Artcore Gallery

We are proud to host Civic Lab! Here are some pictures of everyone preparing for the event. Artcore frequently hosts day-long events like these, with the added convenience of our cafe located just downstairs in our cultural hub. It's an excellent venue choice for such gatherings. Throughout the day, participants will discuss the themes for the 2024 Conference, which include:

Securing our future

Driving ambition to bring positive change

Making a positive environmental impact

Supporting health and wellbeing

Investing in culture as a driver for change

The event will be chaired by Dr. Cara Courage.

We are delighted to invite you to the launch of Artcore’s upcoming exhibition, 'See Hear’ on July 12th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Artcore Gallery, 8 Albert Street, Osnabruck Square, Derby DE1 2DS. The exhibition features multimedia artworks by Derbyshire-based artists Chris Wright and Ashley Morris.

Chris and Ashley recently participated in Artcore’s international residency in Osnabruck, Germany. Over 10 days, they immersed themselves in the art and culture of Osnabruck, Derby’s twin city. Their work explores the connections and shared references between Derby and Osnabruck, highlighting the bonds that unite these two cities.

Dr. Chris Wright is an interdisciplinary artist, researcher, and writer at the intersection of fine art and philosophy. Her work addresses the political, cultural, and societal aspects of borders and transitional spaces using sound, film, installation, and performative drawing to create multi-dimensional experiences with myriad interpretations.

Ashley Morris is a Midlands-based, neurodivergent writer, director, educator and collaborator of visual storytelling that blurs the lines between fiction and non-fiction. His work is influenced by class, poverty, social issues and family, bringing a unique and powerful perspective to the exhibition.

The exhibition is open and free for all to attend. Please RSVP using this Eventbrite link: https://bit.ly/buildingbridgeslaunch 

Artcore gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The exhibition will be on display from July 13th to August 31st, 2024.

We are delighted to invite you to the launch of Artcore’s upcoming exhibition, 'See Hear’ on July 12th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Artcore Gallery, 8 Albert Street, Osnabruck Square, Derby DE1 2DS. The exhibition features multimedia artworks by Derbyshire-based artists Chris Wright and Ashley Morris.

Chris and Ashley recently participated in Artcore’s international residency in Osnabruck, Germany. Over 10 days, they immersed themselves in the art and culture of Osnabruck, Derby’s twin city. Their work explores the connections and shared references between Derby and Osnabruck, highlighting the bonds that unite these two cities.

Dr. Chris Wright is an interdisciplinary artist, researcher, and writer at the intersection of fine art and philosophy. Her work addresses the political, cultural, and societal aspects of borders and transitional spaces using sound, film, installation, and performative drawing to create multi-dimensional experiences with myriad interpretations.

Ashley Morris is a Midlands-based, neurodivergent writer, director, educator and collaborator of visual storytelling that blurs the lines between fiction and non-fiction. His work is influenced by class, poverty, social issues and family, bringing a unique and powerful perspective to the exhibition.

The exhibition is open and free for all to attend. Please RSVP using this Eventbrite link: https://bit.ly/buildingbridgeslaunch

Artcore gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The exhibition will be on display from July 13th to August 31st, 2024.

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Step into a haven of inspiration!

Explore our newly opened Artist Studios and unlock your creative potential. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, writer, or any other creative soul, our spaces offer more than just a studio – they're a vibrant community where art flourishes and connections are made.

Have you had the chance to visit our gallery and explore the exhibition resulting from our latest international residency, "The Silence of Growing Things"? Discover the thoughtful works of London-based artists Freya Gabie and Arjuna Keshvani-Ham, inspired by colonial-era gardens in India, Derby, and London. Freya's pieces focus on the historic botanical gardens of Lalbagh and Cubbon Park, exploring concepts of resilience and healing, while Arjuna delves into India's colonial history, aiming to uncover the implicit connections between the city's ecology, its industrial complex, and its colonial past.

Running until June 22nd, our gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday (12 pm to 5 pm). If you haven't visited yet, we invite you to come and explore themes of colonialism, British-Indian history, and more.

As part of Artcore's ongoing exhibition, 'The Silence of Growing Things,' Freya Gabie will be hosting a free printmaking workshop on 21st June from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Arboretum Park, Derby for adults and children (families) to attend. There will be FREE LUNCH at 1:00 pm.

