Art and wildlife come together for this year’s Dorset Art Weeks, with the opening of The Wildlife Art Exhibition on May 29th, hosted by Dorset Wildlife Trust.  Organisers have been able to secure a wide variety of media by some of Dorset’s leading artists in this field for the two-week event in the beautiful Cerne Valley.

Stunning works inspired by nature

Fiona Sansom, Supporter Development Manager at Dorset Wildlife Trust, said: “This will be a stunning collection of exceptional examples of art featuring the natural world, ranging from land and seascapes to detailed studies and encompassing pottery, glass and even walking sticks.  We are particularly fortunate to be able to include the unique hand-made prints of the late Rena Gardiner, a long-time supporter of DWT, who designed, scripted, printed and published her own books on historical locations across Britain, including the East Winterborne Valley and Isle of Purbeck.”

New artists join old favourites

The wood and metal sculpture that proved so popular at the Exhibition two years ago, by artists Bruno Charron and David Metcalff, will be on display, together with Ellie O’Shea’s oil paintings.  Many new artists’ work will also be on show, such as Sarah Ross-Thompson’s vibrant collagraphy ­ a form of printing using materials that are arranged as a collage ­ as well as the intriguing ‘Tree Faces’ photographs of Cathy Chapman, the robust and colourful glass of Sally Servian and the magical mushroom paintings, in gouache and watercolour, by fungi specialist Ron Karley.

Two weeks of art at Brooklands

The Wildlife Art Exhibition is open daily 10am to 5pm from Saturday 29th May to Sunday 13th June at Dorset Wildlife Trust, Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester DT2 7AA.  Free entry.  Facilities at Brooklands Farm include parking, picnic area, nature trail and access to scenic public footpaths.  Tea/coffee and cakes will be available. 

During the exhibition, there will also be a Family Wildlife Art Event on Saturday 5th June 10.30am to 3pm.   No unaccompanied children, please.  Cost £2 per participant.  Booking essential on 01305 264620.  Exhibition entry free.

For more information, ring 01305 264620.

PREVIEW EVENING INVITATION

Friday 28th May 6.30pm Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester DT2 7AA.
Reception and preview of the exhibition, with the chance to meet the artists.
RSVP to Nicky Hoar 01305 264620.

Dorset Arts Weeks 2010

29th May - 13th June

Artists displaying at Brooklands: