FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS / EVENTS 2013
Throughout 2013 Carole will be exhibiting her very latest paintings - work completed within the past 9 months. She works continually on new projects mainly inspired on her travels.
New Art Fairs, Exhibitions and Galleries for 2013...
Barewall Gallery, Burslem, Stoke on Trent
Emporium Gallery, Lichfield
Edinburgh Art Fair, November
Ginny Gray Gallery, Buckinghamshire
Bygillian Gallery, Bourne End
Oberon Art Gallery, Burnham
Landmark Autumn Art Fair, Teddington, London (tbc)
START EXHIBITION at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul's, Birmingham B4 1SA
29 December 2012 - 2 February 2013
The StArt exhibition provides an opportunity for art enthusiasts with
smaller budgets to purchase original art works for £200 or less. Over the years, the exhibition has become a much anticipated event in the RBSA calendar. Not only does it attract visitors looking for affordable high quality art, it demonstrates the RBSA’s ethos of providing art for everyone. Contemporary art by Members and Associates. Carole will be exhibition 6 paintings.
SPRING FAIR 2012 at NEC, BIRMINGHAM
3-7 February 2013
Originals and limited edition prints on show on the Alpha 1 Marketing Stand.
OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND at SUNNYSIDE STUDIO
61 Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Staffordshire WS7 1AG
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 February 2013 - Open 10am - 5pm
Come and see Carole in her studio.
Parking is in the council car park located approx 50m from Carole's house on the same side of the road, just before Joesph Dewsbury Close.
BUXTON ARTIST & DESIGNER FAIR at BUXTON PAVILION GARDENS
St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XN
Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 March 2013
Showcasing
the best art and design from around the region including Carole's most recent artwork.
'CHANGING PLACES' SOLO EXHIBITION at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 5 and Saturday 6 April 2013 - Open 10am-5pm
BRAND NEW body of work inspired by Carole's travels to Cornwall, Wales, Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. An opportunity to meet Carole, book workshops and discuss technique
READING CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR at RIVERMEAD LEISURE CENTRE
Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ www.readingcontemporaryartfair.co.uk
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 April 2013
Carole's very latest work in acrylics. Stand 29.
'A RIOT OF COLOUR' SOLO EXHIBITION at INGLEBY GALLERY
Ingleby Gallery, Ingleby, Nr Melbourne, Derbyshire DE73 7HW
Sunday 12 - Sunday 26 May 2013
A solo exhibition of work inspired by the Derbyshire landscape and beyond.
PATCHINGS ART CRAFT AND DESIGN FESTIVAL
at PATCHINGS ART CENTRE
Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottinghamshire NG14 6NU
Thursday 6 - Sunday 9 June 2013
The event aims to promote the very best in art, craft and design and is seen as a show case of the finest in contemporary work. Carole will be demonstrating throughout the show in her usual spot!
RBSA PRIZE EXHIBITION at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul's, Birmingham B4 1SA
6 June - 29 June 2013
An 'Open' exhibition accepting entries in all media (except photography). This exhibition attracts entries from talented artists across the UK. Carole will be exhibiting at least one painting.
OPEN STUDIO AND SUMMER EXHIBITION at SUNNYSIDE STUDIO
61 Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Staffordshire WS7 1AG
Sunday 21 - Saturday 27 July 2013 - Open 10am - 5pm
Carole is opening the doors of her studio for the whole week for visitors to come and see her at work, chat to her about her inspiration and buy paintings direct from the artist.
Parking is in the council car park located approx 50m from Carole's house on the same side of the road, just before Joesph Dewsbury Close.
ART IN THE PEN at SKIPTON AUCTION MART
Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1UD
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 August 2013
ART IN THE PEN will guide you through the labyrinth of cattle pens as we exchange animals for Art to view and buy. Whether you are an experienced collector or buying for the first time, ART IN THE PEN provides a wonderful opportunity for buyers to be the first to discover the many New & Emerging talents amongst established and flourishing Artists. Carole will be showing her very latest work once again in Skipton.
ART IN THE GARDENS at SHEFFIELD BOTANICAL GARDENS
Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield, S10 2LN.
Friday 6 - Sunday 8 September 2013
Carole's 6th year as one of only fourteen Premier Artists to showcase her work at the event. Art in the Gardens is proving to be a serious contender as the largest outdoor art exhibition in the North of England. An entertaining famiy day out wigth over 300 exhibiting artists selling original works of art and craft.
RBSA MEMBERS & ASSOCIATES EXHIBITION
at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul's, Birmingham B4 1SA
11 September - 12 October 2013
Annual exhibition of RBSA Members and Associates work. Carole will be exhibiting 3 paintings.
OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND at SUNNYSIDE STUDIO
61 Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Staffordshire WS7 1AG
Friday 13 - Sunday 15 September 2013 - Open 10am - 5pm
Carole is opening the doors of her studio for the whole week for visitors to come and see her at work, chat to her about her inspiration and buy paintings direct from the artist.
Parking is in the council car park located approx 50m from Carole's house on the same side of the road, just before Joesph Dewsbury Close.
GREAT PEAK DISTRICT FAIR at BUXTON PAVILION GARDENS
St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XN
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2013
This great event celebrates everything that is good in the Peak District with over 100 exhibitors.
LANDMARK AUTUMN ART FAIR at LANDMARK ART CENTRE
Ferry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN
Friday 18 - Sunday 20 October 2013
Carole has been accepted to show her work for the first time at this prestigious event. Stand 58.
WINDSOR CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR at WINDSOR RACECOURSE
Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5JJ www.windsorcontemporaryartfair.co.uk
Friday 8 - Sunday 10 November 2013
Carole's very latest work in acrylics, watercolour and mixed media. Stand 47.
EDINBURGH ART FAIR at Edinburgh Corn Exchange
11 New Market Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1RJ
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 November 2013
9 of Carole's brand new Changing Places paintings can be seen on Ginny Gray Gallery Stand E2.
SOLO EXHIBITION in the CRAFT GALLERY
at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul's, Birmingham B4 1SA
17 November 2013 - 11 January 2014
An exhibition of Carole's latest exciting and evocative paintings in acrylic.
RBSA OPEN ALL MEDIA EXHIBITION at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul's, Birmingham B4 1SA
27 November – 24 December 2013
Carole will be exhibiting 3 paintings.
BUXTON ARTIST & DESIGNER FAIR at BUXTON PAVILION GARDENS
St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XN
Saturday 30 November - Sunday 1 December 2013
Showcasing
the best art and design from around the region. Carole's very latest work in acrylics, watercolour and mixed media.
SOLO CHRISTMAS ART SALE AND EXHIBITION
at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 6 - Sunday 8 December 2013 - Open 10am-5pm
Loads of Christmas gift ideas, especially treats for yourself!! Gift vouchers available. Lots of sale items.
OPEN STUDIO DAY at SUNNYSIDE STUDIO
61 Rugeley Road, Chase Terrace, Staffordshire WS7 1AG
Friday 20 December 2013 - Open 10am - 5pm
For Christmas bargains and lots of gift idea come and see Carole in her studio.
Parking is in the council car park located approx 50m from Carole's house on the same side of the road, just before Joesph Dewsbury Close.
FORTHCOMING DEMONSTRATIONS 2013/14
ALTRINCHAM ART SOCIETY, 1-DAY WORKSHOP, Altrincham, Cheshire
Wedneday 13 February 2013, All day
MALVERN TERRACE ARTISTS, Malvern Wocestershire
Wednesday 20 February 2013, 2-4pm
OVERSEAL ART GROUP, Overseal, Derbyshire
Tuesday 26 March 2013, 7.30-9.30pm
WALSALL SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, Walsall
Thursday 9 May 2013, 7.30-9.30pm
CRANAGE ART CLUB, Cheshire
Monday 13 May 2013, 7.30-9.30pm
APPLEBY MAGNA ART GROUP, Appleby Magna, Derbyshire
Wednesday 30 October 2013, 1.30-3.30pm
ETWALL ART GROUP, Etwall, Derbyshire
Tuesday 26 November 2013, 2-4pm
2014
CATHERINE DE BARNES ART SOCIETY, Solihull
Monday 10 February 2014, 7.30-9.30pm
SOUTHAM WI, Southam
Tuesday 13 May 2014
PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS / AWARDS
RBSA
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, various group shows throughout the year
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, 2008 – Elected Full Member
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, 'Holiday Destinations' Exhibition, 2008
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Solo Exhibition in the Craft Gallery, 2011, 2010, 2008
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Solo Exhibition in the Café Gallery, 2006
