BBC Radio Lancashire recently invited one of our founder members Sian Johnson into the studio for a chat and to learn more about MAC and what we've been getting up to in the 4 years since we set up. You can hear the interview in full here... https://soundcloud.com/johnny-bean/sian-johnson-on-bbc-radio-lancashire-220919
We spoke recently to MAC member Ginny Koppenhol who has her first solo exhibition Ablaze! opening at the More Music gallery on Sept 13th. Here's what she had to say... The 'Ablaze!' project started 7 months ago, when Johnny (Bean) asked me if I'd like to have an exhibition hosted by MAC. I jumped at … Continue reading Ginny on Fire!
A selection of prints by Hazel Roberts At the Stone Jetty Cafe, Morecambe Aug 2nd to Aug 30th. An exhibition by Manchester based artist Hazel Roberts starts today at The Stone Jetty Cafe in Morecambe and runs till August 30th. Hazel Roberts is an award-winning artist based in Manchester. Since graduating in Fine Art … Continue reading Hazel Roberts – A Worker’s Playtime
David Stewart – Meet the Artist David Stewart's wonderful exhibition "Fogeys" at The White Elephant Gallery has been extended by popular demand to July 6th! And on Friday 21st June 3pm at The White Elephant Contemporary Gallery in the Arndale Centre, Morecambe there will be an informal opportunity to hear celebrated photographer David Stewart reflect … Continue reading David Stewart – Meet the Artist
MAC member Linda Page has a new exhibition of her work at The Gregson Centre in Lancaster. The Exhibition opened on Weds 7th June. The Gregson Centre 33 Moorgate Lancaster LA1 3PY on More information: lindampage@icloud.com
MAC members Patricia Haskey and Graham Lowe are both appearing in a new exhibition at the Maiden Bridge gallery in the forest of Bowland. "The Tateham Modern at Maiden Bridge". The exhibition opened to the public on Sat May 18th and continues every Saturday and Sunday (and Bank Holiday) till July 21st 2019. The gallery … Continue reading MAC artists in new exhibition
MAC member Georgianna Cardoso has an exhibition of new work called "Riding Goofy" on show in the Edge micro gallery at The Ship in Overton from April 6th to May 31st. The Ship is open Weds/Thurs/Fri from 5pm and on Sat/Sun from 4pm. As this is a licenced premises, the exhibition is for over 18's … Continue reading Riding Goofy
MAC member Gilli Slater has her work included in a collaborative show at Inspire Gifts & Gallery in Lancaster from 23rd February to 30th March. Gilli's work is mainly inspired by the beautiful landscape of the Arnside and Silverdale area. It comes from an imaginative recollection of the textures, light and feelings she has experienced, rather than true life. Her … Continue reading Textile Pictures: Gilli Slater
The annual Morecambe Christmas Tree festival is approaching. The festival, which takes place each year at Morecambe Parish Church in Poulton is a lovely, community festival (with craft fair attached). Community groups, schools and more decorate a Christmas tree for the display and this year, MAC will be adding an artist tree to the display. … Continue reading Morecambe Christmas Tree Festival
The new show at Morecambe's White Elephant Contemporary Art Gallery brings us a gleaming look into the art of John Baldwin, a 1960's New York contemporary of Claes Oldenburg, Jasper Johns and Ulan Nagardo, and sometime resident at Leeds Art School. Opening night is Friday 31st August at 6.30pm (free entry) and the show runs till … Continue reading Lost Years: John Baldwin