THE SENTINEL GALLERY'S
'OPEN ART SPACE'
Now taking bookings for 2020
'Open Art Space' is a modern purpose-built gallery in the heart of Wivenhoe available to hire by artists and art groups
wishing to exhibit their work in a professional setting.
The exhibition area is approximately 35 square metres with 40 square metres of hanging space, together with toilet
and separate office area.
Gallery Use & Access:
The Gallery is primarily designed for the exhibition of artwork but we are happy to discuss others ideas.
Gallery Opening Hours:
Flexible opening times but limited between 10 am- 5 pm
We are able to open for evening events up to 10.00 pm by arrangement
Gallery Facilities included in the hire:
- Wireless Internet.
- Disabled Toilet Facilities.
- Office Space.
- Tea/coffee making facility. Microwave.
- Flexible Lighting.
- Cupboard Storage for stock items.
- Local Signage
Fees & Charges:
'The Open Art Space' Gallery is available to hire in weekly units. From Friday 10 am to 6 pm the following Thursday.
Week rates : from £300
- Phone/email or come and talk to James or download the booking form below
- 01206 827490/info@thesentinelgallery.co.uk
- Full terms and conditions on enquiry/booking
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some past exhibitions in 'Open Art Space'
at the Sentinel Gallery
Christmas Presence in Wivenhoe.
'Flying The Nest'
in The Sentinel's
Open Art Space
An exciting exhibition of eight artist's work from Colchester's Cuckoo Farm
3rd - 13th November
Daily 11.0 - 5.0 pm
in The Sentinel's
Open Art Space
An exciting exhibition of eight artist's work from Colchester's Cuckoo Farm
3rd - 13th November
Daily 11.0 - 5.0 pm
'INTERIORS'
Quiet Paintings Rich in Meaning
an exhibition of paintings In The Sentinel's
Open Art Space
by
Anthony Jones
18th - 25th October
open daily 10.0 - 5.0 pm
Quiet Paintings Rich in Meaning
an exhibition of paintings In The Sentinel's
Open Art Space
by
Anthony Jones
18th - 25th October
open daily 10.0 - 5.0 pm
'PERSONAL PERSPECTIVES'
New work by:
Pandora Butterfield, Fiona Harmon
James Johnston
Along with prints, jewellery, ceramics and glassware.
Private View 21st September 6-8.30 pm
Exhibition: 22nd-Sept to 7th-Oct
Open : Wed-Sun 10-5.pm
New work by:
Pandora Butterfield, Fiona Harmon
James Johnston
Along with prints, jewellery, ceramics and glassware.
Private View 21st September 6-8.30 pm
Exhibition: 22nd-Sept to 7th-Oct
Open : Wed-Sun 10-5.pm
Uncertain Things
30th September - 29th October
A collaborative exhibition of work by husband and wife, Ben Coode-Adams and Freddie Robins, and ceramic artist Claire Loder.
30th September - 29th October
A collaborative exhibition of work by husband and wife, Ben Coode-Adams and Freddie Robins, and ceramic artist Claire Loder.
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Spectrum
2nd - 24th September 2017
In collaboration with the Bankside Gallery's Watercolour Competition, we selected painter's Gerry Baptist and Rebecca Bergese to exhibit. Joining them was fellow painter/printmaker John Crossley, potter ceramic artist's Rod Bugg, Kathryn Hearn and Steven Will.
2nd - 24th September 2017
In collaboration with the Bankside Gallery's Watercolour Competition, we selected painter's Gerry Baptist and Rebecca Bergese to exhibit. Joining them was fellow painter/printmaker John Crossley, potter ceramic artist's Rod Bugg, Kathryn Hearn and Steven Will.
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Summer Show
8th July - 28th August 2017
In this large mixed exhibition we present both emerging and established artists for a 7 week, selling-off-the-wall show. Expect to see a variety of paintings, collage artists, sculptors using metals, ceramics and assemblages.
Exhibitors include -
Derek Chambers, Julie Cuthbert, Jill Desborough, Noreen Grant, Barrie Houghton, Fiona Harmon, Louise Hayward, Everard Longland, Sarah Milne,
Avril Morris, Helen Napper, Margie North, David Owen, Lawrie Simonson, Mary Romer Greenfield, Jo Rizzato
8th July - 28th August 2017
In this large mixed exhibition we present both emerging and established artists for a 7 week, selling-off-the-wall show. Expect to see a variety of paintings, collage artists, sculptors using metals, ceramics and assemblages.
