Click Clock Gallery founded by John Reeve in 2011 and joined by Simon Shaw at the end of 2012, it is within the Clocktower Cafe in the Town hall complex and encourages local Photographers and Artists to display there works. Following the loss of many of the arts amenities in the borough, Mr Reeve seized the initiative and championed the work of disabled painter Nicky Nicholls, who sold 21 painting
s through the exhibition. Mr Reeve, a semi-retired chartered surveyor, changes the exhibits once a month and said he is overwhelmed with portfolios, with numerous artists and photographers all over the country jumping at the rare opportunity to have their work exhibited. He said he "actively encourages the work by people of all ages, particularly young people, in view of the events of August 2011." Liz Sheppard-Jones from Croydon Business Improvement District, who nominated Mr Reeve said: "John's work has ensured that the arts have remained at the forefront of Croydon community life, and it was thanks to him that the Click Clock Christmas show gave a welcome artistic focus to the Town Centre's Christmas Festival 2011. Related links
"John's energetic promotional work for the gallery also has helped to keep Croydon firmly on the arts map of London." She emphasised that it was "important that Croydon was recognised as a Centre of arts and culture, not just shopping. "Thanks to his efforts, visitors to the Town Hall and café are now made aware of the lively local arts and photography scene in Croydon." Those interested in exhibiting their work can contact John Reeve at [email protected] or visit him in the Clocktower café.
