We love to have a photographic record of events we host at the Art for Guernsey Gallery, and we know that John-Ross Hainey will always do a great job of capturing the atmosphere. We spoke to John-Ross to find out what it is like to work with us. How long have you been working with Art for Guernsey? From the
We are delighted to welcome CSC as a new partner. CSC is engaging with our art-lending programme, which offers businesses the opportunity to enhance their work environments with carefully selected original artworks, changed on a quarterly basis. Nicola Giraud, Country Head, told us why CSC is supporting Art for Guernsey. Why did CSC decide to support Art for Guernsey? CSC
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
We’ve held so many exhibitions and worked with so many great artists that, given the nature of how intense the workload can be, you often forget to take a moment to consider what’s gone before. When you review the website or look through some of the artworks we still have around the gallery, you realise what amazing work there is,
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It’s not just the artworks that capture your attention when you come to the Art for Guernsey Gallery: our exhibitions are always complemented by striking and informative signage, from the large panels outside the buildings to the small narrative cards that explain the artists’ processes and inspirations. We can always rely on Dowding Signs to do a great job, invariably
Hiscox Insurance Company has supported Art for Guernsey since the earliest days, as a valued grass roots sponsor, key sponsor, supplier and partner. Tom Ellis, Head of Art & Private Clients at Hiscox Guernsey, explained why. Hiscox has supported Art for Guernsey since the beginning. Why did the company decide to do this? Hiscox has always been a proud sponsor
Damon Kowarsky is a printmaker from Melbourne, Australia. He travels extensively, being inspired by the architecture and the colours of the places he visits. Damon recently completed a residency with Art for Guernsey for the next stage of our Finding Turner journey, having been invited to respond to the sketches made by J.M.W. Turner when he came to the Bailiwick
Guernsey Employment Trust (GET) plays an important part in the community, supporting disabled and neurodiverse people to contribute to society through purposeful work. We have been delighted to welcome Luke Bishop to the gallery, where he has done a fantastic job. We spoke to Poppy Queripel from GET and Luke himself to find out more. Poppy Queripel, Supported Employment Team
Suranne Kendall is the newest addition to the Art for Guernsey team and she’s been doing a wonderful job. As well as general gallery duties, Suranne has been helping with the Summer Holiday Art Club. She told us more about her experiences so far. I began working with Art for Guernsey in October 2023 after David Ummels came into
Chris has had a long and successful career, but he is still fired with enthusiasm and the prospect of having an exhibition in Guernsey motivated him to create a new body of work, referencing films such as Dune and Guardians of the Galaxy. He was also inspired by the island in which he was born, as he has been since
