Portraits of the Working People of Somerset
Gallery
6th April - 5th May

An Installation by Terry Flaxton
Produced by Charlotte Humpston of Visualfields

Portraits of traditional rural industries and crafts of Somerset go on show this Spring at The Black Swan. They have been documented by Somerset cinematographer, Terry Flaxton, thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The award enabled Terry to film portraits in ultra high resolution of local craftspeople practising traditional skills, many of which go back to medieval times. The portraits were filmed in Glastonbury Abbey Barn last summer and the dramatic images will be projected large-scale in high definition in the Gallery.

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Amy Yates
Divas Café
6th April - 5th May

Amy is a local Artist who has become widely recognised for her highly personalised style of painting. She has produced many particularly striking and colourful images of local buildings and street scenes.
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Open Art 2012 Competition & Exhibition
Gallery & Divas Café
11th February - 31st March 2012

The Black Swan Open Art Competition is run bi-annually and encompasses a diverse range of fine and digital arts, including painting, sculpture, prints, and photography. It attracts some of the best contemporary artists working in the UK, and has become a must-see for those interested in visual arts in the south-west and beyond.


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Eye See by John Beeching
Divas Café
18th November 2011 - 28th January 2012

An Exhibition of Recent Photographic Work by John Beeching
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25 Years of Christmas
Gallery
Saturday 3rd December 2011 - Saturday 28 January 2012

Black Swan Arts has been established for 25 years, and the commemoration of this anniversary is marked by a special festive exhibition. This mixed media event will showcase the work of numerous artists who have exhibited at the centre over its history. Generous artists have donated nearly 200 original pieces of work which feature in the gallery and, along with the other artworks, will be available to buy. All money raised will benefit the Black Swan Arts 25th anniversary appeal.
Prices and pieces will vary, meaning there will be something for all tastes and budgets. Whether buying for yourself or others, this unmissable event will provide an opportunity to find truly unique Christmas gifts.

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Silver - The 25th Anniversary Exhibition
Gallery
Saturday 8th October to Saturday 19th November

To help celebrate Black Swan Arts’ 25th Anniversary, silversmith Ndidi Ekubia has invited a group of artists to stretch their imagination through the colour Sliver.

The group is linked by the (demonstration of energy in their work - silverware, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, 2d artwork, and steel - which highlights their intuition and imagination, sometimes subtle, sophisticated, lively, or playful.

List of Artists
Vicki Ambery-Smith, Hannah Bedford, Dail Behennah, Adele Brereton, Amanda Coleman, Gay Crichton-Miller, Ndidi Ekubia, Annie Fewlass, Jan Fryer, Annette Gabbedey, Diana Greenwood, Fleur Grenier, Amber Khokhar, Jennifer Kidd, Sue King, Bryony Knox, Terri Leahy, Billy Lloyd, Lucy Martin, Katharine Morling, Christina Oswin, Alex Relph, Amanda Ross, Jen Rowland, Louisa Taylor, Julia Thompson, Anna V Massey, Allison Wiffen

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Frome by Ed Thomas
Divas Café
3 September 2011 - 27 November 2011

Photographer Ed Thomas shows his images of Frome and its people.
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Frome Art Society
Black Swan Gallery
3rd September - 2nd October 2011

In our community month, a celebration of Black Swan Art's 25th Anniversary from the members of Frome Art Society.
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Urban Wastelands
Black Swan Gallery and Divas Cafe
2nd July - 28th August

The Urban Wastelands Project and is a collaboration between artist Day Bowman, award-winning filmmaker Ian Knox and multi-national music group TransGlobal Underground / A Gathering of Strangers.
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Contemporary Craft Open 2011
Main Gallery
14th May - 26th June 2011

Cream of the Contemporary Craft crop.
2011 is the first Black Swan Arts Contemporary Craft Open Competition. From 14th May, the strongest entries will be exhibited in the Main Gallery.
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Tools of the Trade
Round Tower Gallery
11th May - 22nd May 2011

'Tools of the Trade' means different things to different people and this exhibition is no exception. Sharon has looked closely at the cyclical history of the environment, with much of her work based around Fussells Ironworks, Frome. Fay has used a more conceptual 3D approach to look at our place within the world around us, and how we put on a variety of hats, or hide behind a mask to disguise identity or feeling
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25twentyfive
Main Gallery
25th March - 8th May