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, 2003 – Elected Associate Member
ANNUAL SHOWS
Autumn Fair, NEC, Birmingham 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Spring Fair, NEC, Birmingham 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
The Corridor Gallery, Lichfield 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
(Spring, Summer & Christmas shows)
Buxton Artist & Designer's Fair, Buxton Pavilion Gardens, March, September, December 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Art of England Art Show, Trentham 2007, 2006
Reading Contemporary Art Fair, Reading, April 2012
Patchings Art Craft and Design Festival, Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham, June 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Art in the Pen, Skipton, August 2012
Staffordshire Open Studios, September 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Art in the Gardens, Sheffield Botanical Gardens, September 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Great Peak District Fair Buxton, October 2012, 2011, 2010
Windsor Contemporary Art Fair, Windsor Racecourse, November 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Edinburgh Art Fair, November 2012
2012
Mixed Group Exhibition at Number Nine The Gallery, Birmingham,
January - April 2012
Mixed Group Exhibition at Harrison Lord Gallery, Brighouse, Leeds,
January - April 2012
Staffordshire Enjoy Art Showcase Exhibition at Barewall Gallery, Stoke on Trent,
August 2012
Triple Exhibition at Weston Park Granary Gallery, Weston-under-Lizard,
November 2012
2011
Winter Exhibition at Kranenburg Fine Art Gallery, Oban, November 2010 - April 2011
Solo Exhibition at Ingleby Gallery, Merbourn, Derbys, April/May 2011
Solo Exhibition at the Great Atlantic Gallery, Falmouth, May 2011
Solo Exhibiton at Gallery SCA, Shrewsbury, June 2011
Summer Exhibition at Kranenburg Fine Art Gallery, Oban, July - October 2011
Solo Exhibition at Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham, July/August 2011
Solo Exhibition at the RBSA, Birmingham, October 2011
Autumn Exhibition at Kranenburg Fine Art Gallery, Oban, November/December 2011
2010
Yeultide Show at Gallery SCA, Shrewsbury January 2010
Lichfield Arts Market, Lichfield, June 2010
Summer Exhibition at The Harrison Lord Gallery, Leeds June 2010
Life's Adentures Solo Exhibition, Cornwall July/August 2010
Winter Mixed Show at Kranenburg Gallery, Oban 2010
2009
'Through the Window' Solo Exhibition, Burton Library Artspace, Burton-on-Trent,
May
2009
'Summer Exhibition', Gallery SCA (Group exhibition), August 2009
Burntwood Open Art Exhibition, Chase Terrace Technology College, August 2009
Garden Studio Open Day, Sunnyside Studio, August 2009
Ticknall Summer Painting Exhibition, Ticknall Village Hall, Derbyshire, August 2009
Bright Art Fair, The Corn Exchange, Brighton, October 2009
'From the Soul' Solo
Exhibition, Rafters Gallery, Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham, November 2009
'A Room with a View' Solo Exhibition, Ferrers Gallery, Ashby de la Zouch,
November 2009
2008
'New Beginnings Exhibition', Gallery at Bevere, Worcester, 2008
'Nature Focus' Group Exhibition at Ferrers Gallery, Ashby de la Zouch, 2008
Burntwood Open Art Exhibition, Chase Terrace Technology College, 2008 – winner of The Framework Award
Ticknall Summer Painting Exhibition, Ticknall Village Hall, Derbyshire, 2008
2007
Love Arts, Manchester 2007
The Affordable Art Fair, Battersea, London 2007
The Burrows Gallery, Birmingham 2007 ('French Frontiers' Solo Exhibition)
2006
Sharpes Pottery Museum & Art Gallery, Derbyshire 2006 (Solo Exhibition)
Charisma Gallery, Matlock 2006 (Solo Exhibition)
St John Street Gallery, Ashbourne 2006 (Solo Exhibition)
Ferrers Gallery, Ashbhy de la Zouch 2006 (Solo Exhibition)
Patchings Art Centre, Nottingham 2006 (Solo Exhibition)
Previous
Donegal Gallery, Lichfield 2005, 2004, 2003 (Solo Exhibitions)
Publishing & Awards
• JD Weatherspoon commission - two paintings 2011
• Highly Commended Award - RBSA, October 2011
• Art in the Gardens, Sheffield - Stand selected as 'BEST OF THE BEST IN SHOW 2010'
• Work selected for the prestigious Academy/Art Calendar for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, featured on front cover in 2008 and 2010, and two painting published in 2012 and 2013. Published by Allen + Bertram Ltd.
