LOOP Artists: Artists in Print

The first LOOP show was in October 2005 at the Menier Gallery. It brought together 12 artist printmakers who had recently completed the Camberwell MA printmaking course. The show was organised and mounted collaboratively, and showed painting and a wide range of printmaking. It sold work, encouraging a second show at the Menier in November 2006. Someone from Bankside Gallery dropped by and asked if we had considered showing at Bankside. The austere headquarters of the RE and RWS? We hadn't - but it was worth asking, and so our first Bankside show came about in 2007. 'Loop' had become LOOP, and was set to continue. There's been at least one show a year for 18 years in various galleries, but its main gallery is the loopartists.org.uk website. It still is a collaborative show. All decisions are made by the artists, who do all the work involved, from publicity and catering to making the sales, and who make up their own minds what work they will show. The shows have looped individual artists together, and to the public who want to see, and possibly buy the work. Some have exhibited internationally, set up print studios, or pursued teaching careers, while others have continued to work quietly in their own studios, or have recently completed a printmaking MA. The focus has always been on print, but this is not a requirement, as artists are free to show their most recent work in whatever media they are using. The variety and vitality of contemporary print has been evident in all LOOP exhibitions. Tuesday 10th September - Sunday 15th September

Open daily 3pm – 7pm except for Monday as the gallery is closed. Private View: 5pm – 8pm, Tuesday 10th September
Closing Party: 3pm – 6pm, Sunday 15th September
Artists will be present at the Private View and the closing party.