The workshop will involve collecting textured material such as leaves from the Arboretum Park and using them to create prints, drawing inspiration from the natural surroundings that inspired Freya's work in the current exhibition.

Derby Arboretum, established in 1840 as Britain's first municipal park, was originally designed as a botanical garden of trees for the education and enjoyment of Derby's working class. This park was a generous gift from industrialist Joseph Strutt and featured many exotic trees brought from around the world, including varieties like the horse chestnut and cotoneaster tree from India.

Unfortunately, the park suffered from heavy industrial pollution, which killed many of its tree species. Despite this, the garden remains open to the public today, with a few of the original trees still standing.

Join Freya for an insightful evening exploring this historical park and learning about the inspirations behind her art.

Have you had the chance to visit our gallery and explore the exhibition resulting from our latest international residency, "The Silence of Growing Things"? Discover the thoughtful works of London-based artists Freya Gabie and Arjuna Keshvani-Ham, inspired by colonial-era gardens in India, Derby, and London. Freya's pieces focus on the historic botanical gardens of Lalbagh and Cubbon Park, exploring concepts of resilience and healing, while Arjuna delves into India's colonial history, aiming to uncover the implicit connections between the city's ecology, its industrial complex, and its colonial past.

Running until June 22nd, our gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday (12 pm to 5 pm). If you haven't visited yet, we invite you to come and explore themes of colonialism, British-Indian history, and more.



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Eid Mubarak from the Artcore family to all our followers, participants, and partners! We wish you a joyous and blessed Eid filled with peace, happiness, and creativity. May this special occasion bring you closer to your loved ones and fill your hearts with warmth and gratitude. Thank you for being a part of our community and sharing in our artistic journey.

A small celebration at Artcore Gallery sharing sewaiyan (Eid special traditional sweet) and samosa with our staff & participants 😇

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Historically, Osnabruck in northwest Germany has been a key European trade route. Twinned with Derby, the city is honoured with Osnabruck Square in Derby’s downtown. In 2022, we developed seven fantastic projects for Derby and Osnabruck’s artistic communities. Last year, our partnership with Kunstraum Hase29 led to an exciting collaborative exhibition. This year, we teamed up with Atelier m82 for a residency featuring artists Chris Wright and Ashley Morris, who will present their work at Artcore Gallery from 13th July to 31st August.

The list continues as yesterday, about 25 guests from Osnabruck enjoyed vibrant workshops at our gallery along with delicious food from Artcore Cafe. We are proud about this ongoing partnership and look forward to more creative collaborations.

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Have you had the chance to visit our gallery and explore the exhibition resulting from our latest international residency, "The Silence of Growing Things"? Discover the thoughtful works of London-based artists Freya Gabie and Arjuna Keshvani-Ham, inspired by colonial-era gardens in India, Derby, and London. Freya's pieces focus on the historic botanical gardens of Lalbagh and Cubbon Park, exploring concepts of resilience and healing, while Arjuna delves into India's colonial history, aiming to uncover the implicit connections between the city's ecology, its industrial complex, and its colonial past.

Running until June 22nd, our gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday (12 pm to 5 pm). If you haven't visited yet, we invite you to come and explore themes of colonialism, British-Indian history, and more.



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Step into a haven of inspiration!

Explore our newly opened Artist Studios and unlock your creative potential. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, writer, or any other creative soul, our spaces offer more than just a studio – they're a vibrant community where art flourishes and connections are made.

Visit our Website for more info: https://artcoreuk.com/about/studio-hire/

Our Building Bridges local and international residency is currently underway, with our artists in residence, Chris Wright and Ashley Morris, now in Osnabruck, Derby's twin city. We are thrilled to announce the exhibition dates for their work and eagerly anticipate seeing what they will showcase.

Our Building Bridges local and international residency is currently underway, with our artists in residence, Chris Wright and Ashley Morris, now in Osnabruck, Derby's twin city. We are thrilled to announce the exhibition dates for their work and eagerly anticipate seeing what they will showcase.


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Have a look at Chris Wright's artworks, one of of our artists for Building Bridges Residency 2024.

