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We caught up with artist Kate Shorey winner of the Made In Arts London Materials Bursary to find out more about her work and 'ecosystem cyanotypes'.⁠ 🏆️ Read full interview: www.cassart.co.uk/blog/artist-interview-kate-shorey-wins-the-cass-art-mial-bursary-2024/
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Since 2015, Cass Art has awarded a materials bursary to one MiAL artist.

✨ Meet Jasmine Marshall, the abstract realist artist capturing nature's beauty and inspiring us all to live boldly! 🌿 From her creative process sparked by travels to her unique techniques with heavy body acrylics and 24k gold leaf, Jasmine shares her artistic journey and top tips for aspiring artists.

🎨🖌️ Dive into her fascinating story and discover what makes her art stand out: www.cassart.co.uk/in-conversation-with-jasmine-marshall/
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who entered The Cass Art Prize 2024! 🎨⁠
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Stay tuned! 🏆️ Results will be emailed between 9th - 11th July 2024. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Cass Art Newsletter for updates: www.cassart.co.uk/signup/
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💫 The Longlisted and Shortlisted artists will be announced on our website on 9th July 2024.⁠
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One week left to enter The Cass Art Prize 2024!⁠
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🏆️ The Cass Art Prize 2024 presented by The Cass Group, aims to champion contemporary art from across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.⁠
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£10,000 cash prize and a free stand at will be awarded to the overall winner, there are additional prizes worth £5,000 plus a prestigious group exhibition at Copeland Gallery from 8th – 16th November 2024⁠
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⏳️ Submissions close midday 20th MAY 2024
✨️⁠ Follow there link to enter https://bit.ly/43lGjIr
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Inside the studio with Amy Beager⁠ 💫⁠
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Amy's painterly language has re-imagined figurative painting - bold colour juxtapositions; figures rendered in a simultaneously classical yet modern style; and compositions, which are exquisitely romantic and poetic. ⁠
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We were delighted to speak to Amy about her artistic journey, studio habits and how she developed her unique style: www.cassart.co.uk/inside-the-studio-with-amy-beager/

Drumroll, please! 🥁 Introducing Monica Popham winner of the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year Series 9!

Discover more about her masterpiece and the incredible £10,000 commission for the Science Museum, celebrating the Orkney Islands' vital role in the sustainable energy revolution. ♻️

Cass Art has been a proud supporter since the first series in 2015, and we're already counting down to the next!

Dive into our exclusive interview with Monica and uncover the secrets to achieving that warm, burnt orange underpainting: bit.ly/48UJmYV
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Celebrating female artists 💜⁠
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On this , we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on some of the incredible female artists we've had the pleasure of collaborating with throughout the years. With interviews and features from acclaimed artists Ania Hobson, Sinta Ta**ra, Antonia Showering and Miranda Forrester to get an in-depth look into their practices, studio habits and what inspired them to become artists. Full read: www.cassart.co.uk/blog-landing/

📣 Calling all parents, teachers and carers!⁠
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The Schools Awards 2024 is back for its 16th year! A chance for students aged between 5 and 15 to get creative and produce something inspired by artwork that has been showcased on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square.⁠
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🎨 Submissions can be in all art forms including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and digital designs, and there’s no limit to the number of entries from each school. Both group and individual entries are welcome.⁠
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🗓️ Deadline for entries is Friday 15 March 2024.⁠ For more information: bit.ly/3uEdBpj ⁠

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🛍️ Check out our limited-edition tote bag in celebration of Cass Art's 40th Anniversary – perfect for carting around art supplies and daily essentials 🤩 Available in-store and online now: bit.ly/3OIJtQ7
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Don't miss 'Q***r Resistance & Expression Through Creativity' in celebration of 🏳️‍🌈 An exploration of how creativity has been instrumental in the q***r community's ongoing fight for equal rights throughout history.

UAL students showcase their work at Central Saint Martins until 29th Feb⌛️ More information: bit.ly/499YSkJ

NEW IN 🤩 Experience the captivating delight of using Michael Harding Professional Watercolours. Specifically designed to create vivid and richly pigmented shades and crafted with premium gum Arabic and honey, ensuring a superior quality finish. ⁠
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Elevate your watercolour game for less with 20% off⁠ Sets: bit.ly/47XwYH9
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📢 Attention fellow artists! 👩‍🎨 Are you team cotton or team linen when it comes to canvas? ⁠
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CASS ART canvases guarantee excellence for artists of all levels. Ideal for acrylic or oil, choose from cotton or linen in stretch or roll formats: www.cassart.co.uk/sale/canvas-sale?page=1&limits=36

🎉 Congratulations to Soosan Danesh, our Cass art Prize winner from this year’s Royal Society of Watercolour painter’s exhibition in Edinburgh. In addition to the prize, Cass Art will also be hosting a solo exhibition of Soosan’s work in 2025 in our Glasgow Art space.

We can't wait to see what Soosan brings to the table!

"Soosan’s inspiration comes from Scottish coastline and beautiful city of Edinburgh she’s living in, with its ever-changing lights reflected at the windows and capturing shadows on atmospheric alley-ways."

“If you think of paint as a two-part material, with the oil being the glue that binds the pigment particles into place, it is the pigment that is responsible for delivering the colour.” - Michael Harding

Often Nicknamed 'The Colour Man, Michael Harding has developed a range of eponymous paints and unique colours that we at Cass Art love.

Hear more from Michael himself about what makes his paints special in our blog post:
www.cassart.co.uk/in-conversation-with-michael-harding/

And don't miss the incredible paint offers we have across oil, watercolour & acrylic in the Cass Art Sale - including 20% off Michael Harding Individual tubes in-store & online. Head to:
www.cassart.co.uk/michael-harding-oil-paint/

Our CEO and Founder Mark Cass is 66 years young today! Hooray!
2024 is a special year for Cass Art. We're celebrating our 40th anniversary since the first shop opened and there are plenty of exciting things to come this year... But first and foremost it's wonderful to kick the year off with a special celebration.

