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Watch he latest Share Art event which saw four presentations by artists who have taken part in the Step Up Exploring Collection courses as part of the Patient Artwork New…
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Announcing our new Magazine and Podcast!
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new podcast and magazine!
Artist Of The Month – Tom Stimpson
Artist of the Month Tom Stimpson has recently embarked on a project painting portraits of Outside In ambassadors.
Exploring the Outside In galleries with… Clare Gravenell
Clare Gravenell explores the Outside In galleries focusing on work by artists who identify with the theme of transformation
Watch: Unlocked Artist Film now live
The Unlocked exhibition in the virtual gallery is now live, celebrating art created in lockdown
News: Announcing the first Outside In Postcard Fundraiser
Outside In is launching its first postcard fundraising project - and we need your help!
Deadline extended for artists to take part in an exciting exhibition project with Outside In, Harley Gallery and the Jerwood Collection.
The deadline has been extended and Midlands based artists are invited to apply for this exciting project with the Harley Gallery.
Artist diary: Madge Gill Co-Commission, last installment
As All Souls: The Outside In co-commission goes into its final week on display at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, artist Julia Oak reveals how the exhibition has been a major…
Artist of the month, July 2021 – Brian Gibson
Brian Gibson talks about his interest in the impact technology can have on creativity - and how it is inspiring a new six month project - plus his work with…
Applications now open for latest Patient Artwork Project courses
Outside In is excited to announce the launch of the latest Step Up: Exploring Collections courses as part of its ambitious, two year, Patient Artwork: New Dialogues project.
Exploring the Outside In galleries with… Emma Louvelle
Outside In artist Emma Louvelle has delved into the artists' online galleries and brought together this collection of works all inspired by the theme 'About the body'.
Opportunity: City States and Outside In – fashion/art fund-raising project
Outside In are joining forces with pioneering art and fashion brand City States and are looking for two artists to get involved and profile their work
Julia Oak in conversation: Madge Gill and me
Outside In artist Julia Oak, winner of the 2020 Madge Gill All Souls co-commission – which is currently on show at Pallant House Gallery – talks with collector and founder…
Mental Health Museum: Discovering Mary Frances Heaton other narratives
Illustrator Paige Lyons discovers the challenges and rewards of trying to uncover narratives at the Mental Health Museum, Wakefield, during her time on the Exploring Collections – Patient Artwork Project…
Mental Health Museum: Finding the patients’ voices
A quest to find the patients’ voices was the centre of artist Cara Macwilliam’s inspiration during the Exploring Collections Patient Artwork course at the Mental Health Museum, Wakefield. The Problem…
Glenside Hospital Museum: Patients, portraits and personal stories
Artist Steve Burden shares the artworks he has created inspired by the Victorian portraits he encountered thanks to the Patient Artwork Project at Glenside Hospital Museum Recently I have been…
Exploring the Outside In galleries with… Cara Macwilliam
Cara Macwilliam's explores the Outside In galleries and shares the works which touched her 'either through joy, my own lived experience or made me stop and think'.
Artist Of The Month – June 2021 – IJE
Meet our artist of the month for June, IJE, who talks to us about her passions for paint, words, hiking, mountaineering and her studio, plus balancing life as an holistic…
Tess Radcliffe – Reflections On A Remote Residency With Outside In and The New Art Gallery Walsall.
Artist Tess Radcliffe undertook a 6 week remote residency with Outside In and The New Art Gallery Walsall. Read about her experience and see the work created in residency here.
New Step Up: Exploring Collections course at the Mental Health Museum, Wakefield
Outside In will soon be opening applications for the second Step Up: Exploring Collections course at the Mental Health Museum, Wakefield, here you can find out more about it.
All Souls exhibition: Information page
On this page you can find Julia Oak's art film 'All On Paper' and the audio descriptions for her work along with more information about the events planned to coincide…
Artist diary: Madge Gill Co-Commission, part eleven
Artist Julia Oak shares how adrenalin has helped her prepare for the All Souls exhibition finally opening this month
Exploring the Outside In galleries with… Sabine Kaner
Artist Sabine Kaner , whose work 'Unity' features in Outside In's Unlocked virtual exhibition, is the latest to explore the artist galleries. The result is a celebration of all things…
Artist of the month, May 2021 – Tony Fisher
Midlands-based photographer Tony Fisher is May’s Outside In artist of the month and his work, ‘At the Boundary’, is one of the pieces selected for the Unlocked showcase exhibition. In…
New Visibility project will highlight the achievements of ethnically diverse artists from the Midlands
Outside In is excited to announce 'Visibility' a Black Art Project which will highlight the achievements of ethnically diverse artists from the Midlands.
Glenside Hospital Museum: Re-envisaging the padded cell
Allison Schooler shares how her time on the Patient Artwork Project at Glenside Hospital Museum saw her rethink both herself as an artist and her preconceptions of padded cells.
Introducing the Outside In Artist Web App
Artists can now sign up to create and edit their galleries using their mobile phones with our new Web App
Artist of the Month, April 2021 – Christopher Hoggins
Meet our April Artist of the Month and author of The Covid Visual Diaries, Christopher Hoggins.
Exploring the Outside In galleries with… Dannielle Hodson
Dannielle Hodson, Outside In artist, advisory group member and board member is kick-starting our new monthly feature which will explore the inspiration which can be found in the Outside In…
Refreshing your online gallery – a series of talks and support days for April
During April, Outside In is offering a variety of different talks and tips to help you get your online gallery refreshed and up to date!
WATCH: Introducing Collections – The Arts Council Collection
Watch Introducing Collections talk with The Arts Council Collection curator, Beth Hughes. It introduces this diverse collection, talks about how it support artists and acquires new work and the plans…
Artist Julio reveals how love and loss has inspired his latest painting project
Artist Julio shares how his new painting project is celebrating those in their 'golden years'.
Artist of the month, March 2021 – Fozz aka Disabled Artist
This month we hear how a serious accident at work saw Fozz reconnect with his interest in art and how it has been a type of medication for him ever…
Artist diary: Madge Gill Co-Commission, part ten
Julia Oak reveals how the intensive drawing during her time preparing for the Madge Gill co-commission has see her explore her past
PRESS: Outside In and Cara Macwilliam on The Week in Art podcast from The Art Newspaper
The Art Newspaper invited Outside In to appear on its latest podcast to explore the effect of Covid-19 on artists with disabilities. Here you can listen to the conversation.
Become an Outside In Ambassador!
Like to become an Outside In Ambassador? We are holding Ambassador Training online from 3-5 March...
Dr Andrew Edney Bursaries – An update from this year’s recipients
An update from the recipients of the Arts Society South Downs Dr Andrew Edney Bursary.
WATCH: Introducing Collections – Rare Books with the Wellcome Collection
Watch a recording of the first Introducing Collections talk. which sees Dr Alexandra Hill from the Wellcome Collection focus on the doodles and notes that can be found in rare…
The New Art Gallery Walsall and Outside In artist remote residency collaboration
Artists for New Art Gallery Walsall online residencies announced.
Artist diary: Madge Gill Co-Commission, part nine
Ownership is the theme for Julia Oak's latest co-commission diary, as she builds up to handing over her artwork but keeping hold of the conversation
New peer mentor programme ‘Next Steps’ to be launched thanks to Arts Society grant
Outside In are excited to announce a new peer mentor programme, ‘Next Steps’...
Artist of the Month – Phil Stewart Artivist
Meet Artist of the Month,Phil Stewart Artivist who makes thought-provoking, radical and often humorous art and sculptural pieces out of waste.
Interview: Art collector Henry Boxer on Madge Gill and his other ‘art brut’ passions
Henry Boxer - art collector, art dealer and gallery director - talks to Laura Miles about his hopes for the Madge Gill exhibition and why he thinks appreciation for 'outsider…
“Nostalgia fills the room and I feel to paint something new.”
Outside In artist and ambassador Clare Gravenell writes about the creation of new artworks in response to Lockdown isolation and grief.
WATCH: Videos of the information events for Patient Artwork Project
Applications are currently open for three new Patient Artwork Projects: At Glasgow Museum, Glenside Hospital Museum and the Mental Health Museum Wakefield. Information events have taken place with each organisation…
Artist diary: Madge Gill Co-Commission, part eight
In her latest co-commission diary Julia Oak reveals how her drawing challenge and flirting with paper are keeping the creativity magic alive.
EVENT/ OPPORTUNITY: Calling all poets and spoken-word performers for new open mic event..
We are looking for poets and spoken word performers to take part in a new open mic online event on 19 February.
Event and Opportunity: Midlands Share Art, 18 February and 18 March
Our next Share Art in the Midlands events will take place online at 1-2.30pm on 18 February and 18 March and we would love to hear from Midlands-based artists working…
Artist uses postcards to illustrates life in lockdown
Artist Erika Flowers shares her return to creating postcards - something she did to document her time in prison - to capture life during Covid and under a different lockdown
NOW OPEN: Outside In Exhibits At The London Art Fair 2021
Outside In will be showing the work of three artists at this year’s London Art Fair within the fair’s online Platform showcase.
PRESS: Outside In exhibition named in top ten best virtual shows by frieze Magazine
Outside In Art & Activism virtual exhibition has been named in the top ten best virtual shows by frieze Magazine
Artist diary: Madge Gill Co-Commission, part seven
Like 'Madge, in times of stress, I follow my instinct and draw' says Julia Oak as she pledges to keep despite news of the exhibition postponement in her latest co-commission…
Press: Commission is ‘like living beyond the dream of living’ after cancer battle
The news of Outside In artist Julia Oak being awarded the Madge Gill co-commission with Pallant House Gallery was featured by the press this week (January, 2021).
Apply now for the Patient Artwork Project courses
Outside In is delighted to invite applications from artists for three new specialist training courses as part of the Patient Artwork Project
Patient Artwork Project: Mental Health Museum, Wakefield
All the information and how to apply for the Step Up Exploring Collections course at the Mental Health Museum, Wakefield.
