The annual English Riviera Summer Open Exhibition returns hosted by Artizan Collective Gallery and Torbay partners. This year promises another exceptional showcase in the first of Artizan's two seasonal opens, with artists having the opportunity to submit up to 8 works for showing in the 2 month long exhibition taking place at the heigh of the English Riviera's Summer season. Continue reading for full submission information and we hope to see your work in show with us this Summer! Deadline for submissions is Midnight 28th May Skip to submission form Opportunities: This is a selective exhibition, your fee and confirmation of terms entitles you to have your work judged by the selection panel for possible inclusion in the exhibition Up to 8 works can be submitted Works will have the opportunity to either be selected (these will be guaranteed to hang) or reserved (these will be requested for delivery and stored on the gallery floor for viewings; they may also be hung) All submitted works will be listed on the online exhibition page provided adequate details and high quality images are provided at the point of submission All successful artists will be entitled to supply, in addition to their accepted work: Up to three mounted and wrapped works for browsers or Up to three additional small for sale products such as catalogues or artbooks, and Greetings cards; either 5 copies of 3 designs or up to 15 original greetings cards All selected works will be showcased for a period of 8 weeks during the height of the tourist season on the English Riviera Exposure in the English Riviera’s premier selective exhibition gallery Opportunity for commercial sales of work Features in exhibition print and digital promotional material delivered via the channels of the exhibition curators and partner organisations Long-term exposure on the exhibition digital hub including micro-profile and the opportunity for additional features Selected artists may be recommended to our partner services to have their work featured in additional online listings Works under £200 will be promoted as part of our Artist Support Pledge work (see art-hub.co.uk/artistsupportpledge) Exhibition Awards including the English Riviera Award (selected by a guest judge) and the Audience Favourite Award. Submissions You can either make your submission below using the embedded form, or if you prefer, download a PDF copy (coming soon), submit via Curatorspace (coming soon), or load this form in a separate window here. Once you have made your submission, payment links can be found here: Single Entry - Pay Here Multiple Entry - Pay Here

Do you live or work in Torbay? Are you as passionate as I am about the wonderful place we live? Now how often do you share that positivity with others? It’s something that doesn’t necessarily come naturally, perhaps we are guilty of taking what we have for granted; a stunning natural environment, beautiful beaches and green spaces, incredible restaurants, seafood and family fun, creativity around every corner… But shouting about how lucky we are is something we should all really be in the habit of doing more, whatever the context. It’s something I get to do every day in the course of my work for Torbay Culture and Artizan Collective. I’ll tell anyone who will listen that we’re living on the creative coastline for Devon, that we’re unrivalled for spectacular heritage, exhibitions and culture, and all of this can be enjoyed just a stone’s throw from the UKs most spectacular scenery. In fact, it’s the easiest job in the world, I could not have an easier sales pitch! And yet what I do so naturally during my 9-5 I’ll all to easily forget in my personal life and this is equally if not more important a setting for me to be sharing my passion for Torbay. It’s not just the place I work, it’s the place I live and there’s a hundred reasons why. So, praise for this incredible place should surely always be on the tip of my tongue, my icebreaker in every social scenario, the first quip drawn from my small talk quiver. And that’s exactly what I’m pledging to do. I’m going to Champion this Place in every area of my life, not because it’s my job, but because it’s easy and natural to do so when I am this lucky to be here. If any of this rings true to you, then I’d challenge you to make this same pledge, to be a Champion for Torbay and to share your experience of this place widely and unreservedly. I’d also invite you, through what you already do every single day, to be a part of Torbay’s Story. Perhaps some of you are detecting a few choice words now, a recognisable lexicon that has been present in other articles, social media posts, maybe even emails in your inbox in the past weeks and months. I’d like to quickly dispel any concerns and at the same time come clean. Whilst to be clear this is no sales pitch, nor a call to arms, or an attempt to subliminally recruit you, I have been motivated to honestly share this experience by work that I am currently involved with as a steward of the recently commissioned Torbay Story. For those that know what this is, wonderful, for those that are unaware, it doesn’t matter. What matters in my view, is that this work is an opportunity for me, and you, and all of us, to be real. Its aims, its goals, the nuance all have a place, but that place is not here. What is significant in my view is, at the core this work is about you and I and the way we live our lives and experience this wonderful place. And so, what I want to do, is invite you to shape that work by simply honestly and authentically sharing your story. In official terms this is an invitation to be a Torbay Champion, to, if you wish, attend Champion’s Events that will form a part of this celebration of Torbay. But none of that is compulsory. What is important is sharing the Torbay experience, and if that’s something you feel passionate about then I’d invite you to join me in sharing. If that means you want to know more about the Torbay Champions, then that’s great and you can drop me an email to find out more. But equally, if you just want to celebrate this place, then you don’t need a framework to do that, just get out there and make the effort to celebrate it. And if that’s something you want to do, then you can drop me an email to share that as well… jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk #TorbayStory #PlaceChampions

4 New Exhibitions 2 Venues 2 nights! Join us for both, or just for one, either way, it's going to be an incredible weekend of art! Artizan Gallery - Lucius Street Friday 15th April // 18:00-20:00 The Long Walk art-hub.co.uk/ex/longwalk22 Colour Chart art-hub.co.uk/ex/colour22 Regeneration art-hub.co.uk/ex/regeneration22 Artizan Collective - Fleet Walk Saturday April 16th // 18:00-20:00 Artizan South West Contemporary art-hub.co.uk/ex/spring22

