FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Carole's work can be seen on a permanent basis at the following galleries:
Artifex, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
Ferrers Gallery, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
St John Street Gallery, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Addresses detailed below.

'CAROLE BAKER SHOWCASE in the CRAFT GALLERY'
at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul's, Birmingham B3 1SA
29 December 2007 – 26 January 2008
Open Monday - Friday 10.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday 10.30 am to 5.00 pm, Sunday 1-5pm.
Carole will be demonstrating in the gallery on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 January between 1-5pm

'NEW BEGINNINGS' EXHIBITION
at THE GALLERY AT BEVERE
Bevere Lane, Worcester WR3 7RQ • 01905 754 484
12 January – 24 February 2008
Exhibition launch Saturday 12 January 11am-2pm... come and meet the makers and artists.
Open Tuesday – Sunday 10.30am 5.00pm
Originals and limited edition prints on show.

SPRING FAIR 2008 at NEC, BIRMINGHAM
3 – 5 FEBRUARY 2008
Originals and limited edition prints on show on the Alpha 1 Marketing Hall 12 Stand D1.

'NATURE FOCUS'
at FERRERS GALLERY
Staunton Harold, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1RU
8 February – 6 April 2008
New paintings based on the landscape as part of a group show.
Carole will be demonstrating in the gallery on Saturday 23 February between 1-4pm.

SPRING EXHIBITION at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 4, Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 April 2008 - Open 10am-5pm
Brand new work including Carole's vibrant new landscapes and seascapes of Ireland and some exciting abstract paintings. An opportunity to meet Carole, book workshops and discuss technique.
Work from photomontage artist – Bob Russon also on show.

CANDIDATES EXHIBITION
at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul's, Birmingham B3 1SA
15– 26 April 2008
Open Monday - Friday 10.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday 10.30 am to 5.00 pm, Sunday 1-5pm.
6 new Irish paintings of Carole's on show.

HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS EXHIBITION
at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul's, Birmingham B3 1SA
29 April – 24 May 2008
Open Monday - Friday 10.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday 10.30 am to 5.00 pm, Sunday 1-5pm.

PATCHINGS ART CRAFT AND DESIGN FESTIVAL
at PATCHINGS ART CENTRE
Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottinghamshire NG14 6NU
5 – 8 June 2008
The event aims to promote the very best in art, craft and desgin and is seen as a show case of the finest in comtemporary work. Carole will be demonstrating her acrylic painting techniques throughout the show.

SUMMER EXHIBITION at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 11 – Saturday 12 July 2008 - Open 10am-5pm
To coincide with LICHFIELD ARTS FESTIVAL... An opportunity to meet Carole, book workshops and discuss technique.Big reductions on selected work.
Work from photomontage artist – Bob Russon also on show.

BURNTWOOD OPEN ART EXHIBITION at CHASE TERRACE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Bridge Cross Road, Chase Terrace, Staffordshire.
Friday 25 July – Saturday 2 August 2008 - Open daily 11am–4pm
Group exhibition to celebrate and showcase the creative talent in Burntwood.

PREVIEW EXHIBITION FOR OPEN STUDIOS EVENT at LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL
The Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire
22 July – 14 August 2008
A selection of work from Staffordshire artists taking part in the Open Studios Event during September.

TICKNALL SUMMER PAINTING EXHIBITION at TICKNALL VILLAGE HALL
Ticknall, Derbyshire (on A514 Nr Calke Abbey)
Saturday 23 – Monday 25 August 2008
Group exhibition – Major Midlands attraction featuring as many as 1000 exhibits from both professional and amateur artists from all over the Midlands.www.damecatherines.co.uk/art_show.php

BRIDNLEY PLACE ARTS MARKET at NUMBER THREE BRINDLEY PLACE
Birmingham
Sunday 14 September
Open 10am-4pm
An exciting new vibrant Arts Market is being held on a number of Sundays leading up to Christmas.
Carole has a stand on Sunday 14 September.

STAFFORDSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS 2008 at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September
Open 10am-5pm
Part of the Staffordshire Open Studios event.
Work from photomontage artist – Bob Russon also on show.

WINDSOR ART FAIR at WINDSOR RACECOURSE
Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5JJ
Friday 7 - Sunday 9 November 2008
Stand number 53.

CHRISTMAS ART SALE AND EXHIBITION at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 28 – Sunday 30 November 2008 - 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.

PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS / AWARDS

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

'New Beginnings Exhibition', Gallery at Bevere, Worcester, 2008

Love Arts, Manchester 2007
The Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London 2007
Autumn Fair, NEC, Birmingham 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Spring Fair, NEC, Birmingham 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
The Corridor Gallery, Lichfield 2007, 2006 (Spring & Christmas shows)
Art of England Art Show, Trentham 2007, 2006
The Burrows Gallery, Birmingham 2007 ('French Frontiers' Solo Exhibition)
Staffordshire Open Studios, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

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 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

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

THE LANESIDE GALLERY 5 Stable Lane, Coleraine, BT52 1DQ
Northern Ireland Tel: 02870 353600

LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL The Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Tel: 01543 676895

OVER THE MOON GALLERY, Churchtown, St. Agnes, Cornwall
Tel: 01872 552251

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

THE THIN DOG GALLERY 2 West Market Place, Cirencester
Gloucestershire GL7 2HN
Tel: 01285 641117