Individual members of the group also exhibit their work in a number of other venues, some of which are noted in the individual artists’ profile pages. The following links can be used to find out more about some of these exhibition spaces, galleries and websites. Specific information about an artist or their work can be obtained by contacting the artist directly, using the contact details given on the artists’ gallery pages.
We’ve also included a few links with more general information about the town of Cockermouth, where we are based, which we hope will be of use to those visiting the area.
Web Links
Thornthwaite Galleries
A contemporary art gallery with many local artists' exhibits in the village of Thornthwaite near Keswick in the English Lake District.
www.thornthwaitegalleries.co.uk
Philomena’s Arthouse
Established in 2002 by Philomena Taylor this place is more than an art gallery as it has displays of all types of local artistic talent.
Wilderness Gallery
The Wilderness Gallery produces fine art prints of the highest possible quality, using digital image processing, giclée printing and the finest materials available.
Lakes Artists
A society of fine artists based in the English Lake District. Founded in 1904, the Society holds a Summer Exhibition every year in the New Hall, Grasmere.
The Cumbria Network
The Cumbria Network is a hub for artists to locate resources and generate action.
Nigel & Libby Edmondson
Cumbrian-based artists producing a varied range of sculpture and paintings in a number of different media
www.nigelandlibbyceramics.co.uk
The Kirgate Centre, Cockermouth
Managed and run entirely by volunteers and supported by over 200 members, the Kirkgate Centre has a varied and exciting programme attracting many nationally acclaimed theatre groups and high quality musical events.
Cockermouth
Information about the town of Cockermouth, including events, accommodation, what’s on guide and visitor attractions
Contact Information
Group Contact Eileen Clarke, 37 Mountain View, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0DG 01900 821072
Independent Cockermouth Artists group exhibit regularly. Information about forthcoming exhibitions and events will be posted and updated regularly on this page.
2008
Some dates are yet to be confirmed, please check closer to the exhibition time
Eileen Clark and Martin Norris at Thornthwaite Galleries
7-19 May 2008
Exhibitions entitled "Sunlight and Water" (Eileen Clark) and “Wildlife Sculpture” (Martin Norris)
Whitsuntide
Gladys Holding at Netherhall, Maryport
Six original works on show
July & August
Gladys Holding at The Fratry, Carlisle Catherdral
Exhibition of acrylic paintings and drawings
Summer
ICA Summer Exhibition 2008 at The Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
15 August - 15 September 2008
This interesting exhibition of original work opens on the 15th 2008 August and is open for a whole month, closing on 15th September. It is showing at a beautiful venue by the shores of Derwentwater Lake. The work will be in a variety of media: water colour and oil paintings, clay sculpture, hand - made paper collage, photography, textiles and acrylics. The subject matter of the work is wide ranging and includes: still life, landscapes, nudes and figurative studies. The artists' styles are very diverse, some leaning towards the representational and some towards the abstract. We hope as always that you enjoy the exhibition!
Please contact the ICA for further information (details of contacts can be found below.)
Thanks to all those clients and visitors who made our last exhibition such a success. We hope that you will visit our up and coming exhibition at the theatre by the lake.
