GALLERIE V

Kettle's Yard Want to See Your Art! Another amazing opportunity in Cambridgeshire 🖌️

KETTLE'S YARD: PAINT WHAT MATTERS
INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS DUE BY Monday 27 January 2025
SCHOOL APPLICATIONS DUE BY Friday 20 December 2024

From 26 February – 9 March 2025 Kettle’s Yard will host an exciting exhibition of art created by you!
- Aged 4 -21 years
- Living or studying in Cambridge
- Any artistic style or medium
- Any themes: from local to global issues; from your home to our shared planet; from love for families, friends and communities to concern for nature, animals and the environment.

Supported by the De Reus Foundation & AstraZeneca.

Apply on the KY website or via GALLERIE V submissions page.

ANNOUNCEMENT 📢
We're delighted to announce the First Annual DEREUS Foundation Art Prize 🏆

Free to enter, 2 major cash prizes + a chance to exhibit spring/summer 2025!

Prizes
🥇1st place - £1,000
🥈2nd place - £500

Timeline ⌛
Applications close: 14th February 2025
Drop off: by 27th April 2025
Exhibition opens: early May 2025
Exhibition ends: late June 2025

Requirements ✅
🎨 Artists must be aged 18-30
🖌️ Mediums accepted: 2D physical works; paintings (oil, acrylic, watercolour), drawings (ink, graphite, chalk, charcoal), mixed media.
🖼️ Accepted surfaces: paper, canvas.
📏 Size restrictions: max 150 x 150 cm.
🌍 Must currently reside in the UK.
🔓 There is no specific theme.

GALLERIE V is supported by the DE REUS Foundation.

Do not hesitate to email us on [email protected] if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing your entries 🤗

📢 ages 14-30 edition ✨

Free to enter and exhibit, we accept all types of artwork; film, sculpture, glass, textiles, paintings, drawings, digital, photography.

Apply to our open call for a chance to exhibit your work in a central Cambridge Gallery opposite St John's College, GALLERIE V. Visit our website and head to our application page to apply!

❗ All artwork should be ready to hang or ready to display, i.e., strung canvas, framed drawing.

🌎 The call is open to young emerging artists residing in, or from the UK (full T&Cs on the application page).

📅 Submission deadline: 30th November 2024, 23:59 GMT, apply on our website under "Submissions".

🎨We encourage artists to submit more than one work, especially a body of work.

🎥Find out what it's like to exhibit with us on out YouTube channel, where we recently interview our amazing alumni (link in bio).

Do not hesitate to email us on [email protected] if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing your submissions!

🍁"Dimensions" exhibition: exhibiting artist 🖌️
An array of moving, thought provoking and otherworldly art is now on show this autumn at GALLERIE V, with a late opening on the 4th (TONIGHT!!) October until 7pm 🍂 come and pop by to say hello and grab a biscuit or two 👋

Breaking Down
Oil paint and texture paste on plywood, 61 x 91 cm, (2023).

Inspired by the distortion created by technological faults in digital screens, “Breaking Down” and “Colour Study #2” (also featured in our "Dimensions" exhibition) are Amalie’s visual representation of the deconstruction of defective digital images of landscapes in oil paint.

The composition of these works are directly representational of the abstract characteristics of an image that, when broken, evolves into a distorted, pixilated and stretched abstraction of itself.
By reducing a digital image to an abstract composition of coloured lines, Amalie explores the subtle differences in colour in landscapes in a method the human eye is unable to perceive.

In her work, Jones aims to push the boundaries of the two-dimensional by exploring the physical properties of paint in producing abstract images which focus on texture, colour, and form that represent and recreate the workings and optical results of human vision.

🍁Another "Dimensions" artist .al 🖌️
An array of moving, thought provoking and otherworldly art is now on show this autumn at GALLERIE V, with a late opening on the 4th of October until 7pm - pop by and say hello to Artist Alice Zakharenko! 🍂

Alice Zakharenko is a London-based interdisciplinary artist, who works in print media, papermaking, painting and drawing.
In her work, she explores the temporal qualities of repetition and difference by investigating trace memory, movement, rhythm, time, and identity.
She is the current artist in residence at Ochre Print Studio, and completed her MA in Print at the Royal College of Art and her BA at School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
"When In Doubt, Blame the Moon", Lithography on linoleum on handmade linen and kozo paper, 40 x 40 cm (2024).
"Stuff It, Eat It, Love It", Gouache and coloured pencil on handmade muslin paper, 50 x 50 cm, (2023).

