It’s finally here! The return of Knitting & Stitching Show 2021. I’ve filmed a quick preview of the event for you. Stay tuned and Subscribe to catch up with all the latest events from the Show.
I’m attending, press pass in hand, filming all the events and interviewing as many artists as I can fit into the four days. A brilliant show – as you can see from the amazing textile art shared in the video below.
Exhibition preview evenings are full of artists, hustle and bustle and lots of wine. The Bankley 2021 Opening Night was no different, only this time I was was one of the nervous artists sharing my work. The venue has three floors of artist studios and has a wonderful creative energy – a perfect place to host the exhibition.
The outside of the Bankley Studios – a former industrial mill in the centre of Manchester
The standard of work was very high. I looked around the gallery and realised I was the only textile art in the exhibition!
Sound of the Kenwood Chef
People paused and read the piece
A few days after the Bankley 2021 Opening Night a brilliant online review appeared in The Northern Quota, written by Eddie Toomer-McAlpine. You can read the full article below.
I’m absolutely delighted to announce that “Sound of the Kenwood Chef” has been jury selected for the Bankley Open 2021. Bankley received over 325 submissions. Only 20 artworks were selected.
Bankley Open
“The Bankley Open Call is back! We invite submissions from artists working in any discipline. Approximately 20 artists will be chosen by a panel of judges to exhibit in the Bankley Open exhibition opening September 2021. The 1st prize winner will receive a solo show at Bankley Studios + Gallery alongside £500 prize money + £200 production fee. There will also be a £200 prize for the runner-up, as well as a Visitor Choice Prize.”
Bankley Studios and Gallery.
Sound of the Kenwood Chef
The exhibition opening night and awards ceremony is on 24th September 2021, 6-9pm and is open from 25th September – 10th October 2021. Please check the gallery for opening times.
Bankley Studios & Gallery, Bankley Street, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3PP.
