10 years ago a small group of artists in the Eden Valley had an idea, not just to exhibit their own work, but to build something bigger, a community where every artist, whatever their craft, whatever their position, could belong. … Continued
Interview with Mark Griffiths by Caroline Lamb – November 2025 It’s approaching the end of November when I catch up with EVAN member Mark Griffiths. The Penrith Sparkle event – including the switching on of the Christmas lights and the … Continued
Out of Ink Exhibition Original prints exhibition by Cumbria Printmakers Kirkgate Centre, Cockermouth October 17th – 19th, 10am – 4pm Preview: October 16th, 6pm – 8pm We are pleased to present an exciting exhibition showcasing examples of contemporary and traditional … Continued
Interview with Tom G H Adams by Caroline Lamb – Abstract Mixed Media Artist – over the phone – 22nd August 2025 It certainly wasn’t the perfect run-up to my first ever experience interviewing a member of the Eden Valley … Continued
Interview with Kate Lavender by Polly Marix Evans – Stained Glass artist – at Rheged – 19 May 2025 I’ve never met Kate before, usually I’ve at least bumped into my victims (!) before I interview them, and, rather poorly, … Continued
My first self published book. My name is Stuart James Fraser, although, confusingly, I paint under my childhood nickname of Fraz (see my website for more info https://www.frazart.co.uk), a hangover from my early illustration days. “This is a delightful book … Continued
Oscar Fenner – painter and mixed media artist – February 2025. Oscar holds the title of “youngest member” at EVAN and, aged 25, he’s one to watch. Born in Nunhead, London, Oscar’s family moved to Cumbria when he was four. … Continued
Gallery Northwest is honoured to be hosting a truly unique and captivating exhibition, which will feature ten amazing and extremely successful female artists from Cumbria and South West Scotland. This event presents a fabulous opportunity to witness and appreciate such … Continued
Interview with Margaret Shaw by Polly Marix Evans – 6 December 2024 There was so much going on in the run-up to Christmas that Margaret and I couldn’t find a time to meet up in person, which is a pity … Continued
Interview with Martin Reid, at The EVAN Gallery in Penrith, by Polly Marix Evans – some time towards the end of August 2024. Oof, this was always going to be a tricky one as I think Marty is really quite … Continued