4pm
Closed Mondays
Twilight Shopping Event:
Thursday 28 November 2024, 6:00 – 8:00pm
The Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre
This year I am again taking part in this popular fair which made its post covid comeback last year. Be inspired to purchase the perfect, unique, handcrafted Christmas gift in the opulent festive setting of the Georgian and Sunburst galleries of Ards Arts Centre.
Seasonal interludes, complimentary gift wrapping and festive refreshments.
Late Night Shopping Friday 6 December 4pm – 8pm
Saturday 7 December 10am – 4pm
North Down Craft Collective Aim for a Big Finale at Castle Espie
The year long collaboration between North Down Craft Collective and Castle Espie will culminate in a Christmas Craft Fair on 8 December. Over 20 makers, myself included, will be setting up their stalls throughout the centre. Entry to the centre, and the cafe is free, so why not join us for some festive shopping!
Sunday 8 December 10am – 4pm
Boom Studios celebrates its 10th Birthday (Again!)
Boom Studios is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. We have already had one celebration exhibition, but we are going to do it all again in the studios themselves.
You will be able to get in for a nosey during our Open Studios event to coincide with the Bangor Christmas light switch on Saturday 23 November. The two Boom buildings will be open from 12pm – 5pm (don’t forget about us in Boom 2!)
There is even talk of a special birthday zine….watch this space!