Patient Artwork Project: Glasgow Museum
All the information and how to apply for the Step Up Exploring Collections course at Glasgow Musuem
Patient Artwork Project: Glenside Hospital Museum
All the information and how to apply for the Step Up Exploring Collections course at Glenside Hospital Museum
Artist diary: The Madge Gill Co-Commission, part six
Julia Oak shares how she met her co-commission deadline only for the world to throw us the curve ball of covid restrictions and a closed gallery
Artist of the month, January 2021 – Cathy Chilly
For the first Artist of the Month interview for 2021, Cathy Chilly talks about being an untrained artist, balancing painting with poetry and capturing Covid on canvas
Artist diary: The Madge Gill Co-Commission, part five
In her latest co-commission diary Julia Oak reveals how seeing her drawing at Pallant House Gallery will be an experience she'll never forget
Artist alabamathirteen selected for residency with The Art House
The Art House and Outside In announce alabamathirteen has been selected for their first joint residency
Keep creative: Outside In’s workshop films and guides
Welcome to Outside In's creative guides. Here you can discover everything from paper sculptures to printing from nature. Each of the guides have been created by an Outside In artist…
Artist diary: The Madge Gill Co-Commission, part four
Julia Oak reveals how a book she had read a decade ago links with the name of her latest artwork
Would you like to be a Midlands Featured Artist?
Applications are still open for artists based in the Midlands to apply to be a Featured Artist from January . The deadline to apply is 10 January.
Outside In announces ‘Introducing Collections’ a new series of online talks
Outside In announces a new series of online talks designed to help connect artists with local organisations and collections
Artist diary: The Madge Gill Co-commission, part three
In Julia Oak’s third commission diary she talks about being – and the balance between – both the artist, and the critic Learning about each other. Side by side we…
Outside In Virtual Gallery: ‘Art & Activism’ curated by Helen Wewiora
Art & Activism is the second virtual gallery exhibition from Outside In. Curated by Helen Wewiora – the Director/Artistic Director of Castlefield Gallery.
Artist diary: The Madge Gill Co-commission, part two
'Opening the conversation with Madge Gill' is the theme for the second of Julia Oak's artist diaries about her work on the co-commission
Artist Of The Month – Bibo Keeley
Meet artist of the month Bibo Keeley who talks to us about masks, music and getting married in Intensive Care.
Outside In Virtual Gallery: ‘ART & ACTIVISM’ curated by Helen Wewiora
Information about the second virtual gallery exhibition, 'Art & Activism' which runs from 10 December 2020 and features the work of 12 Outside In artists
Artist diary: The Madge Gill Co-commission, part one
In the first of her artist diaries, Julia Oak reveals how it felt to be awarded the Outside In and Pallant House Gallery Madge Gill co-commission
Open-call: Residency opportunities with The New Art Gallery Walsall and Outside In, February – May 2021
Outside In is delighted to collaborate with The New Art Gallery Walsall for two remote residencies intended to support artists to develop their practice and engage with an online audience.
Madge Gill: Inspiration showcase, part two
Outside In artists across the world were inspired by the latest co-commission with Pallant House Gallery. The opportunity called for responses to the work of renowned artist Madge Gill. Here…
Madge Gill: Inspiration showcase, part one
This year's co-commission with Pallant House Gallery inspired Outside In artists from across the world. The opportunity called for responses to the work of renowned artist Madge Gill. Here you…
Outside In and Pallant House Gallery announce the 2020 Madge Gill co-commission winner
Pallant House Gallery and Outside In are delighted to announce the winner of the 2020 Madge Gill co-commission.
What’s On? – August 2021
Key dates this month 2 August 10 August 4-5 August 13 August 9 August 23 August Here’s a round up of events and opportunities this month.Please click the link…
New Zoom Café events begin on Friday 13 November.
Our new Zoom Cafe events begin with a talk from Compton Verney's Senior Curator Penny Sexton on their Folk Art collection.
Artist of the month, November 2020 – Estelle Woolley
Outside In's artist of the month Estelle Woolley shares how art has given her a sense of purpose and how Covid has inspired her latest body of work.
Artist interview: Reflecting on the Scottie Wilson co-commission
As we move towards the deadline of our latest co-commission with Pallant House Gallery, a reflection on the two artists awarded the co-commission in 2018
Madge Gill co-commission 2020: Meet the selectors
With a week to go until the deadline for submissions to the Madge Gill Co-commission, Outside In and Pallant House Gallery are excited to announce the four experts and artists…
Artists announced for inspiring new residency at West Dean College
Two artist residencies have been announced at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation as part of the ‘Whose Heritage’ research project, set up to explore the college’s African Collections.…
Artist of the Month: Grade One
Meet our Artist of the Month Grade One whose journey as an artist started with a visit to Tate Modern during a residential stay with Combat Stress.
Outside In and Pallant House Gallery are excited to invite submissions for their second co-commission
Outside In and Pallant House Gallery are inviting submissions for a co-commission responding to the work of Madge Gill.
Join us for new online creative drop in sessions
With advice from our Artists Advisory Group, we will be starting a series of Creative Drop In Sessions for Outside In artists, which will be taking place online throughout autumn.…
‘Look Closer, Think Bigger’ Artists Announced
We are delighted to announce that two artists have been selected for our forthcoming exhibition 'Look Closer, Think Bigger'.
Artist Of The Month – Carla Cannon
Meet Artist of the Month Carla Cannon, who talks to us about processing feelings and experiences through art, dreaming of a studio space and a new series of works inspired…
Event and Opportunity: Midlands Share Art – 23 September and 18 November.
Our next Share Art in the Midlands event will take place online on 23 September and we would love to hear from Midlands-based artists who would like to take part.
Event: Share Art Online – Wednesday 30 September
We are pleased to announce another of our popular Share Art events online on Wednesday 30 September.
Opportunity: Unlimited launches new commissioning round
Unlimited, an arts commissioning programme that enables new work by disabled artists to reach UK and international audiences, are looking to commission more projects.
Join Us for a Friendship and Community Creative Workshop –Tuesday 29 September at 6pm
Join Outside In artist Lorna-Belle Harty for a creative workshop that will reflect on friendship and community during the Lockdown period.
Opportunity: Compton Verney Live – Invitation for Expressions of Interest.
Compton Verney are seeking expressions of interest for an exciting new live art programme to take place in their Park.
Outside In Virtual Gallery: ‘Friendship And Community’ curated by Frances Christie
Our Virtual Gallery is now open with first exhibition 'Friendship and Community' curated by Frances Christie.
Artist of the Month – Leroy Letts
Meet our artist of the month, Leroy Letts. He is not only a painter but also a musician and started to make art after creating a picture for a friend.
Virtual Gallery Launching Soon!
Our virtual gallery is launching this month and you can book here for the private view on 20 August.
Lockdown success for Tony Fisher
Lockdown photo by Tony Fisher selected for Historic England archive.
Dr Andrew Edney Bursaries – Interview with Clarke Reynolds
Meet the third of this year’s recipients of The Arts Society South Downs Dr Andrew Edney Bursaries, artist Clarke Reynolds.
Dr Andrew Edney Bursaries – Interview with Andrea Mindel
It's time to meet the next of this year's three recipients of Arts Society South Downs Dr Andrew Edney Bursaries, artist Andrea Mindel .
Outside In Events at Make It Work – A Tool Kit for Developing Your Creative Practice – 17-21 August
Outside In are working with Brighton CCA on a series of free online events. Find out more and how to register here.
Dr Andrew Edney Bursaries Announced: Interview with Julia Fry
An interview with Julia Fry, one of the three recipients of this year's Arts Society South Downs Dr Andrew Edney Bursaries.
CARLO KESHISHIAN TO JOIN SELECTORS FOR WEST DEAN RESIDENCY
Outside In artist Carlo Keshishian is to join the selectors panel for the upcoming residency at West Dean College of Arts And Conservation
#ReformTheNorm – Coventry City Of Culture Trust and Unlimited announce £1000 micro commissions
The Coventry City of Culture Trust and Unlimited have announced a series of 10 x £1000 micro commissions.
#outsiderartdebate – A Perspective from Outside In artist, Sally Case
Artist Sally Case has contributed thoughts regarding 'outsider art' which have resulted from a debate on the subject at her home...
Would you like to be a Featured Artist on the Midlands Hub microsite?
Are you interested in becoming a Featured Artist and getting your work profiled on our new Midlands Hub microsite?
New Midlands Share Art Dates Announced
We are pleased to announce new dates for Share Art events in the Midlands. on 19 August, 23 September and 18 November.
Would you like to be an Outside In ambassador?
We are looking for Outside In artists who are passionate about Outside In to become ambassadors for the charity.
Online Meeting Space For Outside in artists
Outside In is looking into setting up regular and informal Zoom meetings, giving artists a chance to get together, share or create work and exchange ideas.
Artist of the Month – Kate Adams
Meet our artist of the month, Kate Adams, who has been painting and drawing since she was very young, and who also writes poetry and short stories.
Our Commitment to Black Lives Matter – joint statement with CVAN South East.
Outside In has joined with 25 other partner arts organisations and galleries within the CVAN South East Network in terms of our commitment to Black Lives Matter
#outsiderartdebate – A perspective from Outside In artist and poet REaD Rhymes
As we continue our dialogues and debates around the term ‘outsider art’, a view from Outside In artist and poet ReaD Rhymes, who says he chooses to “stay outside.”
Outsider Art: ‘Calling to question the boundaries of the art world’ by Kate Davey/ #outsiderartdebate
In the next in our series exploring the term ‘outsider art’, we hear from Outside In’s Training Programme Manager Kate Davey
Call for Submissions and Ideas: Make It Work
Outside In is working with Brighton CCA on Make It Work - a week long online programme - and we'd like to hear your ideas ...
Share Art In The Midlands – Online Event – Weds 8 July
Our first Share Art in the Midlands online event will be taking place on Wednesday 8 July - find out how to get involved...
Artworks Short Film and new Patreon scheme
Artworks have just released an inspiring short film documenting a project with the Site Gallery.
