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Re: Art February 2008
The latest update from all things DegreeArt.com

NEWS:
The Signature Photography Awards -

We are hosting our very own, first student and recent graduate photography award exhibition in May this year - the Signature Photography Awards. It may seem like a long way off, but the call for submissions is now out. We have a distinguished panel of judges including representatives from the AOP, TheTimes and Magnum Photos. For more details and to enter click here.

Artists and Politicians:
Our very own Lorna Wadsworth was interviewed on BBC radio early in January and to her suprise the interviewer had a former sitter of hers - MP Michael Howard waiting on the line to greet her.

As some of you know Lorna recently painted Michael Howard's portrait but was taken aback to learn that Westminster rejected the painting as the Right Honourable Gentleman was painted in profile as opposed to full frontal!?

We can therefore offer Lorna's piece to our clients but it will only be sold
on the proviso that it remains as it was returned from Westminster, wrapped
up and with a large 'Ex Westminister' sticker blazened across it. To listen to the interview click
here.

To enquire about purchasing the painting please contact us

'Michael Howard' 90cm x 90cm Oil on Canvas

STUDIO TOURS:

Visit DegreeArt.com Artists' Studios -
Throughout 2008 we will be holding a monthly studio visit with selected DegreeArt .com artists. The visits will offer a great insight into how and where the artist creates their masterpieces, as well as allowing you to be able to ask questions in an informal setting. It is also a good opportunity to see work in progress and snap up pieces before they go on general sale.

The first studio visit of the year is on the 20th February at Nathan James' studio in Tulse Hill, South East London. Nathan will briefly introduce his work and be available for discussion over a glass of wine. The event is free to members of the Collector's Club or £10 each for non members. Click
here to find out more about our Collector’s Club. To book tickets please call 020 8980 0395

Victoria Scott in Print -

Illustration +Play

Illustrator Victoria Scott has had her designs published in Illustration +Play alongside 22 other artists working across the globe. The book attempts to show that in a digital world there is still space for a more hands-on approach in illustration. The book is beautifully illustrated and with exclusive interviews is well worth a look.

Illustration+Play is published by Victionary (www.victionary.com) who produce many an interesting title. We especially love Nice to Meet You, a collection of business cards, some beautifully subtle, whilst others seem to be mini sculptures in themselves. Good inspiration for self or company promotion.

EXHIBITIONS:

Works on Paper
14^th Feb-24^th Feb
Opening Night: Thursday 14th Feb 6-9pm
The Empire Gallery 30 Vyner Street London, E2 9DQ

To start the year we have curated a show of our artists whose work incorporates
paper, in whatever form. An eclectic combination of artists from the RCA,
Goldsmiths, Chelsea and Central Saint Martins including the likes of James Burke, Masaki Yada, Kaori
Dan and Jesse Brennan this show offers the opportunity to view new work by our artists. Do come along to the Private view on the 14^th Feb (which is Valentine’s Day - See our quick ideas below).

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:

Pleasure Island - a Solo Show by Painter Nathan James 27th Feb-9th March
Private View and First Thursday: 6th March 6-9pm
The Empire Gallery 30 Vyner Street London, E2 9DQ
Click here for more information

A Birds Eye View -
13th March-23rd March:
Private View: 13th March 6-9pm A show by artist and designer Ruth Holloway in aid of Ovarian cancer action, for more information and to get involved click here.

VALENTINE'S IDEAS:

£ = Free Love ££ = Cheap Date £££ = Money Honey
1) £ to ££
Invite your date to the Private View of Works on Paper and then if you are feeling generous head around the corner to Bistrotheque for cocktails

2) ££ Encourage your beloved to start or add to their art collection by signing them up for
an annual membership to our Collector’s Club £150 - £250

3) ££ to £££
Purchase a Kate Marshall Acrylic on Board 150cm x 150cm such as ‘Portrait of the Artist as an Artist' £2500 or if that blows your budget how about an etching at £550