Plus, don’t miss your chance to be a part of the Fox Art Competition!
Beatles Picnic
Join Guernsey Arts within the grounds of Candie Gardens on 8 August for a free community event between 5pm – 7pm to mark the 8 August 1963. It’s not John, Paul, George and Ringo, but Nat, Matt, Scott and Ewan who will be bringing you the one-off show, ‘1963 Revisited’, live from Candie Gardens, following in the steps of the Fab Four all those years ago.
These Beatle enthusiasts and talented musicians will be recreating The Beatles’ Guernsey set song-for-song in a special early evening performance, with plenty of extras. This is your invite to come and join in the picnic party on your way home from work!
The event gets underway with background music from 5pm, with the band starting between half 5 and 6pm. Why not grab a picnic and stop by after work to enjoy some nostalgia in the (hopefully!) sun? Bring your dancing shoes, some warmed-up vocal chords and your cameras to capture your best moments.
Roseanne Guille – “Looking Deeper” – Art At The Park
‘Looking Deeper’ is an exhibition by renowned artist Rosanne Guille at The Folk and Costume Museum, Saumarez Park. Taking place from Tuesday 1 August to Friday 8 September, the museum is open 10am – 5pm seven days a week. Admission is free and the Museum is access-friendly.
Rosie grew up in Sark where her interest in painting was first sparked. In the 1990’s, she studied Natural History Illustration & Ecological Studies at Bournemouth, followed by the Royal College of Art.
Rosie is best known for her work with the International non-profit organisation, the Artists for Nature Foundation. In 2011/12 she organised ‘Art for the Love of Sark’ a project which brought 20 renowned landscape and wildlife artists to work in Sark to highlight the Island’s unique way of life and its fragility through film, book and exhibitions.
In 2019, Rosie moved to Guernsey where she is inspired by the stunning nearby west coast beaches and headlands. She has used this fresh start to try new mediums and now works almost solely in oil ‘en plein air’ (outdoors) responding to the changing light and colours. In November 2022, she exhibited in the Greenhouse Gallery alongside Deborah Grice.
Drink & Draw at the Golden Lion
Come and join in with informal life drawing at The Golden Lion! Every Wednesday from 7 – 9 pm. All materials provided and all levels of experience welcome. £10 cash, £11 card.
Castle Nights Headliner for the 4 August
KPMG Castle Nights returns to Castle Cornet with acts from across the community – including headliners – The Ukuladeez.
The Ukuladeez are an all-girl ukulele group who play their own brand of folk blues with rich layered harmony and smart lyrics. The Ukuladeez have developed true wide appeal playing at literary festivals, folk festivals, heavy metal concerts and in shop windows, and now joining you against the wonderful backdrop of Castle Cornet. Come and enjoy the free entertainment and soak up the atmosphere at one of Guernsey’s most historic sites. Numbers within the Castle are controlled, please arrive early.
Fox Art Competition Now Accepting Submissions
Jersey Arts Centre and Guernsey Arts are calling on Channel Island artists from both Bailiwicks to be part of our island-wide Fox Open Art Competition 2023. Winning and selected artworks will be exhibited at Jersey Arts Centre and The George Crossan Gallery Guernsey.
This year, artists can enter online by completing the online application form and submitting photographs of their artwork. The judge, Tom Wood, will make a shortlisted selection from the photographs virtually on 14 September, then choose the winning works in person on 23 September. The closing date for entries is 5pm Tuesday 12 September.
This year’s prizes total £2,000 and will be awarded to Channel Island-based artists who, in the opinion of the judge, have produced the most original work of art.
This year’s prizes are:
- £1,000 for the overall winner
- £500 for the winner of the Jock Russell Award for 12 to 18 year olds
- £100 for 5 highly commended artists.
Entrants may submit up to two works and it costs just £5. If you’re a student, then you only have to pay £1 to enter your piece(s)!
Find out more about Tom Wood HERE. Guernsey artists can contact Guernsey Arts at: info@arts.gg or (01481) 220713
Alderney artists can contact Liz Richardson at Pre Studio on: (01481) 823936
For any other enquiries, please email exhibitions@artscentre.je