Opportunity: QEST Scholarship and Apprenticeship Funding applications open from 14th July
QEST (Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust) have announced that applications are open from 14 July - 24 August for Scholarship and Apprenticeship funding.
#WeShallNotBeRemoved – Join the campaign!
How to get involved with #WeShallNotBeRemoved's Social Media Action Day on Wednesday 17th July.
Collecting Outsider Art by John Maizels.
As part of our new series exploring Outsider Art, we are delighted to present a guest blog by Raw Vision editor John Maizels on the subject of Collecting Outsider Art.
Step Up: Share Art, 30 June
Join us via Zoom on Tuesday 30 June and see participants who have completed the Step Up: Talking About Art course share their work!
Artist of the Month – Cara Macwilliam
Our Artist of the Month Maccarak has been chronically ill for 14 years. Things changed for her when a group of friends decided to work on a collaborative sketchbook project…
Collecting Outside Art : A Discussion – #outsiderartdebate
Watch a filmed debate on Collecting Outsider Art chaired by Marc Steene... and let us know what the term 'outsider art' means to you..
#shareartonline – ‘Unity’ by Sabine Kaner
Outside artist Sabine Kaner has updated us on a project she has been working on in lockdown, entitled ‘Unity’
Opportunity for Outside In artists at The Art House, Wakefield: Deadline extended and new dates announced
New dates and deadline announced for opportunity with The Art House, Wakefield.
Online Step Up: Leading Workshops course open for applications
In light of the current situation in the United Kingdom, Outside In is delighted to be able to offer an online version of its Step Up: Leading Workshops training course.…
#shareartonline – ‘Cheers’ by Donna Kuhn
#shareartonline - Outside In artist Donna Kuhn has shared 'Cheers' with us, a video collage exploring quarantine.'
#shareartonline – A New Normal – Lockdown performance by Bibo Keeley
Bibo has shared with us a powerful piece of performance art/video entitled ‘A New Normal’. This is her personal response to the Corona epidemic.
Apply now for new online Step Up: Talking About Art course
Outside In is delighted to be able to offer an online version of our Step Up: Talking About Art training course. Dates, more details and how to apply here..
Look Closer, Think Bigger – induction video
In place of our induction day, we have created a short film which highlights key points about 'Look Closer, Think Bigger'...
Opportunity: Share Art online – 27th May 2020
Our next Share Art online event is happening on 27th May - here's how you can get involved!
Artist of the month – Erika Flowers.
Our Artist of the Month Erika Flowers has been documenting the current Lockdown situation with a series of daily ‘Covid-19 Postcards’
The Outside In film
We are pleased to share the full version of a short film about Outside In and its work....
Outside In Engine Micro Bursary Recipients Announced
Recipients of Outside In Engine Micro Bursaries have been announced...
Online Workshop – Earth Relax Creative Journals
Join Outside In Step Up trained artist Jacqui Xavier-Rhoades and bring the outside world inside by creating your own Earth Relax Creative Journal. IntroductionThe video below sees Jacqui introduce the…
Coming soon: Outside In The Movie! Watch the next trailer here…
We are pleased to share another trailer for the Short Film about Outside In....
Join us for our first Share Art online!
We are delighted to be launching our first online Share Art event on Wednesday 29th April. Would you like to join us?
Opportunity: euward8 – Call for entries.
Call Out: euward8 are looking for submissions from artists with mental disabilities.
Online Workshop – Connecting to the Earth and Environment
We are very pleased to deliver our next online workshop, which has been designed by Outside In artist Samantha Sugars. The workshop looks at our connections with the earth and…
Coming soon-Outside In The Movie! See the first trailer here…
Watch the first trailer here for a short film about Outside In - Coming soon!
Online Workshop – 3D to 2D
Join Outside In Step Up trained artist Stuart Milburn and transform a 3D household object into a 2D abstract collage in this online workshop. What you will need: Everyday functional…
Selectors Announced For “Look Closer, Think Bigger”
The selectors for “Look Closer, Think Bigger”, the upcoming Outside In exhibition at Fabrica , have been announced ...
#shareartonline – Cybernetic Tyger Syx’s portrait project
Artist Cybernetic Tyger Syx has shared a project he is working on in lockdown bringing new life to old, forgotten photographs with pen and ink...
Inspiration: Top Tips #10
Inspiration: Today is about focussing on indulging in the things we love and taking a trip to The Smithsonian…
Inspiration: Top Tips #9
Today’s tips are a well-being tip from artist Clare Gravenell about enjoying the arrival of Spring, and a podcast recommendation from Outside In.
Inspiration: Top Tips #8
The next in our series of tips combines well-being advice from artist Clare Gravenell and a creative tip from Outside In. Today is about keeping a journal and leaning origami.
*Important announcement* ‘Look Closer, Think Bigger’
New date and deadline extension announced for 'Look Closer, Think Bigger'.
Inspiration: Top Tips #7
In the next in our series of well-being tips supplied by artist Clare Gravenell, we are looking at creating a new structure for these times, embarking on a new project…
Inspiration: Top Tips # 6
Today’s tip from artist Clare Gravenell is about keeping calm through meditation and other means, whilst our daily creative tip is an artist activity pack put together by Antony Gormley…
Join in – Outside In online creative workshops
In light of the current lockdown, we have invited a number of our Step Up: Leading Workshops artists to deliver some creativity straight to your home!
Inspiration: Top Tips #5
In our continuing series of tips from artist Clare Gravenell and an arts-related tip , today is about keeping connected and sending in work for Grayson Perry's forthcoming Art Club…
Inspiration: Top Tips #4
The fourth in our series of daily tips combines well-being advice kindly supplied by Outside In artist Clare Gravenell with a creative tip from Outside In. Today, we’re focussing on…
Opportunity: Outside In and The Arts Society South Downs – Dr Andrew Edney Bursary 2020 open for applications
Outside In and The Arts Society South Downs are delighted to open applications for the Dr Andrew Edney Bursary designed to support artists’ practice and development.
Inspiration: Top Tips #3
Our daily top tip, kindly supplied by artist Clare Gravenell is about trying to switch off from the news or limiting to when you feel up to it, plus a…
Opportunity: Residency and exhibition for Outside In artists at The Art House Wakefield.
Opportunity: Outside In and The Art House are seeking proposals from individual artists who would like to develop and progress their practice through a residency at The Art House’s purpose-built…
Artist of the Month – Sabine Kaner
Meet Sabine Kaner, our Artist of the Month.She talks here about working under challenging conditions , moving into the territory of textiles and working as lead artist in a community…
Inspiration: Top Tips #2
Today, we're focussing on getting a good night's sleep before planning a robot gallery visit or a digital trip to the world's great galleries...
Inspiration: Top Tips #1
Artist Clare Gravenall has kindly been working on a series of top 10 tips to share with fellow artists, to look to assist with physical and mental well-being during this…
#shareartonline – Self-portrait project by Gail Henderson
Gail Henderson has shared a powerful series of self-portraits which she describes as her first attempts to be creative in quarantine.
Covid 19 – How can Outside In help?
We'd love to hear from Outside In artists about the kinds of problems you are experiencing so that we can make our responses and support as relevant as possible..
#shareartonline – Postcard design call-out… keeping in touch with artists by post
Call Out: We are looking at ways to keep in touch with artists without digital access and would love you to send suggestions for artwork for the front of a…
#shareartonline – Julia Oak “yarn bombing” project
On Day 8 of self-isolation, artist Julia Oak has been using some of her crochet to "yarn bomb" her front garden . ...
Inspiration: #shareartonline – A biro drawing project by Beth Hopkins
#shareartonline - Artist and Outside In’s ambassador co-ordinator Beth Hopkins wanted to share a daily project that she has been working on whilst she has been stuck indoors since the…
Digital Call Out : Please Send Us Some Of The Work You Are Creating…
We would love to see some of the work you are currently creating and also your suggestions about positive creative ideas and ways of staying creative and productive during this…
Announcement: New Ways Of Keeping In Touch & April Public Event Cancellation
We have taken the decision to cancel all public events for April. However we are looking into as many ways as possible for us to all stay in touch and…
Important Announcement: Postponement Of Outside In March Events
Due to concerns regarding the coronavirus epidemic and current Government recommendations regarding containment, we have taken the decision to postpone all scheduled public events for the month of March, to…
Patient Artwork: New Dialogues
Outside In is delighted to announce the launch of Patient Artwork: New Dialogues, an ambitious new two-year project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Artist of the Month: Gail Britt.
Our Artist of the Month for March is Gail Britt, now resident in the Midlands, where Outside In is launching a new Hub this month.
Residency Opportunity: Outside In and West Dean College of Arts and Conservation
Outside In are working in partnership with West Dean to provide a residency for Outside In artists as part of Whose Heritage? Rethinking The West Dean Collection.
Opportunity: Share Art Event At Midlands Hub Launch, Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park
Outside In are looking for artists to present at a Share Art event as part of the launch day for the Midlands Hub with Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park…
Opportunity: Deadline extended for ‘Signs’ intervention call out until Sunday 1st March
Due to responses from a number of artists who still want to submit work for the Signs intervention opportunity with Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park, the application deadline has…
Opportunity: New Share Art Dates Announced
We are pleased to announce a series of Share Art events at venues across the UK. Share Art enables artists to present and share their art work to an audience…
Opportunity: New Artist Support Days Announced
We are pleased to announce a series of new Artist Support Days at venues across the UK.
Opportunity: Would you like to be a selector for Outside In?
Outside In is looking for artists who would like to be part of a selection panel for opportunities the charity has coming up this year.
Opportunity : Call out for interventions of artworks to respond to ‘Signs’ in Compton Verney’s Folk Art Collection.