Exhibitors include -
Derek Chambers, Julie Cuthbert, Jill Desborough, Noreen Grant, Barrie Houghton, Fiona Harmon, Louise Hayward, Everard Longland, Sarah Milne,
Avril Morris, Helen Napper, Margie North, David Owen, Lawrie Simonson, Mary Romer Greenfield, Jo Rizzato
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A Very Still Life
3rd June - 2nd July 2017
Displaying the work of artists who use the format of still life in alternative ways; from traditional depictions of inanimate objects to looking at the world on a breathless day. The artists selected are largely all local to Essex or Suffolk, their style in painting varies terrifically.
Dione Page - Avril Morris - Annabel Ridley - Olwen Jones - Sarah Baddon Price
Plus fused glass sculptures by Danielle Hopkinson and ceramics by Kate Reynolds
3rd June - 2nd July 2017
Displaying the work of artists who use the format of still life in alternative ways; from traditional depictions of inanimate objects to looking at the world on a breathless day. The artists selected are largely all local to Essex or Suffolk, their style in painting varies terrifically.
Dione Page - Avril Morris - Annabel Ridley - Olwen Jones - Sarah Baddon Price
Plus fused glass sculptures by Danielle Hopkinson and ceramics by Kate Reynolds
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TEXT
6th - 29th May 2017
This exhibition explored Text in Textile Art. It featured the work of renowned artist's Sara Impey and Eliza Kentridge. Complimented with text based artworks by Kate Lammin and ceramics by Hanne Manheimmer and Julie O'Sullivan.
6th - 29th May 2017
This exhibition explored Text in Textile Art. It featured the work of renowned artist's Sara Impey and Eliza Kentridge. Complimented with text based artworks by Kate Lammin and ceramics by Hanne Manheimmer and Julie O'Sullivan.
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Are You Interested in Bodies?
1st April - 1st May 2017
An explorative exhibition of ceramic bodies and human bodies, in both 2D and 3D forms.
The exhibition featured many established artists, such as renowned sculptor who is based in Cardiff, Michael Flynn, as well as emerging young artists; ceramic student Mikky Saunby and student at The Royal Drawing School Jessica Jane Charleston. Fellow exhibitors include: Ingrid Saag, Jude Jelfs, Sarah Baddon Price, Jane Lewis, Emma Cameron, Dale Devereux Barker, Simon Bacon, Rachel Larkins, Catherine Dodds and Sue Marsdon.
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Seascape, Skyscape and the Colour Blue
04-26 March 2017
An exhibition of work by painters Sarah Milne, Tony Foster, Ruth Philo, Sarah Spencer and prints by Emma Buckmaster exploring the notion of landscape.
04-26 March 2017
An exhibition of work by painters Sarah Milne, Tony Foster, Ruth Philo, Sarah Spencer and prints by Emma Buckmaster exploring the notion of landscape.
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Seen in Wivenhoe
04-26 February 2017
An exhibition of work by Wivenhoe artists, as well as artists depicting Wivenhoe. We have an exciting month of evening events including an exclusive talk given by James Dodds, a performance by Martin Newell and a reading by Barbara Peirson.
04-26 February 2017
An exhibition of work by Wivenhoe artists, as well as artists depicting Wivenhoe. We have an exciting month of evening events including an exclusive talk given by James Dodds, a performance by Martin Newell and a reading by Barbara Peirson.
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The Annual Christmas Kaleidoscope
05 November - 31 December 2016
The Christmas Kaleidoscope returned to assist you in all your seasonal shopping. The final exhibition of 2016 combined familiar artists with new artists from across the UK in an exhibition of high quality, contemporary crafts and affordable art. Look out for its return next year.
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Gone to the Press
01 - 30 October 2016
An exhibition celebrating the playfulness and endless possibilities in printmaking and ceramics. Four printmakers Dale Devereux Barker,
Sandy Sykes, Trevor Price and Judith Lockie are joined by renowned potter John Pollex.
