Abingdon School 01235 849041 Abingdon Prep School 01865 391570 discover more abingdon.org.uk Independent education for boys from 4-18 years and girls aged 4-7 www.artweeks.org 1 CÉZANNE AND THE MODERN Masterpieces of European Art from the Pearlman Collection BOOK NOW 13 March–22 June 2014 www.ashmolean.org Free for Members & Under 12s WELCOME Oxfordshire Artweeks 2014 Welcome to the 32nd Oxfordshire Artweeks festival during which you can see, for free, spectacular art at hundreds of places, in artists’ homes and studios, along village trails and city streets, in galleries and gardens. It is your chance, whether a seasoned art enthusiast or an interested newcomer to enjoy art in a relaxed way, to meet the makers and see their creative talent in action. Browse the listings and the accompanying website where you’ll fi nd hundreds more examples of artists’ work, and pick the exhibitions that most appeal to you or are closest to home. From the traditional to the contemporary, and with paintings to pottery, furniture to fashion, textiles, sculpture and more, there’s masses to explore. We hope you are inspired by the pieces on show and fi nd some treasures to take home with you. And remember to keep this guide in a safe place as many of the artists will also be holding Christmas exhibitions. Artweeks is a not-for-profi t organisation and relies upon the generous support of many people to whom we’re most grateful as we bring this celebration of the visual arts to you. In particular we’d like to thank Hamptons International and The Oxford Times for their continued support. To participate in Artweeks 2015 Esther Lafferty Festival Director (2-24 May) please register by Jo Golding Administrator 31st December 2014. Oxfordshire Artweeks PO Box 559 Abingdon Our cover image is a piece by Oxon OX14 9EF Lucy Butterwick, venue 166. 01865 865596 [email protected] Photo by Edmund Blok @OxonArtweeks www.artweeks.org 3 OXFORDSHIRE ART AND CRAFT ORGANISATIONS The Oxford Art Society was founded in 1891 and is an umbrella for accomplished artists with diverse and exciting styles living in Oxfordshire, many of whom also exhibit nationally or internationally. We hold regular exhibitions, and welcome submissions towards membership at our annual Open Exhibition. Look for the initials OAS in this guide to find members’ work. For more information visit www.oxfordartsociety.org.uk. The Oxfordshire Craft Guild draws together designer-makers representing a wide range of traditional and contemporary crafts, and holds temporary and permanent exhibitions throughout the county. Membership, which is by selection, is a sign of the finest design ability and highest quality craftsmanship. Look out for the initials OCG in this guide to find Guild Members' work. For further information go to www.oxcg.co.uk or www.facebook.com/oxfordshirecraftguild. West Ox Arts is a lively association of artists and art enthusiasts, many of whom take part in exhibitions alongside artists invited from across the UK. Our Gallery is an inspiring, light-filled venue that sells a wide range of contemporary, high quality art and offers various workshops, demonstrations and special events throughout the year. We are situated in the first floor of Bampton’s Town Hall in the Market Square. For more information or to become a member of WOA visit www.westoxarts.com. You can also find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/westoxarts. Our heartfelt thanks to Board members: Melita Kyle, Sarah Mayhew, Lois Muddiman, Hannah Newton, Cath Nightingale, David Pollock (Chair), Claire Reika Wright, Nick Thorn, Susan Williamson, Robin Wilson. Volunteer area coordinators: Jennifer Crowshaw, Anna Dillon, Rachel Ducker, Penny Fulljames, Patsy Jones, Rahima Kenner, Simon Murison-Bowie, Susan Moxley, Wendy Newhofer, David & Tara Parker-Woolway, Francesca Shakespeare, Maureen Sparling, Crabby Taylor, Helen White, Barry Whitehouse & Jean Wykes. And all those other individuals and collaborating organisations who help make Artweeks a success including: Tom Browning, Josh Golding, Paul Golding, Stuart Lafferty, Jim Robinson, Julie Jordan, Richard Shock, Neil Smith, Alun Ward, Chris Ward, Appleton Christmas Barn, Cornerstone Arts Centre, John Good Ltd, Hamptons International, OUP, Peleton Design, O3 Gallery, OVADA, Oxford Castle Quarter, Oxfordshire Library Service, OYAP, Shaw Gibbs, The Ashmolean, The Jam Factory, The Mill Banbury, The Oxford Times and many others. 4 Oxfordshire Artweeks CONTENTS Key to abbreviations Special events 13 Wheelchair access W South Oxfordshire 31 Partial wheelchair access PW Sat 3 - Sun 11 May Family friendly F Abingdon 32 Demonstrations D Cumnor and villages 33 Refreshments R Faringdon 34 Teacher T Wantage 36 Parking P Didcot 38 Non-selling NS Goring & Henley 40 Xmas opening: Wallingford 41 22-23rd November Wheatley & Thame 45 Oxford Art Society OAS Oxfordshire Craft Guild OCG North Oxfordshire 51 Oxford Printmakers Co-op OPC Sat 10 - Sun 18 May West Oxfordshire Arts WOA Bicester and Kidlington 52 Eynsham and Witney 55 Bampton 58 Burford 59 Charlbury 61 Woodstock 64 Chipping Norton 65 Banbury & villages 71 Oxford City 83 Sat 17 - Mon 26 May Headington & Marston 84 East Oxford 87 City South 91 City Centre 93 Jericho 96 Summertown 102 Wolvercote & Wytham 111 Botley 114 Index of artists 121 www.artweeks.org 5 Property down to a fine art. Hamptons International is proud to once again support Oxfordshire Artweeks 3rd – 26th May. If you are thinking of selling or letting your home, please contact your local Oxfordshire office. Hamptons Oxford Hamptons Deddington Sales. 