• Publishing contract agreed with Alpha 1 Marketing – 13 limited edition prints released,
2005-present
• Patchings Competition, Nottingham 2010, 2004 – Winner of Pro Arte Award, 2003
• Lichfield Society of Artists 2002 – Spring Exhibition - Commendation
• ARTISTS & ILLUSTRATORS MAGAZINE 2000 – ‘Born Free’ Competition. Awarded 2nd prize in the open category
• Lichfield Society of Artists 2000 – Awarded Dorothy Godfrey Award
Recent publications
February/March 2012 – INTERNATIONAL ARTIST MAGAZINE, Issue 83
'Expressive Evolution' - 10-page feature article on Carole's use of colour as the primate motivator when designing a painting. Read the article in Latest News... scroll down until you find it.
April 2011 – Streets Ahead Magazine
Highland Light - Andrea Williams reports
April 2011 – BTN Magazine
Ingleby Gallery - Highland Light - George Matthews reports
October 2010 – Staffordshire Life Magazine
Art and Soul - Staffordshire features writer, James Montgomery talks to Carole Baker about life, emotions and most importantly – art
June 2008 – Art of England magazine
Painting Ireland's Breathtaking Beauty
October 2007– Art of England magazine
Tool Kit!
April 2007 – Staffordshire County Magazine
Made in Staffordshire featuring Carole at work in her studio
April 2007 – Art of England Magazine
Step by step in Acrylics
March 2006 – Art of England Magazine
'Inspired Moments' – preview of latest work and 2006 touring exhibition
December 2005 – The Journal
Carole Baker – Artist Profile
November 2005 – Express & Star
'Made in Staffordshire' feature – Artist also a designer
Sept/Oct 2005 – Art of England Magazine
How to Paint an Interesting Foreground – Learning Curve
May/June 2005 – Art of England Magazine
A Library of Sketchbooks – Learning Curve
March 2005 – Cirencester The Standard
Preview of 'Heart & Soul' solo exhibition at Thin Dog Gallery
Sept/Oct 2004 – Picture Business
Gallery analysis – New artist competition
October 2004 – Art Business Today
New artist competition – quote from Carole Baker
August 2004 – The Artist Magazine
Patchings Open 2004 Winners – Pro-Arte Award
July/August 2004 – Art of England Magazine
How2 – How Carole Baker Uses Acrylics to Create Vibrant Images
May/June – 2004 Art of England Magazine
Showcase Carole Baker
May 2004 – Staffordshire Life
Picture this... in the gallery – Preview 2nd solo exhibition at Donegal Gallery
May 2004 Staffordshire County Magazine
Around the Galleries – Playing Solitaire
GALLERY DETAILS
FERRERS GALLERY, Ferrers Centre for Arts and Crafts, Staunton Harold, Ashby de la Zouch,
Leicestershire LE65 1RU
Tel: 01332 863337 www.ferrersgallery.co.uk
THE GALLERY AT BEVERE, Bevere Lane, Worcester WR3 7RQ
Tel:
01905 754 484 www.beverevivis.com
GALLERY SCA , 3 St Alkmonds Place, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UJ
TEL: 01743 249687 www.gallerysca.co.uk
THE HARRISON LORD GALLERY
5 Bradford Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1RW
Tel. 01484 722462 W: www.harrisonlord.co.uk
HOLY CROSS PARISH HALL The Edmund Jennings Room, Chapel Lane
Lichfield, Staffs WS14 9DX.
Tel: 01543 676895
INGLEBY GALLERY,
Ingleby , Nr Melbourne , Derbyshire, DE73 7HW
Tel: 01332 865995 / 01332 862301
/www.ingleby-gallery.co.uk
KRANENBURG FINE ART GALLERY
Star Brae, Off Argyll Square, Oban PA34 4AZ
Tel/Fax: 01631 562303 www.kranenburgfineart.com
NUMBER 9 THE GALLERY
9 Brindley Place, Birmingham B1 2JA
Tel/Fax: 0121 643 9099 www.numberninethegallery.com
PATCHINGS ART CENTRE Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottinghamshire
NG14 6NU Tel: 0115 965 3479 www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk
ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul’s, Birmingham
B3 1SA Tel: 0121 236 4353 www.rbsa.org.uk
TRAYNOR FINE ARTS, 8 Victoria Place, Terrace Road North, Binfield, Bracknell,
Berkshire RG4 25JB
Tel: 01334 425508 www.traynorfinearts.co.uk
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