Through our artist in residence programme, we have been lucky enough to meet a number of artists who have become firm friends and ambassadors for Guernsey. Our very first artist in residence, back in 2016, was Eugen Gorean from Moldova, whose work is featured in our latest exhibition. We asked Eugen how his connection with the island has influenced his
Charlie Mcfarley is a true friend of Art for Guernsey. He first brought his street art to the island when he helped to cover the walls of the gallery for the Transformation exhibition, and has subsequently returned a number of times for projects which include the Jubilee Skatepark. Charlie came back to Guernsey in May to work on a mural
Our current show, the African Guernsey Community Project, is an exhibition of photographs by Aaron Yeandle which celebrates the blossoming African community in Guernsey, raising awareness and honouring the diversity this new population has brought to the island. Aaron is an international award-winning fine art documentary photographer who has been photographing Guernsey’s communities for 10 years. He told us about
Our latest exhibition, the Channel Islands Contemporary Art Show, opened to the public on Friday 8th March and we were delighted to welcome so many visitors over the weekend. This diverse exhibition features 19 carefully selected artists and was drawn from an open call to Channel Islands and international artists early last year. It is produced and curated by Art
Art for Guernsey and ArtHouse Jersey announce partnership to promote cultural exchange across the Channel Islands and internationally. Art for Guernsey and ArtHouse Jersey are pleased to announce their intention to work together, joining forces to promote the Channel Islands – collaboratively and on a non-competitive basis – to France and other jurisdictions. The partnership came to fruition following a
Art for Guernsey and Chamber of Commerce boost relations between Guernsey and the Czech Republic with an exhibition and a specially commissioned artwork. Art for Guernsey believes that art has the power to bring communities and nations together, and one of its key goals is to promote the island in a positive way. At the heart of this is Cultural
