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The concept for Catalyst has been developed to push the practice of all the residents from the Arches studios in new directions for the start of 2009. The artists have used this opportunity to start and develop these projects allowing the public a glimpse into their ongoing creative practice. The result of these new developments will be exhibited across two exciting shows.

Catalyst Part 1 > 24th January - 1st March 2009

Showing new work by Jonny Hannah, Stuart Rodda, Lizie Ault, Pauline Pratt, Kate Grenyer, James Maher, Roger Jarvis and Joe Ross.

Catalyst Part 2 > 14th March - 19th April 2009

Showing new work by Chris Cudlip, Ingrid Wheeler, April Mahwinney, Jo Lapage, Stephanie Hood, Tania Robertson, Lizzie Jones, Alys Hawkins and Andy MacCallum.

Alice Williams > Cyclius 9th May - 21st June 2009

At a space we pride ourselves in giving opportunities to new artists to realise ambitious projects, ‘Cyclicus’ is no exception.

Recent graduate Alice Williams has long been exploring the nature of the moving image and how it can be manipulated to affect the surrounding space. For this exhibition she creates a space within the gallery that is transformed by the artist’s multi channel video installation. As you enter the space the combined effect of the videos and light work to baffle perception and create an all-encompassing optical illusion.

This new project is the result of an ongoing period of development for the artist and will give gallery visitors the chance to experience the work of this significant emerging talent at the earliest stages of her career.

July / August - Cut to the chase! - Group Show - The third annual open exhibition to be held at the Bargate Monument Gallery will feature a diverse range of new work by emerging artists.

Summer Open Exhibition - Call for artists!

Cut to the chase - Should art have a message? If it does, how is it best communicated? Should art shout its message from the rooftops or are subtle and hidden meanings more effective? Can visual art communicate in ways other art forms cannot? How can artists be heard through the overload of visual culture? Why don’t artists just stop dithering and Cut to the Chase?

We would like to see your applications to this years open entry exhibition. For a detailed application pack contact the Bargate Monument Gallery. Final deadline for applicants - 6th April 2009.

September / October - Faith - Pauline Pratt - A participatory exhibition exploring DNA and identity based on the artists ongoing exploration of the connections between art and science.

November / December - Collectible 2 - Group Show - Artists will be invited to exhibit by the galleries curators. Our annual show dedicated to bringing you the best and most collectible artists builds upon the highly successful inaugural year of Collectible in 2008. This exhibition brings you the opportunity to experience and purchase the work of emerging artists, whilst they are still affordable.