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FROM STUDIO LOCKDOWN

AN OPEN CALL CELEBRATING RESILIENCE  Tag #FromStudioLockdown  Susan, Moray, Sholto and Isbel in Lewes, Furloughed Friendship by Sarah Weal.    During this unprecedented period of isolation and lockdown, we've teamed up with EFG Art Ltd to launch @FromStudioLockdown; a project that seeks to document art being produced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.    AlbumArte Virtual Exhibition | FROM HOME - Living Time, Cultultra Covid, 2020, artist María Ángeles Vila and Alicia Herrero   Our lives have been unexpectedly and radically changed. With art fairs and exhibitions cancelled or postponed, museums and galleries closed and some artists unable to get to their studio, it has never been so important to support the creative sector. Our project aims to provide an exchange platform for artists,...

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How to Survive in Lockdown Series by Nicola Anthony

For this edition of our blog we share insights from artist Nicola Anthony. In her search for creative ways to problem solve during lockdown, she's sharing her learnings and mistakes, along with words from creative mentors. Part 1 and 2 feature creative coach and mentor Deborah Henry Pollard who provides useful tips like creating a Well Being Weekly Planner, mediation and establishing a schedule for yourselves.  Nicola has a whole series of videos lined to be published on her website. Upcoming guests include Tabish Khan, Daryl Goh and Gallerist Marie Pierre Mol. 

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Our Top 3 Online Art Resources

We're coming up to five weeks now in UK Lockdown and to counteract the boredom we're bringing another edition of our top online resources and activities to try at home. This week we're focusing on all things art related. With some fantastic resources available from our nations beloved museums and artists. Suitable for all ages and especially for those who are home schooling.     1. RA PICASSO AND PAPER: VIRTUAL EXHIBITION TOUR    While the RA doors are temporarily closed, you can experience their ‘Picasso and Paper’ exhibition from home, in this video tour of the galleries. The exhibition brings together more than 300 works on paper spanning the artist's 80-year career. This show presents a dynamic collection highlighting Picasso's multi-disciplinary approach to making art. "He...

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Our Top 3 Arts and Culture Resources Online

We're coming up to five weeks now in UK Lockdown and to counteract the boredom we're bringing another edition of our top online resources and activities to do at home. This week we're focusing on all things art related. With some fantastic resources available from our nations beloved museums and artists. Suitable for all ages and especially for those home schooling.       1. TATE - ANDY WARHOL EXHIBITION GOES ONLINE     For those missing a weekend fix of art, fear not as you will be able to explore Tate's collections and current exhibitions online via a new series of online video tours.   The first film launches 6th April and provides viewers a unique insight into the recently opened Warhol Exhibition at the Tate Modern....

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GreatArt Sponsors our Online Art Club

We're delighted to announce that we will be partnering with GreatArt. GreatArt is the UK's largest supplier of art materials with over 60,000 products available online and a 8,500 sqft shop based in the heart of Shoreditch. During these difficult times, GreatArt is still guaranteeing deliveries to your home, so what better partner for our Online Art Club #StayHomeGetCreative. They've always championed improving people's quality of life through the arts, originally supplying art supplies and materials to therapy centres. Naomi Vona © Collage Making Workshop Each week we will be announcing our artists that will be hosting classes the following week. Allowing you plenty of time to order materials you might not have at home. You also have access to a unique 15%...

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