“Do you know what this is?” I am being presented with a role of rubbery looking material, by English Riviera printmaker Ian Cox. Ian is one of our resident artists at Artizan Collective Gallery, we’re in his studio, and I know that what he is holding out to me is “lino”, his preferred printmaking medium. Printer’s “lino” is not dissimilar to the linoleum you might have at home on your kitchen floor, but it’s engineered to be carved rather than hardwearing. It is used to create relief prints, a process by which surface material is cut away to leave behind a block which can be inked and applied to paper to create a print. But there’s one thing about this particular piece of lino that’s throwing me off. “Why’s it red?” I ask. Printmaker’s lino is normally grey, or white, the neutral colour that helps the printmaker to draw onto the surface prior to cutting it with a gouge. If you’re struggling to picture this, think back to when you did potato stamping in school – the process is similar. “This, is genuine Soviet era lino!” Ian tells me excitedly. He’s received it as part of an art swap with fellow printmaker Olesya Dzhuraeva who he knows through an online printmakers group and she’s sent him a stunning print and some of the unique materials she uses to create her work. Unlike printmaker’s lino, Olesya’s Soviet Era lino was originally flooring. She’s recovered it in large roles, and now uses it, imperfections and all, to create incredible works of art. Because of this, unusual distortions, the sort of thing you might expect to see in an old analogue photograph, appear in her work, but rather than being made by light leaks or marks from the negative they’re instead created by the scuffs and marks from years of footsteps that have passed by. As a result, even though the scenes she captures are contemporary, it feels as though you’re looking at a work that could be decades old. And in a way they are; the first marks made on this lino occurred many years ago and now Olesya in her own talented way is finishing the work started by those feet, seamlessly integrating her cuts into the piece before printing the final work from her studio in Kyiv, Ukraine… A studio that at the end of February Olesya left behind, fleeing the city with her husband and three children. I had that conversation about the lino with Ian back in December last year and as we marvelled at the unique artefact we held and the perhaps even more unique artwork that had been created with it, the idea of Soviet Era lino felt like a piece of distant history. In January, he suggested we could hang the piece Olesya had sent him in our upcoming English Riviera Print Exhibition. We both agreed it would make an incredible addition, not just from an artistic standpoint (Olesya is a truly exceptional printmaker) but also for the unparalleled story behind the work. We could not have foreseen the story Olesya’s work would ultimately be telling by the time we reached the exhibition. Looking at the work now, the ambiguous space it occupies, one foot in the Soviet Era and the other in the contemporary context of war-torn Ukraine, has an almost overwhelming effect. The contemporary Kyiv street depicted that I first viewed back in December, had once brought to mind the strength of a built up urban city, the sharp lines of Olesya’s unique lino technique, reenforcing the harsh, immovable brutalist architecture. Now, the image seems almost ghostly, a historic imprint of a space in limbo, a street that may soon find the motionless cars frozen in the scene replaced with Russian tanks. But perhaps the most unnerving aspect of the image is the graffiti face that stares out from the print - a face contorted into a scream that gives the print its title and seems to foretell the events that are unfolding today. Right now, Olesya and the whole of Ukraine are faced with unimaginable uncertainty and horrors. For Olesya one part of this unknown is whether she will ever see her studio or its contents again; her artworks, her printing press, her rolls of red Soviet Era lino. For us, we find ourselves with an unexpected connection to this conflict. Our potential the help seems limited and already numerous others around Torbay have taken far more significant actions than we ever could to show their support and solidarity with Ukraine. But we have an opportunity here to do something no matter how small. For two years now we’ve been working with the global Artist Support Pledge initiative to help creatives during the pandemic. If you don’t know it, look it up either using #ArtistSupportPledge or visiting their website artistsupportpledge.com and you’ll find that this incredible initiative that looked to help creatives through COVID, is once again now trying to do some good, having been reimagined as the Ukraine Support Pledge. We’ll be continuing to support the initiative, so from now, all our proceeds that would have previously gone to this scheme will now find there way to causes in Ukraine. In addition, Ian has offered what is now perhaps the last edition of Olesya’s work “The Scream” for auction with bids being taken throughout our English Riviera Print Exhibition at our Fleet Walk venue, and online at www.artizangallery.co.uk/ukraine Proceeds will find their way to Olesya and Ukraine based on her needs at the end of the auction. #ukraine22 #erpe22 #iancox #studios22

TASN (Torbay Arts In Schools Network) is a collaborative and grassroots effort, comprised of 41 organizations, freelancers, and schools in the Torbay area. Formed in May 2020 as a rapid-response to the Covid crisis, the network now serves as Torbay’s Cultural Education Partnership, providing shared arts menus, creative resource packs, and outreach to area schools. Through TASN we’ve been able to network and fundraise more efficiently, working and partnering up for various projects and initiatives together, with an emphasis on cooperation, collaboration and shared visioning. The network is open-door and new artists, arts orgs or school staff are always welcome to join – just email erin@doorsteparts.co.uk to sign up to the mailing list. The group is action-driven, and meets fortnightly over Zoom to do shared activity planning. TASN Members: Anna Boland has been a freelance artist for the past 21 years and has a diverse background in the creative industries; she has undertaken many different roles, artist, educator, facilitator, leader, mentor, collaborator, curator and director. Working on some 80+ socially and public engaged projects, these projects have been wide ranging from community, public, site specific, commission based and self -initiated art projects. She has worked for local authorities, arts organisations, schools, colleges, universities, institutions, museums, galleries, alternative education, pupil referral units, youth offending teams, and commissions with age ranges 5-80+ years. Projects have been both temporary and permanent and have included 2 and 3-dimensional works; site-specific pieces; day events; workshops and festivals. https://www.anna-boland.com/ annasboland@gmail.com Artizan Gallery is a small independent community art gallery on the English Riviera dedicated to championing the local visual arts scene. Our venues offer accessible space for arts programming, workshops and other creative activity, through a