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of the forthcoming exhibition at the Lowry Hotel FT and To say we are excited to install the exhibition is an understatement!

The Exhibition Preview takes place on Thursday 5th September but until then the works will reside at the Comme Ca Art where you can arrange a pre-private view by appointment. For details, please email [email protected]

SPOTLIGHT ON Daniel Hester

Daniel Hester creates transformative realism drawings based off highly curated archival photographs. His work often encompasses themes of human relationships, cultures and traditions as well as both the ordinary everyday and the neglected niche. His pencil technique focuses on creating tone out of texture and capturing a natural flow within the forms he depicts.

The Window Shopper
(28 x 25cm) Pencil on Bristol paper.
£320

Based off an archival photograph from 1957 of dutch woman looking through the window of a to***co store, the reflection of some of the products can be seen hovering over her. Her clothing is a statement of affluence and importance for the time. In the background a tramcar can be seen as well as more casually dressed passers by.

Just received the artist submissions. It’s going to be a very hard choice!

Applications for The STARTS Award have now closed. Thank you so much to all of you who made the time and effort to share your work and talent with us. The judging panels for both categories are aiming to select their 5 winners by mid-July, so not too long to wait! We had an amazing response to the callout so please be patient with us!
Thank you again from all the team and lots of luck!

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Matt and Phreds

TRIUMPH OF THE EUCHARIST
Oil on Canvas
80cm x 80cm
£850
by Olga Mun

SAINT
Oil on Canvas
90cm x 60cm
£750
by Olga Mun

Less than a week to apply!

Most of us need a confidence boost at some point and, whether you are selected as a winner or not, the constructive feedback given to everyone who submits for The STARTS Award is designed to do just that. So, whilst you may not feel confident about your work we would love you to share it with us and let's see where the opportunity leads you!

REGISTER NOW - https://forms.gle/uTdLApUHDajNbpWY7
Deadline for submissions is Friday 28th June 2024.
See website for details on how to apply - https://www.thestartsaward.com/howtoapply

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Comme Ca Art
Matt and Phreds

MACBETH
Oil on Canvas
110cm x 170cm
£1,850
by Olga Mun

In exhibition at The Lowry Hotel until 23.07.24. Open Daily from 10:00 - 22:00.

Spotlight on ‘Titian, Diana and Callisto’ by Olga Mun

Olga’s painting serves as a visual dialogue that navigates through layers of ancient mythology and contemporary fairy tales. These narratives, often dismissed as obsolete, are re-envisioned to reveal their enduring relevance. They act as vessels, carrying the profound human questions of purpose and existence across the tumultuous seas of modern scepticism and disenchantment.

TITIAN, DIANA & CALLISTO
Oil on Canvas
120cm x 120cm
£1,750
by Olga Mun

We are super excited to announce Olga Mun’s solo exhibition at The Lowry Hotel, opening tonight and running until the 23rd July. Open daily from 10:00 - 22:00.

Olga Mun is a figurative abstract painter currently residing and studying for her MA in Fine Art at The University of Salford. She recently won the prestigious AXA Art Prize UK 2023, where she was awarded £10,000 for her outstanding figurative art piece titled “IMPOSSIBLE PAINTING” (Cat no.62). The prize was awarded by a panel of judges including Jennifer Schipf, Mark Hampson, and Rachel Hobkirk, recognising her exceptional talent and contribution to contemporary art.

“My painting practice explores the vastness of the human condition, often this story and the intention of work is a consistent essence on one canvas. I convey my thoughts about humanity with such a depth that it causes an internal study of life, the environment, history and human activity and interaction. The work isn’t purely figurative, it plays with abstraction. It uses elements like almost abstract figures, transformative forms, gestural strokes, and infinite colour blending for each shape represented.” Olga Mun

Comme Ca Art X AWOL Studios Open Call Exhibition
Comme Ca Art Gallery, 5th Floor | Hope Mill | 113 Pollard Street | Manchester | M4 7JA
Exhibition Dates: 18.05.24 - 22.06.24
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The third Comme Ca Art X AWOL Studios Open Call Exhibition sees 22 Artists brought together by an independent Judging Panel featuring:

Ceri Morgan: Award winning interior & exterior designer based in the North West.
Short Supply: Acclaimed artist-led organisation based in the North West of England that creates opportunities for emerging artists
Sean Williams: Sheffield based Artist, Curator & member of the Contemporary British Painting group.
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The Artists in Exhibition include:
LUKE ARMSTRONG | SIMON BLACKLEY | JAMES BLOOMFIELD | HELEN DAVIES | SARAH GRANT | DANIEL HESTER | SHARON HOWARTH | CATHERINE HILL| JAMIE KIRK | EMMA LLOYD | MICHAEL (d’agostino) MACKENZIE | DANIELLE MOLYNEUX | NIAMH MURPHY | OLGA MUN |
LAURA NATHAN | GEORGIA NOBLE | JON POUNTAIN | KAY SHAH | AIMEE SPLISTED | ANNA STEVENS | CHRISTOPHER RAINHAM | HANZHI ZHONG
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The exhibition is by appointment on Wednesdays and Thursday from 11:00 - 16:00 and Open for visitors on Saturdays from 11:00 - 14:00.
All other times are by appointment. Please see Gallery contact details below.
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PLEASE CONTACT COMME CA ART DEALERS FOR ANY ENQUIRIES.

