FEBRUARY 2012

 

 

Peak District Artisans Young Artist of the Year competition is open to art students in the UK aged from 16 -19. As working professional artists ourselves, we understand the challenges faced by young artists starting out in this field. This competition offers the winners a unique opportunity to exhibit with us and gain a valuable insight into the life of professional artists and makers. We are offering the opportunity to win not only the prestigious title of PDA Young Artist of the Year and a £200 cash prize (with additional prizes of £100 for second place and £50 for third), but also the chance to take part in our annual exhibition, The Great Dome Art Fair.

Deadline for entries - 8th June 2012 
For more information see here

 

 

PDA member designs new Buxton Festival Programme & Brochure cover.

 

Mixed Media artist Ingrid Karlsson-Kemp has produced an exclusive design for the front cover of this year’s prestigious Buxton Festival brochure & programme.

 

Ingrid was commissioned by the Festival’s organisers last September, and following months of work ‘A magic night at the opera’, was officially revealed at the Friends of Buxton Festival’s AGM at the Lee Wood Hotel on Friday (27th Jan). During the meeting Ingrid also delivered a presentation to over 50 members giving an insightful explanation of the creative thinking behind the piece.

Ingrid, originally from Sweden, moved to the Peak District in 2003. Speaking of her involvement with the festival Ingrid said: “I was delighted and honoured when the organisers initially approached me. My work is generally inspired by personal experiences and this piece is no exception. My aim was to capture the magic of a Festival evening at Buxton’s Opera House - which I think I have achieved.”

 

Buxton Festival runs from 7-25th July, the brochure will be available from April.
For more information on Ingrid Karlsson-Kemp please visit her website:

www.ingrid-karlsson-kemp.co.uk

For more information on Buxton Festival please visit:

www.buxtonfestival.co.uk

 

 

PDA Membership deadline

The next PDA Membership selection deadline is on Monday 6th February 2012. If you are a professional artist or maker working in or around the Peak District and are interested in joining Peak District Artisans email: membership@peakdistrictartisans.co.uk