broad programme that aims to support professional and emerging artists, as well as facilitate community projects such as student shows and family workshops. www.artizangallery.co.uk www.art-hub.co.uk Brixham Heritage Museum was founded in 1958. Our goal is to preserve the history of Brixham, whether that be from prehistoric times, middle ages, WW1/WW2, or the 1960s, it’s our job to retain artifacts from our small town. We offer a range of schools’ group activities, workshops and tours on a variety of topics that have been significant in the locality and meet the requirements of The National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2. We bring the curriculum alive by engaging children with the museum’s collections through role play, handling real and replica objects, craft activities, poetry, storytelling, archaeology, guided tours and questionnaires. Our workshops: Brixham – prehistory to modern times, Ice Age animals in Brixham the town’s maritime heritage – the fishing industry, including the role played by women, ship building, sail and rope making, the harbour and the fish quay exploration and discovery, the building of The Mayflower 2, Tudor explorers William of Orange and the Stuart inheritance the story of Berry Head Fort in the Napoleonic War the Victorian era, through the story of a local girl, Priscilla Shrives, the daughter of Rev Francis Lyte’s coachman who lived in a cottage on Berry Head Brixham’s role in the two world wars https://www.brixhammuseum.uk/ curator@brixhamheritage.org.uk Daisi is a not-for-profit arts education organisation creating and promoting inspiring artistic and cultural experiences which enable more children and young people to access the transformative and inclusive power of the arts. Daisi believes that such experiences should sit at the very heart of young people’s lives and learning; sparking their imaginations, supporting their well-being and self-esteem, and helping them to observe and explore the world around them. liz@daisi.org.uk Life in Devon is an adventure and we believe dance is the only way to ride. As a charity for happier and healthier communities, we’re here for each other every hop, skip and step of the way. We’re here for the good times; the knees up, the laughter, the performance of a lifetime. And when life gets the better of you – when physical or mental health aren’t on your side – we’ll move you forward with a dose of dance. We’ll give life new meaning. We’ll bring you joy on the darkest of days. With dance in your life; your voice will be heard, your mind will brighten, your body will discover expression. Dance in Devon work across Devon and Torbay and with people of all ages and backgrounds who want to move in whatever way they want to move. We regularly work in primary and secondary schools, youth clubs, libraries and theatres in Torbay. We are very proud of our special relationship with Mayfield school where we have been delivering our dance and developmental movement play for 3 years. director@danceindevon.org.uk) www.danceindevon.org Devon & Torbay Music Education Hubs believe all children and young people should have the opportunity to enjoy, achieve and celebrate through music. We work with schools, music educators and a range of local, regional and national partner organisations to provide an inclusive, diverse and relevant music education offer for all children and young people. As part of a network of Music Education Hubs across England, we are supported using public funding from the DfE and Arts Council England, and tasked with delivering the core and extension roles of the National Plan for Music Education and ensuring that all schools engage with the Schools Music Education Plan (SMEP). https://www.babcockldp.co.uk/support-services/music Doorstep Arts is a non-profit arts education organisation. We create, produce and platform work which nurtures critical awareness and social justice. We run 14 participatory drama groups in community sites and theatres across Torbay. Young people write their own narratives and explore original ideas through drama process, play, and imagination. The groups provide safe spaces to experiment with what it means to be an artist and to explore your own voice. We work collaboratively with area schools and libraries through our Open Doors Outreach programme to ensure that outstanding artists are working in the most vital spaces in our community. polly@doorsteparts.co.uk www.doorsteparts.co.uk Working from our Exeter city centre base, Double Elephant Print Workshop offers courses, resources and support to professional printmakers, artists and beginners alike. The aims of Double Elephant Print Workshop are: to provide open access to fine art printmaking resources and equipment to encourage and support everyone to discover their creativity to offer a full range of courses in printmaking including outreach to schools, our community and marginalised groups. to provide high quality exhibitions, print sales and an editioning service. to maintain a friendly, accessible, environmentally healthy and solvent-free working environment. https://www.doubleelephant.org.uk/ simon@doubleelephant.org.uk Drum Devon is a social enterprise with the aim of bringing the world of drums and percussion into the community to boost personal/social wellbeing. We provide top-quality, authentic workshops which are accessible to all! https://www.facebook.com/devondrumming/ drumtorbay@gmail.com Jane is a singer, songwriter and music teacher with a Master’s degree in music and Qualified Teacher Status. She has nearly 20 years’ experience of teaching at all levels, from early years to A level. She has directed choirs and musical ensembles at all levels, from community to professional, and run music making and songwriting sessions both in and outside school settings. She has musically directed musicals and opera, and arranged pieces for school and community groups. She is an Associate Teacher with the Torbay Music Hub. In 2013 she set up Red Earth Opera to bring affordable community opera to Devon with professional soloists. Jane.andersonbrown@gmail.com Kents Cavern is one of the most important prehistoric sites in Europe, if not the world. It is the only place that three different human species have occupied throughout time and is home to the oldest modern human fossil found in Britain, a 42,000-year-old jawbone. Kents Cavern has provided a wealth of geological and archaeological history and the Kents Cavern Foundation shares its heritage with local people and visitors of all ages, cultures and abilities through education and outreach to promote its conservation and protection. https://www.kents-cavern.co.uk/key-stage-3-and-4 ElliotLing@kents-cavern.co.uk Mark has been teaching guitar for 10 years. He holds a degree in Music from Dartington College of Arts and also studied at Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands. You can unlock your personal creative voice with guitar tuition from Mark Farrin. Whether you are seeking to improve your technique to a high standard or are beginning to