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vote for dot-art!
dot-art has been shortlisted in the Liverpool Style Awards! If you would like to vote for us (and we would very much appreciate it!) please click here.
the long night of the biennial
dot-art will be taking part in the Long Night of the Biennial event on Thursday 30th October. For one night only, art galleries and studios across the city will be holding a variety of events right through to 11pm. dot-art Gallery will be open until 9.30pm, so please drop in and join us for a drink and a browse!
For more details, please see the the Long Night website.
dot-art presents...
As part of the Independents Biennial 2008, dot-art is delighted to announce the launch of a diverse exhibition of work by five Liverpool based artists. dot-art asked the group to create work in any media in response to a derelict warehouse. The results will provoke, intrigue and delight.
The show takes place in a large warehouse space on Sparling Street, just off the main Dock Road in Liverpool city centre, and embraces the urban, minimalistic aesthetic of the venue. The exhibition will be open from 10am-6pm, 7 days a week, from 20.09.08 – 30.11.08 and admission is free. The five artists involved are Simon Mack, Stephen Collett, Andrew Collin, Dom Wilson, and Robyn Woolston. For further information, please see the Independents Website
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new framing service
We now offer a bespoke framing service at the dot-art Gallery on Castle Street, Liverpool city centre. Working only to Fine Art Trade Guild Museum and Conservation standards means that all our work is produced to the highest quality, using the best materials, for lasting, secure and beautiful results. Every frame is hand made, every mount is designed and cut to exacting individual standards.
Just drop into the gallery to see our range and obtain a personalised quote. Artist members of dot-art are also entitled to 10% off the already very competitve prices!
see art #2
On 10th July 2008, dot-art in association with Optimark launched the second in a series of events entitled "See Art". Throughout 2008, Optimark Opticians, Bold Street, Liverpool city centre, will be hosting exhibitions by selected dot-art artists, this second show features the work of Grahame Ashcroft.
See Art is intended to bring the work of local artists into the public domain, and widen the audience reached by the activities of dot-art. The exhibition is open to the public six days a week and will run until the 7th August.
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go superlambananas print launched
We are delighted to anounce the launch of a fantastic new limited edition print by Peter Carr to celebrate the Go Superlambanana project currently in progress around Liverpool and the surrounding area. Peter took this stunning shot of the assembled sculptures the day before the official launch, when each one was delivered to its chosen location.
This unique and striking image is available in a range of sizes, on paper on canvas, with prices starting at just £50. "Go Superlambananas" is produced in a limited edition of 200, and each piece is signed and numbered by the artist.
For more information about the Go Superlambanana project, please visit their website.
For more details about the work or the artist, or to purchase a print, please visit Peter's page on the dot-art site.
summer collection preview night
Please join us on Wednesday 18th June from 6pm, to celebrate the Summer re-hang at dot-art over a glass of wine. As always, work by nearly 100 incredibly talented local artists will be on show in the lovely surroundings of our Castle Street Gallery
For more details and to register your attendance, please visit our registration page.
summer singing in the city
Singing our Socks off, in association with dot-art is proud to present a new, stimulating and fun lunchtime singing session for the business community.
Join us for an exciting hour of singing at the unique setting of the dot-art Gallery, Queen Avenue, Castle Street This six week course will help you de-stress, improve your shower voice network with your business community and make Tuesday lunchtimes something to look forward to. You will sing African songs, songs from our city and more. This may lead to a performance for your work colleagues and friends!
Each session only £5.00 Call to book your place and claim your first session FREE on Tuesday 10th June 12.30pm -1.30pm Su 07717 181 826 or email su@suzg.co.uk
Details can be seen here - please feel free to forward this page to friends and colleagues.
dot-art supports the butterfly ball
dot-art is proud to be supporting the Butterfly Ball - North West Cancer Research Fund's 60th Anniversary Ball, to be held at the MacDonald Craxton Wood Hotel near Chester on June 28th.
The Liverpool-based charity has given more than £25 million to support groundbreaking research since its foundation in 1948, attracting a 60-strong team of cancer experts to Merseyside from around the globe in an attempt to establish the causes of and treatments for the disease. The NWCRF's chief executive, Anne Jackson, said the fundraiser would provide the region with an opportunity to make a unique contribution to the fight against the condition.
"The work which our supporters pay for makes a real difference to worldwide efforts to overcome cancer. As we receive no Government funding, we rely on donations to continue our work. Nearly 90 pence in every pound given to us goes directly to paying for this vital research. The Butterfly Ball is a chance for people to play their part in that process while having a truly wonderful evening."