Chris - "To shift the emphasis from the visual to the non-visual in a multi-dim"



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Have you had the chance to visit our gallery and explore the exhibition resulting from our latest international residency, "The Silence of Growing Things"? Discover the thoughtful works of London-based artists Freya Gabie and Arjuna Keshvani-Ham, inspired by colonial-era gardens in India, Derby, and London. Freya's pieces focus on the historic botanical gardens of Lalbagh and Cubbon Park, exploring concepts of resilience and healing, while Arjuna delves into India's colonial history, aiming to uncover the implicit connections between the city's ecology, its industrial complex, and its colonial past.

Running until June 22nd, our gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday (12 pm to 5 pm). If you haven't visited yet, we invite you to come and explore themes of colonialism, British-Indian history, and more.



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Have a look at Ashley Morris's artworks, one of our artist for Building Bridges Residency 2024.

Ashley - "I am looking forward to creating art in an exhibition setting away from my usual type work. Expressing myself creatively through moving image, photography and audio inspired by the workers of Derby and Osnabruck."

We are thrilled to announce Chris Wright as our next artist-in-residence for the Building Bridges 2024 local and international residency.

Dr. Chris Wright is an interdisciplinary artist, researcher and writer at the intersection of fine art and philosophy with main concerns of the political, cultural and societal aspects of borders and transitional spaces. With an emphasis on sound and its relationship to time/space, film, installation and performative drawing to create multi-dimensional proposals with myriad interpretations. Recent work includes slow running focusing on listening (UK/ France); improvised music/sound/ sound-songs in site-responsive situations (Canada/France/Italy); an art, science, environment project about the global and local politics and nature of water (UK/France) and a developing interest in the sound of protest (Switzerland).

We are thrilled to announce Chris Wright as our next artist-in-residence for the Building Bridges 2024 local and international residency.

Dr. Chris Wright is an interdisciplinary artist, researcher and writer at the intersection of fine art and philosophy with main concerns of the political, cultural and societal aspects of borders and transitional spaces. With an emphasis on sound and its relationship to time/space, film, installation and performative drawing to create multi-dimensional proposals with myriad interpretations. Recent work includes slow running focusing on listening (UK/ France); improvised music/sound/ sound-songs in site-responsive situations (Canada/France/Italy); an art, science, environment project about the global and local politics and nature of water (UK/France) and a developing interest in the sound of protest (Switzerland).



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Friday Launch Night of 3rd May was truly memorable! It marked the long-awaited launch of the "Silence of Growing Things" exhibition, which stemmed from Artcore's international residency held in January. The resident artists created beautiful pieces inspired by gardens in Bengaluru (India), Derby, and London, offering a stunning visual treat!. The exhibition opening drew a fantastic turnout from the Derby community. Running until June 22nd, the gallery welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Saturday (12 pm to 5 pm). If you haven't already, please do drop by to explore themes of colonialism, British-Indian history, and more.

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Arjuna-Keshvani Ham, ‘In the Janus Garden,’ 35mm slides, inkjet on acetate, pen and wood, 2024.

‘In the Janus Garden’ consists of found and modified 35mm slides all “made in India” and found by the artist in a Bangalore market. The images are modified with superimposed, layered text from catalogues of military, biotech and software products made in Bangalore’s software technology parks and start-ups by companies whose exports are consumed by global markets - Arjuna Keshvani-Ham

Catch Arjuna’s work at Artcore Gallery as part of ‘The Silence of Growing Things’ exhibition. Running until 22nd June, the gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday (12pm - 5pm). If you haven't visited yet, we invite you to come and explore themes of colonialism, British-Indian history, and more.

Freya Gabie, ‘Entangled Anthology,’ watercolour on khadi paper, beeswax, glass installation, dimensions variable, 2024.

A new series of botanical drawings, based on the 19th Century unpublished and uncredited works of Cheluviah Raju, plant renderings created in ‘Company school’ style, a fusion of Mughal miniature painting and Western scientific botanical illustration.

‘An inventory of Raju’s drawings was discovered in the archives of Kew Gardens and used by the artist to create a new series of botanical illustrations: plant portraits of medicinal species found growing in Lalbagh Botanic Garden, The South London Botanical Institute (founded by Allan Octavian Hume, a botanist who worked in British India) and varieties, introduced from across the world, now found in English municipal parks. Many of the botanists working for the East India Company were medical doctors, tasked with identifying and categorising plants to be used for predominantly marketable and medicinal purposes. Much was learned from indigenous medicinal practices, and this exchange led to the rapid expansion of the exploitative industry of economic botany.

