ReEL
Welcome to ReEL Recording Eden Lives, a project brought to you by the Eden Valley Artistic Network. The Project The project runs from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026 and aims to create a digital archive of 50 Eden … Continued
Out of Ink
Out of Ink Exhibition Original prints exhibition by Cumbria Printmakers Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth October 17th – 19th, 10am – 4pm Preview: October 16th, 6pm – 8pm We are pleased to present an exciting exhibition showcasing examples of contemporary and traditional … Continued
Focus on an EVAN artist: Tom G H Adams
Interview with Tom G H Adams by Caroline Lamb – Abstract Mixed Media Artist – over the phone – 22nd August 2025 It certainly wasn’t the perfect run-up to my first ever experience interviewing a member of the Eden Valley … Continued
Open Studios & Art Trail 2025
Open Studios and Art Trail 6-21 September 2025 Fifty four artists will open their studios or create a pop-up exhibition as part of this free event which combines the opportunity to visit artists’ studios, buy their work, and experience breath-taking … Continued
Focus on an EVAN artist: Kate Lavender
Interview with Kate Lavender by Polly Marix Evans – Stained Glass artist – at Rheged – 19 May 2025 I’ve never met Kate before, usually I’ve at least bumped into my victims (!) before I interview them, and, rather poorly, … Continued
New Book – Searching for the Light
My first self published book. My name is Stuart James Fraser, although, confusingly, I paint under my childhood nickname of Fraz (see my website for more info https://www.frazart.co.uk), a hangover from my early illustration days. “This is a delightful book … Continued
Picturing Penrith 2025
Picturing Penrith Is Back! Our ever popular competition took place as part of the May Day celebrations on Monday 5th May 2025. Artists were invited to produce an artwork depicting Penrith in any medium, in a day. The entries … Continued
Focus on an EVAN artist: Oscar Fenner
Oscar Fenner – painter and mixed media artist – February 2025. Oscar holds the title of “youngest member” at EVAN and, aged 25, he’s one to watch. Born in Nunhead, London, Oscar’s family moved to Cumbria when he was four. … Continued
Up Close and Personal Exhibition
Gallery Northwest is honoured to be hosting a truly unique and captivating exhibition, which will feature ten amazing and extremely successful female artists from Cumbria and South West Scotland. This event presents a fabulous opportunity to witness and appreciate such … Continued
Focus on an EVAN artist: Margaret Shaw
Interview with Margaret Shaw by Polly Marix Evans – 6 December 2024 There was so much going on in the run-up to Christmas that Margaret and I couldn’t find a time to meet up in person, which is a pity … Continued