01865 477316 Sales. 01869 876271 Lettings. 01865 477318 Hamptons Henley-on-Thames Hamptons Banbury Sales. 01491 693776 Sales. 01295 203091 Lettings. 01491 598263 Lettings. 01295 203093 www.hamptons.co.uk Beyond your expectations Hundreds of artists demonstrating their art 17 – 20 July Waterperry Gardens, near Wheatley TICKET OFFER – SAVE £10 Buy two standard adult entry tickets online for £22 and SAVE £10! Go to www.artinaction.org.uk Promo code OXAWK4 AinA14OxArtweeksFP 1 3/2/14, 15:45 Bespoke Vintage Tea Parties Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Christenings Afternoon Tea for up to 150 guests from £13.50 / head All Food & Tea of choice with Service, Illyria Pottery is a truly Vintage china & Cutlery included. Sensitive buffet service for wakes & remembrances local, independent pottery Cakes, cupcakes & sweet delicacies made to order shop in Jericho. Volume baking facility for large orders & contract bakes. Ceramic artist, Katie Call Victoria on 07967 833 979 Coston, creates each piece [email protected] • www.chippingnortonteaset.co.uk Tweet @chipnorteas in her studio just below Facebook www.facebook.com/thechippingnortonteaset the shop. Her work features a range 104 Walton Street, Oxford of ceramic objects, from www.illyriapottery.co.uk delicate clay jewellery and enquiries@ functional wares to fine art. illyriapottery.co.uk Illyria offers a refreshing 07450 256630 space to explore. Have www.facebook.com/ The Chipping Norton Tea-Set a wander through and illyriapottery Unit D • Elmsfield Industrial Estate procure loveliness. @illyriapottery Chipping Norton • OX7 5XL Test Run: Performance | Artists’ Projects | Work in Progress 2 May - 8 June 2014 30 PEMBROKE STREET OXFORD 0X1 1BP TEL 01865 722733 WWW.MODERNARTOXFORD.ORG.UK e N S d i T MAY u in the inspiring setting W g S of folly bridge, oxford I N O T 17-26 W T O R R T R kieran stiles A E 2014 E 0 M M art studios M 5 U M S R a range of beginner & U E E advanced courses in painting, S H T printmaking & life drawing V n n i with a professional artist & i O e experienced, qualified teacher. r S T o I Mid-week & weekend tuition in m K S a friendly atmosphere. Group e E I e sessions, all day workshops & E S V individual tutorials. W Art Workshop Gift vouchers T available. R 07967 075367 A [email protected] www.artcoursesoxford.com BUCKSOPENSTUDIOSKS Artweeks ad 2010.indd 1 2/2/10 16:48:15 Heather Power, Jane Peart & Morna Rhys 3 Man Show Printmaking & Glass 7th–22nd June 2014 2 May – 1 June Free entry to over 200 See a selection of work available on venues and more than 500 www.obsidianart.co.uk local artists and makers Obsidian Art, Layby Farm, across Buckinghamshire Old Risborough Road, Directories available from Buckinghamshire Stoke Mandeville, libraries, art shops and galleries Bucks, HP22 5XJ Or call the VIG co-ordinator on 01296 614283 [email protected] www.bucksopenstudios.org.uk 01296 612150 Art Courses 2014 May to September • Drawing • Painting • Sculpture • Textiles • Jewellery [email protected] • Calligraphy 07980 091 297 www.artinaction.org.uk Organised by the School of Economic Science Registered Educational charity no 313115 nurture YOUR creative talent... Girls 4-18 ‘For girls who love learning’ * “There’s a buzz about this place. The energy doesn’t stop. It’s fizzy.” Head of Drama “There is a lot of freedom. They trust us. But they also notice if you’re slipping and are always there to help you.” Year 7 student T: 01865 318500 | E: [email protected] oxfordhigh.gdst.net *Tatler Schools Guide 2013 SPECIAL EVENTS Special Events Calendar see following pages for further details April 1-28 Inspired by the Canal: an Artweeks exhibition at The Jam Factory, Oxford 8-9 Cubism: a six sided game! Family drop-in event at The Ashmolean Museum May 1 May – 1 June Portraits: Open exhibition at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot 2-31 Banburyscapes: Open exhibition at The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury 3-11 South Oxfordshire venues open 3-26 Open Exhibition at The Jam Factory, Oxford 10-18 North Oxfordshire venues open 17-26 Oxford city venues open 17 Heads of Headington: Headington Artweeks Launch 17-18 Art Debate: Degenerate Art Braziers Park near Wallingford 20 Art Talk: Artweeks’ Jericho Lecture, Oxford The Beau Monde: Fashionable Society in Georgian London by Hannah Grieg 22 Art Talk: Developing the Local Cultural Economy and Ecology Paul Hobson, Director of Modern Art Oxford November 22-23 Christmas exhibitions, and at other times, specific to individual artists.