 Artists in Test Valley, is a group of professional artists committed to promoting their work within the Test Valley area and beyond. The group formed in 2004 when Test Valley Borough Council announced that they would no longer organise and promote the annual Open Arts scheme. The membership has included, ceramicists, painters, printmakers, sculptors, an artist working in stained glass and jewellers.
They organise their own Open Studios, which has become an annual event, as well as regular group exhibitions, one of which attracted over 1000 visitors. They believe their strength lies in the diversity of their work, which has proved very popular with the visiting public, and has enabled them to stage some very interesting and attractive exhibitions. They are frequently asked how one goes about joining the group; for administrative reasons it has been decided to keep the membership within tight limits, because of this preference will be given to artists who's work is significantly different, and in particular artists working three dimensionally. At the moment there is no possibility of admitting more 2D artists to the group.
They have recently welcomed Sarah Evans who makes designer jewellery as a new member and would very much like to find a potter to join them.
If there are any other groups in the Test Valley who would like to organise their own open studios Artists in Test Valley would be interested in a reciprocal arrangement for promotional purposes. |