NEW EXHIBITION 🍁"Dimensions" opens today!
An array of moving, thought provoking and otherworldly art is now on show this autumn at GALLERIE V until the 24th of November 🍂

Here's one of our exhibiting artists, 🎨 making waves in the art world with a solo show on currently in the Jonathan's work is an in-person must see! Pictures do not do his craft justice. We look forward to showing you the other brilliant emerging artists we are exhibiting this season.

On the 4th of October, we're staying open late until 7pm so more visitors can get to see the wonderful new work by talented young people. 🎉
"Flare" oil on panel, 13 x 18 cm, Jonathan Retallick

Our summer exhibition is over ☀️ here's another amazing piece featured in our 16th exhibition of emerging artists by 🖌️

Cub in the Canopy
Oil on Canvas, 100 x 76 cm (2024)
Cub in the Canopy depicts a serene moment of a curious leopard cub taking refuge among the upper branches of a tree in the African bush. Through an acute attention to detail, this painting captures the cub’s inquisitive gaze and the subtle textures of its fur, offering a lifelike representation of the magical experience encountered on an unforgettable adventure into the African bush.
Our next exhibition opens early September 🍂 stay tuned for more exciting opportunities 🔊

🔊 12 HOURS LEFT TO APPLY TO EXHIBIT IN OUR AUTUMN SHOW 🍂

Currently on show in our 3rd Anniversary Exhibition ☀️
Some of Sophie's watercolour paintings of the Botanical Garden by .24

Watercolour on card, 29.7 x 21.0 cm (2023)
Sophie’s paintings are inspired by her regular visits to the local botanical garden. Sophie’s landscape works often have exaggerated colours which she enjoys manipulating to create different atmospheres. Two of these paintings were created live during the Cambridge Art Trail of Independent galleries last July.

If you want to have the chance to exhibit your work like Sophie, apply via our website (link in bio) by midnight tonight!
Message us if you have any questions❔

Currently on show in our 3rd Anniversary Exhibition ☀️
Two of Dominic's large paintings;

1. Lazy Afternoon, oil painting, 100 x 76 cm
Based off an encounter in Zimbabwe’s Savé Valley Conservancy, A Lazy Afternoon demonstrates the typical behaviour of warthogs seeking respite in the heat of the blazing African sun, utilising the expansive shadows cast by baobab trees to remain cool and comfortable in temperatures which can often exceed 40°C. Their rugged skin textures harmonise seamlessly with the distinctive buttress roots of the baobabs, offering them effective camouflage and lending a sense of unity to the painting's composition of these coexisiting iconic animals.

2. Pride Rock, oil painting, 100 x 76 cm
Drawing inspiration from numerous encounters amidst the expansive Serengeti plains, Pride Rock demonstrates the relationship between lions and the rugged rock formations known as koppie. Serving as multifunctional sanctuaries, these geological features offer a haven for lions, from safeguarding their vulnerable cubs during hunts to serving as strategic vantage points for scouting prey. Whether rising into the cooling breeze or seeking refuge from the scorching midday sun, koppie stand as key allies for predators amidst the sprawling and desolate landscape of the savannah.

Since beginning his relationship with Chishakwe on a year abroad, Dominic has returned regularly for an annual painting retreat. With most of his paintings being based on his own experiences, getting out on the ground gives him a priceless opportunities to collect materials to paint from, and Chishakwe gives me the opportunity to do just that. With an abundance and variety of life in a stunning environment, I am able to capture the beauty of one of the wildest places that Africa has to offer, meaning I can transfer it on to canvas to create my African scenes.

Currently on show in our 3rd Anniversary Exhibition ☀️

b.2000, Michelle Pang is a British born Chinese artist. Her nationality has inspired her to combine western and eastern art influences together through abstract and photorealism techniques.
Pang’s oil portraits are snapshots very personal to her. Not only is her personal life embedded into the work but many pieces are also inspired by stories from loved ones. In her portraits, she hopes to express and explore emotions and memories that make up one’s individual story.

APPLY BY 7TH AUG

Free to enter and exhibit, we accept all types of artwork; film, sculpture, glass, textiles, paintings, drawings, digital, photography.

Apply to our open call for a chance to exhibit your work in a central Cambridge Gallery opposite St John's College, GALLERIE V. Visit our website and head to our application page to apply!

❗ All artwork should be ready to hang or ready to display, i.e., strung canvas, framed drawing.

🌎 The call is open to young emerging artists residing in, or from the UK (full T&Cs on the application page).

📅 Submission deadline: 7th August 2024, 23:59 BST

🎨We encourage artists to submit more than one work, especially a body of work.

🎥Find out what it's like to exhibit with us on out YouTube channel, where we recently interview our amazing alumni (link in bio).

Do not hesitate to email us on [email protected] if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing your submissions!

Featured artist:
Rachel is currently exhibiting in our 3rd Anniversary exhibition with a selection of her abstract artworks.

