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Paintings by Karen Keogh and Ian Scott Massie

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We are delighted to start September with an exhibition of watercolours, etchings and silkscreens by Karen Keogh and Ian Scott Massie.

Ian Scott Massie offers a personal view of the North - romantic and industrial - through some of its special places. Karen Keogh takes us on mesmerising journey through South of France and on to Italy.

We’re open as usual

Monday – Saturday 9am-5:30pm

Sundays 11am – 5pm

You can always shop online!

We are constantly adding exciting new work.

A Cambridge Calendar 2022

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You can now pre-order the famous A Cambridge Diary calendar!

The 2022 A Cambridge Diary Calendar is now with the printers!

It’s a 26 page double A4 drop down calendar with a full page photograph and A4 monthly calendar with space for important dates.

Wire bound and printed on 250gm silk with 450gm silk front cover with a soft touch lamination.

Visit Cambridge!

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Cambridge is an international city attracting visitors from far and wide.

It’s time for us to put the focus on our beautiful city!

Glynn Thomas’ hand-made etchings depict Cambridge through switching and changing perspectives. His intricate compositions capture the character and atmosphere of scenes from home and abroad. Do you recognise the scenes below?


We are very proud to showcase ceramics by Cambridge based artists including Sarah Went, Helen Martino, Katharina Klug and Jane Hollidge.

August in the gallery

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Our Summer Show continues! We have received stunning new paintings and ceramics and our displays are changing every week. Browse our new arrivals at www.cambridgegallery.co.uk.


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We’ve kicked off the summer by welcoming talented new artists to the gallery including Vicky HagemanEllen Hayward and Word Play Clay!  

It's always exciting when we receive new work and add new artists to the cambridge contemporary crafts family! We couldn't do what we love without the endless support that we receive from our lovely customers. Keep shopping small and local (when you can) and keep indie business like us going so we can share more fantastic artwork with you!


 As usual we are open Monday – Friday 10 am – 5:30pm and Sundays 11 am – 5pm.

Do pop in to see our brilliant window display featuring ceramics by Cat Santos and Penny Withers, and prints by Luiza Holub.

New arrivals

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Our Summer Exhibition is a great opportunity to introduce new artists to our customers. It’s such a pleasure to display new work by printmakers Adrian Holmes and Merlyn Chesterman and watercolour artist Niall MacCrann.

All prints in the gallery are handmade using traditional printmaking techniques; we have etchings, linocuts, screenprints and more. We are very proud to say that you won’t find digitally reproduced prints in our browsers!

You can find more about printmaking techniques on our website here.


July at cambridge contemporary crafts

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This month our windows feature fantastic new sculptures by Cat Santos and beautiful ceramic vessels by Penny Withers. We also welcome new work by Yorkshire based textile and printmakers Folded Forest to the gallery. You can find work by all the artists on our online shop, or pop into the gallery to see them in person!

Penny Withers uses glaze reactions to capture evocative landscapes, mountains and oceans within her stunning hand-thrown vessels. 

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Cat Santos is a printmaker and ceramicist and creates stoneware sculptures and vases inspired by everyday thoughts and moments. Her aim is to capture the wonder it is to live on this earth.

SUMMER SHOW

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Summer is finally here and so is our Summer Show! We can’t believe we have already passed the longest day of the year. It has been a joy to be open again, we hope you will enjoy all the new work we have in the gallery as much we do!


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This month there have been some exciting new arrivals at cambridge contemporary crafts, including fresh colourful ceramics by Natalie Bell and beautiful gilded bowls and jars by Clay Shed Studio.

Last week to see Design in Colour!

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Last week to see Design in Colour!

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The Summer is here! We couldn’t ask for a better weather for the last weeks of our show Design in Colour. It’s been such a pleasure to exhibit the vibrant silkscreens and paintings by Susie Stone and ceramics by Arjan Van Dal.

Visit us before Sunday 20th June to catch the show!


Our Summer Show officially starts 26th of June but we have already received these stunning new paintings by Belynda Sharples!


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We have received a delivery of stunning ceramic mugs, bowls and vases by the beloved artist in the gallery Emily Doran. Have a look on our website!

Design in Colour continues!

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We have been really enjoying the summer weather. It’s so nice to see that so many of you have chosen to book your holidays and weekends away in Cambridge! Our show Design in Colour featuring silkscreen prints and paintings by Susie Stone and ceramics by Arjan Van Dal continues until 20th June.



