Exhibitions & Events
Plain Arts regularly hold creative events and exhibitions throughout the year.

These are held as either ‘Plain Arts Events’ organised and run by our own committee members and dedicated
steering groups, or are creative events held in association with others all within Salisbury & the surrounding area.

Plain Arts Programme For 2020

Dear Art Trailers & Plain Arts Members

On behalf of the Plain Arts committee we must regretfully inform you that in these unprecedented times
we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the Art Trail planned for June this year.

We have been reviewing the viability of running the trail in the light of increasing concern and information about Coronavirus and COVID-19 over the last two weeks.
The spread of the virus and the growing threat it poses to all of us cannot go unheeded, particularly when we are planning events where Plain Arts members
are drawn together in public places, risking an increase in the chances of possible transmission.

With the most recent Government announcement advising restrictions on gatherings and reducing potential places of contact, it is our duty and responsibility
to take all precautions and best care of each other and cancel the trail.

We have assessed the possibility of rescheduling for later in the year.
However, there are complex logistical factors involved to be able to do this successfully in the time frame available,
as well as the current ongoing uncertainties.

We ask that you please bear with us whilst we sort refund options for the 2020 trail.

We are taking the situation very seriously, and want to do everything we can to support the well-being of our members and the general public.
We will be in touch again very soon and wish everyone healthy times ahead. 

Stay safe and healthy.

With all best wishes,
Judith Rodgers, Chair, Plain Arts

On behalf of the Committee

If you’re concerned that you may be infected with the virus there is a 111 Online Coronavirus Service which will help you determine whether you need to seek further help.
This can be found at: https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19

'Celebrating Salisbury'
An exhibition of works by Plain Arts Members
Starts 14th March - May 19th
(Open Evening 14th March from 5.00pm - 7.30pm)

The Studio Gallery, Aundells, 59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN
CURRENTLY CANCELLED 

It is with great regret that we have to inform you that last night we had the following statement from the staff at Arundells.

"We have, regrettably, decided to close Arundellsin responseto what appears to be theever worsening situation with thecoronavirus.
Visitor numbers during the weekend have been extremely low, withonly 8 yesterday and0 today.
We will review the situation on a weekly basis and our aimwill beto re-open as soon as it is appropriate to do so.
Please will you let your members and stewards know

Trying to help ensure the health and welfare of our visitors, staff, volunteer stewards and those members ofPlain Arts who areso willingly prepared to giveup their time to help steward the exhibition, is obviously of paramount importance. I can only offer my apologies to allthose who put so much time and hard work into the wonderfulworkthat is on display andhope that they willunderstand theverydifficult(and unusual)situation we arecurrently in"

The exhibition will remain in place until this situation resolves itself and we will keep you informed if we hear from Arundells about any change in their plans.
Thank you all for your support and input into making what is undoubtedly a superb exhibition of local art.

 Plain Arts will keep you updated with any further information as and when it is available - so please bear with us while this is happens.
Many thanks.

Rolling programme of exhibiting opportunities at the Salisbury Medical Centre throught the year
The  next group of Plain Arts members set up their work on Monday 8th July. 
The  exhibition will run through until the end of October.
We have now been organising a rolling programme of exhibitions since the centre opened on the Wilton Road.
The Practice has conducted a number of surveys and they have found how valued and
appreciated this project is to both the staff and patients. It's free to exhibit and the wall spaces are excellent

for showing your work to a very large audience. 
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Exhibiting opportunities at Waterstones Bookshop throughout the year
Plain Arts is continuing working with Waterstones to provide artists who might want to take the opportunity
to exhibit in their store. It costs just £20 which you pay directly to the Manager at Waterstones.
The following dates are currently available:
6th October - 3rd November (Back Stairs) / January 12th - February 9th (Back Stairs)

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Exhibiting opportunities at 5 Rivers leisure centre throughout the year
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Exhibiting opportunities at Boston Tea Party throughout the year
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Exhibiting opportunity at Three Chequers Surgery
We were able to supply a Plain Arts member for the original request from the surgery.
A new opportunity has just arisen and they are looking for someone to exhib their work.
Its a very busy surgery in Endless Street and a great opportunity to get your work out there.
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Venue options for holding Workshops
We have been working lately to try to identify potential venues for you to hold workshops,
its an ongoing project but I have listed below a number of venues that we have visited who have
expressed an interest in linking with Plain Arts members for them to provide the space
and facilities for you to hold workshops on their premises.

The Old House Guest House  Wilton Road Salisbury   
Very large building in their grounds suitable for workshops or exhibitions

Laverstock Care Home  London Rd Salisbury  
Keen for someone to hold paid art workshops for their patients

The Manor Barn, Winterbourne Stoke
Fantastic location, very large country house with great facilities and beautiful grounds.
Very keen to develop art workshops

Wilton Shopping Village
This is a really exciting opportunity that we are currently discussing with the centre.
More info to follow soon

Arundells
Again an ongoing discussion being held. They are very keen for Plain Arts members to use their facilities
especially during their off season.
More details to follow soon

We hope to add to these opportunities as time goes on and will keep you informed.
If you are thinking about holding workshops and looking for a venue please contact us
and we will talk through these current possibilities with you.

Opportunity to Exhibit at Fisherton Mill
Our exhibition schedule is almost fully booked for 2020 but we have one slot still available.
The Main Gallery is available between 3rd October - 31st October 2020 and as a SPECIAL OFFER,
we're offering this spot with 10% offthe hire cost if we receive the deposit by the end of August this year.
So if you or someone you know would love to hold a group or solo exhibition, then please do get in touch with us to find out more.
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 Other events and opportunities to be published when they become available.

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