Think XL is set to be Black Swan Arts major fundraising exhibition next month during its momentous 40th anniversary year.
The current Programming Group for The Long Gallery has set out an ambitious, fundraising exhibition showcasing 40 artists with a connection to Black Swan Arts from 1986 – 2026.
Featuring 40 original artworks for sale including automata, ceramics, drawings (charcoal, ink & pencil), glasswork, paintings, photographs, sculpture, stone carving, textiles and wood carving -all have been generously donated to be sold for the benefit of Black Swan Arts.
Many of the artists continue their creative practice locally; others now live in different areas of the country; some are internationally renowned whilst some are establishing themselves locally in their chosen field.
The artists include Rachel Grigor and Anna Wright, both members of the group led by architect David Short who steered the project from the start. Jennifer Douglas and Clare Venables were amongst the first studio-workshop holders and have also contributed artwork along with Alan Overton, longtime member of Frome Art Society.
“Dore & Rees, Frome’s historic, dynamic auction house is supporting this exciting fundraiser by listing a small number of high value artworks in their upcoming Spring Interiors auction on Wednesday 15th April,” said one of the organisers, Karin Campagna. “Artworks by Leslie Glenn Damhus RWA, Ian Marlow MRSS and Sandra Porter RWA are amongst those to be auctioned.
“Following on from successful 25th and 30th anniversary fundraising exhibitions, THINK XL will be no exception to this enduring legacy, showing for almost 40 days – Black Swan Arts invites you to be part of this collaboration of artists, art-lovers and supporters!”
The THINK XL preview night is on Friday 3rd April 6-8pm with the exhibition running from Saturday 4th April to Sunday 10th May at Black Swan Arts, Bridge Street, Frome, BA11 1BB. Opening hours are Monday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