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This month has seen the arrival of lots of brilliant new work at Cambridge Contemporary Crafts! Our collection of ceramic jewellery has grown thanks to fresh earrings and necklaces by Clay Shed Studio, which are available to buy online and in the gallery.

Cambridge Contemporary Crafts are delighted to welcome new artist Emily Marston to the gallery! Emily creates contemporary rings and earrings using porcelain, polished to a lovely smooth finish.  

We also have a stunning new collection of black stoneware vessels by Judy Adams featuring bold abstract motifs. The entire collection can be found on our website and online shop.

We’re open as usual Monday – Saturday 10am-5:30pm

Sundays 11am – 5pm

You can always shop online! We’re constantly adding exciting new work.

We are hiring! ⁠

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⁠Gallery Supervisor⁠ - Maternity Cover⁠

Position available in vibrant, progressive, contemporary art gallery. Rewarding opportunity with potential to work on a variety of projects.⁠

Role would suit well-presented and well spoken, flexible, motivated, organized person with a strong interest in contemporary visual art and delivering excellent customer service.⁠

Number of hours per week: min 21 hours, max 37.5 hours, hours will vary from week to week and will include 1 weekend day. Rotas are planned one month in advance.⁠

Contract length: 12 months⁠

Pay: £10.20 p/h⁠

⁠Closing date for application forms: Midnight Sunday 20th June. ⁠

Start date: ASAP⁠

Please email us at admin@cambridgegallery.co.uk to receive the application form. Please fill it and email it back with a short covering letter (max 300 words) and your CV to Nathalie Staples or post it to cambridge contemporary art, 6 Trinity Street, Cambridge, CB2 1SU.⁠

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!⁠

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Last week to see Focus on Ceramics!

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It’s been an absolute pleasure to dedicate the gallery to ceramics this past month. We love introducing new makers to our customers and we were finally able to do that in person! After so many months on lockdown, it’s wonderful to see people physically in the gallery experiencing art as it should be.

Bulbous forms by Katharina Klug

Bulbous forms by Katharina Klug

Next up is

Design in Colour

22 May – 20 June

Silkscreen prints and paintings by Susie Stone and ceramics by Arjan Van Dal

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May at cambridge contemporary crafts

Pop by the gallery to see our show of ceramics inspired by British landscape and wildlife, featuring Freddie Crossley and Mary Wright. We also have a lovely new collection of cards by printmaker Luiza Holub!

We’re open as usual Monday – Saturday 10am-5:30pm

Sundays 11am – 5pm

You can always shop online! We’re constantly adding exciting new work.


We are hiring!

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Gallery Supervisor

Position available in vibrant, progressive, contemporary art gallery. Rewarding opportunity with potential to work on a variety of projects.

Role would suit well-presented and well spoken, flexible, motivated, organized person with a strong interest in contemporary visual art and delivering excellent customer service.

Number of hours per week: min 21 hours, max 37.5 hours, hours will vary from week to week and will include 1 weekend day. Rotas are planned one month in advance.

Pay: £10.20 p/h

Closing date for application forms: Midnight Sunday 23 May.

Interview dates: 1 and 2 June

Start date: ASAP

Please email us at admin@cambridgegallery.co.uk to receive the application form.

Please fill it and email it back with a short covering letter (max 300 words) and your CV to Nathalie Staples or post it to cambridge contemporary art, 6 Trinity Street, Cambridge, CB2 1SU.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!


Focus on Ceramics continues

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Our show full of stunning pieces by the top potters in the country continues until 16th May. We hope to see you in the gallery this weekend!

Hand built vases by Hilary Mayo

Hand built vases by Hilary Mayo

Our opening times:

Monday - Saturday 9am - 5.30pm

Sunday and Bank Holidays 11am - 5pm

You can always shop online!


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We can’t wait to see you in the gallery this weekend! We have received stunning new pieces by Mizuyo Yamashita - perfect for delicate displays of single stems.

Welcome ceramic lovers!

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Please join us for the online preview of our new exhibition Focus on Ceramics.

We are very proud to exhibit work by Adam Frew, Anna Silverton, Tricia Thom, Katharina Klug, Rhian Malin, Matt Horne, Rowena Brown, Adam Ross, Justine Allison, Chris Keenan, Lara Scobie, Hilary Mayo and Carina Ciscato. We hope you find new pieces to add to your collections!

