In this episode of the “Architecture Made Simple” podcast Tim and Andy talk to David Christie and Victoria Charlton about The Graduate Art Show, a competition set up to showcase emerging contemporary artists and help establish careers for talented new graduates.
Listen in as both judges and artists alike urge others to pursue their creative dreams. Gain a deeper understanding of the judging process from panel members, including David, Tim and Victoria and learn about their thoughts about breaking down barriers to art appreciation.
Discover inspiring stories of young artists overcoming challenges to find success. Talking to graduates the episode explores the challenges faced by artists through the lens of students as they embark on their careers.
Centring in on the exhibition now showing at The Vanner Gallery conversations expand into societal perceptions, the role of art education, and common obstacles encountered on the path to creative passion.
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Background
The Graduate Art Show
12 January – 16 February at The Vanner Gallery, 45 High Street, Salisbury, Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10am – 5pm.
The Graduate Art Show at The Vanner Gallery showcases the work of some of the country’s most talented up-and-coming artists. The exhibition featuring work by 20 recent graduates from some of the UK’s top art schools, launched at the Woolff Gallery and The William Gallery in London, is now showing in Salisbury. On display until Friday, 16th February, the show features a range of art, with paintings, sculptures, prints, and ceramics selected from hundreds of submissions from 38 participating universities.
The judging panel were: Armando Alemdar Ara | Dina Bulavina | David Christie | Katya Levental | Lala Meredith-Vula | Brendan Neiland | Anand Saggar | Tim Scrace | Nick Woolff | Mark Wynter
David Christie – The Vanner Gallery
David is the Director of The Vanner Gallery. In a short space of time, the gallery has become one the most innovative regionally, exhibiting national and international artists of genuine renown. Highlights of the two years since the gallery opened in September 2021 include the major British painter John Blackburn (in association with leading London gallery Osborne Samuel); the international street artists David Shillinglaw and Lily Mixe, and an exhibition showcasing graduates from the leading art universities in the country.
Victoria Charlton – The Graduate Art Show
Victoria as well as being founder of Graduate Art Show has an exceptional track record in producing live performances in diverse venues in the UK, US and Russia. She has many stories to tell. Victoria also worked with Northampton Council as Chair of the Theatre to take the Derngate Theatre from Council run to Charitable and enterprise status.