To mark this milestone, he's hand-picked 18 sets with offers up to 66% off RRP -only until midnight! www.cassart.co.uk/mark-cass-birthday-offer/?page=1&limits=36

Happy Birthday, Mark!

Over the weekend, we hosted our prize-giving event at the Open Walls exhibition in Cass Art Bristol.

We held an open call for local artists to exhibit and were blown away by the response and talent. The event on Saturday announced the winners, including a People’s Choice award that was voted on by the public.

1st Place: 'Porto at Sunset' Colour pencil, pen and watercolour, by Olivia Vile

2nd Place: 'The Enchanted Tree' Acrylic paint, by Ellie Payce

3rd Place: 'Untitled' Oil on Paper, by James Morton

This exhibition is now closed, but we have lots of other events and exhibitions in all our stores. Find out what’s on near you, at:
www.cassart.co.uk/events-workshops/

Did you know many of our Stores have Art Spaces where you can exhibit for free, with no commission on sales? To find out more, and look at Art Spaces near you, head to:
www.cassart.co.uk/the-cass-art-spaces/

A colourful start to 2024! We loved .artist 's Christmas mural so much, that we invited her back to our Islington Flagship to get creative with mt masking tape. And we love it!

See our stories or check out our profile for the full timelapse.

Find 1000s of savings in the Cass Art Sale in-store & online.

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A recent winner of last year’s Derwent giveaway, artist Frankie Gee, and what she’s been creating with the prize.

For this festive season, I decided to take a good break from socials and technology in general - visiting family and friends, spending time with furry babies and just generally taking a break, trying to start the year as positively as life and its unpredictability will allow. 🌻

With the festive season coming to a close, I've decided to share a piece I worked on with the art materials I was gifted by and last year.

I'll be sharing the process on my Substack blog. If you'd like to be notified when this is posted, visit https://franniegee.substack.com (direct link in my bio) ✨️

I am looking forward to getting back to my studio this week and putting these materials to good use! 🖌 🎨

Winsor & Newton Sale Edit⁠
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Start 2024 getting creative - don't miss these unbeatable savings on Winsor & Newton, an artist's go-to brand. ⁠
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- Winsor & Newton Artists Oil - 40% off RRP⁠
- Winsor & Newton Artists Watercolour - 40% off RRP⁠
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- Winsor & Newton Designer Gouache - 30% off RRP⁠
- Winsor & Newton Canvas - EXTRA 20% off ⁠
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Find affordable Art supplies in our Sale. Available In-store & online

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DANIEL SMITH SALE! ⁠
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Daniel Smith Watercolour is a professional range of the very highest quality and is the widest range of professional watercolours available on the market. ⁠
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But what makes it so sought after and unique? ⁠
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Artist brings us this exclusive tutorial to help gain a first-hand insight into Daniel Smith watercolours. Watch and discover the techniques and nuances of this range as Tom shares insights to enhance your watercolour practice. See our link in bio for more.⁠
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For a limited time, save a rare 25% off RRP off selected sets from this world renowned manufacturer. Online only. Ends 7th January 2024.⁠
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https://www.cassart.co.uk/daniel-smith-watercolour-tutorial-with-tom-shepherd/

The Cass Art Sale is now on!
Find savings on 1000s of products in-store & online, with up to 50% off the world's best brands. With some incredible discounts, now’s the time to shop and make 2024 a creative one!

Shop the sale now, at:
www.cassart.co.uk

VISIT US THIS WEEKEND⁠
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It's not too late... all our 14 stores across the UK are open this Saturday & Sunday. ⁠
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Whether you're stocking up for the festive period or looking for that last minute gift, you'll find something for every creative - just ask our team of Staff Artists who will be happy to help. In-store gift vouchers also available.⁠
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Visit our website or search for Cass Art to find your nearest store

https://www.cassart.co.uk/stores/

Supporting Students 👩‍🎓

Congratulations to Alice, winner of the Cass Art Prize at the recent Royal Drawing School's Drawing Year Exhibition.

Cass Art has partnered with The Royal Drawing School to present their End of Year exhibition, showcasing the artworks of the 2023 The Drawing Year students. You can view all the pieces being displayed in the exhibition, along with a brief biography of each artist, by visiting:
https://www.royaldrawingschoolexhibits.org/exhibition

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Missed the cut-off for Christmas Delivery? Let people pick their own presents with one of our gift vouchers. Don't have a Cass Art store nearby? Our online vouchers allow you and the recipient to buy from our website.

Shop now:
https://www.cassart.co.uk/giftcertificates.php

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Calling all Brummies and recent Birmingham visitors - have you seen the Snowdogs around town?

There's a trail of 10 dogs around Birmingham, including one right outside Cass Art!

We love how colourful they are, so our Birmingham team created a fun drawing sheet, perfect to brighten up a wet winter day. We've got plenty of colouring pencils for you to try!

If you're in Birmingham or even on the Snowdog trail, pop into our store, show us your best drawing and get a round of a-paws!

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A recap of last weekend's Open Walls viewing in Cass Art Bristol.

We held an open call to exhibit local artists and as ever we were blown away by the response and talent on display across a wide variety of mediums. Public voting is still open, so come in and tell us who gets your People's Choice vote.

Did you know many of our Stores have Art Spaces where you can exhibit for free, with no commission on sales?

The exhibition is now live until 6th January and can be found at Cass Art Bristol, 43-45 Park Street, Bristol BS1 5NL