CREATIVE ROOTS COLUMN

Art in the Glasshouse

Giving the community a space to shine

The students’ prints hung in the new gallery space — own photograph

Back after a two week break: Friday 2nd May

Something amazing happened this April.

The last coat of paint was dabbed on the freshly installed exhibition rails, the old tile floor was swept and scrubbed, and an empty corridor area under a stairwell was transformed into a bright and airy gallery space!

When I planned the space originally, I’d been more than happy with the prospect of three walls of the art hub having picture rails fitted. It seemed like plenty of hanging space for upcoming exhibitions — and it was.

However, as spring filled the entrance hall area with an abundance of sunlight. it became obvious that a disused area outside the main room of the art hub could become an extension of the inside gallery.

Visitors to the opening event showing support for local artists — own photograph

As this part of the building is a rather fascinating glass and perspex metal framed construction, it really is filled with natural light for most of the day — and it’s glorious! The concept of was fully realised when one of us…