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Sally Lawford 'Fabric of Life'

Since its very first exhibition, the (voluntary) North Norfolk Exhibition Project (NNEP) has annually staged a curated month-long contemporary art exhibition in the beautiful setting of Salthouse Church.
Each year, those selected artists with a Norfolk connection have produced thought-provoking, exciting work; often inspired by and reflecting the local built and natural environment. In the absence of a dedicated non-commercial gallery in North Norfolk, the Project plays an invaluable role in promoting contemporary visual art. The NNEP exhibitions are recognised as one of the County's premier arts events.

Salthouse 10 'LANDMARK'

8 July to 8 August

The North Norfolk Exhibition Project is delighted to present the tenth annual exhibition of outstanding contemporary art in the unique venue of Salthouse Church; a Grade I listed, light-filled, fifteenth century church, overlooking the North Norfolk coastline.
The exhibition offers an innovative and diverse range of new work including ceramics, drawing, installation, painting, printmaking, sculpture, text and textiles by 41 artists with a Norfolk connection, including: Roger Ackling, Bob Catchpole, Susan Gunn, Vanessa Pooley, Gordon Senior and Dom Theobald.
The title 'LANDMARK' was chosen to celebrate the outstanding success of this artist-led Project, initiated twelve years ago, to provide a non-commercial exhibition space for contemporary art in North Norfolk.
In a departure from the normal 'call to artists' the participants in Salthouse10 are all committee members, past and present, together with their invited nominees. Of the 41 exhibiting artists, four exhibited in the first show in 2001, 14 are current committee members and 8 are past committee members. The current committee nominated 20 artists, 12 of whom have never shown previously at Salthouse.
Interpretation of the theme 'LANDMARK' provides the creative stimulus for a wealth of new artworks to celebrate and adorn this magical space, beloved by artists and art lovers - the antithesis of the white cube gallery.
Embracing the opportunity offered by Salthouse to extend their practice, highlights include: a soaring baldacchino (altar canopy) constructed from agricultural implements by Bob Catchpole; a six metre textile wall hanging created by Sally Lawford - a personal landmark inspired by a lifetime of life drawing, Stuart Shearer has recorded his daily commute, over the period of a year, in concertina sketch books; and Andrew Schumann has cast a serpent from 1000 'coke' cans.
The exhibition also features diverse responses to the local environment and landscape: Roger Ackling continues to capture sunlight through a magnifying glass, to painstakingly mark 'found' wood; Eleanor Wood responds reductively to the vast expanses of sky and land; whilst video artist Chris Loukes has used the colour, pattern and rhythm of the land to raise questions of orientation.
In addition, the life and work of Kathleen McFarlane (1922-2008), one of the Project's initiators, is celebrated by Porifera which has been generously loaned by Norwich Castle Museum.
Salthouse excels; a landmark exhibition; a visual feast; a showcase of a wealth of artistic creativity.
Open daily 10am to 5.30 pm
Admission free
Salthouse Church, Cross Street
Salthouse NR25 7AX
Located on the A149 coast road, parking is available including disabled parking with limited access, close to the church.
Coasthopper buses run regularly on the Sheringham - King's Lynn route, connecting with trains from Norwich and King's Lynn.

For a copy of the Salthouse 10 Brochure please click here (*.pdf -336kb)

Richard Mabey

EVENTS
All evening events in the church at 7.30pm. Tickets £8, available from Holt, Sheringham , Cromer and Wells Tourist Infomation Centres, at te exhibition, on the door on the night or email: salthouse10@googlemail.com

FRIDAY 16 JULY - LOUIS DE BERNIERES
Norfolk's most famous novelist plays music (with the famous mandolins), reads from his latest books and favourite poems, and more.....
SUNDAY 18 JULY - JOSE FERRERA and TIMBA FERRERA CONGA.
Conga is the name of the music, dance and culture of carnival in Cuba. Back by popular request come and take as active a part as you like in a festival evening of dance and music.

SUNDAY 25 JULY - RICHARD MABEY
Naturalist, ecologist, columnist for BBC Wildlife Magazine for 25 years, who speaks as well as he writes, will talk about Nature Writing: Not a Job for Grown-ups. Reflections on 30 years in the words business Richard will answer questions and, with four books out or re-issued this year, he will sign copies.
FRIDAY 30 JULY - DAVE HOLGATE JAZZ TRIO with KIRAN
Dave Holgate is recognised as one of Norwich's finest sculptors. But he had an earlier life as doublebass player with some of the nation's most prestigious bands. He has so many bookings that we were lucky to get a date from him. NNEP is proud to welcome to Salthouse his jazz trio of clarinet, piano and doublebass, playing the standards we all love. By his special invitation, Kiran will be singing.

Annette Rolston-Leaf

WORKSHOPS
A varied programme of Arts workshops will be offered in the Columbia Hall for adults, families, carers and their clients and schools. For full details of all workshops click here.

Woven Rag-Rug workshop for Carers/Clients with June Croll
Friday 9th July 2010.

Writing a Story workshop for Adults with Elspeth Barker
Saturday 10th July 2010.

Felt Inlay for Adults with Stephanie Gilbert
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July 2010.

Mono-print workshop for Adults with Annette Rolston
Saturday 24th July 2010.

Paper Cut Pictures workshop for Families by Elisabeth Kozmian
Wednesday 4th August 2010.

Pottery for Beginners (hand-building) workshop for Families by Dave Sturgess
Thursday 5th August 2010.

Oriental Banners for Adults with Jacquie Petrie
Saturday 7th August 2010.

WORKSHOPS FOR CARERS/CLIENTS

Reusable Polystyrene Block Printing with Louise MacLaren
Monday 12th July 2010 - Hope and Smile Club, Wells
Tuesday 20th July 2010 - First Focus group, Fakenham
To book please contact Louise on 01263 862675 or 07721 690231
email: louise.maclaren@btinternet.com

Jenny Rumens

Salthouse Sculpture Trail

Launched as a new development for the North Norfolk Exhibition Project in 2008. Permanent, semi-permanent and temporary sculptures by local artists are placed at key points along the 10-mile trail which can be explored by walking or cycling and by using the Holt to Kelling Heath railway. The trail begins at Salthouse Church and ends at Holt Country Park. For more information visit http://www.salthousesculturetrail.co.uk

Other Arts Events in North Norfolk

For more information on events in and around North Norfolk visit www.northnorfolk.org/arts