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Watercolour Now
03 - 25 September 2016
An exhibition of watercolourists including Royal Watercolour Society Members and Associates, as selected by Jane Lewis ARWS
Artists include: James Faure Walker, Jill Leman, Caroline McAdam Clark, Wendy Jacob, Bridget Moore, Julie D Cooper, Claire Parrish,
Jane Lewis, Gertie Young, Ben Coode-Adams and Debbie Ayles with ceramics by Clive Davis and glass by Lynn Foster
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CAS
06 - 29 August 2016
Colchester Art Society celebrates its 70th birthday with an exhibition of an invited selection of current members work, selected by newly elected president and abstract landscape painter, Simon Carter
Artists include: Michael Fletcher, Hilary Owers, Mike Middleton, Patricia Price, Brenda Jones, Bryan Whitely, Jill Desborough, Lucy Lutyens and Simon Carter
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Depth & Detail
9 - 31 July 2016
Four artists came together to produce this intricate and intriguing show, broadcasting the darker side of the imagination. Terry Curling explored a sinister subject matter with her textile dolls and large-scale pointillist drawings of skeletal forms, whilst Jessica Jane Charleston displayed linear drawings, paintings and prints with a beautiful fragility. Joining them were Lisa Temple-Cox and Doug Selway, two assemblage artists, who ignited curiosity with their unusual box works.
9 - 31 July 2016
Four artists came together to produce this intricate and intriguing show, broadcasting the darker side of the imagination. Terry Curling explored a sinister subject matter with her textile dolls and large-scale pointillist drawings of skeletal forms, whilst Jessica Jane Charleston displayed linear drawings, paintings and prints with a beautiful fragility. Joining them were Lisa Temple-Cox and Doug Selway, two assemblage artists, who ignited curiosity with their unusual box works.
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Explosion Of The Palette
4 June - 3 July 2016
An exhibition of colour in the form of paintings by two artists: Valerie Armstrong and Stephanie Stow whose work was joined by ceramicist Kate Reynolds.
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Some Rocks and a Hard Place
30 April - 30 May 2016
Husband and wife Ben Coode-Adams and Freddie Robins, stars of Grand Designs episode no. 93, brought their paintings and sculptures to the Sentinel Gallery, resulting in a fun and daring exhibition confronting traditional norms of textiles and watercolour.
An Artist's View
2 April - 24 April 2016
A quartet of painters joined forces in an exhibition of the rural landscape, together with the unusual presence of Annabel Faraday's urban landscape ceramics. Artists included Sue England, Nat Young, Ruth Bunnewell and Dina Southwell.
The Sentinel Select, Open Exhibition
5 March - 28 March 2016
In celebration of our first birthday we opened our walls to the creatives of Essex and Suffolk. The best 80 artists made it through the panel to be exhibited in this explosion of talent.
A Collection of 7
6 February - 28 February 2016
To kick off our 2016 exhibition programme we turned to seven inspiring artists who live and work in Wivenhoe and who are all women. The exhibition consists of painters Emma Cameron and Barbara Peirson, assemplage and collage artists Alison Stockmarr and Olivia Browne, textile wall hangings by Eliza Kentridge, potter Catherine Dodds and conceptual artist and sculptor Charlotte Bernays.
Christmas Kaleidoscope
14 November - 10 January 2016
For the Christmas period we hosted a huge mixed show, resonate of our Opening Exhibition, of fine art and crafts from the talented hands of Essex and Suffolk artists. Prints, paintings, sculpture, jewellery and enough pottery to swim in were shown in the hope to appeal to as many tastes as possible .
14 November - 10 January 2016
For the Christmas period we hosted a huge mixed show, resonate of our Opening Exhibition, of fine art and crafts from the talented hands of Essex and Suffolk artists. Prints, paintings, sculpture, jewellery and enough pottery to swim in were shown in the hope to appeal to as many tastes as possible .
Arabella Shand, Steve Henderson & Lucy Lutyens
17 October - 8 November 2015
Renowned painter Arabella Shand creates exciting depictions of people, still lives and landscapes through bright colours and wild patterns. The beautiful wooden sculptures of Stephen Henderson capture the playful and dazzling elegance of birds. Tying them together was the presence of Lucy Lutyens’ abstract bronze sculptural forms, sharply minimalist but following the same free flowing lines and shapes of both Shand and Henderson.
