Royal Watercolour Society | Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers

BANKSIDE GALLERY

July - December 2014

London Printmakers is a group of independent professional printmakers who exhibit together regularly. They use a remarkable range of print media and subjects, all characterised by a strong graphic approach.

London Printmakers24 June - 6 July

www.londonprintmakers.com

John Duffi n RE, Thames Bridges, etching

7 - 20 July

TimelineBrenda Hartill

This exhibition marks Brenda Hartill’s first major retrospective and provides an in-depth insight into works from her early career to the present. Brenda Hartill Timeline includes out-of-print and rare figurative works, as well as recently embossed watercolour, collagraphs and encaustic pieces.

www.brendahartill.com

9 - 20 July

Brenda Hartill RE, Tideline [detail], embossed monoprint

Contemporary watercolours and original prints by artists from the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Societyof Painter-Printmakers. These accomplished and vibrant works are available to take away “off the wall” immediately. Treat yourself this summer.

Off the Wall

www.banksidegallery.com

25 July - 7 September

RWS & RE Summer Exhibition

10 - 14 September

Artichoke Art

This established printmaking studio in South London will be exhibiting exciting contemporary artworks by the wide range of printmakers working at Artichoke. The works on display are made using an extensive variety of techniques and innovative, creative ideas.

www.artichokeprintmaking.com

Kate Boxer, Blue Wolf, drypoint

Geoffrey Pimlott RWS, Composition with Green [detail], watercolour

National Original Print Exhibition

The National Original Print Exhibition is an open show established by the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers with the aim of promoting the best of printmaking to a wider audience. The exhibition singles out and promotes printmaking as a distinctive art form.

www.nationalprint.org

17 - 28 September

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Watercolour Secrets

To celebrate the launch of the latest RWS publication, ‘Watercolour Secrets’, the Royal Watercolour Society presents a show demonstrating Members’ virtuosity in the medium. The book offers a rare insight into individual artists’ working methods and materials.

A selection of paintings featured in the book will be on display.

3 October - 1 November

RWS Autumn Exhibition

Angus McEwan RWS, Top of the World 2011 [detail], watercolour

www.royalwatercoloursociety.co.uk

United Society of Artists18 - 23 November

A vibrant exhibition of current works by the United Society of Artists exploring the relationship between the artist, the environment and society. The diverse collection of works encompasses a broad range of artistic responses from the purely aesthetic to the political and social.

www.the-ua.org.uk

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Cultivation & CreativityAn RHS & RWS Collaboration

The exhibition will showcase works featuring the four Royal Horticultural Society gardens as seen by Royal Watercolour Society artists. The RWS was founded in 1804, and like the RHS celebrates its 210th anniversary in 2014. Works will reflect the changing seasons and the life of the gardens.

6 - 16 November

www.royalwatercoloursociety.co.uk

The Mini Picture Show5 December - 25 January 2015

Works on a small scale by artists from the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers. Contemporary watercolours and original prints, both framed and unframed, may be taken away immediately. With prices starting from just £50, these works make perfect Christmas gifts.

www.banksidegallery.com

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Venue Hire

With a capacity for up to 200 guests, our ground floor Gallery is an ideal venue for private and corporate events. Contemporary exhibitions provide an elegant and sophisticated backdrop, and the mood is cool, spacious and very modern in feel.

Situated on the Thames riverfront by Tate Modern, the Gallery is easily accessible by public transport.

For all enquiries please email info@banksidegallery.com

Images: © Juan Gil

Visit Us

Bankside Gallery is on the Thames Path right next to Tate Modern and across the Millennium Bridge from St Paul’s Cathedral.

Full transport details and maps to download are available from www.banksidegallery.com

Bankside Gallery48 Hopton Street | London | SE1 9 JH020 7928 7521 | info@banksidegallery.comwww.banksidegallery.comRegistered Charity 293194

Free AdmissionOpen daily 11am - 6pm during exhibitions

A selection of unframed prints and watercolours is always available to purchase.

Cover Image: Paul Catherall ARE, Telecom Yellow, linocut