FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS/EVENTS 2010

YEULTIDE SHOW at Gallery SCA
3 St Alkmonds Place, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UJ
13th November - 21st January 2010
Celebrating their first birthday with this show... showing a large range of work from all their favourite artists including Carole Baker.

stART EXHIBITION at RBSA
St Paul's, Birmingham
29 December 2009 – 30 January 2010
The stART exhibition was developed as an opportunity for art enthusiasts with smaller budgets to make a purchase of original art work. All art work is under £200, Carole is exhibiting 5 pieces.

From January at INSPIRES GALLERY
A selection of Carole's textural and bold acrylic paintings can now been seen at
INSPIRES GALLERY, 27 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HU
Telephone/Fax 01865 556555 http://www.inspires.co.uk
From 19 January 2010

JANUARY GARDEN STUDIO SALE
A chance to purchase a huge selection of original artwork at ‘KNOCK DOWN’ prices and some truly genuine bargains!!! See http://carolebaker.com/sale2.html where you buy from the website...
Sunday 31 January 2010 Open 11am - 5pm
Call Carole on 07930 545264 for an invitation. The sale continues online to the end of March.

SPRING FAIR 2010 at NEC, BIRMINGHAM
7-10 February 2010
Originals and limited edition prints on show on the Alpha 1 Marketing Stand.

RBSA OPEN ALL MEDIA EXHIBITION at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
St Paul's, Birmingham
10 March – 10 April 2010
The first of the RBSA's 'Open' exhibitions. Carole will be exhibition 3 paintings.

BUXTON ARTIST & DESIGNER FAIR at BUXTON PAVILION GARDENS
St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XN
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 March 2010
Showcasing the best art and design from around the region.

SPRING EXHIBITION at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 9, Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 April 2010 - Open 10am-5pm
Come and see Carole's very latest work in acrylics, watercolour and mixed media. An opportunity to meet Carole, book workshops and discuss technique.
Work from photomontage artist – Bob Russon also on show.

PATCHINGS ART CRAFT AND DESIGN FESTIVAL
at PATCHINGS ART CENTRE
Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottinghamshire NG14 6NU
10-13 June 2010
The event aims to promote the very best in art, craft and design and is seen as a show case of the finest in contemporary work. Carole will be demonstrating throughout the show.

SUMMER EXHIBITION at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 18 – Sunday 20 June 2010 - Open 10am-5pm
An opportunity to meet Carole, book workshops and discuss technique.
Big reductions on selected work.

LICHFIELD ARTS MARKET as part of Lichfield Arts Festival 2010
at THE CLOSE, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Saturday 10 July 2010
The Cathedral Close will be brimming with artistic flair, with entertainers from across the region performing in two arenas, stalls for local craftsmen and activity spaces for visitors to try their hand at new skills.

GARDEN STUDIO OPEN DAY at Sunnyside Studio
61 Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Staffordshire WS7 1AG
Sunday 1 August 2010 - Open 11am - 7pm
Come and see Carole in her studio.
Parking is in the council car park located approx 50m from Carole's house on the same side of the road, just before Joesph Dewsbury Close.

ART IN THE GARDENS at SHEFFIELD BOTANICAL GARDENS
Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield, S10 2LN.
3-5 September 2010
Carole has been selected as one of fourteen Premier Artists to showcase her work at the event. Art in the Gardens is proving to be a serious contender as the largest outdoor art exhibition in the North of England.

BRIGHTON ART FAIR at CORN EXCHANGE
Church Street, Brighton www.brightonartfair.co.uk
16 – 19 September 20010
Brighton Art Fair has gained a considerable reputation as an excellent, high quality, accessible and eclectic art fair. Carole's work has been accepted and will be shown at this prestigious event in October. Stand number TBC.

STAFFORDSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS 2010 at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 September 2010
Open 10am-5pm
Part of the Staffordshire Open Studios event.

RBSA CAFE WALL SOLO SHOWCASE at the RBSA
4 Brook Street, St Paul's, Birmingham B43 1SA
Monday 27 September _ Sunday 24 October 2010
Showcase of Carole's most recent work. She will demonstrating in the gallery, dates to be confirmed.

