Burslem Arts Gallery at 7 Queen St, Burslem is the only non for profit art gallery in Stoke on Trent. Established in 2007 by the Burslem Arts Festival Group and supported by Moorcroft and Moorland Pottery Firms the gallery provides the opportunity for emerging and professional artists from all backgrounds to exhibit in the heart of the creative sector of The Mother Town.
The recently transformed and rebranded gallery has introduced a new 'Featured Artist' scheme that showcases the talent of a new local artist with a dynamic window display and launch event that guarantees fresh exciting new artwork in the gallery every month. May 2009's featured artist is Andy Turner, better known as FAMOUS WHEN DEAD.
"Famous When Dead blurs the boundaries between surrealist art, abstract art, pop art, graffiti and street art. Classically trained as a robot he now works from his home studio that he shares with his wife and two very critical but equally creative young children. His highly original art is becoming increasingly sought after around the world." (ARTIST STATEMENT)
June's Featured Artist will be Basford based portrait artist Dan Robbins.
Burslem Arts, run by artists for artists, solely run by volunteers who dedicate their time to provide this exciting venue for the growing creative community. Profits generated by the gallery are put towards the Burslem Summer and Winter Arts Festivals.
Photographs show FAMOUS WHEN DEAD Andy Turner speaking at the launch inside and outside the gallery
www.famouswhendead.com
Photographs show FAMOUS WHEN DEAD Andy Turner speaking at the launch inside and outside the gallery
www.famouswhendead.com
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