I have chosen to complete my placement with the local art gallery 'Smiths Row'. This is only a small art gallery, but has a wide variety of exhibitions supporting local art and design industry. They are well known for their learning and workshops, always open to lend a helping hand with their vast knowledge of their specific areas of art.Displayed below is an extract from the Smiths Row Gallery website about what they are and what they do. I will complete some more research as I go along in order to begin to write my 2,000 word essay.
ABOUT US...
Smiths Row is a contemporary art gallery in the heart of historic Bury St Edmunds. We curate an exciting programme of exhibitions and public art projects, accompanied by a range of tours, talks and workshops. Admission to all our exhibitions is free. Our contemporary Craft Shop showcases affordable work by the very best British makers, including ceramics, jewellery, textiles and printmaking, alongside artist-designed cards and wrapping paper.
Smiths Row supports the careers of artists and makers through a variety of different programmes including Smiths Row Surgeries, and during 2013 through Hot House East, a maker development programme we delivered in partnership with the Crafts Council and the University of Hertfordshire.
The architecture of Smiths Row is quite spectacular. The gallery occupies the first floor of an elegant Grade 1 listed building originally designed as a theatre in the 1770s by Robert Adam, which has retained its high ceilings, Georgian façade and elegant arched windows. At the centre of the space is a pair of magnificent Venetian crystal chandeliers.
Smiths Row is a great place to see new work by up-and-coming artists, alongside more established names, and to see and buy the best contemporary craft.
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