Lichfield City Sculpture Trail,

The trail guides you around Lichfield City to explore all the public art on offer and understand more about their fascinating history.

You can download the geo located trail now from your App Store  @cityofsculpture  (courtesy of InLife Design)

or download the trail map from Visit Lichfield website:

https://www.visitlichfield.co.uk/sculpturetrail

For more info see www.thecityofsculpture.co.uk

‘Composition 2′. Lichfield Festival’s Annual Visual Arts Exhibition

Opens 5th – 27th July.

Following the success of last year’s ‘Composition’ Exhibition, The Sculpture and Art Foundation CIC, in conjunction with the Lichfield Festival and Lichfield Cathedral present ‘Composition 2’ giving visitors the chance to view and purchase a striking collection of diverse artwork created by local, regionally and nationally known artists all within the majestic setting of Lichfield Cathedral.

The exhibition is Free Entry (Donations to Lichfield Cathedral welcomed)

Access is 10am-4pm (excluding Cathedral services)

Venue:  Stowe Pool The Boat House Art Space.               Price: Free

Come along to Stowe Pool in Lichfield Staffordshire to the Boat House Art Space to view the works and meet the poets and artists 07 March to 10th March 2019. 11am-3pm.  The event is part of the Lichfield Literature Festival 2019.

5th July to 27th July 2019  Lichfield Cathedral 

Calling all artists to submit entries

A unique opportunity to exhibit at a selling exhibition at Lichfield Cathedral this summer. Coordinated by the Sculpture and Art Foundation CIC.

After the success of last years exhibition ‘Composition 2’ is back to bring diverse work within the fabric of the 800 year old Cathedral. The exhibition is part of the Lichfield Festival.   

The exhibition is open to all professional and practising artists, or recent graduates.

The exhibition is open to fine art media – inclusive of painting, sculpture, ceramics and photography. 

The theme ‘Composition’ is key to all art forms, and the basis of many artworks. The exhibition is looking to reflect the theme through the selected works. It is therefore open to style, media and expression. The organisers are looking for a wide selection of works from different styles and artistic perspectives.

Sculptural works must be easily transportable and movable by the installation team.  All artists must have PLI cover and be able to personally drop off and collect artworks by hand to and from the venue location for installation and de-installation.  

Submission info:

Artists can submit up to 2 artworks for consideration.

Artist should submit digital images of work. Digital images must be clear and accurate depictions of the artwork.

Artwork should be produced within the last 2 years.

It is free to submit work and no charge applied to exhibition.

For more information and submission please email the following details to :

walkersculptureandart@hotmail.com

Submission should include:

Name and contact details

Title, media and size (+ approx weight in terms of sculpture) of submitted artwork

Cv or Link to website.

Images provided as JPEG or TIFF up to 1MB is size (for sculptural works additional images may be requested and Indication as to whether a plinth is provided as part of the work)

Cost of the artwork inclusive of 40% commission must be indicated.

Acknowledgement of insurance to cover the cost of damage or replacement of the artwork.

Artworks will be selected by

Kathryn Walker, Director the Sculpture and Art Foundation CIC

Sally Ann Newstead, Lichfield Cathedral, and formerly of Sotheby’s

Peter Walker, Lichfield Cathedral Artistic Director.

Deadline for submission April 30th – Notification will be made before the end of May 2018

Terms and Conditions:

Artists must bring selected works to the handing in day, and collect unsold work from on specified dates (information to be provided upon selection) at no cost to the organisers. The artist is responsible for the condition of the artwork during transport, and packing and removal from site.

Any artwork deemed unfit for display on delivery will be rejected by the organisers and must be removed.

40% Commission is taken on any works sold. Any sale made after the close of the exhibition and directly as a result of direct display during the exhibition is liable for  commission to the organisers.

Artist must own copyright of the work submitted and the work must be original.

Participation in the exhibition permits agreement for the artwork to be photographed and utilised for press and social media. Agreement also allows visitors to take photos for personal or non commercial use.

The organisers have no liability to the artist for loss or damage, to the artwork, frame or base, or to the artists reputation during the installation. The artwork must be insured by the artist during the exhibition period. 

Any works not removed on the dates specified will be subject to a fixed fine.

