Art on show at Council House

If you’ve not yet been to see the latest art exhibition at the Council House there are two more public viewings on Wednesday 19 March and Tuesday 1 April.

The open art show is the third to be hosted by Plymouth City Council in partnership with the Plymouth College of Art, Plymouth University and the University of St Mark and St John to showcase the talent of local artists.

It features a range of contemporary visual art including paintings, pinhole photos, prints, drawings, textiles and ceramics, by 21 artists living and practising in and around Plymouth.

Many of the pieces, chosen by a panel of councillors from artwork submitted through an open application process, will be available for sale.

The exhibition will be open to the public from midday to 2pm on Wednesday 19 March and Tuesday 1 April, with informal ‘Art Bite’ talks given by the artists during the first hour.

On Tuesday 1 April, the artists will be joined by Cabinet Member for Co-operatives and Community Development, Councillor Chris Penberthy, who has supported the project with his community grant.

Councillor Penberthy said: “Hosting exhibitions like this is an important way of raising the profile of new artists as they seek to make their living in the city and working collaboratively with them to support the city’s creative industries. This is another great show and we’d encourage people to come along and view the fantastic pieces on display.”

Admission to the open art show is free and there is no need to book. For more information visit the Council House Art website.