Message from Tereska at the Willow Gallery, Oswestry.
Welcome to What's On at The Willow Gallery & Eatery
We've seen a busy year here at the Willow and are looking forward to a New Year of exhibitions, workshops and live music. Our current exhibition featuring work by Kay Boyce, Borderland Visual Arts 'Bijoux', landscapes by Sara John, textiles by 'Inspired' and portraits by Daniel Yeoman's will run until January 14th. We'll be launching our Spring programme very shortly and have opportunities below for artists who would like to exhibit with us in 2017.
The Willow Gallery Team wishes you a very Happy Christmas and New Year to all our exhibitors, customers and supporters.
Christmas Opening Times
Willow Gallery will be open till 1pm on Christmas Eve and reopen Wednesday 4th January
Willow Eatery will be closed on Christmas Eve and reopen Friday 6th January
Upcoming Live Music
Gregory S Davies & Sarah Smout perform LIVE at the Willow Gallery
Saturday December 17th. Doors Open 7pm. Tickets £8
New Duo featuring local musician Gregory who brings a deep resonant voice to his story telling songs and Sarah who is a highly talented cellist and song writer.
View our website for more information. Bookings can be made online, over the phone or at the gallery.
Bar open all evening. For the perfect accompaniment, Lindsay and the Eatery team will be preparing a special Music Night menu which will be available to ticket holders only. We hope you can come along and join us.
For a full menu please visit the Willow Eatery Website.
Join us for our new year launch of music nights for 2017
Vera van Heeringen Trio
Saturday 21st January. Doors Open 7pm. Tickets £10
With influences firmly rooted across the Atlantic, Vera writes soulful songs and tunes with lyrics and delivery speaking straight to – and from – the heart. A highly skilled instrumentalist, she has long been recognised for her graceful and restrained guitar playing, bringing the guitar a life in a way that's entirely her own.
Vera will be joined by great guitar/mandolin player and harmony king Dave Luke and double bass player Andy Seward.
Bar open all evening and pre-booked evening meals will be available to ticket holders.
Sarah Smith Trio - Saturday 18th February, 8 pm, £12
Chris Quinn - Saturday 25th March, 8pm, £10
Upcoming Workshops
Dreamcatcher. Make a personal gift this Christmas.
Workshop Saturday 17th December 11.00am to 12.30, £8 per person
Dream catchers became a tradition of Native America long ago. Believed to catch bad dreams and allow good dreams to pass through, you can make your own special dreamcatcher at this workshop. All materials provided – and you can also bring along something special to attach to your dreamcatcher
Call to Entries 2017
2017 Exhibitions – Call for Entries
Would you like to exhibit at the Willow Gallery? We always welcome new artists and, if you would like to have a chat about your entry, or receive full details and entry forms please call in or you can reach us on our usual contact details at the end of this email.
New Year Open Monday 21st January – Saturday February 25th
An open exhibition covering all subject matter. Paintings, textiles, printmaking, batik, drawing, mixed media, sculpture and high quality British made crafts. Artists can submit a single piece or a series of work.
Painting with Words Saturday 4th March – Saturday 15th April
An open exhibition celebrating the influence and inspiration of literature and language on the visual arts. We encourage Artists to explore this interesting and inspiring topic in a broad range of styles, materials and interpretations. Open to all media.
Please contact us for application packs.
Willow Eatery
Serving mulled wine and mince pies for the season, gift vouchers are available and commissions taken for festive cakes and treats.
To contact the Willow Gallery:
T: 01691 657575
W: willowgalleryoswestry.org
E: info@willowgalleryoswestry.org
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