New Exhibition and a lot to catch up on

Ok..so once again I have left it a while since my last blog entry... any excuse - nope!! But that said, we have been very busy visiting other galleries and setting up the next show in the Fishbone.  The PV for the latest exhibition was held on Thursday and it was fab' (I kid you not!!)  we had oodles of people visiting the space to see Jim & Jo's work - a lot of credit needs to go the both of them for promoting the event...a quick estimation would be of around 150 -200 visitors - great - ran out of food, beer and just about kept in with the wine.  It was a beautiful night and Hurst Road became a extension to gallery with visitors spilling out onto the street. The great thing is that we numerous new visitors, the word is spreading...

We've had a number of weeks visiting other galleries - one in Hay on Wye (Oriel Contemporary Art) and another near Corby (Fermywood), both for Private Views, both very interesting.

Another idea we've had recently is to held a conference on the state of the arts in Coventry - we have our reasons for this - which we'll make clear in a later blog.  The reaction to the idea from people we've spoken to is very positive, there's clearly a lot to discuss.  

Anybody reading this please contact me either from the blog of my email.  

As the Fishbone is still fully independent we are confident that we hold a valid and vibrant discussion...without having the potential to offend the hands that feed us.  

If you get chance come down and see the exhibition - if you're quick you'll still be able to smell the oil on Jo's work.

All for now.....

Judy

Hi 

Been a little while since I last updated this but we've been busy, busy, busy... The show for Cheryl and Frieda has now finished and it was well received after the private view.  Since then we've also been visiting galleries around the country...we're looking at touring a couple of the forthcoming shows so been sourcing some venues.  Watch this space for more info' on this.  Have also been dipping our toes into writing funding bids so thus another reason for the delayed update to the news.  

Our next event is the weekend of the 16 May, with a Coventry University degree show with the performing arts students..so if you're around on the Friday or Saturday come along - the students are charging a small entrance fee - nothing too excessive though - couple of quid.  

Also on the 17th we have are starting a regular event which is a life drawing session - details on the web site...there are limited places on this (due to the size of the gallery) so if you're interested then send me an email.  

And...on the 21st our next private view takes place, which is an exhibition of new work from Jo Bannister and Jim Botton...again details on the web site.  

All for now

TTFN....Judy