The new botanical is partially obscured and interrupted by a layering of beeswax, a substance that has been used for centuries as a protective coating in the transportation of botanical produce.’ - Freya Gabie

Catch Freya’s work at Artcore Gallery as part of ‘The Silence of Growing Things’ exhibition. Running until 22nd June, the gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday (12pm - 5pm). If you haven't visited yet, we invite you to come and explore themes of colonialism, British-Indian history, and more.



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Artcore is pleased to support the German artist, Susanne Stiegeler, in her international work 'The Golden Noses Project.'

Anyone interested in participating is invited to have their nose cast in plaster by Susa TODAY at Artcore Gallery (8 Albert Street, Osnabruck Square, Derby DE1 2DS). These individual impressions are then gold-plated and inscribed with the respective first name. 

The aim is to collect as many golden noses as possible and then exhibit them in 2025. Each nose will not only represent the respective owner, but will also connect them with the noses of all ages, genders and professions from all over the world. 

It is possible to follow the project and the path and growing family of noses on the homepage: www.goldene-nasen.com

We are thrilled to announce Ashley Morris as our next artist-in-residence for the Building Bridges 2024 local and international residency.

Ashley is a neurodivergent writer/director from the Midlands. His work is focused on class, poverty and family. Recently, funded by the BFI Doc Society for his short documentary DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?. A documentary about the cost of living crises and female shoplifters of the Midlands. In 2022, he was funded by the BFI for his short film HOME MOVIE. The film is based on real life experiences inspired by old family photographs and memories of growing up in a poorer working class household. In 2019, he was selected for Channel 4’s emerging talent scheme, 4Stories and directed the BAFTA Cymru winning ADULTING for Channel 4’s BAFTA nominated ON THE EDGE anthology of episodes. The directing scheme focuses on finding diverse and exciting new talent in the UK. At the start of 2021, he was put forward by Blacklight TV and Channel 4 for a BAFTA for emerging talent. His work has been screened at Aesthetica Film Festival, Derby Film Festival, Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, BFI Southbank, Portugal Arts Channel, London Short Film Festival. Ashley is currently undertaking a body of work called LOAF exploring working class narratives with lowfi aesthetics.

Have you had the chance to visit our gallery and explore the exhibition resulting from our latest international residency, "The Silence of Growing Things"? Discover the thoughtful works of London-based artists Freya Gabie and Arjuna Keshvani-Ham, inspired by colonial-era gardens in India, Derby, and London. Freya's pieces focus on the historic botanical gardens of Lalbagh and Cubbon Park, exploring concepts of resilience and healing, while Arjuna delves into India's colonial history, aiming to uncover the implicit connections between the city's ecology, its industrial complex, and its colonial past.

Running until June 22nd, our gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday (12 pm to 5 pm). If you haven't visited yet, we invite you to come and explore themes of colonialism, British-Indian history, and more.


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Arjuna Keshvani-Ham, Ficus elastica | ಸೀಮೆ ಆಲ, oil on linen, 2024.
Ficus elastica, the "Assam rubber tree", is one rubber plant recommended for cultivation in Lalbagh in John Cameron's "Paper read before the planter's conference at Bangalore in August 1903".

Arjuna Keshvani-Ham, Passiflora caerulea | ಗಡಿಯಾರದಹೂ, oil on linen, 2024.

Arjuna Keshvani-Ham, Araucaria heterophylla, oil on linen, 2024.

Araucaria seedlings were first introduced to Lalbagh in a seed exchange with the Botanic Gardens of Rockhampton, Brisbane, in a wardian case painted with an experimental paint made from "the mud from a quartz crushing machine". (John Cameron's superintendent's report 1894-95).

Catch Arjuna Keshvani-Ham's work at Artcore Gallery as part of 'The Silence of Growing Things' exhibition. Running until June 22nd, the gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday (12pm - 5pm). If you haven't visited yet, we invite you to come and explore themes of colonialism, British-Indian history, and more.