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Our opening times:

Monday - Saturday 9am - 5.30pm

Sunday and Bank Holidays 11am - 5pm


Welcome back!

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It feels so good to have you in the gallery again! It’s the last week to catch our exhibition of screenprints by Clare Halifax and ceramics by Yuta Segawa, Sally Bertram, Georgie Gardiner, Ali Tomlin, Tamsin Arrowsmith Brown, Hannah Bould and Silvia K.

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Next up is FOCUS ON CERAMICS

Our gallery has been filling up with stunning new work by the crème de la crème of British studio ceramics.

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Time to reopen our doors and welcome you back into cambridge contemporary crafts! We are very happy to come out the other side of Lockdown 3.0 thanks to the support of our wonderful customers. Now spring is here bringing sunshine, optimism and lots of fantastic new ceramics, glass, sculptures, textiles, jewellery and cards all handmade by our amazing UK based artists.

We are delighted to welcome new artist Natalie Bell to the gallery! Natalie creates colourful slipcast vessels from her studio in Mansfield. Her work is currently featuring in our vibrant new window display alongside Nell SmithAlice Duck and Nordanstyle. We can’t wait for you to visit and see them in person.  

Exhibition of botanical prints by Clare Halifax

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The gallery has been taken over by plants! We are pleased to present a new collection of screenprints showcasing Clare Halifax’ intricate depiction of glasshouses and striking plants.

Photos by Zuza Grubecka

Photos by Zuza Grubecka

Following on from our sensational Christmas window display, we are thrilled to have collaborated with The Flower Project Cambridge again. We are delighted to support another independent local business with a shared ethos of sustainability and an eco-friendly approach.


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Springing from the fantastic plant display at our sister gallery, we have curated several plant themed gift ideas. Featuring Alice Duck, Studio Bean, Pistol & Peach, Layla Amber, Devi Singh, The Printed Peanut and Teresa Clay. Find them all and more on our online shop!

During the current restrictions we are at the gallery from 10am-5pm on Monday to Saturday and 11-5pm on Sundays for click and collect!


Last week to see our exhibition of paintings!

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It’s really nice for us to see how Cambridge is slowly coming to life as restrictions are being lifted. Thank you so much for making our exhibition of paintings a success. The show ends this Sunday 21st March, there is still a little bit of time to catch this exhibition!

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Spring at cambridge contemporary crafts

We are welcoming Spring to the gallery with a colourful new window display featuring work by Katie AlmondAlice DuckCat SantosKaren HowarthSophie ElmTone Von KroghSophie Smith and Stine Dulong! All work is available to purchase through our online shop, and as always do get in touch with any enquiries.

During the current restrictions we are at the gallery from 10am-5pm on Monday to Saturday and 11-5pm on Sundays for click and collect!


Mother’s Day

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Next week’s Mother’s Day may be very sensitive to a lot of us this year. If the recent months have thought us anything is to cherish our loved ones and the time we have together.

 

These stunning new porcelain pieces by Katharina Klug have just arrived in the gallery. Our exhibition of paintings by Jo Tunmer, Elisa Lafuente, Penny Frith, Sara Johnson, DK Macleod, Georgia Elliott, Janine Baldwin, Kate Burns, Ruth Bunnewell, Sally Anne Fitter, Duncan Johnson, Gill Gathercole, Jane Strother and Janet James continues until 21 March.

Paaintings by Jo Tunmer

Paaintings by Jo Tunmer


Please remember that we are still open for click-and-collect in the gallery. During the current restrictions we are at the gallery from 9am-5pm Monday to Saturday and 11-5pm on Sundays.


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Mums really are the best! Let’s tell them so this Mother’s Day – Sunday 14th March.This year lots of us won’t be able to see our Mums so it’s even more important not to forget to send a beautiful card and a lovely gift too. We have a selection of cards and gift ideas on our online shop here.


Colour!

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After our subtle and calm exhibition of prints by Iona Howard and Chrissy Norman we are moving forward to a new show of paintings. We can’t wait to show you all the new vibrant work we have received!

Coastguard Cottages and Sea Lettuce by Jane Strother

Coastguard Cottages and Sea Lettuce by Jane Strother

Raspberry Laces by Kate Burns

Raspberry Laces by Kate Burns

Setting Out by Gill Gathercole

Setting Out by Gill Gathercole


Please remember that we are still open for click-and-collect in the gallery. During the current restrictions we are at the gallery from 9am-5pm Monday to Saturday and 11-5pm on Sundays.