GREAT PEAK DISTRICT FAIR at BUXTON PAVILION GARDENS
St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XN
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October 2010
The Peak District's annual celebration of localy produced food and Arts & Crafts with attractions such as climbing wall., live music and face painting.

WINDSOR ART FAIR at WINDSOR RACECOURSE
Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5JJ www.windsorcontemporaryartfair.co.uk
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 November 2010
Stand number TBC

CHRISTMAS GARDEN STUDIO SALE
A chance to purchase a huge selection of original artwork at ‘KNOCK DOWN’ prices and some truly genuine bargains!!! at Sunnyside Garden Studio
on Saturday 18 December 2010 Open 11am-5pm
Call Carole on 07930 545264 for an invitation.

RBSA OPEN ALL MEDIA EXHIBITION at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
St Paul's, Birmingham
25 November – 24 December 2010
The first of the RBSA's 'Open' exhibitions. Carole will be exhibition 3 paintings.

CHRISTMAS ART SALE AND EXHIBITION at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 26 – Sunday 28 November 2009 - Open 10am-5pm
An opportunity to meet Carole, book workshops and discuss technique.
Big reductions on selected work.
Work from photomontage artist – Bob Russon also on show.

BUXTON ARTIST & DESIGNER FAIR at BUXTON PAVILION GARDENS
St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XN
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December 2010
Showcasing the best art and design from around the region.

FORTHCOMING DEMONSTRATIONS 2010
(generally limited to members of Art Societies)

OVERSEAL ART GROUP, Overseal, Derbyshire
Tuesday 19 January 2010, 7.30-9.30pm

HALL GREEN ART SOCIETY, Hall Green, Birmingham
Wednesay 10 February 2010, 7.30-9.30pm

NAPTON ART GROUP, Nottingham
Thursday 18 March 2010, 1.45-4.00pm

OADBY ART CLUB, Leicestershire
Monday 10 May 2010, 7-9.pm

ELY ART SOCIETY, Oakington, Cambridge
Friday 14 May 2010, 7.30-9.30pm

WORCESTER SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, Worcester
Monday 17May 2010, 7.30-9.30pm

CHESTERFIELD ART CLUB, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Friday 28 May 2010, 7.30-9.30pm

HOLY CROSS LADIES MEETING, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Tuesday 15 June 2010, 7.30-9.30pm

WEDNESBURY ART CLUB , Wednesbury, West Midlands
Monday 12 July 2010, 7.30-9.30pm

BEESTON ART GROUP , Nottingham
Thursday 22 July 2010, 10.00-12noon

DERBY SKETCHING CLUB, Littleover, Derbyshire
Friday 6 August 2010, 7.00-9.00pm

CATHERINE DE BARNES ART SOCIETY , Solihull, West Midlands
Monday 13 September 2010, 7.30-9.30pm

KNOWLE ART GROUP, Solihull, West Midlands
Tuesday 26 October 2010, 7.30-9.30pm

GREAT WYRLEY ART GROUP, Great Wyrley, Cannock
Thursday 18 November, 12.30-2.30pm

LEICESTER SKETCH CLUB, Leicester
Wednesday 5 January 2011, 2-4pm

OVERSEAL ART GROUP, Overseal, Derbyshire
Tuesday 18 January 2011, 7.30-9.30pm

PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS / AWARDS

RBSA
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, various group shows throughout the year
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, 2008 – Elected Full Member
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, 'Holiday Destinations' Exhibition, 2008
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Solo Exhibition in the Craft Gallery, 2008
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Solo Exhibition in the Café Gallery, 2006
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, 2003 – Elected Associate Member

ANNUAL SHOWS
Autumn Fair, NEC, Birmingham 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Spring Fair, NEC, Birmingham 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
The Corridor Gallery, Lichfield 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 (Spring, Summer & Christmas shows)
Art of England Art Show, Trentham 2007, 2006
Staffordshire Open Studios 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