The black-tie ball is being sponsored by Manchester-based Employment Law Advisory Service and supported by some of Merseyside's leading names in retail and art, including Boodles and Dot-Art.
You can find out more about this fantastic charity on their website, and view find out more details about the ball and how to purchase tickets, here.
see art #1
On Wednesday 23rd April 2008, dot-art in association with Optimark launched a new series of events entitled "See Art". Throughout 2008, Optimark Opticians, Bold Street, Liverpool city centre, will be hosting exhibitions by selected dot-art artists, starting with the abstract work of Doug Robinson.
See Art is intended to bring the work of local artists into the public domain, and widen the audience reached by the activities of dot-art. The exhibition is open to the public six days a week and will run until the end of May.
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small world, big business event
On Friday 7th March 2008, dot-art took part in the Small World, Big Business conference at ICDC, to celebrate International Womens Day, as part of the Liverpool Womens Festival 2008.
This free one day conference was designed to inspire and educate women in business, or thinking about starting up in business, and included workshops, seminars, networking and guest speakers including local entrepreneur Sharon Hilditch who has grown her business, Crystal Clear into one of the world's leading providers of hi-tech beauty treatments and skin care products with passion and determination. dot-art had a well attended stand showcasing the work of four of our female members- Val Robinson, Stephanie de Leng, Elaine Stapleton and Helen Palmer.
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For more photos of this event, please visit the Women Entrepeneurs in Business Forum here.
eat art #3
dot-arts third Eat Art event was held on Tuesday 13th November at the recently opened Print Hotel, Stanley Street, Liverpool. Nearly 40 guests joined us for an inspiring evening of fine art and fine food in this beautifully restored venue. After a welcome drink in Cyan, the private members bar at Print, we moved downstairs to the restaurant for some truly delicious food. Between courses, local artist John Sutherst gave a fascinating insight into the development and creation of his art and answered questions from the audience. A selection of his art was on display throughout the venue, and of course, all work was for sale.
Eat Art is a regular event held at various venues around the city, with each evening highlighting a different local artist represented by dot-art. Our next Eat Art event will take place in February 2008 and will feature leading realist artist, Keith Fearon. For more information, please call 0845 0176660.
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new gallery now open
The new dot-art gallery, at 2-4 Queen Avenue is now open from 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday and by appointment on Saturday. For more information, click here or call 0845 017 6660.
new gallery launch party
dot-art held a launch party on Wednesday 10th October to celebrate the opening of their new gallery and were overwhelmed by the turnout, as over 250 people came along to see work by nearly 100 local artists. The new gallery, which will show a rotating selection of work by dot-art's members, all of whom are based in Merseyside, is situated just off Castle Street, in Queen Avenue. A wide range of art is stocked, as well as a selection of cards, books and calendars, all by local artists. It marks the next stage of dot-art's development, providing three times more display space than their previous gallery, and occupying a prominent position in the prestigious avenue.
Live music from pianist Jez Wing and a great selection of wines from the Purple Wine Company, added to the charm of the beautiful Queen Avenue, ensured that a relaxing and enjoyable evening was had by all.
All photos courtesy of Muse Concept Photography
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liverpool 800 years - cathedral flower festival
from thursday june 28th to sunday july 1st, 10 dot-art artists spread over 8 stalls took part in the 1st liverpool cathedral flower festival, which was a great success. the event was officially opened on thursday at 12pm, by ken dodd. despite terrible weather, hundreds of visitors ensured that a valuable donation could be made to cathedral funds.
the artists involved were- chris millichamp, linda dunn, peter carr, barbara meynell, kathryn kimber, john sutherst, dawn parry, roy munday and michael pace sigge.
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eat art #2
dot-arts second eat art event was held on wednesday 20th june at the malmaison hotel, princes dock, liverpool. the evening began with a bucks fizz reception in the exclusive veuve cliquot champagne bar, and then moved into one of the hotels private dining rooms for a delicious 3 course "home-grown and local" meal. the featured artist, gillian durnan, then gave guests a fascinating insight into her work - which was on display throughout the evening - between courses, and was also on hand to answer questions. the evening was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all. eat art is a bi-monthly event, with each evening highlighting a different local artist represented by dot-art.
