Art for Guernsey
Art for Guernsey is a charitable initiative launched and supported by Guernsey resident and art collector David Ummels.
Moving into the third year, Art for Guernsey looks to invest further and capitalise on it’s already impressive achievements within the art, educational and charitable sector.
“I very much like my life here in Guernsey.” – David Ummels (Founder)
The island is beautiful and has a lot to offer in terms of lifestyle and quality of life. I very much enjoy watching my family being happy here and I believe that Guernsey deserves some credit for that. I previously lived and conducted business in many parts of the world, but I never before experienced the feeling to live in such a special place. In particular, I am most impressed by the level of integrity on the island. It makes you feel like you want to raise your standards and contribute as well.
That is why I came up with the idea of Art for Guernsey. The plan is to use my relationships in the art world to invite once a year an internationally renowned artist to visit and get inspired by Guernsey, and to produce related artworks that will be displayed during a two weeks long exhibition at the Market Place and will ultimately constitute an artistic legacy for Guernsey.
This initiative is very much about creating an opportunity for the islanders to discover high quality art for free. It is also about supporting the local community by reinvesting locally all the resources generated by the exhibitions, to support art and education development in Guernsey. Finally, it is about using the presence of the visiting artists to actively engage into the social life of the island, bring art where it is most needed, inspire people and try to make them happy.
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Art for Guernsey is so proud to collaborate with the wonderful school of Le Rondin ...Year 5 and 6 have enjoyed an afternoon of exploring both their football and designing skills in preparation for the 'Art in Guernsey' Football festival. We are excited to be participating in the forthcoming football tournament, shirt competition and exhibition, all linked with children's topic about William Le Lacheur
Art for Guernsey loves Le Rondin School. Amazing school and amazing team. Don't miss their performance tonight !!Le Rondin rehearsing for tonight's performance, tickets are still available from St James.
Massive success for the solo exhibition of Oleg Mikhailov in China. I can't wait to see him taking part in "Art for Guernsey 4" next September...
Exciting Solo Exhibition in China for Oleg Mikhailov, we are in for something very special with "Art for Guernsey 4"in September...Oleg is simply the guest of the Chinese Government....
Daniel Hosego at the James Freeman Gallery in London for a stunning solo exhibition. I can't wait to see what Daniel will make of Victor Hugo's legacy in Guernsey...
#artforguernsey #danielhosegoThank you to everyone who came along for the opening of Daniel Hosego's exhibition 'OMG!!!' last night. We had a storming evening! Installation images and details on all the works in the show are now online:
www.jamesfreemangallery.com/exhibitions/omg
Proud to see Eugen Gorean, our guest artist of "Art for Guernsey 1", doing so well and flying the Guernsey flag in China, showcasing the beauty of our cliffs at the International Art Festival of Luxu.
POSITIVE GUERNSEY = ART and it doesn't cost anything to the taxpayers.
Cultural Diplomacy WORKS !!
Brilliant scene
Brilliant scene
FOOTBALL FESTIVAL !!! WHERE ART AND SPORT MEET !!
Monday 24th June | 16:30 - 18:30 | The Track, Victoria Avenue
Art for Guernsey, The Guernsey Football Association and The Guernsey Sports Commission are delighted to be joining forces to organise a Festival of Football celebrating the legacy of pioneering Guernseyman, William Le Lacheur (who brought football to Costa Rica) and the connections established between Guernsey and Costa Rica.
William Le Lacheur established a fantastic legacy in Costa Rica. This theme will be explored as part of the "Art in School 2" exhibition in June of this year, featuring work by our islands school children and local artist, Frances Lemmon (who visited Costa Rica thanks to the support of the Guernsey Arts Commission). School children of all ages have also been invited to design the ‘Most beautiful football shirt’ which will feature as part of the exhibition and will be worn during the Football Festival, the brief for this can be obtained through your school.
The Football Festival welcomes entries from all boys and girls in school years 3 to 6, without limit on numbers. Details of entry can be found below with each child attending receiving one of the specially design shirts.
guernseysports.com/events/festivals/art-for-guernsey-football-festival/
Art for Guernsey Football Festival | Guernsey Sports Commission
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Here we go again....the beautiful Guernsey cliffs are part of a prestigious international art festival in China !!! Art, as an effective tool to deliver Cultural Diplomacy, doesn't cost anything to taxpayers !! POSITIVE GUERNSEY = ART
#eugengorean #artforguernsey #china