Skylark's World Cup competition - closing soon

Time is running out to enter Skylark's World Cup competition and the chance to win a voucher worth £100 to spend on a work of art from either of the Skylark galleries. The competition closes on Sunday 11 July - the same day that the Netherlands and Spain meet in the World Cup final in South Africa. Just visit the gallery in the Oxo Tower and fill in an entry form. The draw will take place on 13 July at 6pm, and the winner will be published on this blog and on the Skylark website on 14 July.

Sunday 11 July is also the final day of Skylark 2 featured artist Ben Mosley's show of football-themed works that capture the energy and excitement of the beautiful game. England's exit from the World Cup may have been premature, but Mosley's work is an excellent reason to visit the gallery before the weekend is out.

Physalis - Prize Winner at Discerning Eye!

The prestigeous Discerning Eye Exhibition opened on Weds 12th November at The Mall Galleries, with a very special event The Art of Still Life, where our very own Trinidad Ball gave an artist demonstration which was extremely well received.

Trinidad's painting Physalis (see right) selected by Brenda Fenton, Collector, was among many works of art to sell that evening.

The following evening Thursday 13th November was the extremely well attended Private View where John Penrose described the show as "the best ever" and various prizes were awarded. Trinidad was completely shocked and then delighted to win the MEYNELL FENTON PRIZE of £1000, for her entry Physalis.

Gill Hickman's photo Bus Stop is also on display. This was selected by artist Anita Klein.

The Exhibition has received high acclaim and continues till 23rd November. Entry is Free.

Competition: Win a Veta Gorner etching

Veta is back from Sweden and busy finishing new work for the upcoming season of art fairs including Affordable Art Fair in London, Amsterdam Art Fair and Edinburgh Art Fair. She has recently started a diary on her web page (www.vetagorner.com) where you can follow her progress and see snippets of new images.

Also on her website : you are invited to participate in Veta's "artist's block" competition.

Veta needs your help! A competition for the best title of a new etching (pictured). The winner of the best title (will be chosen by Veta) will get free entry tickets to the Affordable Art Fair (optional) and an artist proof of the image. A great opportunity to acquire a print from a sought after artist!

The closing day is 19th of October. The winner will be contacted on the 20th of October.

Please log into www.vetagorner.com/competition.html and submit your ideas.

The Discerning Eye

Some of our Skylark artists have been juried into the very prestigious ING Discerning Eye exhibition.

Congratulations Trinidad Ball and Gill Hickman!

The exhibition:
ING Discerning Eye
The Mall Galleries
The Mall, London SW1
13th to 23rd November 2008
Admission Free