Major new art exhibition staged
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
A major new exhibition of original art by disabled clients of Compaid is being held at the Trinity Theatre gallery in Tunbridge Wells this month.
Images of Christmas runs from 9-22 November, and features more than 30 original designs on a festive theme. Disabled people at Compaid’s Activities Centre in Tunbridge Wells have designed all of the paintings, using specialist computer software to assist them. Alongside interpretations of Santa and snowmen are winter landscapes and classic Christmas scenes.
The exhibition is being sponsored by Warner’s Solicitors, and is run with the support of Town and Country Foundation, who curate the gallery at Trinity Theatre.
The exhibition is open from 10.00am until 3.00pm each day, as well as during performance times at the theatre. The exhibition will be launched with a private view on Monday 9th November from 3.00-5.00pm.
In addition, Compaid clients are delivering two special workshops to representatives from other local disability groups on Thursday 12th November.
Comments Stephen Elsden, Chief Executive of Compaid: “This exhibition will showcase the artistic flair of many of Compaid’s clients, and I hope will encourage other disabled people to explore what is possible in the visual arts with the right support.”
Fergus Ross, Business Development Director at Warners Solicitors adds: “Warners Solicitors are delighted to help bring the achievements of Compaid and clients to the fore at the Trinity Theatre gallery on the 9th-22nd November. As a longstanding local firm we are committed to helping in our community wherever possible. Helping those whose sole purpose is to help others is a cornerstone of our Education and Charity team.”
Update 24 November. The exhibition is now closed, but all of the artwork can be viewed online here.