Outside In are working with Compton Verney on ‘Signs’ - an opportunity for Outside In artists who are based in Birmingham, Solihull, the Black Country, Coventry or Warwickshire to interpret…
Opportunity: Outside In & Engine Announce Micro Bursaries
Outside In is pleased to be partnering with Engine, a professional development programme run by New Art West Midlands and The New Art Gallery Walsall, to offer artists living in…
Artist of the Month, February 2020- Theresa Patterson
Meet Theresa Patterson, our artist of the month for February. Inspired by nature, she now works from her garden shed which she converted into a studio after her work ‘Hair…
Opportunity : Call out for an exhibition at Fabrica, Brighton – ‘Look Closer, Think Bigger’
Outside In and Fabrica are excited to announce an opportunity for two Outside In artists to exhibit at Fabrica in July 2020. The theme of this exhibition ‘Look Closer, Think…
Paid opportunity for artists based in England & Wales with the Magistrates Association
The Magistrates Association is seeking to commission 20 artists from across England and Wales to create artworks for their 2020 Vision: 100 Years of Justice exhibition.
Artist Vacancy Announced- CVAN South East Steering Group
CVAN South East is seeking an Artist Member to join its Steering Group.
Artist Support Day and Micro Bursaries opportunity – New Art Gallery, Walsall
An Artist Support Day will be taking place on Tuesday 25th February 2020, 10.30 – 5pm at the New Art Gallery Walsall. Outside In are also working in partnership with…
OUTSIDE IN SEEKS FREELANCE ARTIST DEVELOPMENT FACILITATORS
Outside In are seeking freelance Artist Development Facilitators to assist with the delivery of this vital component of the charity's programme nationwide
Become an Outside In Ambassador!
New Ambassador Training Date Announced – 7th February at Paddington Arts, London Are you passionate about Outside In? Then we need you to spread the word by becoming an Outside…
Artist of the month, January 2020 – Anthony Stevens.
Our artist of the month Anthony Stevens creates bold and engaging hand-embroidered textile collages influenced by his practice of Nichiren Buddhism and with recurring characters and themes including monkeys, ghosts,…
The evolution and influence of the Adamson Collection
Content: About The Adamson Collection. The recognition as art, in the early 20th century, of objects made by those compelled to live in European asylums influenced contemporary art, psychology and…
Beneath the water tower: The Graylingwell Heritage Project
Content: The book for The Graylingwell Heritage Project, a community based heritage and arts programme located in Chichester, West Sussex. The project went ‘live’ in January 2014 after receiving a…
Beyond art therapy: The Adamson Collection
About the author: Michael Barham is the Director of the Adamson Centre for Professional practice at the University of Roehampton, London, previously the Dean of Human and Life Sciences. He…
‘Environments’ Online Shop Now Open!
You can now visit our new online online shop to click and buy original artworks from our most recent exhibition 'Environments'.
Step Up Exploring Collections – Sharing Event At Ditchling Museum
On Monday 9th December Outside In artists gathered at Ditchling Museum at an event to share their responses to work in the museum’s permanent collection and current exhibition ‘Disruption, Devotion…
Step Up: Clare Gravenell responds to the work of Simon Roberts
"Underneath beauty lies a different picture..." Watch artist Clare Gravenell discuss her response to Simon Robert's "We English 13" and the process behind her fascinating work created at our recent…
Artist of the month, December 2019 – Andy Crosbie
Our artist of the month Andy Crosbie works in pastels, paints and photography, focusing on landscapes around the world, flowers and wildlife. He talks about how travel, postcards, holiday snaps…
CELEBRATION & INSPIRATION AS ‘ENVIRONMENTS’ PRIZE-WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED AT PIANO NOBILE KINGS PLACE
It was a night of celebration and inspiration as hundreds of artists, supporters and friends joined Outside In at Piano Nobile Kings Place on Friday 8th November for the opening…
Artist of the month, November 2019 – Kat Pugh
Our artist of the month Kat Pugh talks about stitch drawing, making art for well-being, highlighting moments from a Parkinson’s dance class and getting inspired by Gershwin. Kat’s artwork is…
Meet The Artists: ‘Environments’ exhibition 2019, Week 8
‘Environments’, the 2019 exhibition by Outside In, is now open at Piano Nobile Kings Place in London’s Kings Cross. It’s time to meet the final ten artists from the 80…
New dates for Artist Support Days in the Midlands and the North
Do you – or someone you know – need assistance to create an online gallery with Outside In or submit your work for exhibitions? This November, Outside In are organizing…
Meet the Artists: Environments Exhibition 2019, Week 7.
This week’s selection of work from Environments, the forthcoming national exhibition featuring the work of 80 Outside In artists, takes us from serene and more troubled dreamscapes to tropical isles…
Exploring ‘The Outside and the Inside’
The Outside and the Inside will open on 26 October at The Lightbox in Woking. Here, curator Marc Steene gives a preview of some of the highlights of the exhibition,…
Eustace Storrod shows Colours of the Mind
Outside In are working in partnership with Black Arts Forum to locate BAME artists facing barriers to accessing mainstream arts. Eustace Storrod is one of many artists that will be…
Meet The Artists: Environments Exhibition 2019, Week Six.
Varied environments, from swirling rock pools to imagined buildings, feature in this week's pick of work to feature in Outside In's forthcoming national exhibition 'Environments' which opens on 28 October…
Meet The Artists: Environments Exhibition 2019, Week Five.
Landscapes transformed to reflect emotions and domestic depictions feature in this week’s selection of work by Outside In artists to be featured in the forthcoming national exhibition ‘Environments’, which opens on 28…
Applications open for Step Up: Exploring Collections course with the Chichester Community Development Trust (Graylingwell)
UNFORTUNATELY THE FOLLOWING COURSE IS NO LONGER RUNNING, HOWEVER PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH KATE DAVEY FOR DETAILS OF FUTURE COURSES BY EMAILING kate.davey@outsidein.org.uk OR CALLING 01273 381311.
Artist of the month, October 2019 – Jackie Bennett.
October ’s Artist of the Month Jackie Bennett talks about the ‘hands-on tactility’ and processes of weaving and the varied
Meet The Artists: Environments Exhibition 2019, Week Four.
Animal subjects, both endearing and threatening, swimmers and natural and urban scenes, sad and serene, feature in this week’s pick of work to be featured in Outside In’s forthcoming national…
Wellcome Collection course champions curiosity and fuels experimentation for Outside In artist
Outside In artist Rosie Stevens reveals more about her time researchng artifacts from the Wellcome Collection's medieval European collections.
Meet the artists: Environments Exhibition 2019, week three
Rural , urban and inner landscapes all feature in our latest round-up of artworks to be featured in Outside In's 2019 national exhibition
‘Delight’ at news Friedrich Nagler exhibition at Hove Museum has been extended
The chair of Brighton and Hove City Council’s Tourism, Equalites, Communities and Culture Committee has spoken of his ‘delight’ at news Friedrich Nagler exhibition at Hove Museum has been extended.…
Meet the artists: Environments Exhibition 2019, week two
Tigers, fish and badgers all make an appearance as we discover more about the next ten artists whose work will be showcases in Outside In's 2019 national exhibition 'Environments'.
Outside In artists showcased at Shape Open 2019
Take a closer look at work by Outside In artists which is among the display for the Shape Open 2019 at Nunnery Gallery, London.
Meet the artists: Environments Exhibition 2019
As the countdown to Outside In's 2019 national continues, we take a closer look at ten of the artists involved and discover more about the work which will be on…
Outside In’s 2019 national exhibition ‘Environments’ is now open
Outside In's 2019 national exhibition 'Environments' is now open for previews at Piano Nobile King's Place in London's Kings Cross.
Colliding Worlds exhibition on tour
Colliding Worlds, a co-commission by Outside In and Pallant House Gallery, is now on show at its first touring exhibition at Clyde & Co's Blank Canvas Wall.
Artist of the month, September 2019 – Gail Henderson
September's Artist of the Month Gail Henderson reveals how her artworks are 'dark, detailed, maps of my unconscious' and form part of her wellbeing.
Step Up: An artist’s view of exploring the surreal at West Dean College
Outside In artist Melanie Hodge shares her hopes and highlights of the Step Up: Exploring Collections course at West Dean College
Pictures: A sneak peek at the West Dean Exploring Collections exhibition 2019
First look at the Exploring Collections exhibition on display at West Dean College, Chichester.
Video: Tour of the Friedrich Nagler exhibition at Hove Museum
Outside In's Cornelia Marland provides a tour and insight to the display celebrating the work of Friedrich Nagler, a fascinating Jewish émigré and self-taught artist shown at Hove Museum from…
Submissions now closed for Outside In Environments exhibition 2019
Submissions are now closed for Outside In’s 2019 national open art exhibition ‘Environments’. The selectors will be making their decisions this week and artists will then be informed of the…
Selector’s insight: Putting Ourselves In The Picture
José Forrest-Tennant, Outside In team member and selector for the Putting Ourselves In The Picture exhibition, tells us more about the process.
Putting Ourselves in The Picture: Images and interview
Outside In’s Cornelia Marland, curator of the current Putting Ourselves in The Picture exhibition at Fabrica, Brighton, talks to Laura Miles about the pioneering project. LM: What were your hopes…
Event: Exploring the West Dean Collection
Details of a special free event at West Dean College offering an exclusive chance to see the work of Outside In's artists in response to the collection
Dis-ordinary architecture: A visionary course
Outside In artist Clarke Reynolds shares his experience of a pilot course at the Bartlett school of architecture London, the aim of it being to explore the idea that visually…
Destruction of our environment: Inspiring creativity
Outside In artist Clare Gravenell reveals how the destruction of our environment creates a dialogue for change, inspiring a new series of work...
Artist of the month, August 2019 – Cloud Parliament
For August’s Artist of the Month feature we meet artist and inspiration source Cloud Parliament who uses their artwork as a means of translating what they see. Why did you…
Grayson Perry joins the judges for the 2019 Outside In national exhibition ‘Environments’
Outside In announces the judges, selectors and prizes for its 2019 national exhibition 'Environments'
Outside In team visits Compton Verney
Pictures from the Outside In's team visit to Compton Verney
Vawdrey celebration event
Outside In and the West Sussex Record Office hosted a special sharing event to mark the end of the Vawdrey Archive Project on Friday, 12 July. It offered a unique chance…
Apply now for Step Up: Exploring Collections course at Ditchling Museum
Outside In is pleased to be partnering with Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft to deliver a Step Up: Exploring Collections course focusing on the works from the museum’s collection…
Bursary funds awarded to three Outside In artists
We discover the plans of the first artists to be awarded the Outside In and The Arts Society South Downs Andrew Edney artist bursaries.
