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Artists originating from or currently working in Kent are invited to submit work for a group exhibition “Scopos [the watcher]”, to be held at Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery from 14th October to 24th November.  This is the third in a series of exhibitions. Images from previous shows, Kalos [beauty] and Eidos [form], can be found here.  The Kaleidoscope Gallery is a contemporary space run by Kent County Council to show new work from established and emerging Kent artists.

Submissions are sought from artists that investigate aspects of observation in contemporary art and explore the relationship between artist, artwork and audience. The act of looking is often socially regulated, but how are these rules changing with developments in the politics of equality and with modern technologies? For example, the work may broach themes including, but not restricted to, identity, narcissism, voyeurism and gender politics.

All media will be considered, but please specify any technical installation and display requirements in your application and the gallery will endeavour to accommodate these requirements. Selected artworks should be available from early October.

Please email images (up to 1Mb) along with a statement. Submissions and enquiries should be directed to .  The deadline for receipt of submission is 10 am Monday 13th September.  The curatorial team will endeavour to select work that is not only strong in itself, but that will develop a conceptual and/or aesthetic relationship, in order to produce a coherent show. Successful artists will be notified within a week of the deadline to make arrangements for delivery of the work.

Art In The Dockyard 2011 have announced an exciting visual arts masterclass programme -‘Take a Fresh Look’, which will be taking place at Chatham Historic Dockyard on Saturdays in September 2010.

The workshops are suitable for all ability levels and are lead by professional artists from the South East, allowing attendees to develop existing skills or learn new ones.  Places are limited, so participants are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. A PDF document detailing the dates and subjects is shown below - for further information and bookings, call 01634 823814.

The Folkestone Harbour Company is inviting artists’ proposals to create an artwork for its new fish and chip restaurant soon to be built in the Old Smoke House in Folkestone harbour. The deadline for applications is 5th September 2010. The design for the restaurant, allows space for the exhibition of a three-dimensional art work to be suspended in a double-height space in the dining area.

The new fish and shop is one of two new fish-themed restaurants that are being created in advance of the 2010 Folkestone Triennial which is likely to see a large influx of visitors to the town for this three-yearly exhibition of specially commissioned contemporary art in the public realm. It is envisaged that the commissioned work will be displayed on a permanent basis. The restaurant will open by April 2011 with the ensuing Folkestone Triennial publicity likely to benefit the commissioned artist.

Further information is available in the document below (PDF format).

The show is an exhibition open to all aged 11- 16 years, and is open to the public from Friday 8th October until Sunday 17th October 2010, and we are delighted to invite you to enter work for the show.  Here is your opportunity to be part of one of the biggest exhibitions in town this year!

Places are available on a first come, first served basis, so don’t delay in submitting your entry form and payment; upon the return of your entry form and payment, this will secure your place in the exhibition.  For further details, call 01227 2811740 or email

We anticipate a busy show over a two-week period from hopefully two hundred plus young artists!  Please pass the word of the A2 show on to anyone else that you think would be interested in taking part. 

Canterbury City Council have recently launched the TAP (Transform - Aspire - Provide) scheme, giving support and assistance to help development and growth in the arts and creative industries across the district.

The scheme is split into four levels, and full details may be found on the Creative Canterbury site or from and .

A painter living in Whitstable is trying to find ways of selling some of his artwork.  Although the artist is independent and mobile, he would like some support with doing the things he has already identified as selling methods (e.g. car boot sales) and guidance as to how he might expand.

If anyone is able to help, please contact Sophie at the Whitstable Volunteer Centre via 01227 772248 or .