Whitstable Art

The Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre in Whitstable holds regular exhibitions and events, and here we'll let you know about what's coming up at the centre. All events are also displayed on the Events Calendar page, so you can see what's happening at a glance. To visit the Horsebridge website, click here

Exhibition Name - Something Else Artist - Tessa Lloyd Information - Tessa Lloyd's work includes printmaking and paintings, her differing styles reflecting her experimental way of working. A graduate of KIAD (The Kent Institute of Art and Design), Tessa's recent work takes inspiration from film and photography, her major area of interest and research, and from her previous works dealing with the portrayal of emotion through facial expression. Date : 3rd - 6th January 2007 Gallery 2 Horsebridge Arts

Title - The Horsebridge Life Drawing Group Date: 10th - 23rd January 2007 Information - The Horsebridge Life drawing group meets twice-monthly and is regularly attended by established practicing artists, keen to hone their skills and share knowledge. This exhibition demonstrates the group's varying approaches.

Title - Off Stage Date: 17th - 23rd January Information - After the success of Clandestine at the Horsebridge, Nicola Jeffries returns after the success of her last show 'Clandesrtine'. This time, Nicola gives a rare insight into the lives of aerialists, acrobats, and B-boys. Whilst on tour with a multi-skilled aerial spectacular over the summer, Nicola had the opportunity to study the highs and lows of acrobatic life, and her new exhibition brings this insight to the public.

Title - Made in Cadiz Date: 24th -30th January 2007 Information - Antonia Dominguez, Lauren Sebastian and Charlotte Baynes are the three artists who provide this rich array of paintings created in Cádiz, S.W.Spain. Each one of them has painted in the 16th Century Fortress 'Santa Catalina' and the group will exhibit works ranging from their responses to natural forms, environment, wild abstractions and portraits of visitors to the beautiful, most ancient city in Europe.

Title - A1 Open Exhibition Date: 16th - 26th February 2007 Information - In September 2006, The Horsebridge Centre invited artists to submit artworks for inclusion in this, the Horsebridge’s first Open Exhibition. There were no entry criteria: the only stipulation was that all works should be A1 in size. Overwhelmed by the response, the Horsebridge is now looking forward to seeing the resulting exhibition, which it anticipates will be exciting, vibrant and (of course!) eclectic.

Title - Searching For the Spiritual in Art Date: 28th February - 6th March 2007 Information - 'Barbara Marks is a painter, printmaker and shiatsu practitioner. For her, working with energy to balance the body has the same intuitiveness and fluidity as working with paint and print making. Both have the potential to touch the human spirit.' (Horsebridge 2007)

Title - Kirstie Atkin Craske Date: 14th - 27th March 2007 Information - 'Inspired by nature, fascinated by colour, Kirstie Atkin Craske tries to capture the beauty and intricacies of nature in her work. She uses layers of colour to build depth, subtlety and atmosphere, which can sometimes appear abstract but also with areas of detailed representation.' (Horsebridge 2007)

Title - Graham Miles LRPS Date: 7th -13th March 2007 'Graham is a keen local photographer who has a wide interest in all aspects of the art of photography, using both digital and traditional methods, and is inspired by the world about us. He belongs to two local photographic clubs as well as being a member of The Royal Photographic Society.' (Horsebridge 2007)

Title - Mixed Emotions Date: 7th - 20th March 2007 Information - 'Clare Jackson, Tina Kean and Sarah Langstone A diverse mix from three female Kent artists, who enjoy freedom of expression through art, using a variety of media. Work ranges from abstract to portraiture. The artists thrive on the challenge of combining motherhood with creativity! The exhibition contains recent pieces which are fresh, exciting and well worth a visit. Private view Saturday 10 th March 2-4pm' (Horsebridge 2007)