FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS/EVENTS 2012
HIGHLAND LIGHT 2011
The stunning collecton of paintings that make up Highland Light toured the UK in 2011 with an outstanding response. The collection consists of over 150 paintings based on Carole's trip to the Highlands in 2010. This is an ongoing project and new work is being added continually - you can check out the new pieces by clicking here.
A 36-page book called Highland Light features a selection of the collection and is available to buy - click here.
WOODLAND CHARM 2012
Woodland Charm is a brand new body of work inspired by trees and forest and seemed a natural subject particularly as Carole spends a lot of time on Cannock Chase – an area of outstanding natural beauty close to where she lives. it will be showing at various venues throughout the UK (see below), and will vary for each show. The website will show the whole collection here in March 2012.
Carole is also working on another body of work – it is figurative, incorporating people, children, animals... Something very different.... watch this space!
New Art Fairs, Exhibitions and Galleries for 2012...
Reading Contemporary Art Fair in April
Living Crafts at Hatfield House, Oxford in April
Number 9 The Gallery, Birmingham - ongoing
Art in the Pen, Skipton in August
Handmade in Staffordshire, Shire Hall Gallery in November
Living Crafts at Blenheim Palace in November
MIXED GROUP EXHIBITON at NUMBER 9 THE GALLERY
9 Brindley Place, Birmingham B1 2JA
From January
2012...
Highly prestigious Number 9 The Gallery in Brindley Place now showing Carole's latest work.
MIXED GROUP EXHIBITON at HARRISON LORD GALLERY
5 Bradford Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1RW
From January 2012...
The Harrison Lord Art Gallery in Brighouse, near Leeds, West Yorkshire has developed into one of the best art galleries in the North of England for seeing contemporary original artwork and crafts.
SPRING FAIR 2012 at NEC, BIRMINGHAM
5-9 February 2012
Originals and limited edition prints on show on the Alpha 1 Marketing Stand.
BUXTON ARTIST & DESIGNER FAIR at BUXTON PAVILION GARDENS
St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XN
Saturday 31 March & Sunday 1 April 2012
Showcasing
the best art and design from around the region. The first showing of 'Woodland Charm' with work in acrylic and mixed media.
SPRING EXHIBITION at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 16 and Saturday 17nday 10 March 2012 - Open 10am-5pm
Carole's latest work on show including 'Woodland Charm' and paintings inspired by Scotland. An opportunity to meet Carole, book workshops and discuss technique.
READING CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR at RIVERMEAD LEISURE CENTRE
Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ www.readingcontemporaryartfair.co.uk
Friday 27 - Sunday 29 April 2012
Carole's very latest work in acrylics, watercolour and mixed media.
LIVING CRAFTS – ART, DESIGN AND INNOVATION at HATFIELD HOUSE
Hertfordshire, AL9 5AB www.livingcrafts.co.uk
Friday 27 - Sunday 29 April 2012
Carole's very latest work in acrylics, watercolour and mixed media.
PATCHINGS ART CRAFT AND DESIGN FESTIVAL
at PATCHINGS ART CENTRE
Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottinghamshire NG14 6NU
Thursday 14 - Sunday 17 June 2012
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 22 – Saturday 23 June 2012 - Open 10am-5pm
Carole's very latest work in acrylics, watercolour and mixed media. An opportunity to meet Carole, book workshops and discuss technique.
GARDEN STUDIO OPEN DAY at Sunnyside Studio
61 Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Staffordshire WS7 1AG
Saturday 21 July 2012 - Open 10am - 5pm
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 PEN at SKIPTON AUCTION MART
Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1UD
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 August 2012
ART IN THE PEN will guide you through the labyrinth of cattle pens as we exchange animals for Art to view and buy. Whether you are a experience collector or buying for the first time, ART IN THE PEN provides a wonderful opportunity for buyers to be the first to discover the many New & Emerging talents amongst established and flourishing Artists. Carole will be showing here very latest work.
ART IN THE GARDENS at SHEFFIELD BOTANICAL GARDENS
Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield, S10 2LN.
Friday 31 August - Sunday 2 September 2012
Carole's 5th year as one of only 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. An entertaining famiy day out wigth over 300 exhibiting artists selling original works of art and craft.
BUXTON ARTIST & DESIGNER FAIR at BUXTON PAVILION GARDENS
St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XN
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September 2012
Showcasing
the best art and design from around the region.
STAFFORDSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS 2012 at SUNNYSIDE STUDIO
61 Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Staffordshire WS7 1AG
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2012
Open 10am-5pm each day
Part of the Staffordshire Open Studios event.
RBSA MEMBERS & ASSOCIATES EXHIBITION
at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
St Paul's, Birmingham
28 Setpember – 22 October 2012
Annual exhibition of RBSA Members and Associates work. Carole will be exhibiting 3 paintings.