...AND WE'RE OPEN! 🥳

Our brand-new show, for our 3rd anniversary, is open until the 25th August.
*please note the gallery operates with the help of volunteers

Featuring Alexandra Hayes' "Cleanliness is close to godliness so I eat clean" Collage and paint on paper, 51 x 35.5 cm, (2024) and "All pinked up with nowhere to go" Collage on paper, 50 x 35 cm (2022) 🎨

Alexandra Hayes received her BA in Fine Art from City and Guilds of London Art School in 2021. She was the recipient of the David Ballardie Memorial Award in 2020 and has exhibited in London and Cambridge. Her work intertwines personal narratives with fables, art historical references and current news stories, creating temporally overlapping and decontextualised scenes.

Today as we grapple with the consequence of our ecological footprint, our relationship with the natural world stands at a critical junction. This concept is often explored within her collage works, epitomised by gluttony and the consumption of food. Central to this thematic exploration are sea creatures – both real and imagined – as motifs of the foreign and other. Religious imagery also features heavily in this examination of societal ideologies. In Alexandra’s work, this is influenced by her upbringing in a religious household. Through her art, Alexandra reflects on the intersection of personal history, cultural narratives, and the pressing environmental and political challenges of our time.

Instagram: .v.hayes

NEW EXHIBITION COMING SOON...
Art by 🎨 stay tuned for more exciting announcements 🥳

 

Just over one week left to see our fabulous and insightful show: Through the Eyes of Young Carers".

Don't forget to come and pop by to see the poignant show we have on at the moment in collaboration with .

The exhibition was created by the Royal Photographic Society in partnership with Action for Children, supported by a National Lottery Project Grant from Arts Council England, and with a donation in memory of David Wolf Kaye. Shown at GALLERIE V thanks to the generous support of Samantha de Reus and with the help of Charles and Angela Chadwyck-Healey.

Centre 33 needs your financial support to help young carers.
Please donate via their website https://www.centre33.org.uk

GALLERIE V: a bit about us 🎨
A NFP gallery based in the heart of Cambridge 🚲

Since we opened in May 2021, we've showcased the talent of young artists based in the UK aged 14-25 to the public in free curated exhibitions.

👉 It's always free to enter and free to exhibit in open call shows
👉 We showcase a variety of artworks of many media, such as but not limited to: installation, video, photography, paintings and ceramics
👉 Visit www.galleriev.com to view our exhibition archive and opportunities!

Don't forget to signup to our newsletter on our website 📬
GV Team 🌷

Happy Easter from all of us at the gallery! 🌸🌷 Don't forget to come and pop by to see the poignant show we have on at the moment in collaboration with - a fab charity supporting young carers.

Our easter weekend opening times are:
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Open 12:00 - 17:00
Monday - Closed
*please note our opening hours are subject to volunteers.

The exhibition is on show until 19th April!

A selection of the photos from our current exhibition"Through the Eyes of Young Carers". This charitable show is an exhibition of photographs taken by young carers which gives an insight into their lives and the challenges they face. It is on display at GALLERIE V in central Cambridge from 2 March to 19 April 2024 to raise money for Centre 33, the charity that provides support to young carers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
The exhibition was created by the Royal Photographic Society in partnership with Action for Children, supported by a National Lottery Project Grant from Arts Council England, and with a donation in memory of David Wolf Kaye. It is being shown at GALLERIE V thanks to the generous support of Samantha de Reus and with the help of Charles and Angela Chadwyck-Healey.
Centre 33 needs your financial support to help young carers.
Please donate via their website https://www.centre33.org.uk

🎉DEADLINE FOR SPRING EXHIBITION : EXTENDED TO 31ST MARCH🎨

Our spring open call application form is live on www.galleriev.com under the submissions/apply to submissions tab.
We're seeking young artists aged 14-25 from all over the UK to exhibit in our central Cambridge gallery!

👉 Free to enter and free to exhibit
👉 We accept artworks of many media, such as but not limited to: installation, video, photography, paintings and ceramics.
👉 Visit www.galleriev.com to send us your art work before the 13st of March 12 noon to have the chance to exhibit in our show this spring.
👉 Deadline for drop off of work (if selected) is the 19th of April.
👉 Please read the T&C's on the application form online.

We look forward to seeing your submissions!
Don't forget to come and look at some of our amazing events happening over the next month. To stay tuned, sign up to our newsletter online.
featured work in poster by Gabi Zvaigzdyte.

👩‍🎨CHLOE'S ABSTRACT MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP 🎨

Step into the world of mindfulness with Chloe Deltufo's Abstraction Workshop on the 16th from 2 pm to 3.30 pm at a NFP Youth Art Gallery supporting and exhibiting young artists from all over the UK for free public exhibitions.