2009
Buxtoon Artist & Designer's Fair, Buxton Pavilion Gardens, March, September, December 2009
'Through the Window' Solo Exhibition, Burton Library Artspace, Burton-on-Trent, May 2009
Patchings Art Craft and Design Festival, Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham, June 2009
'Summer Exhibition', Gallery SCA (Group exhibition), August 2009
Burntwood Open Art Exhibition, Chase Terrace Technology College, August 2009
Garden Studio Open Day, Sunnyside Studio, August 2009
Ticknall Summer Painting Exhibition, Ticknall Village Hall, Derbyshire, August 2009
Art in the Gardens, Sheffield Botanical Gardens, September 2009
Bright Art Fair, The Corn Exchange, Brighton, October 2009
'From the Soul' Solo Exhibition, Rafters Gallery, Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham, November 2009
'A Room with a View' Solo Exhibition, Ferrers Gallery, Ashby de la Zouch, November 2009
Windsor Contemporary Art Fair, Windsor Racecourse, November 2009

2008
'New Beginnings Exhibition', Gallery at Bevere, Worcester, 2008
'Nature Focus' Group Exhibition at Ferrers Gallery, Ashby de la Zouch, 2008
Patchings Art Craft and Design Festival, Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham, 2008
Burntwood Open Art Exhibition, Chase Terrace Technology College, 2008 – winner of The Framework Award
Ticknall Summer Painting Exhibition, Ticknall Village Hall, Derbyshire, 2008
Windsor Contemporary Art Fair, Windsor Racecourse, 2008
Buxton Artist & Designer's Fair, Buxton Pavilion Gardens, 2008

2007
Love Arts, Manchester 2007
The Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London 2007
The Burrows Gallery, Birmingham 2007 ('French Frontiers' Solo Exhibition)

2006
Sharpes Pottery Museum & Art Gallery, Derbyshire 2006 (Solo Exhibition)
Charisma Gallery, Matlock 2006 (Solo Exhibition)
St John Street Gallery, Ashbourne 2006 (Solo Exhibition)
Ferrers Gallery, Ashbhy de la Zouch 2006 (Solo Exhibition)
Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham 2006 (Solo Exhibition)

Publishing & Awards
Work selected for the prestigious Academy Calendar for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and featured on front cover in 2008 and 2010.
Publishing contract agreed with Alpha 1 Marketing – 11 limited edition prints released, 2005
Donegal Gallery, Lichfield 2005, 2004, 2003 (Solo Exhibitions)
Patchings Competition, Nottingham 2004 –  Winner of Pro Arte Award, 2003
Lichfield Society of Artists 2002 –  Spring Exhibition - Commendation
ARTISTS & ILLUSTRATORS MAGAZINE 2000 – ‘Born Free’ Competition. Awarded 2nd prize in the open category
Lichfield Society of Artists 2000 – Awarded Dorothy Godfrey Award

GALLERY DETAILS

ARTIFEX, Mitchell Centre for Art and Craft, Weeford Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands,
B75 6NA.
Tel: 0121 323 3776 www.artifex.co.uk

FERRERS GALLERY, Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts, Staunton Harold, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1RU
Tel: 01332 863337

THE GALLERY AT BEVERE, Bevere Lane, Worcester WR3 7RQ
Tel: 01905 754 484

GALLERY SCA , 3 St Alkmonds Place, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UJ
TEL: 01743 249687

HOLY CROSS PARISH HALL The Edmund Jennings Room, Chapel Lane
Lichfield, Staffs WS14 9DX.
Tel: 01543 676895

INSPIRES GALLERY, 27 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HU
Telephone/Fax 01865 556555 http://www.inspires.co.uk

OVER THE MOON GALLERY, Churchtown, St. Agnes, Cornwall
Tel: 01872 552251
OVER THE MOON GALLERY, 41 Fore Street, St. Just, Cornwall TR19 7LJ
01736 787052

PATCHINGS ART CENTRE Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottinghamshire
NG14 6NU Tel: 0115 965 3479

THE PURPLE GALLERY 229 Mary Vale Road, Bournville,
Birmingham B30 2DL Tel: 0121 459 0941

ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul’s, Birmingham
B3 1SA Tel: 0121 236 4353

ST JOHN STREET GALLERY 50 St. John Street, Ashbourne Derbyshire, DE6 1GH
Tel: 01335 347425

TRAYNOR FINE ARTS, 8 Vitcoria Place, Terrace Road North, Binfield, Bracknell,
Berkshire RG4 25JB
Tel: 01334 425508