Galleries - September 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, Cornwall TR18 2QW Eclectic mix of the best contemporary fine art & crafts from across the West Country situated in a bright gallery between The Exchange & Penlee House. This artist-run gallery stages rotating exhibitions of local & national artists. Coffee available. info@thealvertongallery.co.uk www.thealvertongallery.co.uk Mon–Sat 9.30–5 t 01736 351668 b CORNISH FAUVE GALLERY Morrab Road, Penzance, Cornwall 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. cornishfauve@hotmail.co.uk www.gacho.co.uk www.bonezone.co.uk By appointment t 07906367783 c THE EXCHANGE Princes Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2NL An Urban Silence. Until Sep 17. Portuguese artists use photography, video and painting to focus on urban spaces. With awe and humour, each artist has taken a perspective of cities without citizens. Decalcomania. Sep 24–Oct 29. Exhibition created through invitation and chance, rather than a theme. The twelve partici- pants, brought together by what the Surrealists called ‘objective chance’, present film, sculpture, audio and installation. mail@newlynartgallery.co.uk www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Mon–Sat 10–5, closed Sun t 01736363715 See Cornwall map for Newlyn Art Gallery 23. GALLERIES SEPTEMBER 11 d GLASS HOUSE GALLERY 81/82 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2LG Exhibition: John Bedding – Past and Present. Sep 17–Oct 29. 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. theteam@glasshousegallery.co.uk www.glasshousegallery.co.uk Mon–Sat 10.30–5 t 01736 367619 e LIGHTHOUSE GALLERY 54/55 Causewayhead, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2SS Mounts Bay – solo exhibition by Benjamin Warner. Sep 17–Oct 1. Lighthouse Gallery are delighted to be hosting their annual solo show of new paintings by the talented artist Benjamin Warner. With the focus on Penzance, Marazion and Newlyn, familiar images caught in the gentle light of both dawn and dusk come together to form a collection that is both thought provoking and atmospheric. *own art Mon–Sat 10–5 t 01736350555 post@lighthouse-gallery.com www.lighthouse-gallery.com f MOUNTS BAY CONTEMPORARY 30 Cornwall Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4HL Tim Newman: A Quiet Strength. Sep 3–24. PV Sep 2. Presenting paintings celebrating the male figure. mountsbaycontemporary@gmail.com www.mountsbaycontemporary.com Mon–Sat 10.30–5 & by appt t 01736488012 g NEW STREET GALLERY 4 New Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 2LZ Much-loved, artist-led space. 14 creative talents offering painting, prints, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, glass, photography. The Third Room: Rob Braybrooks’ wood reliefs. Until Sep 9. Claire Baker’s prints. Sep 10–16. Anne Damarell’s paintings. Sep 17–30. info@newstgallery.org.uk www.newstgallery.org.uk Mon–Sat 10.30–5 t 01736361222 h PZ GALLERY 7 Coinagehall Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4AY The Summer Photographic Show. A selection of work by International photographers with a summer theme. info@pzgallery.com www.pzgallery.com t 01736332229 MAP 10 ENGLAND PENZANCE