GREAT PEAK DISTRICT FAIR at BUXTON PAVILION GARDENS
St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XN
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October 2012
This great event celebrates everything that is good in the Peak District with over 100 exhibitors.
HANDMADE CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR at SHIRE HALL GALLERY
Market Square, Stafford ST16 2LD
Friday 2 and Saaturday 3 November 2012
Carole's first time to Shire hall Gallery. From stunning jewellery to photography, wooden toys and textiles, this show celebrates all things handmade! Don’t miss your chance to buy original, handcrafted items directly from 22 artists and designer/makers.
WINDSOR CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR at WINDSOR RACECOURSE
Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5JJ www.windsorcontemporaryartfair.co.uk
Friday 9 - Sunday 11 November 2012
Carole's very latest work in acrylics, watercolour and mixed media.
LIVING CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS at BLENHEIM PALACE
Oxford OX20 1PS www.livingcrafts.co.uk
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 November 2012
Carole first time to Blenheim Palace with her very latest work in acrylics, watercolour and mixed media.
RBSA OPEN ALL MEDIA EXHIBITION at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
St Paul's, Birmingham
24 November – 23 December 2012
The first of the RBSA's 'Open' exhibitions. Carole will be exhibiting 3 paintings.
CHRISTMAS ART SALE AND EXHIBITION at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 23 – Saturday 24 November 2012 - Open 10am-5pm
A Christmas Sale! Many paintings reduced by half!! An opportunity to meet Carole, book workshops and discuss technique.
BUXTON ARTIST & DESIGNER FAIR at BUXTON PAVILION GARDENS
St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XN
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 December 2012
Showcasing
the best art and design from around the region. Carole's very latest work in acrylics, watercolour and mixed media.
GARDEN STUDIO OPEN DAY at Sunnyside Studio
61 Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Staffordshire WS7 1AG
Saturday 15 December 2012 - Open 10am - 5pm
For Christmas bargains and lots of gift idea 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.
2013 SOLO EXHIBIITON at INGLEBY GALLERY
Ingleby, Nr Melbourne, Derbyshire DE73 7HW
11 - 25 May 2013
Open: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10am - 4pm
Weekends: 12noon - 5pm
Subject matter to be decided... watch this space!
FORTHCOMING DEMONSTRATIONS 2012
(generally limited to members of Art Societies)
OVERSEAL ART GROUP, Overseal, Derbyshire
Tuesday 20 March 2012, 7.30-9.30pm
CROWN HILLS , Crown Hills Community Collecge, Leicester
Thursday 12 April 2012, 7-9pm
BYLEY ART GROUP, Byley Village Hall, Middlewich, Cheshire
Tuesday 17 April 2012 10.30am - 12.30pm
ASHBY ART CLUB, Smisby Village Hall, Leicestershire
Monday 11 June 2012, 7-9pm
BIRSTALL AND DISTRICT ART SOCIETY, Leicestershire
Tuesday 11 September 2012, 7-9pm
TRYSULL ART CLUB, Wombourne
Thursday 20 September 2012
SOLIHULL SOCIETY OF ARTS, Alderbrook SChool, Sholihull
Monday 8 October 2012, 7.30-9.30pm
HALL GREEN ART SOCIETY, Chatterton Hall, Hall Green, Birrmingham
Wednesday 10 October 2012, 7.30-9.30pm
WORCESTER SOCIETY OF ARTISTS , Bromwich Road Methodist Church, Worcester
Monday 22 October 2012, 7.30-9.30pm
PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS / AWARDS
RBSA
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Solo Exhibition in the Craft Gallery, 2010, 2011
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 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Spring Fair, NEC, Birmingham 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
The Corridor Gallery, Lichfield 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 (Spring, Summer & Christmas shows)
Art of England Art Show, Trentham 2007, 2006
Staffordshire Open Studios 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Buxton Artist & Designer's Fair, Buxton Pavilion Gardens, March, September, December 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Patchings Art Craft and Design Festival, Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham, June 2010, June 2009, June 2008
Windsor Contemporary Art Fair, Windsor Racecourse, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Art in the Gardens, Sheffield Botanical Gardens, 2011, 2010, 2009
Great Peak District Fair Buxton October, 2011, 2010
2011
Winter Exhibition at Kranenburg Fine Art Gallery, Oban, November 2010 - April 2011
Solo Exhibition at Ingleby Gallery, Merbourn, Derbys, April/May 2011
Solo Exhibition at the Great Atlantic Gallery, Falmouth, May 2011
Solo Exhibiton at Gallery SCA, Shrewsbury, June 2011
Summer Exhibition at Kranenburg Fine Art Gallery, Oban, July - October 2011
Solo Exhibition at Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham, July/August 2011
Solo Exhibition at the RBSA, Birmingham, October 2011
Autumn Exhibition at Kranenburg Fine Art Gallery, Oban, November/December 2011
2010
Yeultide Show at Gallery SCA, Shrewsbury January 2010
Lichfield Arts Market, Lichfield, June 2010
Summer Exhibition at The Harrison Lord Gallery, Leeds June 2010
Life's Adentures Solo Exhibition, Cornwall July/August 2010
Winter Mixed Show at Kranenburg Gallery, Oban 2010
2009
'Through the Window' Solo Exhibition, Burton Library Artspace, Burton-on-Trent, May
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
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
2008
'New Beginnings Exhibition', Gallery at Bevere, Worcester, 2008
'Nature Focus' Group Exhibition at Ferrers Gallery, Ashby de la Zouch, 2008
Burntwood Open Art Exhibition, Chase Terrace Technology College, 2008 – winner of The Framework Award
Ticknall Summer Painting Exhibition, Ticknall Village Hall, Derbyshire, 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)
Previous
Donegal Gallery, Lichfield 2005, 2004, 2003 (Solo Exhibitions)
Publishing & Awards
Art in the Gardens, Sheffield - Stand selected as 'BEST OF THE BEST IN SHOW 2010'
Work selected for the prestigious Academy Calendar for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and featured on front cover in 2008 and 2010.
