Bushey art gets a new airing
11:12am Friday 14th November 2008
The publication of a new Hertfordshire catalogue shows art lovers what’s on offer at the region’s galleries and museums, writes Melanie Dakin
Dinosaurs rise again at Bushey Museum
9:39am Tuesday 11th November 2008
Bushey is invaded by dinosaurs with the arrival of a new exhibition on the ever-popular prehistoric creatures. Melanie Dakin reports
Harrow Council bans nude paintings from art show
10:20am Friday 31st October 2008
When is a nude just rude? Tristan Kirk and Melanie Dakin investigate the controversy surrounding the paintings removed from a recent exhibition at Harrow Arts Centre
XRR Photographic Society's new works go on show at Watford Museum
3:40pm Thursday 23rd October 2008
Psychedelic flower patterns and an enounter between lions and hyenas are among the photographs currently on display at Watford Museum. Melanie Dakin takes a peek
Artworks by Watford's Disability Recreation Unity Movement go on display
12:52pm Friday 17th October 2008
People whose world has been turned upside down are being helped by an innovative organisation based on the therapeutic value of creative art, writes Melanie Dakin
Recycled art at Watford Grammar School for Girls
10:04am Friday 17th October 2008
Shiny card and pristine plastic containers are among the items available at the scrapstore run by Watford Recycling Arts Project (WRAP). Every year, WRAP showcases an exhibition of works made from recycled materials but because members of the group take away the bits and bobs and construct art from them in their own spaces, exhibition coordinator Anna-Marya Tompa has no idea what the show will contain.
Get scribbling with The Big Draw in Herts
12:47pm Friday 26th September 2008
Echoes of the slave trade in St Albans and creating your own autumn postcard at West Herts College are among the local events as part of this year’s celebration, says Melanie Dakin
American art opens season of new lectures at Watford Museum
1:11pm Friday 26th September 2008
A series of art appreciation lectures begins at Watford Museum next week with the first instalment of a two-part exposé of US art.
WAAF arts showcase aims to open up Open Studios
12:00pm Friday 19th September 2008
Watford Area Arts Forum (WAAF) is providing opportunities for local artists to showcase a sample of their works at the Space2 galleries in Watford Museum and the Town Hall, as a taster of what’s on offer at this year’s Herts Open Studios.
Green Woman appears at Chenies Flower Festival exhibition
3:00pm Wednesday 17th September 2008
Local artists are adding a special touch to the Flower Festival exhibition at Chenies Manor – including myth and mystery. Grelle White reports
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