Arteria with Gallery 23 - Life is always full of surprises

CHARITY DESIGN COMPETITION! - 23/06/2010

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

How could you re-invent the humble cardboard box? Would you embellish it or deconstruct it and make it into something else?

At Arteria with Gallery 23 we invite you to "UNBOX" your ideas and take part in our first ever deign competition. A donation of £2.00 is required to take part which will be presented to St John's Hospice in Lancaster.

A panel of local artists which includes Patricia Haskey Knowles (St John's Hospice Artist of the Year) Liz Collinson, Lee Metcalfe and Susan Armistead will select 6 finalists whose work will then be displayed at Arteria and put to the public vote!

Prizes include a £50 voucher, your work to be put on display with the potential to sell, and you will be part of the judging panel for the next year's competition.

This is an open invitation, no age limit applies and if you have never had any design training this competition still wants you!

So why not pick up an entry form and box from 5th July at our Brock Street shop and GET CREATIVE IT'S FOR A GREAT CAUSE!!!

The lidded cardboard boxes were kindly donated by Elro Packaging

For more information call 01524 61111 or email info@arteriashop.co.uk

WISH YOU WERE THERE? - 19/06/2010

The Preview for the Summer Exhibition "Wish You Were Here" was a great success. The weather was lovely and fitting as we served Pimms through the course of the evening.

The feedback was very pleasing as again it was noted the true variety of styles the artists, designers and makers had brought to the event. It was also great to have so many of the exhibitors on hand to talk to visitors.

Here are a few snaps of the evening:-

Pic 1 (left to right)

Hilary Yafai (artist) | Janette Phillips (Painter) | Maruisz Balcer (Furniture) and Guest

Pic 2 (left to right)

Pam Southernwood (Jewellery) | Judith Coyle (freelance journalist/writer)

Pic 3 (left to right)

Fred Phillips | Sean Phillips (artist) | Mike Shepherd (Photographer) | Patricia Haskey Knowles (Painter) | Janette Phillips (painter) | Jennie Pickersgill (Printmaker)

Pic 4 (left to right)

Pam Southernwood (Jewellery) | Mrs Fern | Sally Richardson (Director - Arteria) | Patricia Haskey Knowles (Painter) | Gillian Benn (Fused Glass Artist)

If you could not make the preview - do pop along as the show runs until 20th August.

"WISH YOU WERE HERE" 15th JUNE TO 20th AUGUST - 02/06/2010

We are so proud to present our Summer Exhibition which will be bright and breezy and oh so cheery! 

With so many exciting artists and makers from the North West and further afield under one roof, the inspirational collection will have something for everyone.

The showcase includes:-

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS + PRINTS - Pat Ellacott | Janette Phillips | Hilary Yafai

MIXED MEDIA PICTURES - Angela Christopher

PRINTMAKING - Jennie Pickersgill

PHOTOGRAPHY - Christian Shaw

JEWELLERY  - Donna Barry | Gillian Benn | Penny Warren  Cat Davison | Pam Southernwood

TEXTILES + ACCESSORIES - Luli Bags | Alison Dupernex Nicola De Cruz

SCULPTURE - Linda Hull

CERAMICS  - Jack Doherty | Chris Taylor | Jacqui Atkin

FURNITURE - MB Woodcraft

The show runs from 15th JUNE until 20th AUGUST

Opening times are Monday to Friday 10am-5pm and 9.30am-5.30pm on Saturdays.

For more information call 01524 61111 or email info@arteriashop.co.uk

"OH WE DO LIKE TO BE..." - 15/05/2010

......an exhibitor of prestigious artists aswell as fresh new talent!. We are proud to present our "Seaside" window display encompassing the work of two very highly regarded North West artists.

Jack Doherty is classed as one of the best British potters around. In a review from the National Craft Gallery his pieces were decribed as;

"Survivors. Not in the defeated sense, more that they had emerged from the ferocity which fire and soda can impart combined with dignity, to create absolutely bespoke forms and surface" (Michael Moore)

James Bartholomew is a member of the Royal Society of Marine Arts (RMSA) and of the Manchester Academy of Fine Art (MAFA) His seascape and landscape paintings have collected several award including the Charles Pears Award and the Sir Peter Scott Award.

Work has also been commissioned by The Times, The British Tourist Authority, The BBC, and Bonhams. Arteria regulars may be familiar with his Cow Paintings which have been very popular with our customers.

To find out more call 01524 61111, email info@arteriashop.co.uk or call in to see us at 23 Brock Street, Lancaster.

"FRESH" THE PREVIEW - 31/03/2010

Well, well, well, what a superb turn out!

The Preview evening was held on 25th March and much fun was had by all.

The artists were all on hand to chat about their work and the feedback was extremely positive from all who came.

