Exeter Open Studios 2013 Launch Evening at 'Gloss' Gallery, Barnfield Crescent, Thursday 21 March - Studios open Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th March Press release from David and Christine Sawyer

Christine Sawyer
with her marvellous tapestry
'OUT OF THE BLUE'

David Sawyer
plays Elektrokord
(Photo: Cecil Hatfield)

Who could forget the evening of music which opened the Exhibition of Art in memory of Daphne Cartwright at the Redearth Gallery in Bickleigh on 7th September last year? (Follow this link for details.)

In the courtyard, David Sawyer's 'Chill Acoustic' provided an evening of wonderful music, with several visiting musicians joining in. (Clive Stevens, who played the flute and soprano saxophone so beautifully, will be special guest on 'Classical Journey' on Tuesday 19th March.)

Inside the Redearth Gallery was a spectacular display of work by many local artists, including David Sawyers impressive painted (and unpainted) sculptures - and the stunning tapestry work of Christine Sawyer. (See above - that's tapestry, not paint!)

A very personal view of Topsham
by Topsham artist Jane Cope

For one weekend, from Friday 22nd March to Sunday 24 March, artists across Exeter and Topsham will open their studios to visitors. To see what's on, and plan a weekend of discovery, we can find an interactive list of all the artists involved on the Exeter Open Studios website. Just click a name to see full details of where, when and what you can see - with a sample photograph of each artist's work.

The weekend opens at the 'Gloss' gallery in Barnfield Crescent - opposite the Barnfield Theatre. from 6-9pm on Thursday 21st March, all are welcome to come and view works by various local artists while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine - and the scintillating music of the 'Chill Acoustic'. What could be better!

David and Christine Sawyer are particularly keen to hold open house
- at 37 Union Street in St Thomas.
A very good place to start . . .

Work by just twelve
of the many artists taking part in
Exeter Open Studios 2013

Exeter Open Studios 2013
'Gloss' Gallery 1 Barnfield Crescent
Launch: Thursday 21 March 6-9pm
'A Festival  of Creativity'
See work by many local artists
while enjoying a complimentary glass
and the music of 'Chill Acoustic'
Studios open: Fri-Sun 22-24 March
See artists' details: - EOS website
For further details, contact:
Lucinda (Co-ordinator) 07786326298
exeteropenstudios@hotmail.co.uk