Breathless Breathe More

02/07/2024

Everyone who voted for their favourite artwork and favourite poem went into our draw. Thanks to the ladies at Lush Worcester for picking the two voting slips 'out of the hat'.

The first painting 'Idyll' goes to Worcester artist Yasmin Agilah.

The second painting 'Complete' goes to Jill Norris who lives in Lancashire and who was visiting Worcester. Coincidentally Jill is also an artist!

Yasmin Agilah

01/07/2024

26/06/2024

Your chance to win a painting...

It's the last weekend of this Exhibition of Poetry & Art at Script Haven in Worcester High Street!

You can vote for your favourite poem and favourite artwork. You are then automatically entered into a draw with a chance to win one of these original paintings ...

23/06/2024

This Exhibition of Art & Poetry at Script Haven in Worcester High Street runs until the end of June.

If you're local to Worcester why not call in to see this intriguing exhibition! You'll be able to vote for your favourite poem and favourite artwork. When you vote you're automatically entered into a draw to win one of two original paintings by Susan Birth Artist

21/06/2024

Thanks to the Worcester News for featuring our exhibition at Script Haven today, both in the printed version and online:
https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/24401306.breathless----breathe-exhibition-poetry-art/

Visitors can vote for their favourite artwork and favourite poem. They are then automatically entered into a draw with the chance to win one of two original paintings!

Worcester News

20/06/2024

COMPLETE ... Introducing The final two of the 20 creatives currently exhibiting in the Poetry & Art Exhibition 'BREATHLESS - BREATHE MORE' at Script Haven in Worcester High Street until 30 June: Martin Driscoll and Susan Birth.

The exhibition features 10 'sub-themes'. Martin's and Susan's sub-theme is COMPLETE.

MARTIN DRISCOLL is the founding director of the Worcestershire Literary Festival & Fringe CIC - Litfest. He is a graphic designer by trade but is drawn to the written and spoken word. He has been published many times over the years in the Flash Fiction anthologies published by Black Pear Press and has been published in several green themed publications. email: [email protected]

SUSAN BIRTH
Susan is a mixed media artist whose intention is to create intriguing artwork. She is one of the resident artists at Bevere Gallery on the edge of Worcester where the artist studios and gallery are open to visitors Tue – Sat, 10 am – 4 pm. She is also painter of penguin for Waddle of Worcester!
www.susanbirth.com

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN AN ORIGINAL PAINTING…
All visitors to the exhibition can vote for their favourite poem and favourite artwork! At the end of the month the poet and artist with the most votes will each receive a gift voucher kindly provided by our supporter ‘The Arts Society Worcester’.
PLUS…
When you vote you are automatically entered into a draw with the chance to win an original painting by Susan Birth. There are two up for grabs, also on display at Script Haven.

17/06/2024

CALM ... Introducing two more of the 20 creatives currently exhibiting in the Poetry & Art Exhibition 'BREATHLESS - BREATHE MORE' at Script Haven in Worcester High Street until 30 June: artist Nicola Currie and poet Leena Batchelor.

The exhibition features 10 'sub-themes'. Nicola's and Leena's sub-theme is CALM.

NICOLA CURRIE is an oil painter specialising in still life and floral paintings. She is currently Artist in Residence at Spetchley Park Gardens.

LEENA BATCHELOR - Calling herself a “poetic minstrel with living in her veins”, Leena writes passionately about everything that strikes her mind and heart, hoping her poems offer some meaning to others. Quietly passionate and slightly kookie, Leena finds her inspiration in travel and expansive life experiences. She is the owner of Worcester's independent bookshop, Script Haven.

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN AN ORIGINAL PAINTING…
All visitors to the exhibition can vote for their favourite poem and favourite artwork! At the end of the month the poet and artist with the most votes will each receive a gift voucher kindly provided by our supporter ‘The Arts Society Worcester’.
PLUS…
When you vote you are automatically entered into a draw with the chance to win an original painting by Susan Birth. There are two up for grabs, also on display at Script Haven.

PS You can see more of Nicola's artwork in the Dean's Chapel in Worcester Cathedral also until end of June.

12/06/2024

Work by 10 Poets and 10 Artists will be on display in the Poetry & Art Exhibition 'BREATHLESS - BREATHE MORE' at Script Haven in Worcester High Street from 15 to 30 June.