25 artists have produced 25 silkscreen or letterpress posters. The brief was kept purposefully open, based loosely around the theme of 25, allowing each artist to let their creativity reign.
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Eleanor Bartlett
Divas Gallery
25th March - 26th June

This series of paintings is based on elemental forms drawn from Bartlett's experience of nature. The drawings are directly related to natural forms and patterns and the compelling character of line, structure and surface.
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SMILE
Main Gallery
5th Feb - 20th Mar, 2011

Smile comprises works by thirteen leading contemporary applied artists linked by the theme of one of the simplest but most emotive words – ‘Smile’. Smile looks at how makers have explored the quintessentially British love of everyday humour.
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Leslie Glenn Damhus
Main Gallery
8th Jan - 30th Jan, 2011

In keeping with Renaissance tradition, Leslie Glenn Damhus’ paintings capture the spirit of how symbolism adapts to changing conditions and social values, even in a mostly secular society.
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Matilda Temperley
Divas Gallery
4th Feb – 24th Mar, 2011

After giving up a career in tropical disease control, Matilda has become a full time award-winning photographer, and is inspired by marginalized groups and tribal society.
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A Few of my Favourite Things
Main Gallery
27th Nov - 24th Dec, 2010

Alluring objects in fierce colours that gladden the heart, made from wool, glass, ceramic and wood - these are A Few of my Favourite Things.
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David Chandler's Image Wall
Round Tower Gallery
27th Nov - 24th Dec, 2010

Popular Frome artist David Chandler has set himself the difficult challenge of painting one hundred canvases. Each of the canvases is the size of a record sleeve, and he began painting them in May.
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365 - A Photographic Journal
Divas Gallery
27th Nov - 11th Jan, 2010

Three hundred and sixty five photos, one taken every day during a personal project spanning October 2009 - October 2010
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Sylvia Balch
Round Tower Gallery
2nd Nov - 13th Nov, 2010

An exhibition of botanical paintings in watercolour and pen and ink, taking the viewer on a journey through the seasons.
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“…the sweet voice of a bird burst forth amidst the universal stillness.”
Main Gallery
9th Oct - 30th Oct, 2010

Through a glass darkly we will view the main gallery at Black Swan Arts, which will be transformed into a Victorian salon for the month of October.
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Colin Hawkins - Fear
Divas Gallery
8th Oct - 25th Nov, 2010

An exhibition of personal photographic prints by Colin Hawkins
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Frome Botanical Artists
Round Tower Gallery
16th Oct - 30th Oct, 2010

An exhibition of botanical paintings in watercolour and coloured pencil of plant life, by a group of local artists. All artwork is for sale, also cards, both original and printed.
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HapticArt
Main Gallery
4th Sept - 2nd Oct, 2010

An exhibiting group of Textile Artists who met at East Berkshire College, Windsor while studying for their HE Dip. of Stitched Textiles. Their membership is drawn from a wide range of ages & backgrounds.
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Kitty Hillier- Winner of the Reveal Emerging Artist Award 2010
Round Tower
4th Sept - 11th Oct, 2010

Kitty received the Reveal Emerging Artist Award in 2009 and has developed a series of new works.
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Rob Irving
Divas Gallery
4th Sept - 7th Oct, 2010

Spanning thirty years, Rob Irving's career as an artist/photographer includes a ten-year stint in Los Angeles working for Andy Warhol's Interview magazine, among others.
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Craig Ennew
Divas Gallery
24th July - 5th Sept, 2010

Craig Ennew lives and works in Salisbury. He has exhibited his mixed media work across the country.
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Nicaragua 2009: Families and the Future
Diva Gallery
19th June - 22nd July, 2010

With over half of the population under the age of eighteen, Nicaragua is a young nation. The importance of family is paramount, and in a country where the vast majority of the people live hand to mouth, there is a huge sense of national pride.
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Ralph Steadman’s 'Whoops a Daisy!'
Main Gallery
19th June – 22nd Aug, 2010

Ralph Steadman's 'Whoops a Daisy!' in association with automata maker Keith Newstead.
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