Oswestry Community Action take a look down memory lane with their Arts through the Covid Era exhibition
Oswestry Community Action (Qube) is taking a look at the arts that kept the community busy during the March 2020 Covid-19 lockdown with their latest exhibition. To mark the passing of the fifth anniversary of the first lockdown, they’ve been collecting stories from local people to find out what they did with the seemingly never-ending […]
Welcome to the Archipelagogo!
We are thrilled to be hosting the “Archipelagogo” exhibition from internationally renowned artists Felt Mistress (Louise Evans) and Jonathan Edwards. Archipelagogo is an exhibition featuring paintings, drawings and etchings and 3D soft sculptures inspired by the life, work and creativity of Tove Jansson. Rather than take inspiration purely from Jansson’s most famous creation, The Moomins, […]
The importance of creativity and Social Prescribing
Through the Social Prescribing art exhibition that Qube hosted in October, we wanted to encourage people to see the many possibilities of improving our populations health through creative means. We wanted to help show the connection between the creativity available in our communities with the people that can really benefit from participation in creative activity. […]
Youth Sketchbook Club Exhibition
This year, Qube ran a monthly Youth Sketchbook Club, open for young people aged six to sixteen. The club was generously supported by the Rotary Club of Oswestry Mary Hignett Bequest Fund. Six local resident artists hosted Sketchbook Club sessions, sharing their skills with the young artists in a variety of techniques and styles. Artists […]
Call for entries – Social Prescribing Exhibition
This September from the 21st, we will be having a special Social Prescribing Exhibition and we are looking for artists to share pieces of work that show the benefits of art and creativity for health and wellbeing. If you would be interested in sharing a piece of work with us that shows your process and […]
Call for entries – Applied Art Exhibition
Something exciting this summer – we’re having an Applied Arts exhibition! This is a selling exhibition of local applied artists – we’re looking for ceramics, glass, sculpture, jewellery and textiles! The exhibition will take place from 11th July – 27th August, forms are below or feel free to contact Gemma for more details g.manning-bentley@qube-oca.org.uk or […]
Call for entries – Qube Art Open 2024
Our increasingly popular annual Arts Open event is returning in May! Having run for over 10 years and attracting artists all over the country, this event is a great opportunity to flex your creative skills. The theme this year is ‘Show Your Colours‘. Anyone is eligible to enter and works can be of any medium, […]
About the Artist: Sam Davis
Sam Davis is a fantastic Photographer, local to the Oswestry area. His keen eye for detail and professional snapping skills sees him produce some fantastic prints, which we’re lucky enough to have on display in our gallery at the moment. Here, we catch up with Sam and get more detail about his passion for photography. […]
An exclusive interview with artist, Michele Coxon
The wonderful Michele Coxon has taken over our art gallery space of late and if you’ve had a peruse you’ll know how varied her artistic style is. We were intrigued to catch up with Michele to learn more about her and the inspiration behind her pieces. How would you describe the style of your artwork? […]
Qube Open Art Exhibition 2023 – call for submissions
Qube’s annual Open Arts exhibition is back for 2023! Following on from the massive success of last year’s exhibition on the theme of “Discovery and Exploration”, this year is titled “New Beginnings”. The exhibition ties in with the Oswestry Cultural Consortium “Summer of Art” programme. Artists are welcome to submit work in all mediums – […]
About the Artist: Michele Coxon
This week, Qube have welcomed their newest exhibition. We are showcasing the eclectic artwork of local artist, Michele Coxon. We thought it would be great to share a little more about the artist and her long history of Art. Michele has been a keen artist from a young age, forever drawing and painting throughout her […]
Qube exhibition turns spotlight on mental health
Adam’s photography lays bare mental health battle in thought-provoking debut exhibition at Qube Qube’s first exhibition of 2023 will shine a light on mental health by showcasing the striking photographic visuals of Oswestry artist, Adam Guiel. ‘Views from the Unconscious’ is an imaginative and challenging collection of work combining photography and photomontage with a dreamlike […]