Pictures: Outside In ambassadors’ meet up 2019
Images from the special ambassador event held at Fabrica Gallery
New free artist training course opens for submissions in Brighton
The first pilot Step Up: Talking About Art course is coming to Brighton, find out how to get involved here.
Outside In set to guest-curate pioneering summer show
Who gets to create art and why? This summer Sussex-based art organisations are joining forces to ask this key question with new exhibition and studio programme - involving guest-curators from…
Solicitor Mark Cusack on how Outside In combines his legal work and love of art
Mark Cusack, a solicitor who advises Outside In,, reveals how his work with the charity is having a positive impact on both his career and art collection.
Step Up: ‘It quite possibly will change your life’
Outside In artists Zarah Squirrel and Clare Gravenell tell of their life-changing and confidence boosting experiences taking part in Step Up: Exploring Collections.
Step Up Exploring Collections exhibition opens at Pallant House Gallery
As the Step Up Exploring Collections exhibition opens at Pallant House Gallery, we talk to those involved about their experiences of the course.
Artist of the month, July 19: Chris Miller
Outside In artist Chris Miller shares how a stroke helped him rediscover his creativity and how combining famous pictures with his story has helped to ease the horrors in his…
Intern’s perspective: Time flies when you are having fun
In her third, and final, diary Outside In intern Irene Santoro looks back at her time with the charity, reveals her favourite moments and how it surpassed expectations.
Phil Baird presents ‘Scottie in the city’ to Investec staff
Outside In artist and ambassador Phil Baird shares his thoughts after hosting an artist talk on the life and work of Scottie Wilson for Investec staff at the bank’s London…
Hard Wired exhibition: In pictures
Pictures from the Hard Wired touring exhibition on display at North Bridlington Library, its first of four venues.
Submissions open for ‘Environments’ Outside In 2019 national exhibition
All the information you need to enter work for 'Environments' Outside In's 2019 national exhibition.
Artist Support Days for Environments exhibition
All the details on the planned Artist Support Days to assist artists with signing up to Outside In and entering the Environments exhibition
Intern’s perspective: Behind the scenes look at exhibitions
In the second diary from Outside In intern Irene Santoro, she shares a behind the scenes perspective on the work which goes into the charities' exhibitions and how a trip…
Interview: Friedrich Nagler – Artist, Jewish émigré, father
Ahead of Friedrich Nagler: A personal mythology opening at Hove Museum this month, his sons Martin and Mervyn share a personal insight to the life and work of the Jewish…
Outside In artist questionnaire 2019
This year’s Outside In artist questionnaire is now live. It offers a key opportunity to share your thoughts, feedback and suggestions to help shape the work the charity does.
Theme announced for Outside In’s 2019 national open call out exhibition
Outside In is excited to announce details of its next national open call out exhibition.
Step Up showcase at West Dean Arts and Crafts Festival 2019
Images and video from the work-in-progress showcase by Outside In artists at the West Dean Arts & Crafts Festival.
Review: The European Outsider Art Association Conference 2019
Outside In's Kate Davey attended this year's European Outsider Art conference in Stockholm, Sweden (24 to 26 May, 2019). Hosted by arts organisation Inuti it focused on ‘quality and equality…
Vawdrey Archive Project: Toilet roll letters and other treasures
Lead archivist for the Vawdrey Archive Project Joanna McConville shares how another visit from Dr Vawdrey's son proved 'a real treat'
Introducing: Outside In’s regional artist development officer
Outside In is delighted to welcome José Forrest-Tennant as its first regional artist development officer. José will be based at Compton Verney and covering the Midlands.
Step Up: Artists’ insight to Exploring Collections at Pallant House Gallery
Outside In artists Peter Baker and Julie Cleverly share insight to the Step Up: Exploring Collections course, the pair are currently studying it at Pallant House Gallery and will be…
Artist of the month, June 19: Hassan Sheikh
With June marking Refugee Week, Laura Miles speaks to June's Outside In artist of the month Hassan Sheikh who reveals how a journey from Somalia to Bristol led him to…
Outside In to provide more vital artist support thanks to £60k grant
A grant of £60,000 has been secured by Outside In. The funds, from the Garfield Weston Foundation for the next two years, will play a vital role as it works…
Outside In – An intern’s perspective
Hello everyone! My name is Irene Santoro I’m an Italian girl passionate about art history and languages and I currently am an Intern at Outside In. I’ve studied Foreign Languages…
Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize 2019: Opening night
Last night (23 May 2019) saw the opening event and award presentation for the biennial Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize. This year, Outside In is one of the official partners…
Review: Rohe Kunst / Raw Art conference, Zurich, May 2019
Outside In's Step Up coordinator Kate Davey travelled to Zurich for a fleeting 21 hour visit to attend the Rohe Kunst (Raw Art)? conference at the Museum for Design in…
Bristol Artist Support Day and Ambassador Training
Ambassador assistant Beth Hopkins tells us how a recent trip to Bristol with Hannah Whitlock, artist development co-ordinator, proved to be an inspiring experience. Recently Hannah and I travelled to Bristol…
Vawdrey Archive Project: One artists’ personal connection
Outside In artist Peter Baker shares his personal link to Graylingwell and how he's enjoyed discovering the stories of others
Outside In artists selected for Ruth Borchard Prize exhibition
Portraits by Outside In artists Graham Rees and John Joseph Sheehy have been selected for the 2019 exhibition
Vawdrey Archive Project: Sessions eight and nine – the indescribable descriptions
Artist Jennifer Milarski-Stermsek discusses the challenges of cataloging and her hopes for the Vawdrey Archive Project’s legacy. To describe the indescribable description (sung to the tune of the The Impossible…
Exhibition selection – the judges’ perspective
Behind the scenes for Hard Wired Outside In’s judges for the Hard Wired touring exhibition share their experience “The quality and variety of responses to the exhibition theme was really…
Artist of the Month, May 2019: Sophie Adams
Sophie Adams Each month we choose one of the fantastic artists represented on our website to be our Artist of the Month. This month it is Sophie Adams who explains…
Outside In awarded £5,000 for training events
Funds will help support artists and tackle digital divide A new grant could be set to see award-winning arts charity Outside In support 120 artists.The funding of nearly £5,000 comes…
New artist Step Up course to be piloted in Brighton
Project possible thanks to The Arts Society grant Outside In has been granted funding to pilot a brand new course.Talking About Art will join its Step Up training and professional…
Outside In awarded £5,000 for training events
Funds will help support artists and tackle digital divide A new grant could be set to see award-winning arts charity Outside In support 120 artists.The funding of nearly £5,000 comes…
A closer look at the Vawdrey Archive Project
Mid-point sharing event showcases work so far Monday 29 April saw a special event held at West Sussex Records Office by the Vawdrey Archive Project team.The artists, archivist and project…
Just Us exhibition – an artist’s perspective
Outside In’s Arthur Mactaggart shares his experience Outside In artist Arthur Mactaggart, whose work is currently on display at Sussex’s School of Law, Politics and Sociology, shares his exhibition experience and…
Artists announced for Hard Wired touring exhibition
The work of ten artists will be shown at four locations The work of ten Outside In artists is set to be showcased in the touring exhibition Hard Wired later…
Vawdrey Archive Project: Interpretation of an artist’s experience
Outside In artist Emma Louvelle shares one of the artworks she has created in response to the Vawdrey Archive Project and the inspiration behind it. Limbus: Artificialis This first piece was…
Applications now open for £500 fund
Launch of The Andrew Edney Artist Bursary Outside In and The Arts Society South Downs are delighted to launch a new bursary designed to support artists’ practice and development. This…
Deadline extended for Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize 2019
Artists now have until noon on 18 April to enter The organisers behind the Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize have today (4 April) announced an extension to the deadline for…
Artist of the Month, April 2019: Michelle Rodrigues
Each month we choose one of the fantastic artists represented on our website to be our Artist of the Month. This month it is Michelle Rodrigues who reveals how she uses…
Vawdrey project diary: Session seven, key issues and a visit from the doctor’s son
Art or art therapy? That is one of the key questions which was raised again for session seven. Discussion was aided by a visit from an art therapist and Alan…
Outside In artists named in Unlimited awards
Commissions for Anna Berry and Kristina Veasey Two Outside In artists are among the 26 people who have been named today as recipients of the latest awards from Unlimited. The…
Realm proves to be a ‘mesmerising’ exhibition
An ambassador’s review Outside In ambassador Jim Thompson was among the attendees at the preview event for Realm, currently on show at CGP London, Southwark Park. Describing it as a ‘wonderful…
Artist’s view: First workshop at Investec
Outside In’s Brian Gibson shares his experience Earlier this month Outside In artist Brian Gibson hosted a special event as part of the charity’s partnership with Investec. A key part…
Outside In artist project for Portsmouth Festivities
How to get involved in Clarke Reynolds’ 20-20 artwork Outside In artist Clarke Reynolds is currently working on a community art project which will form part of this year’s Portsmouth Festivities. “The theme…
Vawdrey project diary: Session six, guest blog – the opportunity and the challenges
Editor of Disability Arts Online Colin Hambrook discusses both the ‘terrific opportunity’ and difficult questions the Vawdrey Archive Project offers. In this opinion piece he also reflects on his own…
Applications now open for Leading Workshops at Fabrica Gallery, Brighton
Course made possible thanks to The Sussex Community Foundation Applications are now open for the Outside In Step Up: Leading Workshops programme at Fabrica, Brighton. The partnership for the course…
‘Just Us’ on display at University of Sussex
Artwork by Outside In’s Arthur Mactaggart ‘Just Us’, a display of work by Outside In artist Arthur Mactaggart, is now on show at The University of Sussex’s School of Law,…
Artist of the Month, March 2019: Richard Downes
Find out more about Richard Downes who describes himself as an 'emerging socially engaged activist poet who also uses photography'.