The Sculpture and Art Foundation CIC, Lichfield Cathedral and Lichfield Festival have no liability associated with display of the artworks.

Number of works selected will be based on space and relationship to the exhibition space.

Additional terms and conditions may apply

Artist Andy Nash who is Creating land art from nature inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Lichfield’s Historic Park and Stowe Pool.

Boat House Art Space Stowe Pool

Andy makes environmental sculpture and land art designed and constructed in specific landscapes and natural environments. Temporary ephemeral sculptures are made using natural found materials and techniques. Responding to natures elemental forces and the constant changes in weather conditions, some works last a few weeks, days or may only exist for a few moments.

Andy says ” The opportunity to design and construct more permanent, large scale, public sculpture; allows for wider community participation and the exploration of a broader range of materials and processes. The site-specific nature of these environmental-land art interventions are inspired by the associations, histories and relationships that exist between members of the general public, selected environments and the passing of the seasons, marked by the effects of new growth and slow decay.” Andy Nash 

Andy is using The Boat house through Autumn 2018 as a base to present work to the public in the form of documentary photography, Ideas and design sheets, sketches, drawings and paintings using natural found materials and as a meeting point for workshops and have a go activities.

This September sees the launch of the new annual arts fayre ‘We Are Creative’ at Lichfield Cathedral. The exciting new event is open to the public with free entry on the 29th September – 10am-4pm

Organisers, The Sculpture and Art Foundation CIC are inviting creatives to take a space within the event, as a wonderful opportunity to show off their talents within the stunning interior of the Cathedral.

Open to artists and craftspeople and those with creative visual art skills We Are Creative will become an annual event in Lichfield. “We want to provide a platform for creative people to show what they can do, what they can make and to help show off the vast number of talented individuals who live, work and create in the region”, Kathryn Walker, Director of The Sculpture and Art Foundation.

The event promises to be the start of a new and inspiring annual project, providing opportunity for artists, designers and craftspeople to come together in one place to sell, discuss and share ideas with visitors and other creatives.

Visitors can expect  an exciting new showcase of Artists and their artwork with artist-led workshops, talks, demonstrations and children’s activities. There will be food and drink stalls and handmade gifts for sale as well as original art works and unique crafts.

“We Are Creative has space for up to 60 stalls in the Cathedral and several spaces outside and we are keen that artists and craft-makers from all styles and creative disciplines apply for a space in the event. Visitors can take advantage of the chance to come and experience new art forms, speak with artists and get involved with our free activities.’ Natasha Hettihewa-Young, project co-manager.

In an area rich in artistic talent this is a fantastic opportunity to show off artists work to a diverse audience and be part of this festival of Artists and Creatives.

Anyone who would like to have a space in the event should contact the Sculpture and Art Foundation via K.walker@sculptureandartfoundation.com for booking form and further information.

for more info see facebook : @sculptureandartfoundation.com

and twitter @SculptureandArt

‘Composition’ the Lichfield Festival’s Annual Visual Arts Exhibition was held 30th June to 15th July at Lichfield Cathedral.  Curated by The Sculpture and Art Exhibition.

Featuring Fine Art, Ceramics, Photography, Sculpture and Painting from local, national and international artists.

Artists successfully selected this year were as follows: Susanna Byrne, Kerry Colebrook, Jonathan Moss, Fae Kilburn, Carl Knibb, Angela Smith, Viv Astling, Katy Miller, Anita Rove, Jaana Fowler, James Newton, William Braithwaite, John Rattigan, Amy Faulkner, Barbara Witkowska, Lucy Morrison, Rosalind White, Carole Baker, Hannah Golding, Caroline Lowe, Peter Walker.
   

Caroline Lowe’s work investigates culture’s discursive surface: materiality in terms of both its tangible fabric and philosophical contexts, and the psychoanalytical methods of perspective and empathy.  Caroline is a multidisciplinary artist working and living in South Derbyshire. Although she excelled in Art as a child, she was discouraged from following it as a career. She continued to study as a mature student, completing first her A Level and then Foundation degree at Lichfield College. After receiving a first class degree in Fine Art from The University of Derby she continued to study and has recently graduated with a Master’s Degree in Fine Art from The University of Birmingham. Caroline’s work uses a combination of two and three dimensional forms in installation, creating an environment where the viewer becomes part of the work.