Here are some pictures from the evening - if you have any of your own we would love to see them! You could email them through to info@arteriashop.co.uk

PIC 1 (left to right) Loraine Ashcroft - Jewellery Designer | Carol-Ann Meader - Cherry Ellie Designs

PIC2 (left to right) Sam Miller Gott - Artist and Arteria Team Member | Linda Page - Artist / Illustrator | Patricia Haskey Knowles - Artist / Painter | Sarah O'Donnell - Photographer

PIC 3 (left to right) Clare Hall - Artist and Arteria Team Member | Linda Page - Artist / Illustrator | Sam Miller Gott - Artist and Arteria Team Member | Elaine Lewis | Fiona Ormerod - Artist / Painter

PIC 4 (left to right) Michael Page | Linda Page - Artist / Illustrator | Bert Page | Sue Seddon - Author | Mandy Thornton - Jewellery Designer (Sue is wearing one of Mandy's designs that she had just purchased!)

We just want to take this opportunity to thank the artists for their contribution to the exhibition and all our customers, family and friends for their ongoing support.

Well done all!

Show runs until 6th June

 

"FRESH" @ Gallery 23 - 10/03/2010

Call in to see us as we present a collection of work that is a celebration of colour, innovation and so much talent!

"FRESH" is just what we all need as we head towards spring and leave those winter months behind. Eclectic and contemporary the exhibition just oozes personality.

The showcase includes:-

PAINTINGS
Patricia Haskey Knowles | Gavin Lucas

ILLUSTRATIONS
Linda Page

PICTURES & WALL SCULPTURES
Sam Miller Gott

PHOTOGRAPHY
Sarah O'Donnell | Frances Smith

CERAMICS
Anne Turner | Rupert Belfrage

SCULPTURE
Lauren Van Helmond

TEXTILES
Carol Ann Meader | Annette Wellings | Jane Cummins  Clare Nicolson

JEWELLERY
Ruth Anthony | Samantha Heaven | Loraine Ashcroft | Mandy Thornton

The show runs from 20th march until 6th June and is open from 10am-5pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am-5.30pm on Saturdays.

We hope to see you and in the meantime do pass this link on to anyone you thinks needs a breath of "FRESH" air!

 

 

 

 

The "Sam Effect!" - 08/03/2010

Artist, photographer and designer - what a signing! Our very own Sam Miller Gott who joined us in 2009 makes her mark as an artist at the “Fresh” @ Gallery 23 Exhibition.

Her work is a mix of vintage and modern; silhouettes and collage. She creates images and wall sculptures from old books and found objects.

You will also see the “Sam effect” on our invitation designs for this show as she is an absolute wizard on all things Adobe (Photoshop). Her ideas and input have given a real lift to our promotional material for this Spring exhibition.

Well done Sam!

 

"ARTERIA - ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SHOPS IN LANCASTER" - 04/02/2010

Judith Coyle is a well respected Lancaster based writer and editor who originally trained as a journalist.

She has a fab new website and blog spot and we are thrilled to have been given such a positive mention on it! If you follow the link below you can see Judith's blog in full but here is the super entry Judith has put together about us.

Just wanted to share this pic of one of Lancaster's most popular arty, craftsy shops which we visit quite often. Arteria with Gallery 23 is owned by Jane Richardson who won the Business Rocks Business Woman of the Year award for 2008. The annual event, organised by our very own Chamber of Commerce along with Bay Business Centre, Business Link and Rotaract, recognises local businesses which are making a difference to our city. Jane’s achievement is particularly impressive in that her business is just 4 ½ years old and she began it at the relatively young age of 25. In that time she and her team have made the Arteria shop, which sells design-led gifts, and the contemporary art gallery upstairs, one of Lancaster’s most respected shops.

www.judithcoyle.co.uk

http://amiscaryforyou-michaeljackson.blogspot.com/2010/01/arteria-one-of-my-favourite-shops.html

 

 

GIFT LISTS @ GALLERY 23 - 27/01/2010

Due to the popularity of our Wedding Gift List we have extended our portfolio to cater for all of your gift giving needs.

Gift List services are now available for the following occasions; Baby Shower, New Home, Special Birthday, Special Anniversary and Retirement/You’re Leaving.  

There will even be a Corporate Gift List for those who want to offer stylish and unique gifts to clients and colleagues.

With our friendly advice and in a hassle free environment you will be able to choose a selection of gifts for your list. It really could not be easier, as Sue and Mike who had a Wedding List with us in 2009 explain; 

"Arteria provided a fantastic service for our Wedding Gift List fromopening after hours for us to compile our listto the delivery of all our beautifully wrapped gifts to Arnside." 

For more details call into our Lancaster shop or phone Jane or Sharon on 01524 61111

 

2010 OPENING TIMES - 02/01/2010

Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm

Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm

Sunday - Closed