PRESS RELEASE: JUNE 2011
SLWA SUMMER EXHIBITION SHOWCASES LOCAL ARTISTS’ WORK
For two nights only on Fridays 8 and 15 July the work of South London Women Artists (SLWA) will be on show at Bespoke Space, Blackwater Court in East Dulwich. In an homage to the Royal Academy’s Summer Show SLWA are staging their own exhibition albeit on a more bijou scale. The SLWA Summer Show will be hung in traditional salon style to infuse the space with life and energy – an energy that will continue during the week as dance and yoga classes take place surrounded by the work.
There will be a launch event on Friday 8 July with talks by the participating artists about their work from a range of disciplines including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking and mixed media. On Friday 15 July the end of show party will celebrate South London Women Artists and their achievements.
South London Women Artists aims to celebrate and promote female artists through its inspirational online portfolio at www.southlondonwomenartists.co.uk. It now has a membership of over 100 artists, a successful track record of exhibiting and a growing reputation for community projects with local schools.
Event: SLWA Summer Exhibition
Venue: Unit 4, Bespoke Space, Blackwater Court, 17-21 Blackwater Street. East Dulwich SE22
Dates: Launch & artist talks – Friday 8 July 2011 6-9pm
End of show party – Friday 15 July 2011 6-9pm
Entrance free, all welcome.
For more information and images contact:
Kim Thornton at slwapress@googlemail.com
or go to www.southlondonwomenartists.co.uk