play the guitar, Mark Farrin will be able to raise your playing ability and enjoyment at very accessible rates. http://www.twang.org.uk/index.htm The Torbay local authority has a responsibility to provide education to those young people who are unable to maintain an educational programme due to their medical needs. This is provided by the Torbay Medical Tuition Service (MTS). The aim at The Medical Tuition Service Torbay is to support students in ways which motivate and inspire them to engage in education, and to help them become confident, successful, and happy adults. It is the ethos of the service that wherever possible the service will support an eventual return to educational schooling when the student is medically fit to do so. http://fis.torbay.gov.uk/kb5/torbay/fsd/service.page?id=8e0rXUcPHyM At Moor to Sea we believe that musical creation is intrinsic to being human and that access to music should be equal. Our aim is to provide opportunities for all lives to be lived musically. Inclusion is at the forefront of our practice. We are committed to addressing the barriers that prevent people from participating in music. By co-creating music in this way we can affect Social Change. Connecting through music (whether listening, creating, moving, singing or playing) enhances communication, collaboration, inclusion and wellbeing. We want to provide the opportunity and support for groups of people to connect in creative, musical, spaces in order to encourage belonging and positivity, and reduce feelings of isolation. With our approach, everyone is responsible for creating, developing and owning this musical space. https://moortoseamusic.org.uk/ info@moortoseamusic.org.uk PaddleBoat Theatre Company believe that theatre is a space where imagination is brought to life. Born from the vibrant city of Exeter, we are committed to delivering high-quality productions and exciting workshops for children and families across the South-West. At the heart of PaddleBoat’s work is the desire to inspire the imagination. PaddleBoat believe in theatre which engages with the young minds of tomorrow – as well as reminding every adult that they too can rediscover their own imaginations. PaddleBoat’s award winning productions always blend creative storytelling. With playful and engaging audience interaction, we invite all audiences into a space where performers and audience members alike embark on journeys, create adventures and get lost in magical worlds together. https://www.paddleboattheatre.co.uk/ katy@paddleboattheatre.co.uk Participate Arts design socially engaged arts projects and workshops around Devon. We facilitate creative expression, explore community and bring people together to articulate their stories, allowing confidence to grow and inspire motivation to make a positive contribution. Our programmes are designed to meet the needs of participants, working creatively with people of all ages. We work with individuals, communities and cultural agencies to develop work that has impact and lasting social legacy. We encourage active participation, nurture art skills and imagination, promoting health and wellbeing in our work. We find ways to make contemporary arts and culture approachable and relevant to participants’ experiences, often working with other Artist specialists. We run workshop programmes, community engagement sessions, and create and manage small and large scaled events, with an emphasis is on connecting people, improving individual lives and community spaces. Socially engaged work is at the heart of what we do. http://participatearts.org.uk/ participateartsltd@gmail.com At Play Torbay, our aim is simple… We provide fun, accessible play opportunities all year round including playground adventures, play days and special events. Play is the single most important developmental process in any child’s life and a fundamental human right. We raise awareness about the importance of play in children’s lives by actively involving parents and the wider community in the wonderful benefits of play. We are a small charity supporting and encouraging children to play and be active outdoors. We provide adventure, friendship, and fun for hundreds of children each year. https://www.playtorbay.org.uk/ Our number one goal is to provide our schools with the resources they need to be able to provide their children and staff an outstanding education, a network of support, and a vision to succeed. Riveria Education Trust puts this goal to action through three schools in the Torbay area, Oldway Primary School, Roselands Primary, and Shiphay Learning Academy. As Artsmark schools, our children have the opportunity to achieve Arts Award, learn to play an instrument, sing, DJ, explore visual art and develop their drama and dance skills. Visit our school pages https://www.rivieratrust.co.uk/ We use digital radio and music production to connect, engage and inspire communities in Torbay. We create platforms and opportunities for people to step up and speak out. Connect – We bring people together in workshops, at community events, on air, and online to share their music and opinions Engage – We know how to reach into communities to engage and consult with people on the margins to create positive change Inspire – We use radio and music production to inspire confidence, raise aspirations, develop creativity and increase skills One flagship project is Ocean Youth – a youth-led online radio station which brings young people across Torbay together to make music and radio, build friendships and develop a creative and engaging social action community. Ocean Youth supports Torbay’s young people through helping them to share experiences through broadcasting content on topics such as anxiety, sexual abuse, bullying, addiction, and stress. Ocean Youth’s studio is based at Winner Street, with a second studio in Paignton Library, however its outreach programme, Radio Routes, travels to youth clubs across Torbay. From autumn 2020 our radio bus will travel throughout Torbay to meet young people and broadcast from anywhere in Torbay. Young people, families and schools interested should contact us at: kate@soundcommunities.co.uk www.soundcommunities.co.uk www.oceanyouth.co.uk Taleblazers is a Community Interest Company that celebrates the folk stories of South Devon and Dartmoor. We do this by researching old folk tales from our region, rewriting them into original works and performing them as ballads or folk poems. Oral storytelling is an art we are passionate about preserving and we aim to engage young people in particular by involving them in writing and performance. We offer workshops in a variety of educational areas (heritage, natural history, ecology) to schools and historic sites and our workshops are tailored to locations to make them as relevant as possible to the groups we work with. As part of the research and writing process, we get involved with local heritage projects and promote the heritage and folklore of the areas we work in. https://taleblazers.org.uk/ rich@taleblazers.org.uk The SPARK is a creative