Vawdrey project diary: Session five
Outside In artist Emma Louvelle discusses how the Vawdrey Archive Project is working to address what falls outside the history books. She concludes: “We need to acknowledge the past to…
Artist call out for touring exhibition ‘Hard Wired’
The project is in partnership with Chrysalis Arts Development Submissions can now be entered by Outside In artists for the touring exhibition ‘Hard Wired’. The selected artwork will tour around four…
Applications now open for Exploring Collections at West Dean College
New partnership results in exciting artists’ opportunity. Two award-winning charitable organisations have announced a new partnership to help support artists.The work by West Dean College of Arts and Conservation and…
Applications now open for Exploring Collections at Pallant House Gallery
New Step Up training and exhibition opportunity Applications are now open for Outside In artists to take part in a pioneering two-part project which will be held at Pallant House…
Outside In ambassador training: Putting new skills into action
Outside In artist Eva Marschan-Hayes reveals her ’empowering’ journey with the charity, including how taking part in ambassador training and a chance bus conversation allowed her to put new skills…
Applications now open for training at Poole Museum
Step Up Leading Workshops Applications are now open for Step Up Leading Workshops which will be held at Poole Museum. The ten-week course starts on Monday 13 May and has…
Realm: The residency diary
Updates from Outside In artist Richard Downes Outside In artist Richard Downes – one of three artists taking part in the pioneering residency and exhibition ‘Realm’ – shares updates as the project gets underway.Richard…
Vawdrey Archive Project diary
Updates on the records office and Outside In’s progress Work is now well underway on the Vawdrey Archive Project. Made possible thanks to a £46,023 grant from the Wellcome Trust it is seeing the West…
Sussex Community Foundation awards event
Foundation grant set to fund new Outside In course Following on from Outside In’s grant from the Arthur and Doreen Green Fund at Sussex Community Foundation, the charity was invited…
Realm residency: Diary of Outside In artist Richard Downes, session one
‘I am in the realm of kings and queens And senses and friends and artwork Emerging in my own way Emerging through the team’ Those are the words of Outside…
Outside In ambassador training: Making more things possible
Outside In artist Melanie Hodge took part in the charity’s recent ambassador training. Here, in her own words, she tells us what the course was like and how ‘it sparked…
Vawdrey project diary: Session four
After the visit to the Wellcome collection for our last session, the Vawdrey project group were once again back at West Sussex Record Office (WSRO) in Chichester for workshop number…
Artist Jess Levine shares her Outside In journey
Outside In artist, and newly trained ambassador, Jess Levine shares her experience with the charity. My encounters with Outside In were in many ways a very happy accident, as I …
Step Up training course coming to Poole Museum
The partnership will see Leading Workshops run from May Poole Museum has been announced as a new location for a professional training course run by award-winning arts charity Outside In.…
Artist of the Month, February 2019: Catherine Reed
Each month we choose one of the fantastic artists represented on our website to be our Artist of the Month. This month it is Catherine Reed who tells us how…
Artists announced for Realm residency and exhibition
The project is in partnership with Bethlem Gallery and CGP London CGP London, Bethlem Gallery and Outside In have today (Thursday, 31 January, 2019) announced the three artists who will…
Charles Rolls reflects on how Outside In has ‘become an important part of my life’
Outside In chairman Charles Rolls recalls his first encounter with the work of the project, his delight at the journey it has been on since – becoming an independent charity –…
Vawdrey Archive Project: An artist’s responses to the collection
As the work continues on the Vawdrey Archive Project, here one of the participating artists Ammay Tye shares some of the art they have created. In addition to the pieces…
Vawdrey Archive Project: Session three, a visit to Wellcome Trust
The third session for the Vawdrey project was held at the Wellcome Trust in London. Wellcome are not only funding this project but are also very interested in the process…
Investec announces new two year sponsorship for Outside In
The deal will involve bespoke events and artist opportunities
Hashtags and other 15th century finds ~ research at the Wellcome Collection
It comes as no surprise that researching texts from the early 15th century will throw up interesting results, but to find early examples of a hashtag has to be unexpected. To…
Vawdrey project diary: Session two
The second Vawdrey Archive Project session allowed the Outside In artists taking part to see some of the artwork created by patients of Dr Vawdrey properly for the first time. Here…
Vawdrey Archive Project: Meet the artists
Vawdrey archive project artist profile: Jennifer Milarski-Stermsek Jennifer Milarski-Stermsek is one of the Outside In artists working with the West Sussex Records Office on the Vawdrey Archive Project. She says…
Artist of the Month, January 2019: Tracy McGovern
Introduction by Morven Macrae, art and design studio leader at Garvald Edinburgh: “Tracy’s ‘folk’ are direct and go straight for our emotional core. When viewers experience Tracy’s work I have observed…
Interview: Artist Laura Ford talks about breaking barriers
In this interview British sculptor and Outside In supporter Laura Ford shares her artistic journey, inspirations and views on the barriers which surround the art world – both the challenges it presents…
Applications open for new Wellcome Collection project
Supported research opportunity for Outside In artists
Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize 2019
Call-out information and how Outside In can help
‘Remarkable’ Outside In praised in House of Lords for ‘astonishing achievements’
A debate titled ‘How sport, recreation and the arts contribute to the wellbeing of society’ at the House of Lords this week saw Bishop Martin speak about Outside In. In…
Artist of the Month: December 2018 – Sue Daniels
Each month we choose one of the fantastic artists represented on our website to be our Artist of the Month. This month it is Sue Daniels who tells us about…
Award nomination tops ‘amazing’ year for Outside In artist Clarke Reynolds
The news Outside In artist Clarke Reynolds has been nominated for the best visual artist of 2018 for Portsmouth Guide Awards is a fitting and deserved way to end what…
Vawdrey project diary: Session one
West Sussex Records Office and Outside In artists have begun work on the Vawdrey Archive Project, here lead archivist for the project Joanna McConville provides her diary from the first workshop session.…
Funding success for new course to help Brighton and Hove artists
Partnership secures Sussex Community Foundation funding
New artist bursary is announced
Partnership by Outside In and The Arts Society South Downs
Giving Tuesday: How you can help to create opportunities
With just a week to go until Giving Tuesday here is a breakdown of what your donation can do to help the life changing work here at Outside In. A…
Latest exhibition from Community Art Project, Darlington
Features work by Outside In artists
‘One day to make a world of difference’
Outside In joins #GivingTuesday campaign
Outside In joins #GivingTuesday – one day to make a world of difference
“Outside In changes people’s lives. Every donation enables the charity to reach out and include people in often difficult life circumstances to have their art work seen and voices heard. It…
Artist of the month, November 2018: Grum Reapur
Each month we choose one of the fantastic artists represented on our website to be our Artist of the Month. This month it is the ‘Grum Reapur’, described as ‘the…
AR+ Artists Exchange
Outside In is collaborating with Fabrica for a new Share Art event.
Artist call out for London residency and exhibition
Joint project by Outside In, Bethlem Gallery and CGP London.
Outside In official partner of The Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Prize 2019
The partnership will work to highlight 'overlooked artists'
Exhibition review: Four favourites from the Mayor’s Charities Art Exhibition
Laura Miles finds the current exhibition at the Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, to offer an eclectic and interesting mix. The Mayor’s Charities Art Exhibition sees pieces by Stonepillow clients and University…
Introducing: Outside In’s ambassador assistant
The new role has gone to artist Beth Hopkins.
Introducing: Outside In’s ambassador assistant
Outside In is delighted to announce Beth Hopkins is its new ambassador assistant. The role will see Beth work with the artist development coordinator to develop the programme of ambassadors,…
Outside In and University of Chichester announce PhD
The partnership will provide funding for three years of study fees for two students.
Outside In at Manchester Art Fair
Artist Aidan Moseby shares what it was like being involved.
Manchester Art Fair – An artist’s perspective
Aidan Moesby was one of nine Outside In artists whose work was shown at the Manchester Art Fair this weekend (12 to 14 October), here he tells us more about…
World Mental Health Day: The role of art
Today, 10 October 2018, is World Mental Health Day. First celebrated in 1992, the aim is ‘to draw attention to the importance of mental health, knowing there is much to…
Artist of the Month: October 2018 – Clarke Reynolds
Each month we choose one of the fantastic artists represented on our website to be our Artist of the Month. This month it is Clarke Reynolds who describes himself as…
Outside In: Discover opens in Mayfair
Wednesday saw the private view of Outside In: Discover at the offices of Cerno Capital in Mayfair London. The exhibition, which will run until November 23, features the work of…
Artist’s review: Step Up, Interpreting Collections
Natasha H tells us how taking part in the ten week Step Up course at Wellcome Collection was been ‘transformational’. Taking part in the 10 week Step Up course at…
OPPORTUNITY: 2019 Unlimited commission applications now open
Applications are now open for 2019 Unlimited commissions. It sees UK-based disabled artists and companies making disability-led work, across all art forms, invited to apply for these funding opportunities: Main…
Artists wanted for Vawdrey archive project
Applications are now open for artists to be involved with an unique research project.
