Spirit of Optimism

Each day the Covid statistics subside and the promise of the Gallery re-opening burns brighter. Yes, there’s still a little way to go, but it's nice to start planning - and updating our calendars.
We anticipate that The Gallery Upstairs will re-open on 21st May for the Dorset Art Weeks exhibition TREE. Even so, please check the website before coming:  www.thegalleryupstairs.org.uk. 
21 May - 7 June 2021 PEDAS members' exhibition: TREE – Trees in the environment, trees as the lungs of the world; roots, bark, leaves in forensic close up - diverse personal interpretations. A Dorset Art Weeks exhibition 

21 May - 7 June 2021 PEDAS exhibition: TREE. 
​then:
​10 - 21 June 2021 The Wider Circle A Journey with Dante 
An exhibition inspired by the startling yet accessible epic poem HellWard by James Sale. With Dante as our guide we journey into hell and out, accompanied by evocative artwork by artists Linda Sale, Angela Perrett, Judith Warbey, with contributions from writer Joseph Sale and other collaborators. For more info visit: http://englishcantos.home.blog
24 June - 5 July 2021 Jacky Heynes - Artists Coming Together.
Join us in celebrating the coming together of local artists who are proud to exhibit their work, from photography, painters, card makers, sculptures, handmade handbags and much more. These will be available to purchase throughout the exhibition. We welcome you all to come and join us. 
8 July - 12 July 2021 Caroline Thistlethwaite - Capturing Colour
An exhibition of paintings, ceramics and jewelry by a local group of amateur artists so different in styles and yet complementary across the art spectrum. Something for everyone.
15 July - 19 July 2021 Wimborne Creatives 
A summer exhibition of drawings and paintings