studio space for all ages in Metherell Avenue, Brixham. It is home to Project Performers youth theatre and dance classes. The studio is available to hire for birthday parties and other events/daytime classes. https://www.facebook.com/sparkbrixham/ The Museum at the heart of Torbay English Riviera Global Geopark, telling the fascinating story of Torquay and its history. Our origins as a Natural History Museum are more relevant than ever. We sit within the world’s first International Urban Geopark, endorsed by UNESCO in recognition of its rich geological, historical and cultural heritage. We live at a time when climate change and environmental responsibility is more pressing than ever. With our expertise in Geology and the Natural Sciences, we are well placed to promote scientific knowledge and environmental sustainability, and to lead by example. Establishing ourselves as a ‘Geohub’, we want to become a centre of learning for children and adults, experts and non-experts alike. We want to become a place where younger generations can embrace learning and experimentation, and discover science as relevant, exciting and fun. Torquay Museum’s aim is to safeguard, collect and preserve those objects relating to Torbay’s cultural and historic heritage and to present them in an accessible and relevant form as a source of inspiration, enjoyment and learning for everyone. Torquay Museum aims enhance the lives of people and lead to a greater understanding of past human cultures and natural environments. http://www.torquaymuseum.org/homepage Torre Abbey has witnessed an extraordinary variety of events since it was founded in 1196, meaning there is a wealth of stories to inspire and ignite a world of learning through every subject, including history, geology, the arts and natural sciences. Above all, Torre Abbey is a safe and welcoming community space that allows people of all ages to discover and explore their identity and creativity. Our gardens are a beautiful and calm oasis in between the lawns and ruins, a place where science, art, history and nature come together to educate, excite and help us to connect with ourselves, each other & our environment. We are committed to providing inclusive and dynamic access to our arts and cultural collections, events and activities. All of our workshops have an artistic and hands-on approach to help learners gain a better understanding of art, history, culture and the world around them, and we are happy to work with you to develop learning packages that are suitable for your group’s interests and abilities. kate.richards@torbay.gov.uk www.torre-abbey.org.uk We Need Music’s aim is to create accessible music-making and interactive listening opportunities aimed at connecting people; enabling creativity and expression; and building self and esteem and confidence. Our vision is for connected communities where people feel free to express and explore their innate creativity. https://www.weneedmusic.org/ lauraforster2@gmail.com

Your bid for his print will be sealed untile the end of the exhibition, at which time, the print will be sold to the highest bidder. If additional copes from this limited edition survive the current crisis in Ukraine, copies will also be offered to the unsuccessful bidders. The reserve price for this print is £1,200.00 - bids must be at or in excess of this amount. Please complete the below form to make a bid. All bidders will be contacted after the auction. #ukraine22 #erpe22 #iancox

A remotely delivered series of workshops will bring together young carers from across Torbay to create a giant ‘Wheel of Love’, an art piece inspired by the spiritual mandala style, that will celebrate the important role they play in supporting loved ones. Torbay Youth Trust commissioned the project with the support of Artizan Collective CIC following another successful series of creative workshops run during the first lockdown with Participate Arts. The new call sought ambitious proposals that could work flexibly given current uncertainty but still offer a meaningful and valuable experience for the young people the Trust supports. Caring, nurturing and compassion are behaviours found throughout all the natural world including many animal and bird species. The ‘Wheel of Love’ project, which will be delivered by visual artist and designer Shiraaz Ali, presents an opportunity for the young carers Torbay Youth Trust supports to explore their evolving role in a positive, fulfilling and collective way. The project is based on the Mandala, a pattern believed to be created using sacred geometry which guides the very atoms that make us and the solar system that we inhabit. The ‘Wheel of Love’ is inspired by the dedication, compassion and unconditional love inherent in caring in all its forms. Each participant will receive a panel that forms a part of the Mandala whole and materials with which to decorate it. Through guided sessions, they’ll be given the opportunity to explore different materials, techniques and styles, before applying what they learn to their panel, with the opportunity to express their experiences through this creative outlet. All the panels will then be brought together to form a one and half metre wide mandala style wheel, which will go on display at Artizan Gallery and tour to other venues, before finding a permanent display with the Trust. The project has also secured the support of South Devon College and the South Devon Marine Academy who will be constructing the panels and framework that the young carers will decorate. Workshops will be delivered throughout March with the final showcase planned for later in the year outside of lockdown to provide an opportunity to share and celebrate the stories of these incredible young people. To follow the project, visit www.artizangallery.co.uk/wheeloflove Jo Morrell, Director of the Youth Trust: “We are so excited to be working closely with Artizan on this, and other art projects which celebrate the creativity of our wonderful Young Carers. We are very grateful for the opportunity this partnership gives us to focus on hope and celebration in what has been a very difficult time for them.” Shiraaz Ali, Workshop Leader, Visual Artist and Designer: “During these challenging times that many people are going through especially young people, I believe that we must aim towards spreading love, kindness and compassion to all through artistic practices or via any other means. I believe that the ‘Wheel of Love’ project for Torbay young carers presents the ability for them to be able to explore their evolving caring role in a positive, fulfilling and collective way.” Jacob Brandon, Director Artizan Collective CIC: “The opportunity to help commission this project is one we are thrilled to have been a part of. The value access to art can play in young peoples’ lives is immeasurable, and Torbay Youth Trust’s vision to bring this into their work supporting carers is to be celebrated.” The project is funded by the Imagine This Torbay Partnership. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Torbay Youth Trust Home of Torbay’s Young Carers Service and Youth Service At Torbay Youth Trust we believe in children and young people. We have a passionate commitment to them and a belief in their creativity, capacity for change and unique contribution to the world. Our work is all about building supportive relationships of trust with children, young people and families in Torbay We are a team of dedicated people with lots of experience and a shared belief in supporting children and young people to live fulfilling lives. “Positive relationships are at the heart of positive outcomes” http://torbayyouthtrust.org.uk/ Contact for additional information: Teresa Mikalauskas, Teresa.Mikalauskas@torbayyouthtrust.org.uk Artizan Collective CIC Artizan Collective CIC is a not for profit Social Enterprise dedicated to the advancement of arts and culture in Torbay, supporting wider engagement and greater accessibility to arts for our communities, through the provision of opportunities, resources, spaces and networks for creatives of all practices in a sustainable and resilient manner. Currently hosted at Fleet Walk in the Artizan Collective Gallery, the Collective is providing a vibrant creative hub delivering opportunities for artists and audiences living and working in the Bay, as well as contributing to the English Riviera's cultural tourism offer. The venue currently runs a year-round visual arts programme which supports artists of all disciplines and experiences, including students and emerging artists, by creating affordable exhibition opportunities, awards and bursaries. In addition, a programme of community workshops, artist studios, and production spaces are in development in partnership with other independent creatives and local cultural organisations. Through this activity we aim to improve the perception of Torbay's cultural offer, showcasing and connecting the creative stakeholders contributing to the sector and signposting audiences from this prominent location, to the areas hidden gems. The organisation currently consists of two directors and a small group of key stakeholders and partners who support and deliver work, as well as an invested community of artists and creatives. Artizan Gallery supports the work of Artizan Collective CIC through the sharing of resources and promotional activities. http://artizangallery.co.uk/collective Contact for additional information: Jacob Brandon, jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk Shiraaz Ali I am a visual artist, architecture graduate and designer based in Yorkshire, UK. My work process is rooted in a simple admiration for nature; from the cells that form our physical bodies to the sacred geometry guiding our solar system and universe. The intention through all my mediums of work is to capture fleeting, intangible and metaphysical moments and suspend them in time. Through my artwork and architectural practice I aim to respect, enhance and pay gratitude to our environment. I work sustainably and eco-friendly in order to better our communities and the places we call home. I believe that In order to grow together we must ignore our differences and instead celebrate our similarities to create a brighter, healthier and peaceful future. https://shiraazali.com/ #tyt22

Delivery The final deadline for delivery is 10am 28th February. You can delivery in person at the following times: Wednesday 23rd - 11:00-17:00 Thursday 24th - 11:00-17:00 Friday 25th - 11:00-17:00 Saturday 26th - 11:00-17:00 Sunday 27th - 11:00-20:00 Monday 28th - 8:00-10:00 Work for peg display can arrive up until 4pm Wedneday 2nd March. Alternative delivery options can be made upon request: Make an alternative delivery request The Venue address (for in person deliveries) is: Unit 5, Fleet Walk, 74 Fleet St, Torquay TQ2 5EB If you are having work couriered to us, please have it delivered to the below address: Artizan Gallery, 7 Lucius Street, Torquay, TQ2 5UW IMPORTANT ACCESS INFORMATION The road outside the venue has access restrictions with parking wardens enforcing at all times. Please see the below information for how and when access is permitted. Downloadable copy Payments If you have not yet paid your submission fees, please do so before delivering your work. Payment links are below: Payment Single Entry: art-hub.co.uk/product-page/erpe22single Paymet Multiple Entry: art-hub.co.uk/product-page/erpe22multi Additional Works All selected artists can also provide the below: 3 mounted works for browser Greetings cards (maximum of 5 designs or maximum of 15 cards total if individuals/originals) 3 supporting products e.g. collectors books (please note this excludes any printed merchandise such as artworks which have been digitally printed onto homewares or textiles) To provide additional works you must complete the form available below and email it to info@artizangallery.co.uk Additional Works Form: Download Spreadsheet Important Dates Deadline for Delivery: 28th February, 10am Launch Night: 4th March - 18:00-20:00 Exhibition Dates: 5th March - 10th April Contact Details Email: juliebrandon@artizangallery.co.uk Phone: 07762921571 Venue Address: Artizan Gallery, 7 Lucius Street, Torquay, TQ2 5UW Courier Address: Unit 5, Fleet Walk, 74 Fleet St, Torquay, TQ2 5EB Important Links Terms and Conditions: art-hub.co.uk/exhibitorsterms Payment Single Entry: art-hub.co.uk/product-page/erpe22single Paymet Multiple Entry: art-hub.co.uk/product-page/erpe22multi Additional Works Form: Download Spreadsheet Alternative Delivery Request: Make an alternative delivery request Fleet Walk Access Information: Downloadable copy

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For Devon Open Studios 2022, Artizan Collective are pleased to be working with Devon Artist Network to support Torbay Artists taking part in this year’s event. Following a successful event in 2021, Torbay partners are keen to continue the growth of this regionally significant arts event in the area, and the grants programme will play a vital role whilst there is still some uncertainty in the months ahead. We are able to offer 50% fee grants to up to 9 artists based in Torbay (“Torbay Grants”), and one full fee grant along with hosting at our venue for an artist that doesn’t have access to their own studio (“Artizan Gallery Grant”). About the Grant The grants are for any artist working from studios or living in Torbay. Beyond this geography, there are no conditions on entry and anyone is eligible to receive an award. The grants will provide a financial contribution to your fees as well as inclusion in a wide range of promotional support that Artizan will be undertaking to promote the event and studios in Torbay as a whole, including membership and presence on our website for the event. The one change this year, is that the grant can now be redeemed against group venues as well. Whilst the grant value will not change (50% of single studio fee) this can be applied to a group if you are one of the participating artists. Applying for a grant Applying for a grant is easy you simply need to complete two steps: You must