A new 'progressive art' exhibition featuring artists with work currently on show in Venice will be put on later this month.
Titled Inside Out, the exhibition has been organised by Carlo Castelvecchi, a local artist whose vision has helped spotlight regional talent on a global stage.
The event will take place at the Intro Gallery on Paternoster Row, next to the cathedral, from Friday, November 15, to Sunday, November 17, with an opening night running from 6pm to 9pm.
This showcase features nine artists described by organisers as among the most "creative and exciting" in the area.
Notably, five of these artists have had their works exhibited at the prestigious Venice Biennale as part of the Proseed Collective—a group founded in 2020 by Carlisle-based artist Daniel Ibbotson in response to the COVID pandemic, aiming to foster and promote creativity.
The 60th anniversary of the Biennale this year saw 30 pieces from Cumbrian artists, bringing the essence of the region to an event known for showcasing iconic names, including Yoko Ono.
Daniel Ibbotson, who previously hosted his own exhibition at the Biennale in 2022, reflected earlier this year on the emotional experience in Venice: "It was just fantastic, some artists were in tears with the emotion of the event.
"It was really beautiful seeing people, maybe in their 60s or 70s, so moved by it all in such a positive way."
The Inside Out exhibition will feature Ibbotson himself alongside artists Carlo Castelvecchi, Tom Adams, Gillian Naylor, Andrew Watson, John James Park, Barry Cox, Nick Hodson, and Cuffian.
These artists are part of a wider movement that has captured attention far beyond Cumbria.
Their works are still on display at the Palazzo Bembo in Venice until November 24, embodying a significant achievement for the Proseed Collective and the artists it represents.
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The exhibition runs from Friday, November 15 until Sunday, November 17 with the opening night starting at 6pm until 9pm.
Entry is free and refreshments and an opportunity to meet and talk to the artists involved will be available.
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