Showcasing art, design and craft from across Norfolk and the eastern region.
CONTEMPORARY AND COUNTRY unearths the many creative people of this inspiring region and provides often isolated talents with an opportunity to showcase their work in pop-up exhibitions and online sales.
We exhibit a diverse range of works in relaxed and eclectic pop-up events. We combine works by artists, designers, ceramicists, textile designers, photographers, furniture makers and craftspeople.
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Avant Gardeners is open!
I am delighted that six of my pieces have been selected for inclusion in the summer exhibition as part of Avant Gardeners exhibition created by ContemporaryCountry at Hall. The show runs from 1st May to 25th September alongside the permanent collection of sculptures from world renowned artists such as Richard Long, Rachel Whiteread and Henry Moore
You can see glimpses of two of my works here, hot house flower and Winter Approaches. Find the rest on
https://www.contemporaryandcountry.com/artists/123-jen-cable/works/4-makers/
Hope to see you there
Just finished 'Winter Approaches' for inclusion in the Avant Gardeners show by ContemporaryCountry at Houghton Hall from 1st May
Take five with North Norfolk Living! What’s on, what’s good and where to go this weekend…
1. Pop to Burnham Market to check out the pop-up shops in the village! Birdie Fortescue will be at 20 North Street throughout August, Victoria Arrowsmith is popping up in The Old Pharmacy, and this weekend and next, there will be pop-ups by Sahar Millinery and Plants by Freckles of Hannah, both at Percy.Langley at The Old Forge.
2. Go off to market. Saturday is Creake Abbey's monthly Farmers’ Market from 9.30am to 1pm; on Sunday it’s Holt Market, which will take place every Sunday during August, from 10am to 4pm.
3. Tuck into a Feast in the Park at Holkham on Saturday and Sunday. There’ll be street food, drinks, ice cream and sweet treats, plus an outside bar from Adnams in the cricket pavilion. Cheers!
4. Get a culture fix. Visit the ‘Tony Cragg at Houghton’ sculpture exhibition and ContemporaryCountry's Rock, Paper, Scissors pop-up in The Stables, both at Houghton Hall until 26 September, open selected days. Tickets must be pre-booked at
www.houghtonhall.com
5. And there’s plenty to see on the local gallery scene, with exhibitions galore, including by local artists Karen Adams Art at Brancaster Staithe Village Hall, opening on Saturday, and Constance Read in Holme from Sunday. Get in the picture over on our website
https://www.northnorfolkliving.co.uk/articles/in-the-picture/floris
18 May: Take five with North Norfolk Living, our guide to what’s on, what’s good and where to go
1. Art lovers take note. ‘Tony Cragg at Houghton’ opens tomorrow (19 May). This major show of works at Houghton Hall by this celebrated British sculptor will include several new pieces made especially for the exhibition.
Curated by the artist himself, the show, which runs to 26 September (selected days), features large-scale bronze and steel sculptures sited in Houghton’s gardens and grounds, and smaller pieces in the house’s state rooms and gallery spaces.
Book over at
www.houghtonhall.com
2. Meanwhile, ContemporaryCountry will be back in Houghton’s Stables for the duration of ‘Tony Cragg at Houghton’ with ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ - art and objects produced with their making in mind by more than 40 artists and makers who live and work in rural locations in the east of England.
Expect to see works on paper, paintings, sculpture and more. Get the lowdown at
www.contemporaryandcountry.com
3. The Norfolk & Norwich Festival opened yesterday with a programme especially adapted for current times, including outdoor and social distanced performances as well as a digital strand.
There’s music, cabaret, dance, visual art, city of literature events and more, from ‘The Vanity of Small Differences’, six large-scale tapestries by Grayson Perry at East Gallery, Norwich University of the Arts, to the annual Harriet Martineau lecture delivered by critic and editor, Ellah P Wakatama (pictured).
The festival continues until 30 May. For the full line-up and to book tickets visit
www.nnfestival.org.uk
4. Wells Maltings has thrown open its doors this week, with a packed programme for early summer including exhibitions, live events and film.
Highlights include ‘Signal Fires’ on 28 and 29 May at 7.30pm, a new version of this outdoor performance from fEAST Theatre; lose yourself in time with their collection of stories from across East Anglia, presented by firelight in The Maltings’ courtyard.
Meanwhile, ‘Is Now A Good Time?’ (2 to 5 June) is a unique concept bringing live theatre into your home through a series of live performances delivered over the telephone. Two characters from a fictional call centre will reveal their story to a single audience member or to a group on speakerphone.
Visit
www.wellsmaltings.org.uk to find out more.
5. Roarr Dinosaur Adventure in Lenwade reopened their Dinomite Indoor Adventure Play Area yesterday, complete with its speedy slides, climbing frames and soft play area.
There are five one-hour sessions each day on a first come, first served basis with a maximum of 120 guests per session, with a 30-minute deep clean break in-between.
Pre-book tickets to visit the 85-acre park at
www.roarrdinosauradventure.co.uk
Discover new art with A Fine Balance by ContemporaryCountry whilst indulging in works by renowned artist Anish Kapoor, happening in tandem at Houghton Hall. This socially-distanced show presents diverse local talents exploring our relationship with nature at this critical moment.
In North Norfolk to see the Anish Kapoor exhibition at Houghton Hall? Stop by A Fine Balance, organised by ContemporaryCountry, and soak in some local talent. Explores narratives of the lush landscape of East Anglia, the creatures that share it and how mankind’s activities affect & influence it.
How has our relationship with "the great outdoors" changed in the face of COVID? Explore narratives of East Anglia's lush landscape and discover new art by local talent to love and purchase in A Fine Balance, an exhibition by ContemporaryCountry happening in tandem with Anish Kapoor at Houghton Hall.
In North Norfolk to see the Anish Kapoor exhibition at Houghton Hall? While you're there, indulge in local talent at A Fine Balance, a pop-up exhibition by ContemporaryCountry. In this socially-distanced show that explores the lush landscape of East Anglia and how human activity has influenced it, over 40 artists are presenting a diverse selection of artworks, each one for sale.
Be sure to check out FESTIVAL, a superb pop-up exhibition from Norfolk by Design. Discover art and objects from talented artists and makers from around Norfolk and East Anglia. The pieces on show celebrate and respond to the work of sculptor Henry Moore. Which are currently on show at Houghton Hall.
Why not head to Houghton Hall this weekend - it's open on Saturday 24, Sunday 25 and Bank Holiday Monday 26 August, from 11am to 5pm.
This year's exhibition, Henry Moore at Houghton: Nature and Inspiration is well worth a visit. And there are also permanent outdoor sculptures including works by Richard Long, Rachel Whiteread and Jeppe Hein.
Make sure you stop also off at Norfolk by Design's pop-up exhibition, Festival, in The Stables, showcasing art and objects by artists and makers from Norfolk and East Anglia.
Visit
https://www.houghtonhall.com for all the details.
Rhiannon enjoyed a wonderful day at Norfolk by Design.
Don't miss SALT glass studios at Norfolk by Design pop up event full of sumptuous locally produced arts, crafts and homeware. Free Entry all weekend 11-4pm Glass, Textiles, Sculpture, Ceramics, Paintings & more!