Galleries - October 2011

E R N E D R I V E Q U E E N S T R E E T N E W S T R E E T C H A P E L S T R E E T H I G H S T W A Y H E A D T H E E S P L A N A D E T H E Q U A Y W H A R F R D M O R R A B R O A D M A R K E T J E W S T R T O N S T a e g h f c b d a THE ALVERTON GALLERY 5 Alverton Street, Penzance TR18 2QW An eclectic mix of the best contemporary fine art and crafts from across the West Country situated in a bright gallery between The Exchange and Penlee House. This artist-run gallery stages rotating exhibitions of local and national artists. Coffee available. Mon–Sat 9.30–5 info@thealvertongallery.co.uk www.thealvertongallery.co.uk t 01736 351668 b CORNISH FAUVE GALLERY Morrab Road, Penzance TR18 4EX Artist & Bodyworker Tim Newman aka “ Gacho “ Bravura landscapes and male nudes in on-going studio/home exhibition, including Textiles, Rugs, Ceramics, Sculpture & other Cornish Contemporaries . B&B available. By appointment cornishfauve@hotmail.co.uk www.gacho.co.uk www.bonezone.co.uk t 07906367783 c THE EXCHANGE Princes Street, Penzance TR18 2NL Decalcomania. Sep 24–Oct 29. An exhibition created through invitation and chance, rather than a theme. An experiment in non-hierarchical curatorial practice, the twelve participants, brought together by what the Surrealists called ‘objective chance’, present film, sculpture, audio and installation. Mon–Sat 10–5, closed Sun mail@newlynartgallery.co.uk www.newlynartgallery.co.uk t 01736363715 See Cornwall map for Newlyn Art Gallery d GLASS HOUSE GALLERY 81/82 Market Jew Street, Penzance TR18 2LG Exhibition: John Bedding – Past and Present. Sep 17–Oct 29. An opportunity to view the progression of his work from his earliest days at the Leach Pottery to his latest pieces. This very special show, hosted by Vicky Banner, sister of John, is to be the last at the gallery and signals the closure of the Glass House due to Vicky’s retirement. It also ends a close professional association between them of almost 30 years. Full catalogue online. Mon–Sat 10.30–5 theteam@glasshousegallery.co.uk www.glasshousegallery.co.uk t 01736 367619 25. GALLERIES OCTOBER 11 e LIGHTHOUSE GALLERY 54/55 Causewayhead, Penzance TR18 2SS Attending both of the London Affordable Art Fairs in October showing two separate, superb collections of new paintings by Catherine Hyde, Benjamin Warner, Rosemary Trestini, Peter Wray and Judy Collins, Paul Wadsworth, Paul Bennett, Margret Steigner, Lesley Cowen, Mark Preston, Gary Long and Ben Catt. Sculpture by Theresa Gilder and Dawn Benson with ceramics by Lindsey Walsh. Please contact the gallery for further details and complimentary half price tickets. Visit us on stand J9 in Battersea, Oct 20–23 and stand J8in Hampstead, Oct 26–30. *own art Mon–Sat 10–5 t 01736350555 post@lighthouse-gallery.com www.lighthouse-gallery.com f MOUNTS BAY CONTEMPORARY 30 Cornwall Terrace, Penzance TR18 4HL Neil Christmas: Art Between The Sheets. Oct 1–22. Neil’s unique Abstract paintings take Fine Art to a new level. Mon–Sat 10.30–5 & by appt mountsbaycontemporary@gmail.com www.mountsbaycontemporary.com t 01736448012 g NEW STREET GALLERY 4 New Street, Penzance TR18 2LZ Much-loved, artist-run space. 14 creative talents offering painting, prints, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, glass and photography. In The Third Room: David Johnstone – mixed media. Until Oct 14. Steve Payter – photography. Oct 15–28. Mon–Sat 10.30–5 info@newstgallery.org.uk www.newstgallery.org.uk t 01736361222 h PZ GALLERY 7 Coinagehall Street, Penzance TR18 4AY ‘This Will Make You Human’. Sep 30–Oct 29. PV Sep 30, 6–9. This show highlights graduate work from the MA Fine Art Course at the University College Falmouth. Installation, print, photography, drawing and painting. Mon–Sat 11–5 info@pzgallery.com www.pzgallery.com t 01736332229 MAP 10 ENGLAND PENZANCE KeithVaughan ‘Fishing Village’ gouache, 4¾ x 7in Wenlock Fine Art, Shropshire (see listing on map 8)