BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.5//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6666@artinliverpool.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20211112 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20220121 DTSTAMP:20211110T143633Z URL:https://www.artinliverpool.com/events/101778/ SUMMARY:dot-art Gallery: dot-art: The Liverpool Collection DESCRIPTION:As we approach a festive season where more of our friends and l oved ones can be together after a difficult Christmas in 2020\, we are del ighted to announce our annual festive exhibition\, The Liverpool Collectio n\, at dot-art Gallery.\nThis exhibition\, running from 12th November 202 1 – 20th January 2022\, brings together portrayals and celebrations of Liverpool by 17 dot-art Member artists. Visitors will find original works and limited edition prints in an array of media from collage to watercolou r to ceramics\, with the common theme of portraying Liverpool in all its g lory. This winter we look positively to the community and city that has pu lled together during a tough 18 months\, and celebrate its architecture\, music\, people\, and art.\nAs an independent gallery in the heart of the c ity centre\, supporting local North West artists\, we are proud to show su ch a display of beautiful\, colourful and dazzling references to Liverpool – a city full of art\, culture and talent. At dot-art we aim to support the local art scene and collectors\; this exhibition includes works to fi t all budgets to ensure buying fantastic local art does not break the bank . We hope the show will create a sense of pride in Liverpool and Christmas shoppers can send prints\, artworks\, and mementos of Liverpool to loved ones near and far this festive season\nWith prices starting from just £40 \, this is a great time to invest in independents and collect local artist s. This year we are pleased to exhibit for the first time in our Christmas exhibition\, experimental ceramic and iron works by Simon Dredge. Dredge has incorporated found iron fragments from the Cast Iron Shore of Liverpoo l to wash and glaze the ceramic pieces. Using time\, washed up materials a nd adventurous bisque and glazing techniques\, Dredge’s limited works ar e not to be missed at £50 each.\nFor those who enjoy traditional sights a nd street views of Liverpool\, Kathy Dereli’s oil paintings capture icon ic buildings on a walk around Liverpool. Peering round a corner to the Ang lican Cathedral or reaching the peak of Brownlow Hill to spot the Victoria Gallery &\; Museum filling the sky\, these small and delicately hazy p aintings feel like a familiar scene to many who wander the city. Prices st art at just £150 for these original works.\nAnd for quirky art lovers\, w e invite you to explore the cartoonish world of Mike Goodwin. These humoro us and detailed pen and ink drawings will keep you looking closer\, Goodwi n’s mesmerizing “Lennon” and dystopian Mersey scene ”Stop It!” w ill be available as limited-edition prints. Using the background of Liverp ool life to imagine his world\, often incorporating text\, these works wil l keep you coming back to the music or the joke. All limited-edition unfra med prints are £50.\nWe are certain the Liverpool Collection will have so mething for everyone\, but if you just can’t choose\, then our gift vouc hers are perfect – they can be used against our online shop or instore a rtworks. Or for the creative in your life\, give the gift of experience wi th our art classes and courses vouchers\; our Winter Course programme feat ures photography\, painting and textile practical courses to make their ow n unique creations and go into the new year with new skills.\nThe exhibiti on starts on Friday 12th November and runs to Saturday 20th January. Ent ry is free\, mask wearing is encouraged and numbers are limited.\nFor the first time in almost two years\, we will be holding an in-person exhibitio n launch\, on Thursday 11th November from 5-7pm! To ensure we keep visito rs safe in our small gallery space\, we are asking everyone (even if doubl e vaccinated) to show proof of a recent negative COVID test. All are welco me but please register for a free ticket here: https://the-liverpool-coll ection-21.eventbrite.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you for some early m ulled wine and mince pies!\nThe dot-art Gallery can be found at 14 Queen A venue\, Castle Street\, Liverpool\, L2 4TX (just 5 minutes’ walk from Li verpool One). 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