Publishing contract agreed with Alpha 1 Marketing – 13 limited edition prints released, 2005
Patchings Competition, Nottingham 2010, 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
FERRERS GALLERY, Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts, Staunton Harold, Ashby de la Zouch,
Leicestershire LE65 1RU
Tel: 01332 863337 www.ferrersgallery.co.uk
THE GALLERY AT BEVERE, Bevere Lane, Worcester WR3 7RQ
Tel:
01905 754 484 www.beverevivis.com
GALLERY SCA , 3 St Alkmonds Place, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UJ
TEL: 01743 249687 www.gallerysca.co.uk
THE HARRISON LORD GALLERY
5 Bradford Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1RW
Tel. 01484 722462 W: www.harrisonlord.co.uk
HOLY CROSS PARISH HALL The Edmund Jennings Room, Chapel Lane
Lichfield, Staffs WS14 9DX.
Tel: 01543 676895
INGLEBY GALLERY,
Ingleby , Nr Melbourne , Derbyshire, DE73 7HW
Tel: 01332 865995 / 01332 862301
/www.ingleby-gallery.co.uk
KRANENBURG FINE ART GALLERY
Star Brae, Off Argyll Square, Oban PA34 4AZ
Tel/Fax: 01631 562303 www.kranenburgfineart.com
NUMBER 9 THE GALLERY
9 Brindley Place, Birmingham B1 2JA
Tel/Fax: 0121 643 9099 www.numberninethegallery.com
PATCHINGS ART CENTRE Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottinghamshire
NG14 6NU Tel: 0115 965 3479 www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk
ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul’s, Birmingham
B3 1SA Tel: 0121 236 4353 www.rbsa.org.uk
TRAYNOR FINE ARTS, 8 Victoria Place, Terrace Road North, Binfield, Bracknell,
Berkshire RG4 25JB
Tel: 01334 425508 www.traynorfinearts.co.uk
Recent publications
April 2011 – Streets Ahead Magazine
Highland Light - Andrea Williams reports
April 2011 – BTN Magazine
Ingleby Gallery - Highland Light - George Matthews reports
October 2010 – Staffordshire Life Magazine
Art and Soul - Staffordshire features writer, James Montgomery talks to Carole Baker about life, emotions and most importantly – art
June 2008 – Art of England magazine
Painting Ireland's Breathtaking Beauty
October 2007– Art of England magazine
Tool Kit!
April 2007 – Staffordshire County Magazine
Made in Staffordshire featuring Carole at work in her studio
April 2007 – Art of England Magazine
Step by step in Acrylics
March 2006 – Art of England Magazine
'Inspired Moments' – preview of latest work and 2006 touring exhibition
December 2005 – The Journal
Carole Baker – Artist Profile
November 2005 – Express & Star
'Made in Staffordshire' feature – Artist also a designer
Sept/Oct 2005 – Art of England Magazine
How to Paint an Interesting Foreground – Learning Curve
May/June 2005 – Art of England Magazine
A Library of Sketchbooks – Learning Curve
March 2005 – Cirencester The Standard
Preview of 'Heart & Soul' solo exhibition at Thin Dog Gallery
Sept/Oct 2004 – Picture Business
Gallery analysis – New artist competition
October 2004 – Art Business Today
New artist competition – quote from Carole Baker
August 2004 – The Artist Magazine
Patchings Open 2004 Winners – Pro-Arte Award
July/August 2004 – Art of England Magazine
How2 – How Carole Baker Uses Acrylics to Create Vibrant Images
May/June – 2004 Art of England Magazine
Showcase Carole Baker
May 2004 – Staffordshire Life
Picture this... in the gallery – Preview 2nd solo exhibition at Donegal Gallery
May 2004 Staffordshire County Magazine
Around the Galleries – Playing Solitaire
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