Encompass Fine Art Exhibition, Bolton

Venue: Falcon Mill, Handel Street, Bolton BL1 8BL

Opening times: Friday 18th May 6-9pm Preview Evening, thereafter open weekly Friday to Sunday 12pm-5pm only

‘Encompass’, takes place at Grade II listed building Falcon Mill in the Halliwell area of Bolton. As well as showcasing work from innovative emerging artists, the exhibition will feature work from established artists such as Denis Whiteside, Ed Pien and Peter Marsh. ‘Encompass’ will also exhibit work from MA Fine Art students from the University of Bolton.

The theme of ‘Encompass’ is suggestive and open ended, allowing for a rich variety of interpretations and styles of work.

Visit http://www.encompassartexhibition.blogspot.co.uk for more information.

Google Art Project

Google Art Project is an online compilation of high-resolution images of artworks from galleries worldwide, as well as a virtual tour of the galleries in which they are housed.
The project includes works in the Tate Gallery, London; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City; and the Uffizi, Florence. There are currently over 30,000 works of art uploaded from museums and galleries all over the world.
 
The “walk-through” feature of the project uses Google’s Street View technology.  To begin your virtual tour of the museums and galleries in Google Art Project please go to: http://www.googleartproject.com/

Introduction to gum arabic transfer with Anita Henderson, Neo Artists

Venue: Neo Artists Studios, Corporation Chambers, Corporation Street, Bolton BL1 2AN

Cost: £28

Booking: Reserve a place online or download a booking form here www.neoartists.co.uk/workshops.asp

A brief introduction and demonstration will take you through the process of transforming photocopied images into atmospheric prints. This will be followed by the opportunity to experiment with this rewarding technique.

Innovative Visual Arts grant funding

The Elephant Trust offers grants to artists and institutions (priority is given to small organisations and galleries) for new, innovative visual arts projects based in the UK.

The Trust’s aim is to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when confronted by lack of funds. The Trust supports projects that develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the fine arts.

Priority is now being given to artists and small organisations and galleries who should submit well argued, imaginative proposals for making or producing new work or exhibitions. Arts Festivals are not supported. The Trust normally awards grants of up to £2,000, but larger grants may be considered.
 
The next deadline is the 2nd July 2012. For information visit: http://www.elephanttrust.org.uk/docs/intro.html

Golsonscott Foundation arts grants

Deadline: 30 April 2012

The Golsoncott Foundation aims to promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the UK public in the arts generally and, in particular, the fine arts and music. The Trustees’ overriding concern is to support those projects that demonstrate and deliver excellence in the arts, be it in performance, exhibition, artistic craft, or scholarly endeavour.

For more information visit  www.golsoncott.org.uk