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Constance's exhibition opening
The 'Dreamfest' exhibition by Constance Fearn has opened at The Salford Art Gallery. The opening night was a great success and the pictures can be viewed in our gallery (under visual arts).
The work will be on display until the 26th September, so make sure you don't miss out on these fabulous art pieces.
There is even more good news for Constance. She has been recognised for her volunteering achievements and has won the award for Personal Development from the Heart of Salford Volunteer Awards. Well done Constance, we are all very proud of you!
Art Classes for over 50's in Ordsall
If you are over 50 and are interested in art, or want to just try it out, come along to the art classes in Ordsall!
Take a look at the poster attached for all the details, alternatively contact Danny Morrell on:
0161 351 6000
danny.morrell@startinsalford.org.uk
'Start Over Fifty' exhibition at Swinton Library
Congratualations to Clifton's 'Start Over Fifty' group who are exhibiting their work at Swinton Library. The wonderful pieces are available to view throughout May and into June. For the full details of where and when to visit go to our Events section of the website.
For more photo's of the exhibition go to our gallery pages.
Insight into our group sessions
This is the Creative Start 50+ group at Ranulph Court hard at work. We have had great attendances at a number of venues and this is just one that we wanted to show off.
These groups are a great way of getting people together, sharing an enjoyment of art, as well as a good chat! It doesn't matter what the ability,only enthusiasm is required.
Check the gallery images for the artwork created here, and at other groups, and see how fantastic it is.
Greater Manchester Arts and Health Project update
The Greater Manchester Arts and Health Project has been a huge success in the districts of Rochdale, Trafford, Stockport and Oldham. Our sessional Artists along with our member artists have delivered sessions in Enamelling, making artists books, Calligraphy, Collage and Photography. These are all highly technical art forms and the results that were achieved looked amazing.
We thank all those who attended and helped make the sessions a success.
Wardley's wonderful exhibition
Congratulations to the Wardley group who ran an exhibition in Swinton library during September. Part of being an artist is having the opportunity to showcase your artwork, so we were delighted that their hard work and talent was available for the public to see. There were lots of paintings on display, from landscapes to portraits...and not to mention a few famous faces (see picture).
The work on display was of an excellent standard, we only wish we could add more pictures for you to see!
Sam's generous donation
A big thank you to Sam Viner who donated his £100 prize, won for his poster design, to Start in Salford. It was a Direct Payment event held at the Walkden Gateway Centre and we are really grateful and flattered by his generosity.
We hope Sam carries on enjoying his work and developing his talent.
Sydney's Exhibition
Congratulations to Sydney Cauldwell who is currently holding an exhibition of his paintings in our top floor studio. Sydney is a member of the Creative Start 50+ group at Queen Alex Close in Ordsall.
His collection of landscapes and seascapes really are spectacular and we are enormously proud to have his work on display.
It is hard to believe that Sydney only began painting late in life and he is surely an inspiration to all of us that it is never too late to learn a new talent!
Exhibition runs until christmas so don't miss out on this wonderful work.
AOP volunteer Constance Fearn leads her first sessions!
Arts on Prescription volunteer Constance Fearn has recently successfully led a 6 week member skill share session for the user led group. The work produced in the sessions were outstanding and feedback from members has been very positive. Well done Constance, we are so proud of you.
First prize for poster design, congratulations Sam Viner!
Recently, members of Start in Salford's Visual Arts Department where given the opportunity to take part in a poster competition on behalf of the Salford Direct Payments team. Sam Viner from the Visual Arts Taster group achieved first prize for his design, meaning that his work will become the new image for the campaign being used throughout Salford on bus stops and billboards. Sam also won £100 as part of his prize which he is kindly insisting is donated to Start. Thank-you and congratulations Sam!
