Clare Thatcher would like to thank you so much for all who voted for her painting ‘Grey Rock’. Unfortunately her painting did not make the shortlist this time. Reaching the long list was very rewarding especially given the high calibre of the competition. It generated an incredible amount of activity on social media which was fun and great for her profile.
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Painting makes Secret Art Prize long list
Clare Thatcher’s painting ‘Grey Rock’ has made the long list for The Secret Art Prize, which is run by Curious Duke Gallery in London. This is great news as the gallery would provide an amazing environment to showcase my work.
As my painting has made it to the long list it is eligible for the ‘People’s Choice Award’ and the winner will directly make it through to the final selection. The final works will be selected by this year’s judges, Radio 1 Trevor Nelson, artist Mark Powell, director & curator Anna Smithson, art historian Ana Bambic Kostov, director Frankie Shea and writer Anna McNay.
Voting runs until 28 August and you can vote here
New members
We would like to welcome 3 new artists to CLaSH artspace.
Robyn, Suze and Josie. We hope you will all enjoy being part of our journey here in our studios.
We feel CLaSH is really moving forward with fresh, new and exciting opportunities developing and evolving.
Farewell Jenny
Last week we said a sad farewell to Jenny Neale one of our original CLaSH members.
She brought so much life, inspiration, emotion and creativity to the studios.
We would like to thank her for all her support and friendship and wish her all the very best in her continuing practice.
Exhibition news
We are delighted to announce Shirley Sharp’s drawing ‘The Guardian stays close to the troubled mind’ has been selected for The Derwent Art Prize 2016 The Mall Galleries, London 19-24 September. Vote now online on the Derwent Art Prize website for the exhibition and the peoples choice award. Vote now for Shirley and support local talent.
Congratulations Shirley a wonderful achievement!
Our first residency
We would like to thank Joni and Chris Gooch at Parsons Grove holiday cottages Monmouth for a wonderful weekend of creativity, peace and tranquility. With excellent hospitality and facilities.