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spirit of liverpool event
on tuesday 22nd may, alliance and leicester commercial bank and the liverpool echo hosted an exclusive event at the world museum liverpool to announce the results of the spirit of liverpool poll and unveil the portraits of the winners, commissioned through dot-art.
host claire sweeney announced the winners of the individual categories as each portrait was dramatically revealed. the overall winner, the person who echo readers felt epitomises the "spirit of liverpool", was dixie dean, who had been immortalised by paul francis. paul was delighted to meet the many members of dixies family who were at the event, and were very impressed with his vibrant and striking portrait.
the commissioned pieces are due to be publically exhibited by alliance and leicester, around the city over the next few months.
the artists involved were- paul francis, joe thompson, parabhen lad, stephanie de leng, roy munday, john sutherst, val robinson and micheline robinson.
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products for liverpool cathedral shop
dot-art was approached by liverpool cathedral to commission local artists to produce exclusive items for their newly refurbished shop. artist greg mcdonough was chosen to design a series of wall plaques and mirrors based on details from around the cathedral interior, while photographer michael pace sigge took striking images of the world famous cathedral organ for use on greetings cards.
both sets of work can now be bought at the liverpool cathedral, st james mount, liverpool.
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silent auction for claire house
on thursday 19th april,a silent art auction was held at the dot-art gallery, as part of the halliwell's corporate challenge for claire house and succeeded in raising £1500 for this fantastic cause.
twenty pieces of art were generously donated by artist members of dot-art, and these were put on display for the invited guests. the evening was a huge success, with several bidding wars ensuing for particularly popular pieces! art lovers attending the event were also treated to a wide selection of fine wines courtesy of the purple wine company, and mouth watering food from vaughn's catering.
the halliwell's claire house corporate challenge is an exciting project which gives 100 merseyside companies £50 and 3 months to raise as much money as possible for claire house. claire house is the wirral based hospice which cares for children aged 0 - 18 years with life threatening or life limiting conditions and their families from merseyside, cheshire, north wales and the isle of man.
the artists whose work was included in the auction were- joe thompson, jason jones, derek culley, gillian durnan, linda dunn, joanne millea, gail pickett, parabhen lad, chris millichamp, dave hedges, patricia bargh, greg mcdonough, amy bolam, keith fearon, pamela usher, john sutherst, raela coleman and nathan pendlebury.
artists canvases
we are delighted to offer our members the chance to buy two different sized pre-stretched canvases at fantastic prices.
we are offering -
- 508 x 406 mm (20 x 16 in) canvases at just £5 each, or £40 for 10.
- and 500 x 500 mm canvases at just £6 each, or £50 for 10.
you can buy these canvases from the gallery (oriel close, water street, liverpool), or over the phone, 0845 0176660 (delivery charges will apply).
framing service
we are delighted to announce that dot-art has teamed up with rennies arts and crafts, bold street, liverpool city centre, to offer all our customers 10% DISCOUNT on ALL framing services EVERY time you visit.
whether you have bought your art work from dot-art or not, whether you are an artist or a collector, all you need to do is pick up a voucher from us (or ask us to send you one in the post), and present it at rennies when placing your order. there is no limit on the amount of vouchers per person. if you have any questions, do not hesitate to give us a call on 0845 017 6660. (feel free to pass this offer onto friends, family or colleagues)
auschwitz, echoes of sorrow
from january 26th to february 8th 2007, the holiday inn, lime street, liverpool, hosted a photographic exhibition by dot-art artist, john guy, entitled, "auschwitz, echoes of sorrow".
sixty years on, the grim legacy of the auschwitz death camp still resonates through history. with holocaust memorial day (january 27th) imminent, liverpool photographer john guy seeks to document the scene of one of the world’s most hideous acts by going beyond the clichés. so often shot solely in black and white, auschwitz echoes of sorrow features startling colour photographs mixed with atmospheric mono pictures of the camp’s buildings, surroundings and the artefacts now preserved within it. the vivid blues of the polish winter sky above the camp’s iconic gates contrast with the gloomy atmosphere of sepia photographs taken deep in the complex. juxtaposing close-ups of symbols of captivity and cruelty against wider portraits of the surrounding scenery creates an account of auschwitz that stands out in its sincerity and depth.
see the whole exhibition on john guys page.
world travel market
visit britain approached dot-art, to find them an artist who could create quick sketches of visitors to their stand at the world travel market event in london, in order to promote the city's capital of culture status in 2008. parabhen lad was chosen from a shortlist of talented artists provided by dot-art, as visit britain were delighted with her stunning charcoal and pastel sketches, which she was able to complete under strict time constraints.
staged annually in london, world travel market is a must attend, business to business exhibition. it provides a unique opportunity for the whole global travel trade industry to meet, network, negotiate, conduct business and stay abreast with the latest developments in the travel industry. world travel market took place at the excel centre in london's docklands from monday 6th – thursday 9th november 2006.