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN AN ORIGINAL PAINTING…
All visitors to the exhibition can vote for their favourite poem and favourite artwork! At the end of the month the poet and artist with the most votes will each receive a gift voucher kindly provided by our supporter ‘The Arts Society Worcester’.
PLUS…
When you vote you are automatically entered into a draw with the chance to win an original painting by Susan Birth. There are two up for grabs – ‘Complete’ and ‘Idyll’.

At the Breathless - Breathe More LAUNCH EVENING on Saturday 15 June visitors will be able to view the artwork and listen to the poets read their work. So why not pop the date in your diary - come along, enjoy the art, the poetry and a glass or two of wine from the bar. Readings start at 7 pm. This event is also the finale of Worcestershire Litfest's week of festival. Thanks also for their support!

If you can't make the launch evening THE EXHIBITION RUNS FROM 15 to 30 JUNE.

The Arts Society Worcester
Worcestershire Lit Fest & Fringe
Script Haven

11/06/2024

MEDITATE... Introducing two more of the 20 creatives who will be exhibiting in the Poetry & Art Exhibition 'BREATHLESS - BREATHE MORE' at Script Haven in Worcester High Street from 15 to 30 June: artist Ella Abel and poet Ade Couper.

The exhibition features 10 'sub-themes'. Cherrie's and Laura's sub-theme is MEDITATE.

CHERRIE MANSFIELD is a former geologist with a sweet tooth and an insatiable passion for colour. She creates bold, captivating artwork that catches the eye and fires the imagination.

LAURA LIPTROT is inspired in her poetry by nature and the workings of the human heart. She aims to both highlight social issues and bring an air of optimism into people's lives.

At the Breathless Breathe More launch evening on Saturday 15 June visitors will be able to view the artwork and listen to the poets reading their work. So why not pop the date in your diary - come along, enjoy the art, the poetry and a glass or two of wine. The readings start at 7 pm.
If you can't make the launch evening the exhibition runs until 30 JUNE.

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN AN ORIGINAL PAINTING…
All visitors to the exhibition can vote for their favourite poem and favourite artwork! At the end of the month the poet and artist with the most votes will each receive a gift voucher kindly provided by our supporter ‘The Arts Society Worcester’.
PLUS…
When you vote you are automatically entered into a draw with the chance to win an original painting by Susan Birth. There are two up for grabs – ‘Complete’ and ‘Idyll’.
(NOTE: You can't vote for the organisers Leena Batchelor and Susan Birth.)


Cherrie Mansfield Art
https://www.facebook.com/laura.liptrot.1

10/06/2024

REST... Introducing two more of the 20 creatives who will be exhibiting in the Poetry & Art Exhibition 'BREATHLESS - BREATHE MORE' at Script Haven in Worcester High Street from 15 to 30 June: artist Ella Abel and poet Ade Couper.

The exhibition features 10 'sub-themes'. Ella's and Ade's sub-theme is REST.

ELLA ABEL is a figurative painter interested in ambiguous relationships. She captures intensely emotional moments that make you question the motives of each character. She occupies one of the studios in Arch 29, The Artery Studios.
Instagram .

Originally from Bedford, ADE COUPER worked in health and social care for several years. His interests include human rights and disability rights. Ade was Worcestershire Poet Laureate 2021/22. His Laureate collection "Made of Stories" is available from Black Pear Press.

At the Breathless Breathe More launch evening on Saturday 15 June visitors will be able to view the artwork and listen to the poets reading their work. So why not pop the date in your diary - come along, enjoy the art, the poetry and a glass or two of wine. The readings start at 7 pm.

If you can't make the launch evening the exhibition runs until 30 June.

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN AN ORIGINAL PAINTING…

All visitors to the exhibition can vote for their favourite poem and favourite artwork! At the end of the month the winning poet and artist will each receive a gift voucher kindly provided by our supporter ‘The Arts Society Worcester’.

PLUS…
When you vote you are automatically entered into a draw with the chance to win an original painting by Susan Birth. There are two up for grabs – ‘Complete’ and ‘Idyll’.

NOTE: You can't vote for the organisers Leena Batchelor and Susan Birth.

The Arts Society Worcester
Worcestershire Lit Fest & Fringe