Artist of the Month September 2018
Nnena Kalu
Call out open for Manchester Art Fair
Opportunity for Outside In artists
Building a bridge between science and art
In this article for Outside In, Dave Mutnjakovic shares his experiences and thoughts on ‘Outsider Art’. It is something he describes as ‘alternative and complementary medicine’ adding: “I think science…
Ambassador interview: Phil Baird
This latest blog post is written by Phil Baird, an Outside In Ambassador. He was asked to share his thoughts on the role, explain why he wanted to be involved…
Exhibition: No Boundaries – encouraging people with disabilities to travel
A new pop-up exhibition hopes to encourage people with disabilities to travel
Event: Wellcome Collection showcase
Outside In artists who were previously interested in the Interpreting Collections Step Up course – which has been running for the past two years in partnership with Wellcome – were…
European Outsider Art Association Conference 2018: The evaluation report
“I’ve really appreciated seeing people’s passion. That enthusiasm in supporting artists like me to get our work out there but also, that there is some truly incredible art! I was…
Government pledges £4.5m to boost social prescribing programmes
The government has announced a £4.5m investment to enable GPs to refer more patients to social activities and other types of support to improve health and wellbeing. In a statement the…
Artist of the Month: August 2018
Luc(e) Raesmith
Art Views at Colliding Worlds: Laila Kassab
This latest blog post is written by Kate Simms who runs Art View sessions at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester. The sessions are for the general public of all ages, are…
Partner news: Project Ability at Glasgow/Berlin Festival 2018
Project Ability has announced it will be part of the Glasgow / Berlin European Championship cultural programme titled Festival 2018, which takes place in Glasgow in the beginning of August. The…
Grant to preserve unique art therapy archive
West Sussex Record Office and Outside In awarded a grant from the Wellcome Trust of £46,023 to preserve an archive.
Hotel chain’s art project aims to a be ‘force for good’
Two Outside In artists are part of a year-long exhibition by Project Art Works and Premier Inn. Michelle Roberts – a former Outside In winner who also had work in…
Outside In joins the Contemporary Visual Arts Network
Outside In is delighted to announce it has joined the Contemporary Visual Arts Network.
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Artist Support Day, Brighton
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Artist of the Month July 2018
Jess Levine
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Artist of the Month June 2018
Laila Kassab
Outside In artist Stephen White
Longtime supporter and Outside In artist Stephen White sadly passed away earlier this year (2018). Here, director and founder Marc Steene shares his memories of a gentle man and generous…
Outside In Crowdfunding Campaign
Bring Laila Kassab's work from Gaza to the UK!
Artist of the Month May 2018
Waltraud Pospischil
Hans from Sotheby’s talks about how he loved Outside In: Journeys
Hans hadn't heard of Outside In before the exhibition but instantly fell in love with the charity and has developed a strong relationship with us since
Outside In artists presenting at the EOA Conference 2018 released
We are delighted to announce that the following Outside In artists will be presenting their artwork at the EOA Conference 2018: Jonathan Pettitt, Emma Louvelle, Waltraud Pospischil, Peter Baker, and…
Artist of the Month April 2018
John Cocozza
Outside In Director Marc Steene is running the London Marathon for Outside In
Sponsor him now to help raise vital funds for the charity
How to cope with your art being rejected
By Julia Oak As well as support and an online platform, Outside In offers its artists opportunities to submit to exhibitions, commissions, training courses and more. However, there are often…
Artist of the Month March 2018
Drew Fox
The winners of the Scottie Wilson Co-Commission are announced
We are delighted to announce the winners of the Scottie Wilson Co-Commission. We had such a high number of brilliant applications that the judges have decided to select not one…
Artists shortlisted for the Scottie Wilson Co-commission are announced
Outside In and Pallant House Gallery are pleased to announce the four artists shortlisted for the Scottie Wilson Co-commission. The successful artist will be commissioned to create artwork…
Outside In: Journeys Exhibition opening night at Sotheby’s
Jacob Rock shares his experience of the opening night of the Outside In: Journeys exhibition at Sotheby's. His piece 'Exhaust Dog' sold on the opening night.
Artist of the Month February 2018
Fatma Durmush
Apply for the Step Up: Interpreting Collections training course 2018
Applications for Step Up: Interpreting Collections, one of our training programmes, are now open. The course provides participants with the skills to research and interpret art. There are 5…
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European Outsider Art Conference 2018
Ticket sales open 1st Feb. Opportunity for artists to present their artwork.
Artist of the Month January 2018
Rakibul Chowdhury
Co-commission opportunity
The successful artist will exhibit alongside Scottie Wilson's work in May 2018 and will receive £4,000
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Events during Outside In: Journeys exhibition
Artists Breakfast, Sotheby's workshop, Guided Tour, Support Day
Outside In Artists’ Breakfasts
9.30 - 10.30am, Mon 15th & Wed 17th Jan 2018
Artist of the Month December 2017
Our December Artist of the Month is James Alison. James exhibited his distinctive ink drawings of birds at the Outsider Art Fair in Paris in 2017. Read James’ Q&A See…
We want your opinion: Workshop to improve our website
We are in the early stages of redeveloping our website and want to hear from Outside In artists, and artists who meet our criteria*, who would like to join a…
Outside In: Journeys exhibition at Sotheby’s
11-19th Jan 2018 Open 9am – 4.30pm, Mon-Fri only Sotheby's, 34-35 Bond St, London Free entry Outside In: Journeys is an exhibition to celebrate the launch of our new charitable…
Priyanka Meenakshi
Beth Hopkins: Step Up Interpreting Collections
Beth Hopkins has recently completed the Step Up Interpreting Collections course at the Wellcome Collection. This week on the blog she tells us about her research topic and her experience…
A Year of Drawing: how will you make your mark?
Public drawing events from arts and mental health project
Artist of the Month October 2017
Sam Emm Art
Jackie Bennett tell us her experience of Step Up Interpreting Collections so far..
Three artists were selected to take part in Step Up Interpreting Collections at the Wellcome Collection. Interpreting Collections aims to provide participants with the skills to research and interpret works of…
‘Drawing Insight’ exhibition opens in Brighton this weekend
This September, Yvonne J Foster, Deborah Petch and Rachel Refern will be exhibiting at Brighton’s Regency Townhouse. The artists will present work that they created during the Insight Partnership along…
Artist of the Month September 2017
Bernadette Behan
HOUSE Biennial 2017
Outside In and HOUSE co-commission new work
The Hidden Stories Behind Museum Objects
Yvonne J. Foster is one of three artists currently taking part in the Step Up: Interpreting Collections training programme which is delivered in partnership between Outside In and the Wellcome Collection.…
Outsider Art Fair 2017
Outside In will exhibit again in Paris
Radical Craft Symposium
Beth Hopkins is one of 34 UK and international artists featured in our national touring exhibition Radical Craft: Alternate Ways of Making, which is currently at Aberystwyth Arts Centre. On 14 July Craftspace hosted a symposium…
Artist of the Month August 2017
Emma Louvelle
Volunteering with Outside In
Volunteering is a great way for Outside In artists to get more involved in the charity. There is a role for everyone and we aim to tailor volunteering to your…
Insight Partnership
exhibition at Regency Townhouse in Brighton
Artists selected for Step Up
Outside In training courese delivered in partnership with the Wellcome Collection
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20 Year Exhibition at Bethlem Gallery
Radical Craft Exhibition Symposium
at Aberystwyth Arts Centre
The Black & White European Outsider Art exhibition in Amsterdam
Artist Jan Arden recently traveled to Amsterdam to present work in a group exhibition at the Outsider Art Gallery, part of the prestigious Hermitage museum. The exhibition brings together artist from the UK,…
Artist of the Month July 2017
Rejectamental
Black & White European Outsider Art
featuring Jan Arden
Young Talent 2017
New exhibition from Project Ability
The 2018 Shape Arts Adam Reynolds Memorial Bursary
Applications now open
Outside In awarded major funding
from Arts Council England and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
HOUSE Biennial Commission
With the deadline fast approaching, this week’s blog post is devoted to our latest opportunity; Outside In and HOUSE Biennial will commission one Outside In artist based in the South East…
Creative Minds North
Creative Minds brings together learning disabled artists and performers and a range of people from the wider arts world to look at quality, leadership, inclusion and collaboration. On 15 June Outside…
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Alternative Visions: Undiscovered Art in the South West
On 1 June 2017 Alternative Visions: Undiscovered Art in the South West opened at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. Produced in partnership between Outside In, Arts & Health South West (AHSW)…
Euward 7
International art prize
Artist of the Month June 2017
Gaye Fay
Artists Open Houses 2017: Preston Park Recovery Centre
Over four weekends in May, The Artists Open Houses festival takes place across 180 venues throughout Brighton, Hove and beyond. This year Outside In artist Clare Gravenell is exhibiting her work…
HOUSE Biennial 2017
Opportunity for artist based in the South East
Artist of the Month May 2017
Arthur Mactaggart
Outside In: Step Up at The Wellcome Collection
Step Up Interpreting Collections Course
Invitation for presentation proposals ‘The Artist’s Voice’
European Outsider Art Conference 2018
Facilitating the Insight Partnership
Outside In’s latest exhibition, Drawing Insight, is a collaboration with the University of Chichester. The exhibition showcases work by Deborah Petch and Yvonne J. Foster. Deborah is an alumni of the University…
National Trust project shortlisted for award
featuring illustrations by Outside In artist William Hanekom
Liz Atkin at the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival
Liz Atkin is an internationally acclaimed visual artist and advocate based in London. Compulsive Skin Picking dominated her life for more than 20 years, but art has become her greatest tool…
Female Portrait Artist Opportunity
for WOW Festival at Southbank Centre
CATS… the 2nd Instalment
Latest exhibition from Project Ability
Outside In artist commissioned to create a print for Morgan Stanley
New artwork by Sarah Carpenter
Artist of the Month February 2017
Mark Lloyd
Drawing Insight
Next Month an exhibition opens at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester which will present the results of the Insight Partnership. Deborah Petch and Rachel Redfern, recent graduates of the MA…
The Art of Louis Wain
Bethlem Museum of the Mind are currently presenting an exhibition of work by the artist Louis Wain, who spent time as a Bethlem patient. The exhibition features his famous anthropomorphic cats…
Nama Āto: Japanese Outsider Art
Exhibition opens in Leicester on 20 January
Artist Support Days in Wales
Create your own online gallery
Drawing Insight
Exhibition opens soon
Dean Warburton Retrospective
Exhibition at Celf o Gwmpas
The Artists of the West Midlands: A New World
Exhibition at Project Ability
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Outside In: A look back over 2016
For our final blog post of 2016 we’re looking back over the last 12 months. It has been a very busy year for us, having provided more opportunities for artists…
Radical Craft update
20-21 Visual Arts Centre Partial Closure
Artist of the Month January 2017
Rosie Stevens
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
3 December
Artist of the Month December 2016
Stephen Muszynski
The Gallery of Everything
The Gallery of Everything opened in London in September 2016. The latest incarnation of James Brett’s Museum of Everything, it is described as London’s first commercial gallery dedicated to non-academic artists and…
Project Ability’s Superheroes
Annual Christmas exhibition
The Bethlem Art Fair
Bethlem Gallery’s annual open exhibition
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Drawn Together
Exhibition by Isadora Reeves
Alternative Visions DEADLINE THIS WEEK
Submissions close on Friday
November’s Artist of the month
is Roy Collinson
Nama Āto artists visit the UK
Earlier this year, Outside In partnered with Atelier Corners, an organisation supporting disabled artists in Osaka Japan, to deliver the exhibition Nama Āto: Japanese Outsider Art. The exhibition, supported by Unlimited, showcased…
Outsider Art Fair
This week, Jennifer, Hannah and Harry from the Outside In team have been in Paris for the Outsider Art Fair 2016. This was the third year that Outside In have had a stand…
Project Ability is looking for Superheroes!