Tickets to 's are free on Eventbrite. Find more info love-cambridge.com/arts-festival 🖌️

✨ARTS FESTIVAL UPDATE✨

1 week today a brand new pop up show opens, curated by 👩‍🎨 as a part of the
's Arts Festival 🥳

About the show:
A curated exhibition of photographs from Soviet Union era Siberia, 1970-1992. The exhibition will consider how themes of childhood, family, and individuality connect to wider political and social movements, and explore how these are relevant to us today.

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🥳 NEW POP UP SHOW COMING SOON at ! 🎨

"THROUGH THE EYES OF YOUNG CARERS" is an exhibition of photographs taken by young carers which gives an insight into their lives and the challenges they face. The exhibition, which was first shown in Bristol by the Royal Photographic Society, was a great success and attracted a considerable amount of attention. It will be on display at Gallerie V in central Cambridge from 2 March to 31 March 2024 to raise money for Centre 33, the charity that provides support to young carers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The exhibition was created by the Royal Photographic Society in partnership with Action for Children, supported by a National Lottery Project Grant from Arts Council England, and with a donation in memory of David Wolf Kaye. It is being shown at Gallerie V thanks to the generous support of Samantha de Reus and with the help of Charles and Angela Chadwyck-Healey.

🎉WE'RE SEEKING EMERGING ARTISTS WORK🎨

Our spring open call application form is live on www.galleriev.com under the submissions/apply to submissions tab.
We're seeking young artists aged 14-25 from all over the UK to exhibit in our central Cambridge gallery!

👉 Free to enter and free to exhibit!
👉 We accept artworks of many media, such as but not limited to: installation, video, photography, paintings and ceramics.
👉 Visit www.galleriev.com to send us your art work before the 1st of March 12 noon to have the chance to exhibit in our show this spring (April - June).
👉 Deadline for drop off of work (if selected) is the 31st of March.
👉 Please read the T&C's on the application form online.

We look forward to seeing your submissions!
Don't forget to come and look at some of our amazing events happening over the next month. To stay tuned, sign up to our newsletter online.
featured work in poster by .24 Sophie Peaucelle

✨ CAMBRIDGE ARTS FESTIVAL 14-16 FEB 🎉

Join us for a Weekday Art Extravaganza at Gallerie V from 14th-16th Feb, 12-5pm! Dive into creativity at our interactive art station waiting for your artistic touch. Contribute to the Member of the Public Art Competition for a chance to showcase your talent and win a LoveCambridge Gift Card and tasty chocs—winner announced the following Wednesday.

🎨 Featured Event 🖌️

Embark on a captivating journey with Anastasia Mykolayska Shutka as she presents a thought-provoking Artist Talk, delving into the complexities of immigrant identity in the UK and USA. Explore the personal quest for culture, connection, and love through the transformative power of art, promising an insightful exploration of identity within societal contexts.

Following the talk, immerse yourself in a hands-on Clothing Personalisation Workshop led by Anastasia Mykolayska Shutka. From painting to sewing, discover the art of personalising denim, bandanas, or other small clothing accessories. Join us from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm for a creative session where you can infuse your personal style into wearable art. Don't miss this unique and enriching dual activity at our event.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/losing-identity-in-society-artist-talk-clothing-workshop-tickets-796717311927?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.love-cambridge.com/arts-festival/losing-identity-in-society-artist-talk-clothing-personalisation-workshop-led-by-anastasia-mykolayska-shutka/

Sam Milan Hewitt, 23
The Alchemist
MDF Laser-cut from hand-drawn image 161.8 x 100 cm (2022)

Sam’s laser-cut piece was created from an ink drawing which was then processed digitally into the laser cutting software. Sam wanted to explore how he could transform a 2-dimensional drawing into 3 dimensions. Creating a tangible object of depth and space.

Created in 2022 which for the artist symbolises and embodies his transformation and growth. For Sam, the work is a way of making sense of his many spiritual experiences including time spent in the Amazon Rainforest with people that greatly influenced him in multiple ways.
For Sam, the piece is a reminder of his innate oneness with my environment and the elements of air, water, earth, fire, and ether. It poses as a window into the core of who the artist is and houses a “constant” that is at one with all and that observes his change.

Thank you to everyone who came to our "Retrospective" Winter show opening last Friday.
We had a blast!
Here's one of our wonderful artists' work on show until 25th February.

Gabija Zvaigzdyte, 22

In Equilibrium
Oil on canvas, 100 cm x 120 cm (2023)
Gabija’s first large-scale portrait. Gabija is originally from Lithuania and is aspiring to be a full time portrait artist.