Newbloodart 21-25 May 2009

Newbloodart is a contemporary online art gallery showcasing fresh talent. Their art experts scour the country for promising artists, and as an established contemporary online art gallery they have proved remarkably successful in identifying 'new blood' artists - whose works have increased significantly in value over the last few years.

Work can be bought directly from the website with prices ranging from £30 for a small-scale work on paper to over £1,000 for larger paintings by more established artists. So you never know, you may be buying the next Damien Hirst or Banksy.

By operating online they are able to keep their overheads down and pass these savings onto the customer, this gallery takes far lower commission rates than physical galleries. This is a company that offers value to the buyer while rewarding the artist.

Visit www.newbloodart.com for more information. And if you'd like to arrange a viewing at the Chiswick gallery, or if you have an enquiry, call 020 8940 7900. There is a returns policy of 14 days on all online purchases.

 

Twickenham Art Circle 27 June - 5 July 2009

Twickenham Art Circle is delighted to be collaborating with Verve Properties in staging an exhibition of its members' work at Crane Mews.

The Circle was formed in 1948 and has about 90 members. Its mission is to encourage artists - of all backgrounds and levels of experience - from Twickenham and the surrounding area to develop their potential, by holding practical drawing and painting sessions (both in the studio and outdoors), demonstrations, lectures and critiques and by organising exhibitions of its members' work.

The main annual exhibition is usually held around Easter time and the venue in recent years has been St Catherine's School in Twickenham, the recent 2009 event having been particularly successful. The Circle is, however, always looking for further opportunities to show its members' work. The exhibition at Crane Mews, open between Saturday 27th June and Sunday 5th July, will be part of the annual ARThouse festival sponsored by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Arts Service. This is believed to be the first time that TAC has taken part, as a group, in this event. Around 100 selected paintings, in a wide variety of subjects and media, will be on display and all will be for sale at affordable prices. Some examples of the work to be included are shown here.

The exhibition will be open from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm at the weekends and from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm during the week.

TAC always welcomes new members, either as Full (exhibiting) members or as Associates who may take part in all other activities for a lower annual subscription. The emphasis in all the Circle's activities is on a friendly and informal atmosphere. For further information,  see the website  - www.twickenhamartcircle.org.uk.