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Southwesterly

28th April 2010

Showing two pieces of work at Southwesterly - a new gallery opening in Dartmouth.

Work in Progress

Due to a temporary lack of studio I am unable to work on any large sculptures until the summer, when I will be working frantically at our studio in France.

Devon Open Studios
Torbay Trail, Brixham College

September 15th - 19th

Practical demonstrations, free workshops and exhibitions of work from Adult Tutors and Students, designed to inspire others to enjoy visual arts. Francesca is also showing sculptures in the garden as part of the Torbay Trail.

Drawing and Painting workshop

September 19th, 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

During the Open Studios Exhibition Francesca Dimond will be running this workshop as a taster session for the Improvers, Drawing and Painting Course on Wednesdays. A free creative drop in session, where the artist will be demonstrating and encouraging everyone to have a go themselves.

Blank Canvas - Torre Abbey, Torquay

September 27th - November 22nd 2008

'Torre Abbey is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new annual exhibition for the Galleries at Torre Abbey.  The exhibition will feature the work of painters, sculptors and craftspeople as well as performance artists and creative workshops.  Join us in celebrating the opening of Torre Abbey as the new showcase for exceptional art in the South West region.'

This exhibition is similar to the Royal Acadamy show in London, though fortunately sculptors were exempt from queing with heavy artworks, and the sculpture chosen by Francesca Dimond was selected by sending in images.

The exhibition runs from 27th September to 22nd November and there are a number of special events running.

Please follow the above link for more details.

Torbay Fringe - Roma Torquay

August 1st - 31st 2008

A group show of local artists in the Torbay area at unusual venues, organised by Anne Radu.
Francesca Dimond will be showing smaller sculptures in the window and inside Roma Hairdressers in Torquay.

 

Craft and Design Experience,
Fawley Court, Henley on Thames

May 16-18 2008
10am-5pm Daily

'This year we are delighted to have brought together 40 sculptural artists, including many notable and award winning sculptors, who will be showing their work as the centre piece to this year's event.'

Please follow the above link for more details.

RNLI - Dartmouth Lifeboat Station Appeal

During the 'Fawley Court' exhibition, (see above), Francesca Dimond raised money for the RNLI Dartmouth lifeboat station. In return for a donation of any size visitors were invited to put a pebble into one of the 'Beacon' sculptures in celebration of the lives saved at sea, or in remembrance of a loved one.
£ 129.64 was raised over the weekend, and this was then presented to Dartmouth Lifeboat Station which has been opened since November last year. They are still raising money to purchase a new 'D Class' Lifeboat. Please follow the link above to find out more and to make donations.

 

Art in the Garden 2007
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire

'Now in its eighth spectacular year, Art in the Garden has become established as one of the most exciting exhibitions of contemporary craft and sculpture in the UK.'
The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens near Romsey Hampshire. I will be exhibiting 3 outdoor sculptures for this exhibition.