Lumiere London on the South Bank

Starting on Thursday 18th to 21st parts of the capital will be transformed by a magnificent and imaginitive display of light designed by international and national artists.  Transfiguring familiar landmarks and architecture, it is a sight not to be missed!

Why not come early?  Drop in and see us while darkness falls, grab something to eat and then watch Eye Love London - the Coca Cola London Eye as it illuminates the South Bank in a incandescent fanfare of light.  Alternatively, bring your children down for the day and start off with a visit to Sea Life, followed by Shrek's Adventure pop in to Southbank Printmakers (we have chocolate) then hop accross to Bernie Spain Gardens for the Bottle Festoon.

A Lumiere London highlight is just around the corner from us on the Riverside Walkway.  The Wave, an installation of 40 triangular interactive gates that respond to your presence (and everybody elses!) allowing you to participate first hand in a piece of art.

Theresa Pateman 'Starry Night Thameside'

Whatever you decide to do, enjoy this Great Start to 2018, and if you include us in your plans, we will be delighted to see you!

'Limited Editions' at the Gallery, Oxo Tower

The Perfect Gift!

Excitement!!!

Even before the West End have lit up their Christmas displays we at Southbank Printmakers are getting excited about our forthcoming festive arrangements.......I'm not going to give the secret away but suffice to say this Christmas we're getting 'cracking' with our ideas, and if you want to find that special gift - the one that goes on giving - put the 5th December in your diaries as that is when our Christmas display will be in situ. On 6th there will be mulled wine and mince pies to be had in Gabriel's Wharf, presided over by a spectacular tree.

We have so much to look forward to guys! Not least a special exhibition of Lizy Bending's fabulous work for two weeks from 19th January.  

Here is a sneak preview (more about Lizy and this exhibition next month)

Mangalyaan Orbiter

 

Lizy has opted for a special exhibition on our back wall with use of the window.  We still have availability and can host an exhibition from 21st December to 4th January and from 4th to 18th January - £300 for two weeks  - Please contact Jane Stothert, art@janestothert.com  telephone 07813881641

We are also looking for new members:

Requirements:
Members will be required to sit once a month in the Gallery, to help sell the work, participate in hanging new exhibitions, and have a job enabling the smooth day-to-day running of the gallery; therefore it is essential that the members live within the London area.
Southbank Printmakers accept original prints in all media (including Linocut, Mono-Type, Woodcut, Wood Engraving, Lithographs, Etchings, and Photo Etching), with the exception of Giclée Prints.

There is a monthly membership fee of £25, with a joining fee of £50 -returnable on leaving SBP.  In return the members show their framed work in regularly changing exhibitions, and acetated unframed work in print display bins in a spacious gallery, with the opportunity to participate in external exhibitions.

Application:
1. Please send your CV and 2 jpeg images of your work to: info@southbank-printmakers.com . Please include your contact details.  Deadline for this is midnight Saturday 31st  January 2015.

2. Applicants will then be invited to bring their portfolios for selection with 8-10 prints plus supporting work/drawings/sketchbook). (Please include your C.V.)
3. Fee for submission is £10.  Cheques made payable to “Southbank Printmakers” (free for students). Please include this with your portfolio.

Delivery:
4.Please attach name and address on the outside of your portfolio, and deliver to the gallery on Saturday 14^th February  12-2pm.

Address: Southbank Printmakers, Unit 12, 56, Upperground, Gabriel’s Wharf London, SE1 9PP. Tel: 020 7928 8184.  www.southbank-printmakers.com

Collection & Notification:
All portfolios can be collected from the gallery Saturday 21^st February 12-4pm
All applicants will be informed of the result by email, successful applicants will have further confirmation by post. 

If this is for you - we would love to see your work!

Jenny Ronay donates her artwork to National Brain Appeal

Hand in hand with such names as Grayson Perry, Billy Childish, Elisa Sighicelli, Natasha Kidd, Avis Underwood, Threadneedle Prize exhibitor Gill Rocca, Frank Kiely, Association of Illustrators 2014 winner Chris Haughton and RIBA award-winning architect Amin Taha to name but a few, our Jenny Ronay has donated one of her lovely prints to A Letter in Mind, The National Brain Appeal’s art event.  

Open Book by Jenny Ronay

Waiting for the Bus by Jenny Ronay

As the starting point each artist was sent a pack containing a white envelope.  These envelopes have been built in, drawn on, painted, written on, wired, collaged, sewn and even had artworks sealed inside them!  The envelope artworks will all be priced at £80 and sold anonymously at the exhibition, at the gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, in aid of The National Brain Appeal. Only when the exhibition ends will the artist’s name and biography be revealed. 

Tea and Sympathy by Jenny Ronay

     

 You can see more of Jenny's lovely work at our Gallery.  If you want to take part in the scramble for an artwork put Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th October in your diary! Or go along to A Letter in Mind Exhbition: gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London, SE1 9PH. For directions visit www.oxotower.co.uk