Open call exhibition opportunity
October’s Artist of the Month
is Chandrakant Patel
Exhibition review: We Are All Human
The annual exhibition by The Koestler Trust, the UK’s best-known prison arts charity, is currently on show at London’s Southbank Centre. We Are All Human: Art by offenders, secure patients and detainees from the…
Artist review- Bedlam: Asylum and Beyond
Wellcome Collection’s current exhibition Bedlam: Asylum and Beyond follows the rise and fall of the mental asylum and explores how it has shaped the complex landscape of mental health today. For this…
Artist Support Days
New dates announced across the UK
September’s Artist of the Month
is Dannielle Hodson
Outside In: 10 Years of Award Winners
This year we are celebrating 10 years of Outside In. To mark this milestone, we are delighted to welcome 17 of our past Award Winners back to Pallant House Gallery…
Outsider Art Fair 2016 in Paris
The artists have been chosen for this year's fair
Reclaiming Asylum exhibition at Bethlem Gallery
21 September - 11 November
Radical Craft exhibition review by Sarah Watson
Earlier this summer, Outside In artist Sarah Watson attended a guided tour of our Radical Craft exhibition led by Outside In Manager Jennifer Gilbert Pallant House Gallery in Chichester. We asked Sarah to share…
Encounters with the Spirit World
Yesterday a new exhibition opened at The College of Psychic Studies featuring artwork by four Outside In artists. Encounters with the Spirit World presents over 500 spirit photographs, mediumistic artworks…
Nama Āto: Japanese Outsider Art
Outside In’s latest exhibition Nama Āto: Japanese Outsider Art opened last week at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester. The exhibition features work by Koji Nishioka, Makoto Okawa and Yasuyuki Ueno, three artists with learning disabilities whose original…
Project Ability’s Young Talent Exhibition
16 August - 24 September
August’s Artist of the Month
is Koji Nishioka
The Art of Recovery
In this week’s blog post artist Lisa Buttery reviews The Art of Recovery, an exhibition of work created during a four-week partnership project between Phoenix Brighton and The Royal British Legion’s award-winning…
CATS… the 1st instalment
New exhibition at Project Ability Gallery opens 16 July 2016
July’s Artist of the Month
is Febe Zylstra
Ceridwen Powell reviews Radical Craft
Outside In asked artist Ceridwen Powell to review Radical Craft at Oriel Davies Gallery. Radical Craft is a Craftspace and Outside In touring show that will be at Oriel Davies…
Ralph Douglas and Martin Sloss
Exhibition at Project Ability Gallery
Looking back at Nnena Kalu’s workshop
On Saturday 23 April ActionSpace artist and exhibiting Radical Craft artist Nnena Kalu, ran a workshop at Pallant House Gallery as part of the events programme for the Radical Craft…
Nama Āto: Japanese Outsider Art
Exhibition now open!
Mind, Matters and Monsters review
We asked Artist and Writer Glynis Spencer to go along to ‘Mind, Matters & Monsters’ – An Exhibition by Louis Morel in London to review the exhibition. Below you can read…
Call out for artists in south west england
for a new touring exhibition
Grow an Exhibition – update
We recently asked artist Adrian Mundy to provide us with an update on his Arts Council England funded ‘Grow and Exhibition’. Here he tells us about his growing process, the…
Final week of Radical Craft
To highlight the final week of the Radical Craft: Alternative Ways of Making exhibition at Pallant House Gallery, we thought we would look back at some of our favourite feedback…
New Artist of the Month
is Daisy Rose
Two artists selected for Royal Academy Summer Show
from Outside In
Sara Rivers reviews DARE exhibition
Outside In asked asked artist Sara Rivers to review the DARE exhibition currently on in London, with DARE standing for ‘Discover Art in Recovery Exhibition’. You can catch this exhibition…
James Smith ‘Steampunk Chassis’
at Project Ability
Angus McPhee: Weaver of Grass
This week’s blog post sees Outside In Manager Jennifer Gilbert in discussion with Art Therapist Joyce Laing, who discovered the work of Angus McPhee. Replicas of Angus’ work are included…
Sarah Watson reviews HOUSE Festival 2016
Outside In asked Sarah Watson to review 2016’s HOUSE Festival in Brighton. This year it features the work of Gillian Wearing, Thompson Hall and Felicity Hammond. SARAH WATSON is a visual…
Home Away From Home
A film by Rosie Powell This short film sees filmmaker Rosie Powell film artist Thompson Hall being creative in his studio in London, having a Q&A with HOUSE curator Celia…
HOUSE Festival and Artist Open Houses in Brighton
Throughout May Outside In has two exhibitions in Brighton. ‘Home Away From Home’, by Thompson Hall, features a newly commissioned set of paintings around re-imagined views through windows. This exhibition,…
Hilma af Klint: Painting the Unseen – review
Currently on at the Serpentine Gallery in London is an exhibition by a Swedish painter titled ‘Hilma af Klint: Painting the Unseen’. The works on display showcase her first and…
An auction of work by Stephen White
Outside In is very grateful for the donation of work for auction by artist and Outside In Ambassador Stephen White, with funds going to support the work of the project.…
Verse Reaction: art in chemistry
This week’s blog post has been written by Outside In artist Mary Courtney, who is currently the Artist in Residency in the Chemistry Department at Warwick University. Here, she talks…
Micro-Macro: Pat Mear at Bethlem Gallery
Micro-Macro is the current exhibition at Bethlem Gallery, featuring work by Pat Mear ranging from large-scale canvases to intimate ink drawings. Pat’s work intuitively explores her interests in both the…
Inside Out at the Castlefield Gallery
On Wednesday 30th March, the Outside In team took a trip to Manchester to visit the new ‘Inside Out’ exhibition at Castlefield Gallery. The exhibition has been curated by the…
Outside In 2016 Award Winner
At the preview event of Radical Craft: Alternative Ways of Making on Friday 11 March, artist and selector Marie-Rose Lortet chose James Gladwell as the Outside In Award Winner for 2016. As the…
Radical Craft is nearly ready!
This week, we’ve been busy installing Radical Craft: Alternative Ways of Making at Pallant House Gallery. The exhibition is in collaboration with Craftspace, showcasing craft work by 34 British and international…
Judith Scott: communicating through art
This week, Outside In Manager Jennifer Gilbert reflects on the work of artist Judith Scott using the 2014 publication Judith Scott: Bound and Unbound by Catherine Morris and Matthew Higgs…
The Art of Bedlam: Richard Dadd
Last week, artist LWG visited The Art of Bedlam: Richard Dadd at the Bethlem Museum of the Mind. Despite her own history with Bethlem Hospital, LWG highly recommends the show,…
Letting in the Light
On Monday 25 January, we were incredibly excited to attend the opening event of ‘Letting in the Light,’ a collaborative exhibition between us, Daily Life Ltd and Bethlem Gallery. The…
My Life: Shape Open 2016
Running from 5 - 21 February at Guest Projects, London
Dalton Ghetti: Needles and Pencils
Dalton Ghetti’s miniature carved pencil tips will be on display in Outside In’s collaborative exhibition with Craftspace, ‘Radical Craft: Alternative Ways of Making’, which opens at Pallant House Gallery on…
RA Summer Exhibition 2016
Submit your work now!
Opportunity for artists living in North Warwickshire
to be involved in a collaborative group exhibition
Project Ability’s latest exhibition
#SummitPortrayed: Tanya Raabe-Webber
Artist of the Month March 2017
Equiluxarts
Phil Baird: Radical Craft Selector
It’s only the first week of the new year, and we’re already very excited about our upcoming exhibition in collaboration with Craftspace, ‘Radical Craft: Alternative Ways of Making.’ This week,…
Artist of the Month January 2016
Ekaterini Koliakou
Prism Arts: meeting Rosie and John
As it’s nearly Christmas, we’ve got another blog post for you this week! It’s written by Katie Hale, Prism Arts’ Creative Programme Administrator, focusing on her experience of supporting artists…
Eight
‘Eight;’ an exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture from artists who took part in Creative Future’s ‘Organising an Exhibition’ course, took place at Gallery 40 in Brighton from 7…
Action research: Andrew Omoding
As part of ‘Radical Craft: Alternative Ways of Making’; Craftspace have added an action research element that will accompany and add to the touring exhibition programme which opens next March…
Food to go…
One stop holiday shop from Project Ability!
Liz Atkin in Los Angeles
This week’s blog post comes from artist Liz Atkin, who was recently invited to exhibit her work in a solo exhibition at UCLA Medical Centre in Los Angeles and the…
Step Up on Interpretation Matters
Why Step Up is important to Outside In and Pallant House Gallery