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Artists First is a group of experienced disabled artists with learning difficulties based in Bristol.
We have been working together since 1988; we are used to running our own studios and have organised, or have been part of many exhibitions, residencies and open studio events.
Since 2005 we have been working to re-establish ourselves in the Bristol North area where most of us live. We are currently meeting and making our art at Brentry Methodist Church Hall, where we receive a lot of support. We are working towards getting our own studio and gallery; as part of that journey we are making new work for exhibitions so people can see who we are and what we do. We also plan to work with young disabled and non-disabled people who attend local schools and with other disabled people in the area.
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Artists First at the Bankside Gallery in London
Monday 21st to Saturday 27th July 2008
Fantastic News! Fourteen paintings by Artists First members have been selected for an exhibition called Boundless at the Bankside Gallery. The gallery is open each day from 11am to 6pm. www.banksidegallery.com
Seven pieces of work are also featured on The Guardian newspaper's website at www.guardian.co.uk
"It is thumbs up good, having our work in a gallery in London. It makes me very happy." Sarah McGreevy.
Artists First AGM and Exhibition at Brentry Methodist Church Hall
On Tuesday 27th May 2008, Artists First held it's first AGM and opened an exhibition of paintings in Brentry Methodist Church Hall.
Artist Peter Sutton presenting the Artists Comittee report.
Artist Brenda Cook cutting the cake to open the exhibition.
Artists First are exhibiting work at The Wholebaked Cafe until July 12th 2008.
The Wholebaked Cafe is in Lawford Street, off Old Market in Bristol. It's open 12 noon to 2 pm, weekdays only.
Phone to check 0117 9082266. Please note, the date may be extended.
Exhibiting artists: Kathy Stewart, Joan Clews, Tom Hodson, Roy Tanner, Brenda Cook, Nicholas Selway, Claude Rimmer and Sarah McGreevy.
On Wednesday 11th June from 3pm to 7pm The Vassall Centre Trust is having an Open Day to celebrate it's 10th Anniversary.
Artists First will be exhibiting 17 recent works at the Open Day.
The event is for one day only but the Vassall Centre has asked to keep exhibition up for 2 weeks afterwards (maybe longer) and people will be able to view work by appointment. Telephone 0117 965 1707 to make appointment.
The Vassall Centre is in Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ
Exhibiting artists: Tom Hodson, Tina Kelly, Liz Lane, Carol Chilcott, Claude Rimmer, Nicholas Selway, Peter Sutton and Joan Clews.
Coming Soon... Artists First will have work in Willow Tree Surgery, Henbury as part of the Art While You Wait exhibition. We are waiting for the dates to be confirmed.
Exhibiting artists will be: Brenda Cook, Alan Marshall, Sarah McGreevy, Carol Chilcott and Joan Clews.
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Tony Hart in front of Firebirds by Artists First.
'On The Next Level - Space Between' touring exhibition, April 2006 to March 2007.
Artist Carol Chilcott making drawings during Firebird Theatre Company's rehearsals for Faustus 2006. Firebird are a company of disabled actors. firebird-theatre@blueyonder.co.uk
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Artists First's Artists:
Steve Canby, Robert Chapman, Carol Chilcott, Joan Clews, Brenda Cook, Brian Davis, Joan Goodyear, Kevin Hogan, Tina Kelly, Liz Lane, Jacky Long, Alan Marshall, Sarah McGreevy, Claude Rimmer, Nicholas Selway, Kathy Stewart, Peter Sutton.
Contact details:
Artists First
13, Friendship Road,
Bristol BS4 2RW
Tel: 01275 871693
Text: 07821165608
Email: artists-first@blueyonder.co.uk
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All paintings © Artists First
Photographs courtesy of David Gilliland and Amanda Harman.
Artists First - July 2008
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