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first artists party at heart and soul
dot-art held its first artists social event, an evening of music (courtesy of mellowtone), socialising and general artiness, at heart and soul, mount pleasant, on tuesday 22nd august.
artist sponsorship - jasmine maddock
concord 21 consultancy have signed up as our newest artist sponsor. malcolm ransom of the firm chose to support surreal artist, jasmine maddock whose fantastic imagery appealed to him as unique and intriguing. malcolm believes strongly in liverpool as a city and wanted a work which would reflect his support, as well as its diverse and fascinating nature.
jasmine created a wonderful piece for the company, (see above) which depicts 4 of liverpools most famous landmarks coming to life, symobolising the energy and creativity of the city, and entitled "liverpool lives".
read more about concord 21 on their website.
first artist sponsorship - garry lawlan
alexander james executive search have become the first local business to sign up for dot-arts artist sponsorship scheme. the liverpool based company, who offer a dynamic and refreshing approach to executive recruitment and have over 12 years experience in the field, were encouraged to participate by the mutually beneficial relationship the scheme creates. the artist gains the support and patronage of a local firm while alexander james receives a specially commissioned painting for their premises, the opportunity to rent further work at nominal rates, as well as networking and promotional opportunities.
the firm chose artist garry lawlan, after seeing his work, the liver bird (pictured above). this work is now being rented by the company while garry creates a companion piece to hang alongside it in their offices.
paula ludley, head of marketing for alexander james, had this to say about the scheme- "we hope garry and others like him continue to benefit from dot-art and that more companies see what a great opportunity this is."
read more about alexander james on their website.
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dot-art exhibits at st georges hall
dot-art was delighted be invited to be invited by sponsors the daily post to exhibit at the VIP reception for the regional business awards, held in the grand surroundings of st georges hall on june 29th 2006. work by artist joe thompson, was shown during the evening, which was a great success.
read more about this event on the daily post website.
print exhibition at the philharmonic hall
dot-art launched a series of limited edition canvas prints last night with an evening of networking and art in the beautiful setting of liverpool philharmonic hall.
the evening was a huge success and it was fantastic to see such a cross section of people from the worlds of business and art, as well as the new lord mayor of liverpool! the artists involved are david reilly, john sutherst, kathryn kimber, steve strode, nathan pendlebury, joe thompson, jason jones, and norman gibson.
find out more and view images from the night at the philharmonic exhibition page.
the exhibition is just one of the many exciting events and activities going on around liverpool for downtown week, a celebration of everything that is best about liverpool and its people. dot-art is delighted to be involved in this fantastic project to highlight the life and culture of this amazing city.
all prints are available to buy through the website, in a variety of sizes on either canvas or paper.
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dot-art at the 08 place
dot-art is delighted to announce a new selling exhibition at the 08 place, whitechapel (opposite the met quarter), liverpools one-stop culture shop for a range of services for the local community and visitors to the city. embracing the latest technology, the high-impact multimedia centre, which opened in 2005, features interactive displays, internet access, a video wall, a ticketing and booking office.
dot-art will be displaying a rotating selection of artists work in the venues innovative window boxes, starting with ceramics by helen mitchell, and hand carved wooden pieces by caroline henderson
for more information visit our 08 place page.
dot-art goes rss
you can now subscribe to the dot-art rss feed to make sure you never miss out on whats going on. we will be keeping you up to date with our new artists, exhibitions, events, news and website updates, as well as other things we think you, as art lovers may be interested in.
all you need to do to subscribe to the feed is either drag the url of the rss feed (under the rss logo) into your news reader or by cut and paste the same url into a new feed in your news reader.
for more information about what rss is and how it works, visit the bbc rss site.
lucy byrne of dot-art and artist peter corbett present the work to bill chambers, dean of hope university.
artist donates work to hope university
following the success of the dot-art group show at the cornerstone gallery at hope university, peter corbett, one of the participating artists has generously donated his work "spiritus mundi" to the university. the work was one of a pair shown in the exhibition, the other being donated to liverpool john moores university. following the acquistion of several of peters larger paintings by the university of liverpool after his solo retrospective held at the university during last years liverpool biennial, the artist is now represented in the art collections of all of the citys' main seats of higher education.
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dot-art group show
dot-art is delighted to announce its first group exhibition, at the cornerstone gallery, hope university. the show will run from the 22nd july to the 19th august with the private view on thursday 21st july, from 6-8pm.
the show features a selection of the artists represented by dot-art, all working in the merseyside area, from the well established and respected, to brand new graduates. the wide selection of styles, media and subjects on show will ensure that there is something to everyones taste and also produce some fascinating contrasts.