Derek Chambers & Colin Slee
19 September - 11 October 2015
Alongside the change in season, printmaker Derek Chambers and landscape painter Colin Slee joined in an exhibition depicting our stormy English landscape. Both artists are interested in the expressive power of changing elements of nature, the strength of the wild and tempestuous atmosphere, and the uncertain absence of human life.
Derek Chambers & Colin Slee
19 September - 11 October 2015
Alongside the change in season, printmaker Derek Chambers and landscape painter Colin Slee joined in an exhibition depicting our stormy English landscape. Both artists are interested in the expressive power of changing elements of nature, the strength of the wild and tempestuous atmosphere, and the uncertain absence of human life.
Numberless Points by Charlotte Bernays
22nd August - 13th September
Installation artist Charlotte Bernays' work is concerned with form in motion and with motion within form. She works in an experimental and exploratory manner to find materials and ways of making with which to express her preoccupation with mass and energy, configuration and reconfiguration, referencing natures ‘dramas’, on both the microcosmic and the macrocosmic scale. She pushes the boundaries of her practice in order to produce emotive, abstract works of art.
22nd August - 13th September
Installation artist Charlotte Bernays' work is concerned with form in motion and with motion within form. She works in an experimental and exploratory manner to find materials and ways of making with which to express her preoccupation with mass and energy, configuration and reconfiguration, referencing natures ‘dramas’, on both the microcosmic and the macrocosmic scale. She pushes the boundaries of her practice in order to produce emotive, abstract works of art.
Jenny Wheatley
25th July - 16th August
We were proud to present a solo show from member of the Royal Watercolour Society, Jenny Wheatley. She is a painter of colourful, primitive and joyful compositions; the view from her window in Truro, Cornwall or scenes from her various travels. Working in oil or watercolour on a range of scales, Jenny is a true master of her medium.
25th July - 16th August
We were proud to present a solo show from member of the Royal Watercolour Society, Jenny Wheatley. She is a painter of colourful, primitive and joyful compositions; the view from her window in Truro, Cornwall or scenes from her various travels. Working in oil or watercolour on a range of scales, Jenny is a true master of her medium.
Jill Desborough & Paul Rumsey
20th June - 19th July 2015
This exhibition presented a unique offering from the dark side of the imagination. Mythology and symbolism inspired Paul Rumsey's dark and compelling charcoal drawings while Jill Deborough's sculptures and prints displayed a fantastical portrayal of animal and human forms
from bold theatrical puppet pieces to the exquisite sculptures.
20th June - 19th July 2015
This exhibition presented a unique offering from the dark side of the imagination. Mythology and symbolism inspired Paul Rumsey's dark and compelling charcoal drawings while Jill Deborough's sculptures and prints displayed a fantastical portrayal of animal and human forms
from bold theatrical puppet pieces to the exquisite sculptures.
Have I Got Nudes For You
25th April - 17th May 2015
A rare exhibition theme, the nude, yet something most artists are drawn to. We were interested the varying artistic depictions of the naked form. With paintings, prints, sculpture, pottery and jewellery and featuring 17 local artists this exhibition was light hearted, playful and colourful; easy and joyful to look at.
25th April - 17th May 2015
A rare exhibition theme, the nude, yet something most artists are drawn to. We were interested the varying artistic depictions of the naked form. With paintings, prints, sculpture, pottery and jewellery and featuring 17 local artists this exhibition was light hearted, playful and colourful; easy and joyful to look at.
Dodds & Co.
25th April - 17th May 2015
The Dodds family are famous in Wivenhoe and beyond but rarely is their creativity displayed all together. This exhibition featured seven related artists from three generations in all manner of mediums.
25th April - 17th May 2015
The Dodds family are famous in Wivenhoe and beyond but rarely is their creativity displayed all together. This exhibition featured seven related artists from three generations in all manner of mediums.
Opening Exhibition
14th March - 18th April 2015
The sentinel's first exhibition was the first and last opportunity to visit and explore the upstairs space as Ms Pru Green has finally moved into her much desired, open plan living space. The show featured over 80 local artists, traditional and contemporary; delivering an exhibition brimming with variety and an extravagant celebration of Wivenhoe's new public space.