have registered your interest in Devon Open Studios by emailing openstudios@devonartistnetwork.co.uk once applications open in January. Fill in the form on this page with the below details: Your Name A contact phone number Which grant you are applying for (“Torbay Grant” or “Artizan Gallery Grant”) If your grant will be applied to a solo studio or a group venue The address of your studio or if you are applying for the “Artizan Gallery Grant” the Torbay address you reside in Images of your work and practice Up to 500 words telling us about yourself and your work, in which you may also want to talk about how the grant and participating in Devon Open Studios will impact you. YOU MUST SUBMIT THESE DETAILS BY MIDNIGHT FEBRUARY 28TH AND AWARDS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY THE END OF THE FIRST WEEK OF MARCH How the grant will work Artizan will pay your full fee on your behalf to Devon Artist Network and request your 50% contribution directly. If you have already reserved your space and made your payment to Devon Open Studios you can still apply for this grant. In this circumstance Devon Artist Network will refund your fee to you if your application is successful. The “Torbay Grants” are based on the standard individual fee to participate in Devon Open Studios 2021 and the grant will contribute 50% of this fee. If you want to take advantage of an upgraded listing in the guide you will be required to pay the difference. The “Artizan Grant” is similarly based on a standard individual fee and your listing in the guide will be included in a half page section alongside our other venue contributions to this year’s event. If you are unsuccessful in your grant application, you will still be able to independently confirm your participation with Devon Artist Network up until the final deadline at the end of March. What you get for the grant “Torbay Grant” worth 50% of an Individual Artist Standard Fee (£85) A year’s membership on our website normally charged at £75 (if you already have membership with us this will be added to your current subscription) Inclusion in collective print and digital promotional content produced by Artizan Association and presence at the Torbay hub venue for Devon Open Studios 2021 Additional 1-2-1 support on how to get the most out of your Devon Open Studios experience "Artizan Grant" worth 100% of an Individual Artist Standard Fee (£170) All details included in the "Torbay Grant" Studio space in the Basement Gallery at Artizan Gallery for the duration of Devon Open Studios Requirements By applying you agree to comply with the below conditions: You must be based in Torbay by the definition Devon Open Studios adopts in their mapping which is based on Council Tax area You must be a Devon Artist Network member You must have registered for Devon Open Studios 2021 via the Devon Artist Network website but need not have made your final payment You will be required to supply any information requested by Devon Artist Network for your inclusion in the event You will be required to supply content for all promotional materials produced by Artizan in connection with the Torbay studios Your grant award will be acknowledged in the guide on your listing with a note of Artizan’s sponsorship for this year’s event You will be required to list at least one piece of current work for sale on the Artizan website profile included as part of your grant You must acknowledge your grant award from Artizan Collective in any marketing or promotion Additionally, the Artizan Grant winner will commit to: Setting up a temporary studio from which they can work at Artizan Gallery for the duration of the event Being present in the venue every weekend of the event Being in the venue for at least half of the 15 event weekdays Devon Open Studios Information Event Dates: Saturday 10 - Sunday 25 September 2022 Devon Open Studios is a unique opportunity to meet artists in their studios in some of the most beautiful, unexplored parts of Devon. In addition to being able to buy art direct from the creator, many demonstrate, give talks or give you a chance to have a go. Application Form #DevonOpenStudios #DOS22 #TorbayGrants #ArtizanTorquay

Artizan Collective is pleased to support the Ambassador Theatre Group and Arts & Heritage in the delivery of an exciting artist commission to be intalled at Torbay's Princess Theatre. Funded by COVID relief investment from Arts Council England, the opportunity seeks an artist that will celebrate the Theatre's heritage and place at the heart of the cultural landscape in Torbay. The Commission Princess Theatre sits in a prominent position within Torquay, built as the main feature of the redevelopment of the Princess Gardens back in 1961 it opened to host the greatest entertainers of the time - the opening night featuring Tommy Cooper and Morecambe and Wise and including The Beatles in its long list of entertainers performing there. Though the programme has now changed to reflect the needs of contemporary audiences– the building still sits at the heart of Torquay, looking over Tor Bay to spectacular scenery, sunsets and views of the harbour. This commission is an opportunity for an artist to delve into the theatre’s history, engage with its communities and staff and extract the stories contained within its walls. It also presents an expanded opportunity for an artist to explore Torquay’s heritage. From its coastal history, including possible themes of the bay’s shift from fishing to fashionable seaside resort, to Torquay’s unique natural environment and climate, or the history of Princess Theatre and its unique views; from Bay to Stage. The venue wants to be as open as possible about the themes and imagery an artist would like to explore. The commission is being planned for the walls, windows and/ or stairwell of the café bar/ restaurant. This could be on one of these or be throughout the spaces. Support Available Due to the tight timframes associated with this opportunity, Artizan are providing support to interested applicants to help them make expressions of interest. You can contact Jacob Brandon to find out more about the support available: jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk // 07762921571 Further details Location: Princess Theatre Media: Relevant 2D/3D depending on space used Tender Value: £5,000 Deadline for Applications: 5pm 12th February Confirmation of Shortlisted Artists: 13th February Site Visit Shortlisted Artists: 16th February Final Installation Deadline: 31st March Application You can view the full brief below or download it here. Your application should consist of: Please first tell us what it is about Princess Theatre, its history and/ or location that interests you. An outline of your idea for a new work. This does not have to be detailed, please keep descriptions succinct and in clear and accessible language. Please include an artist impression or drawing if useful. An outline budget – how you will roughly use the £5,000 – please remember to include your fees. Links or examples of your previous work. Applications should be emailed to jacobbrandon@artizangallery.co.uk #princess22 #artizantorquay #artsandheritage #princesstheatre #princesstorquay #englishriviera

