harlow mae january 16 2023

THE Harlow Open Private View took place on 19 January on the day it was announced that Harlow Council had been successful in its bid to the Regime to secure funding for a new Cultural Quarter in the town. Ii hundred artists and guests were given a chance to come across the judges and view the exhibition in the Gibberd Gallery.

This was the first Open since 2020. There were 301 artworks entered from artists from beyond Harlow, Broxbourne, E Herts, Epping & Uttlesford. 202 works in all mediums from 145 local artists were selected for display. The exhibition has been curated past creative person Elaine Tribley. The Harlow Open 2023 exhibition is now on until Sabbatum eleven March. Information technology is open everyday, except Sundays from 11am – 4pm. Entrance is free. Most piece of work is for sale.

The judges for this year'southward Open were Kate Mason, lensman & film maker Damilola Lemomu, and sculptor, Irena Posner. Kate is the Chair of the Guild of Designer Craftsmen, Trustee of the House of Imagination and quondam Manager of the Big Draw.

Kate said "Information technology has been such a pleasure and privilege to be one of this year'south judges for the Harlow Open up, led by the Harlow Art Trust. I was delighted to see such an exciting, varied and eclectic assortment of submissions from across all disciplines, from beginners and entry-level artists, designers and makers through to those whose creative practice spans decades.

Information technology's clear that this wonderful initiative is going from strength to forcefulness. The Harlow Open offers great opportunities, both creatively, and strategically, in supporting the development of a wider vision, and appetite to raise sensation of Harlow and its unique offer, both regionally and nationally. There are not many places you tin can visit where whilst doing your everyday shopping, you will besides be rubbing shoulders with an exceptional collection of over 100 public sculptures and artworks, all by artists of international acclaim.

Information technology was also great to meet the swain selectors, Damilola Lemomu and Irena Posner and spend a day together, exploring, sharing and selecting, in support of this Open up.

Hats off likewise to powerhouse Catherine Mummery, Programme Manager and the Trustees for Harlow Art Trust, who also run the Gibberd Gallery, which is home to wonderful drawings, 20th century watercolours and changing exhibitions. I salute you lot all."

The judges selected a long listing of artworks and chose the following as winners:

Kickoff Prize went to John Viner for 'Coocoocachoo'. The prize is £200 and the opportuntiy to have a display for a month in the Gibberd Gallery Window Galleries.

2d Prize went to Paul Pattison for 'Stitching/Copse & H2o'. The prize is £100

Third Prize went to Jordan Cook for 'Eve'. The prize is £75.

The Sue McDonald Prize for Painting was awarded to Simon Barnes, for 'Edwina of Fayum'. The prize is £100 and the opportunity to have a display for a calendar month in the Gibberd Gallery Window Galleries.

Highly Commended went to Mike Seaborne for 'Rushey Mead Nature Reserve, Essex'

The Judges Prize was awarded to the Harlow College Visual Arts Department.

The certificates were handed out by Jane Greer, Manager of Communities and Surroundings at Harlow Quango.

Harlow Art Trust Trustee, Erleen Anderson, said "It is great to come across such a reaction to our outset Harlow Open up in 5 years to welcome all mediums and sizes. More than 400 hours of effort from Harlow Fine art Trust staff, volunteers and experts accept gone into putting on the show, and the investment is worth it. It looks fantastic and I will be buying a few pieces myself and encourage others to practice and so too."