CLAIRE TURNER | [email protected] | T: +44 (0) 161 273 5495

CCA GALLERY 5TH FLOOR | HOPE MILL | POLLARD STREET | ANCOATS | MANCHESTER | M4 7JA

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A reminder that the deadline for submissions for The STARTS Award 2024 is 6 weeks away!
For a chance to exhibit your artwork at Comme Ca Art gallery in The Lowry Hotel, or to perform your writing on stage at Matt and Phreds then register now!
For more information visit www.thestartsaward.com/howtoapply.
Click here to register directly - https://forms.gle/uTdLApUHDajNbpWY7

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You would think we weren’t in the middle of an exhibition install. Jordan living his best life sorting the Comme Ca Art tool box out.

We are super excited to announce the next Comme Ca Art exhibition at the Lowry Hotel is a solo painting exhibition by Olga Mun.

In 2023, Olga won The AXA Art Prize at the Royal Academy Summer exhibition. Writing about her art practice Olga says, “My painting practice explores the vastness of the human condition, often this story and the intention of work is a consistent essence on one canvas. I convey my thoughts about humanity with such a depth that it causes an internal study of life, the environment, history and human activity and interaction. The work isn’t purely figurative, it plays with abstraction. It uses elements like almost abstract figures, transformative forms, gestural strokes, and infinite colour blending for each shape represented.”

The exhibition previews on Thursday 30th May from 18:00 - 20:00 and is open daily from 10:00 - 22:00 until Tuesday 23rd July 2024.

We love the detailing and colour palette in Alan Yaffe’s painting series, ‘Beyond the Trees’, currently in exhibition at the Lowry Hotel and his works are proving to be popular with art collectors too. Here’s a look at a few of the paintings in exhibition. They are all original one-off acrylic paint on canvas.

The exhibition will run until Tuesday 28th May 2024. The exhibition is open daily from 10:00 - 22:00. For sales enquiries, please contact [email protected].

Last night’s opening preview of Rooted Rituals : Tales of Natural Wander was a huge success for the exhibiting artists. The exhibition is open on Thursday 18th April from 11:00 - 16:00 at the Comme Ca Art Gallery so if you are in town, bob in and take a peek!

Rooted Rituals : Tales of Natural Wander is an exhibition highlighting the artworks of six emerging artists inspired by nature, its impact on us, and the memories we hold as a result. Between the 16th-18th April 2024, the artists bring together their work for public viewing at the Comme Ca Art Gallery, creating an immersive space to experience their wide scope of multidisciplinary works. Inviting the viewer into their individual narratives of nature and memory through photography, painting, projection, and sculpture.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS:

FELICITY BITHELL

SADIE TANKARD BOWKETT

IMOGEN GRIFFITHS

FAY PRITCHARD

MIREIA PUJOL SUÑÉ

This beautiful Rebecca Davy 12cm x 12cm painting was commissioned as a Wedding Anniversary gift and they loved it. For more details on Rebecca’s art or details on commissions, contact the gallery. Link in bio!

We’ve already had lots of great feedback on the current Lowry Hotel Exhibition FT John Cake & Alan Yaffe and it’s not even been up on the walls for 24 hours. Here’s a look at some of the artworks.

The exhibition will run until Tuesday 28th May 2024. The exhibition is open daily from 10:00 - 22:00 so Come See Comme Ca at the Lowry Hotel.

Great day with the Comme Ca Art X AWOL Studios Open Call Judges today. There were lots of discussions between on the artists and we can’t wait to curate the exhibition.
Many thanks to all of the artists who applied to be part of the Open Call and the Judges for their time today.

Looking forward to seeing this year's Starts Award applicants!

Applications open! Why not listen to Nicki, a winner of last year's visual art category, and "JUST DO IT"!!!

Link to apply here - https://forms.gle/uTdLApUHDajNbpWY7

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Comme Ca Art

Great day going through the applicants for this year’s Open Call Exhibition. Looking forward to seeing who the judges select.

Entries have closed for our Comme Ca Art x AWOL Studios Open Call Exhibition! ✨
Huge thankyous to everyone who submitted we’re really blown away by the quality of entries this year 🙌
Notification of selections will be sent via email on April 15th 💌

Here’s a sneak bts of the Open Call team from AWOL Studios & Comme Ca Art (Claire, David, Sara & Jude 👋) in the Comme Ca Art Gallery reviewing the incredible entries we received before the unenviable task of judging takes place!
Good luck to everyone who entered!🤞

We love Debbie Goldsmith art brand new Limited Edition print. ♥️

Hello how gorgeous does this look? The biggest print yet absolutely true to the original colours Mostly Sunny original painting available from

Two weeks to the deadline!

🔔 Ahoy! 2 Weeks left to enter! 🔔
The deadline to enter our Comme Ca Art x AWOL Studios Open Call Exhibition is swiftly approaching, have you got your entry in yet?
Details below 👇

AWOL Studios & Comme Ca Art are teaming up again to invite artists living in the North West, South Yorkshire & West Yorkshire area to take part in our third Open Call Exhibition!

⭐️Deadline for entry is Sun 10th, March 2024 (midnight).
⭐️Please head to www.awol-studios.co.uk for more info, t&c’s and how to enter!

Any 2D or 3D media, video, sound or performance accepted. All work must have been completed in the previous 2 years, with a cost of £10 per work submitted (max two pieces per artist).

All entries will be judged by an expert panel of external judges with a 1st prize of £2,000, £150 CASS ART voucher and an exhibition at Cass Art Mcr plus there will be a highly commended prize of £500.

Can’t wait to see your entries!

For any other enquiries please email [email protected]

Here’s a little chat with the first ever Open Call Exhibition winning artist, Nerissa Cargill Thompson / Artist