An Exhibition of Printmaking The English Riviera’s only dedicated exhibition for printmakers and printmaking practice. This curated exhibition welcomes printmakers globally to submit work on a selective basis to one of the UKs premier coastal resorts as part of Artizan Collectives annual cultural programme. Additional accepted artforms include those working with print as part of a textiles and interiors practice, and 3D works incorporating print and paper such as bookbinding and handmade papers. Opportunities This is a selective opportunity to which any artist can submit up to a maximum of 5 unique works for a fee of £25 (a single submission option is also available for a fee of £10). You can also submit a single submission for £10. Works can be one of four types: Framed for wall display Unframed and unmounted for peg display Unframed and unmounted for framing (handled by the gallery, supplementary £5 charge if work is accepted) 3D for shelf or plinth display Prizes and Benefits Exposure in the English Riviera’s premier selective exhibition gallery Opportunity for commercial sales of work Optional framing service for easy provision of work Provision of additional mounted browser works if selected for exhibition Features in exhibition print and digital promotional material delivered via the channels of the exhibition curators and partner organisations Long-term exposure on the exhibition digital hub including micro-profile and the opportunity for additional features Participation in a major South West print exhibition Independently awarded Exhibition Prize Further details Accepted mediums include any form of relief, intaglio or planographic printmaking (etching, lithograph, woodblock, monotype etc.), darkroom photography practice, textile and 3D works that include an element of print; Excluded mediums include, traditional painting processes and digital photography; Submissions of relevant 3D/sculptural work are welcomed, artists may wish to make direct enquiries about the suitability of work to info@artizangallery.co.uk; “Framed” work is considered to be any work framed to exhibition standards (as outlined in the opportunity Terms and Conditions); A maximum of 5 framed works can be submitted; “Mounted” work is considered to be any wrapped or mounted work suitable for browser display; A maximum of 5 mounted works can be submitted; “Unframed and unmounted works for peg display” work is considered to be on paper, card, textile or a similar lightweight medium. You must be happy for your unframed work to be hung using wooden pegs which will be affixed to the edge of the work. Any work not meeting this criteria or unsuitable for this hanging method should be submitted under another category; A maximum of 5 unframed and unmounted works can be submitted; “Unframed and unmounted works for framing” framing is undertaken by the gallery in high quality glass clip frames on a plain black or white backing and unmounted. Works must be suitable for framing in this method and should fall into one of three size categories: Less than A4; A4-A3; A3-A2. Any work not meeting this criteria or unsuitable for this hanging method should be submitted under another category; A maximum of 5 unframed and unmounted works can be submitted; There are no restrictions on work dimensions other than those expressed where framing is to be handled by the gallery; Multiple editions of a work can be provided for sale, these should be provided adequately protected in a portfolio case or other suitable method; The form will take around 15 minutes to complete provided you have full work details (titles, dimensions, edition numbers, prices, medium) and an artist statement accessible; Please review all submission details carefully; Due to the nature of the venue we cannot accept work considered to be overtly graphic in the representation of violence, sexuality or other potentially offensive material; decisions with regards to the nature of this content is made by the curators and is final. This does not prohibit the depiction of nudity. If you have any queries in advance of making your submission, please contact info@artizangallery.co.uk Dates Submission Deadline: Midnight February 16th Confirmation of Success: Midnight February 18th Exhibition Start Date: 5th March Exhibition End Date: 10th April Delivery of Work: Work can be delivered any time after confirmation of acceptance with a final deadline of 4pm 27th February Collection of Unsold Work: A collection schedule will be confirmed for end of April following the close of the exhibition. Launch Day Event: Saturday 4th March, 18:00-20:00 Opening Hours: It may be necessary for our opening hours to adjust between now and the exhibition, but we intend to open weekends and 3 week days (5 days/week) 11:00-17:00 Payments and Fees Payments can be made online when you have completed your submission: Single Submission fee £10: www.art-hub.co.uk/product-page/erpe22single Multiple Submissions Up to 5 Works £25: www.art-hub.co.uk/product-page/erpe22multi COMMISSION OF 35% IS TAKEN ON ALL WORKS INCLUSIVE OF ALL TAXES AND PAYMENT FEES Application Form You can fill in the submission form below or load it in another window here. Alternatively you can download a PDF form here. We also accept submissions via Curatorspace where this opportunity can be viewed here. You can also email full submission information to erpe22@artizangallery.co.uk (please note, this email is to receive submissions only and any other enquiries should be directed to info@artizangallery.co.uk) Artizan Collective CIC Artizan Collective CIC is a non-profit social enterprise supported by Artizan Gallery established in 2019 to take advantage of opportunities to access prominent but vacant retail and commercial buildings on behalf of the arts. In these spaces, they deliver professional curated exhibitions opportunities for the benefit of practitioners and audiences, as well as valuable programmes that promote community arts engagement. They currently hold a venue at the heart of the English Riviera, situated near the Torquay harbourside and benefitting from prominent positioning, easy accessibility and high footfall, and have developed the space into a welcoming arts space. From here they host an annual programme of open exhibitions and showcases, welcoming professional and award-winning creatives in various fields as well as emerging talent, to exhibit under one roof, whilst promoting the wider cultural offer of this premier seaside resort. Exhibition terms and conditions can be found here: art-hub.co.uk/exhibitorsterms Image Submission: imagesubmission@artizangallery.co.uk The Exhibition Page will be hosted here: art-hub.co.uk/ex/erpe22 Payment Single Entry: art-hub.co.uk/product-page/erpe22single Paymet Multiple Entry: art-hub.co.uk/product-page/erpe22multi #erpe22 #EnglishRivieraPrintExhibition #EnglishRiviera #SouthDevon #ArtizanCollective #ArtizanTorquay