BIG shout out to all the venues taking part in the Rock Solid?2 Art Trail.

This Weeks Westmorland Gazette published June 6th 2024 Also an article online Heavyweights of the Cumbrian and international art world are coming together next month to take part in a new exhibition. Titled, 'Rock Solid?2', the exhibition will last from May 9 to June 29 at the People’s Gallery, Kendal Museum and will coincide with a series of events including an art trail through Kendal town centre. The exhibition is a fascinating exploration of Lake District landscape and the plan to use coastal geology to contain atomic wastes. Over 20 artists, including notable mountain painter Julian Cooper, and internationally acclaimed artist, Russell Mills, will be taking part. The guest artist for the event will be Martin Greenland, winner of the John Moore’s Painting Prize. The Westmorland Gazette: Martin Greenland is the guest artist Coordinator and participating artist Marianne Birkby said: "This is a unique celebration of Lakeland’s jewel-like geology, landscape, fl...

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Here is one of the videos to see on the big screen at Rock Solid? 2 By filmaker and installation artist Irene Rogan . The exhibition includes paintings, drawings and photographs from International and Cumbrian artists along with installations and lots of archive material. Runs until 29th June at The People's Gallery, Kendal Museum. Entry and opening Entry to the People’s Gallery is free and open to public Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30-16:30. Please note that the gallery is down a flight of stairs. Please contact Kendal Museum if you require alternative access. Telephone: 01539 815597

“Beautiful, witty and yet unsettling” Rock Solid? 2 at The People’s Gallery, Kendal Museum ROCK SOLID? 2 “Atomic Wastes Under Cumbria?” Rock Solid? 2 is an exciting new Art Trail and Exhibition at The People’s Gallery, Kendal Museum exploring the plan to try to contain atomic wastes deep inside the Lake District’s beautiful and complex coastal geology.. The Preview on 10th May was attended by the newly elected Mayor of Kendal, Councillor Jonathon Cornthwaite on a night that saw the People’s Gallery buzzing with people eager to see the exhibition described by visitors as a “beautiful, witty and yet unsettling collection” and “You come away from this show with deep thoughts indeed.” HEAVYWEIGHTS OF THE CUMBRIAN ART WORLD The exhibition brings together heavyweights of the Cumbrian and international art world. John Moore’s Painting Prize winner Martin Greenland is Guest Artist. Other Cumbrian icons taking part are Julian Cooper, internationally renowned for iconic mountain ...

After a busy couple of days making final preparations, working with artists, participating shops and Kendal Museum, Rock Solid? 2 is ready to launch. Here are just a few glimpses of thought provoking installations alongside beautiful works inspired by the Lake District's geology from the mountains to the sea. The preview is tomorrow night at The People's Gallery, Kendal Museum (opposite the rail station) from 6pm - 8pm All are Welcome - RSVP info@kendalmuseum.org.uk or 01539 815597