Art Gallery
The art gallery is a feature of the Wharf which is much respected not just within the town community, but on a national scale, exhibiting work by local and international artists. Since the Wharf Gallery opened in 1996 we have hosted major art exhibitions and we always welcome enquiries from exhibitors. The gallery is organised by our resident arts consultant Chris Burchell who brings a wealth of experience in the art world to the Wharf.
Artists, Painters, Photographers and Sculptors from Germany, France, Holland, Spain, Finland, Greenland, Azerbaijan and the USA have joined us here in Tavistock to display their diverse styles and put forward their artistic points of view. As well as individual artists, local schools, art societies and groups have featured in our programme. The Tavistock Group of Artists, Artists in Cornwall, The Nebula Group and Gwynngala have all mounted exciting and successful shows.
Housed in the Wharf, The Gallery is supported and surrounded by many other interesting activities. West Devon Borough Council and Olympus Optical Limited have generously supported exhibitions by renowned British photographers such as David Bailey and Barry Lategan. Photojournalist Nick Danziger has also exhibited during the period of his TV series on Channel 4.
The Wharf Gallery has earned a high reputation for its leading edge exhibitions featuring artists such as Barrie Cook, attracting viewers all over the UK. We invite further sponsorship from private and public bodies.
The Wharf Anthology collections of poetry, stories and drawings by Wharf artists, poets and illustrators are available from the Wharf Box Office or direct from the publishers at foghanger@hotmail.com. Postage and packing is charged at 50p.
Programme
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| June | Adam Burton - Photographer Burton's photography has been recognized internationally for its sensitive depiction of diverse landscapes. Click here to visit his website. |
| July | Steve Bloom - Painter and Photographer Wheelchair bound Steve Bloom presents an eclectic mix of photography and painting. Using a variety of unusual aids, (even electric toothbrushes!), Steve has created a range of delightful abstract paintings.  |
| August | Jess Maslen - Photographer Working within a wide variety of genres, this exhibition by Jess Maslen presents a selection of photographic images that explore the parallels between photography and the pictorial image. She challenges the perception of photographic 'reality' by investigating photographic representation through the use of surface textures, graphic features, form and variations in light and shade to study aspects of the natural world, architecture, portraiture, urban and rural landscape. As a postgraduate student of Plymouth University, Jess Maslen is in the process of redefining and developing photographic skills that have been an obsession since childhood.  |
| September | Dave Green - Photographs An exhibition of stunning photograps of sea caves from around the west country. Click here to visit his website. |
| October | RETHINK Group This mental health recovery group present and exhibition of art works created by those recovering from depressive illnesses. |
| Coffee Shop Gallery: Michael Sanders and friends - Paintings | |
| November | Louise Cohen - Photographer For her first public exhibition, Louise presents her personal vision depicting the broad skies and seascapes of the west country. |
| December | Schools (TBA) |
| Celle Twinning Exhibition Click here to download details and a submission form in Adobe PDF format. |
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Further details about our forthcoming exhibitions may be found in the Wharf magazine, published bi-monthly. Invitations to private views may be obtained by emailing chrisburchell@tavistockwharf.com