Previous Installations at the Boathouse such as work by Hannah Golding for Staffordshire Day and Jane Austen’s Garden by Peter Walker  have seen many people visiting the city participate in the contemporary  installations in the Boat house art space.  The visual artworks are highlighting the beauty of the area and showing the uniqueness of spaces in the city from a fresh perspective, Stowe Pool has been a great inspiration to the contemporary artists here today and many from the past who visited the area such as JMW Turner and Poet Anna Seward.

Artist Caroline Lowe draws inspiration for her work from Dr Johnson’s Willow, an enormous tree which became famous for its great size. It was much admired by Johnson, who always visited it whenever he returned to Lichfield in later life. The current Johnson’s Willow on the site is a descendant of the original.  Caroline has taken inspiration and the artwork she creates reflects her interest in the history of the landscape the boathouse is surrounded by.

The Boat House shall be open for people to meet the artist and see the work from 11-4pm 1^st/2^nd April and 11-3pm each day until 6^th April.

‘Composition’ Exhibition  30th June – 15th July 2018

A unique opportunity to exhibit at a selling exhibition at Lichfield Cathedral this summer.  Coordinated by the Sculpture and Art Foundation CIC

Composition is the first of a new annual 2 week exhibition bringing diverse work within the fabric of the 800 year old Cathedral. The second week of the exhibition coincides with the Lichfield Festival, and the exhibition will attract an estimated 20,000 visitors.

The exhibition is open to all professional and practising artists, or recent graduates.

The exhibition is open to all fine art media – inclusive of painting, sculpture, ceramics and photography, however textiles, conceptual and installation artworks cannot be displayed.

Sculptural works must be easily transportable and movable by the installation team.

Composition is key to all art forms, and the basis of many artworks. The exhibition is looking to reflect the theme through the selected works. It is therefore open to style, media and expression. The organisers are looking for a wide selection of works from different styles and artistic perspectives.

Submission :

Artists can submit up to 2 artworks for consideration.

Artist should submit digital images of work. Digital images must be clear and accurate depictions of the artwork.

Artwork should be produced within the last 2 years.

It is free to submit work and no charge applied to exhibition.

For more information and submission please email the following details to :

k.walker@sculptureandartfoundation.com

Submission should include:

Name and contact details

Title, media and size (+ approx weight in terms of sculpture) of submitted artwork

Cv or Link to website.

Images provided as JPEG or TIFF up to 1MB is size (for sculptural works additional images may be requested and Indication as to whether a plinth is provided as part of the work)

Cost of the artwork inclusive of 40% commission must be indicated.

Acknowledgement of insurance to cover the cost of damage or replacement of the artwork.

Artworks will be selected by

Kathryn Walker, Director the Sculpture and Art Foundation CIC

Sally Ann Newstead, Lichfield Cathedral, and formerly of Sotheby’s

Peter Walker, Lichfield Cathedral Artist in Residence and Cathedral Artistic Director.

Deadline for submission April 30th – Notification will be made before the end of May 2018

Terms and Conditions:

Artists must bring selected works to the handing in day, and collect unsold work from on specified dates (information to be provided upon selection) at no cost to the organisers. The artist is responsible for the condition of the artwork during transport, and packing and removal from site.

Any artwork deemed unfit for display on delivery will be rejected by the organisers and must be removed.

40% Commission is taken on any works sold. Any sale made after the close of the exhibition and directly as a result of direct display during the exhibition is liable for  commission to the organisers.

Artist must own copyright of the work submitted and the work must be original.

Participation in the exhibition permits agreement for the artwork to be photographed and utilised for press and social media. Agreement also allows visitors to take photos for personal or non commercial.

The organisers have no liability to the artist for loss or damage, to the artwork, frame or base, or to the artists reputation during the installation. The artwork must be insurance by the artist during the exhibition.

Private opening on the evening of the 29th June

Any works not removed on the dates specified will be subject to a fixed fine.

The Sculpture and Art Foundation CIC, Lichfield Cathedral and Lichfield Festival have no liability associated with display of the artworks.

Number of works selected will be based on space and relationship to the exhibition space.

Additional terms and conditions may apply