The Blog & Bugle Summer Arts Show runs until 4 August at Brixton Library. Twenty-nine local artists are exhibiting their work in two categories (amateur and professional).
There will be a winner in each category decided by a public vote which is taking place during the show. Make sure you visit the library and vote for your favourites. Winners will be announced on 6 August.
Arts editor Leslie Manasseh (left) with Binki Taylor of the Brixton Project (centre) and Vanessa Ayiku, interim general manager of the Brixton Pound
Bugle Arts Editor Leslie Manesseh welcomed artists, local dignitaries and invited guests to an early view of the exhibition on Tuesday 3 August. He thanked everyone for coming and told the exhibitors. “This is the first time for the Summer Arts Show. There has been lots of very positive feedback about the artists work already.” Leslie also thanked the library and its staff for their enthusiasm and support.
Below are a selection of pics from the preview. Visit the library and vote for your favourite.
Editor Linda Quinn (left) with Sonia Winifred, Lambeth council cabinet member for equalities and culture
Art show entries are in the gallery below. Voting is only by ballot at the exhibition in Brixton library
Waiting For A Train (Brixton Skyline) MARTIN GROVER (professional)
Girl with Flower ANNALIESE FAYE (self taught) Judges’ favourite
Untitled TREVOR CHRISTIE (self taught)
Levitation CARLOS SUAREZ (self taught)
Pain inspired abstract CHARLIE RICE (professional)
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