8 July to 8 August

The North Norfolk Exhibition Project was delighted to present the tenth annual exhibition of outstanding contemporary art in the unique venue of Salthouse Church; a Grade I listed, light-filled, fifteenth century church, overlooking the North Norfolk coastline.

The exhibition offered an innovative and diverse range of new work including ceramics, drawing, installation, painting, printmaking, sculpture, text and textiles by 41 artists with a Norfolk connection, including: Roger Ackling, Bob Catchpole, Susan Gunn, Vanessa Pooley, Gordon Senior and Dom Theobald.
The title ‘LANDMARK’ was chosen to celebrate the outstanding success of this artist-led Project, initiated twelve years ago, to provide a non-commercial exhibition space for contemporary art in North Norfolk.
In a departure from the normal ‘call to artists’ the participants in Salthouse10 were all committee members, past and present, together with their invited nominees. Of the 41 exhibiting artists, four exhibited in the first show in 2001, 14 were current committee members and 8 were past committee members. The current committee nominated 20 artists, 12 of whom have never shown previously at Salthouse.
Interpretation of the theme ‘LANDMARK’ provided the creative stimulus for a wealth of new artworks to celebrate and adorn this magical space, beloved by artists and art lovers – the antithesis of the white cube gallery.
Embracing the opportunity offered by Salthouse to extend their practice, highlights included: a soaring baldacchino (altar canopy) constructed from agricultural implements by Bob Catchpole; a six metre textile wall hanging created by Sally Lawford – a personal landmark inspired by a lifetime of life drawing, Stuart Shearer had recorded his daily commute, over the period of a year, in concertina sketch books; and Andrew Schumann had cast a serpent from 1000 ‘coke’ cans.

The exhibition also featured diverse responses to the local environment and landscape: Roger Ackling continued to capture sunlight through a magnifying glass, to painstakingly mark ‘found’ wood; Eleanor Wood responded reductively to the vast expanses of sky and land; whilst video artist Chris Loukes used the colour, pattern and rhythm of the land to raise questions of orientation.
In addition, the life and work of Kathleen McFarlane (1922-2008), one of the Project’s initiators, was celebrated by Porifera which has been generously loaned by Norwich Castle Museum.
Salthouse excels; a landmark exhibition; a visual feast; a showcase of a wealth of artistic creativity.
Salthouse Church, Cross Street
Salthouse NR25 7AX
Located on the A149 coast road, parking is available including disabled parking with limited access, close to the church.
Coasthopper buses run regularly on the Sheringham – King’s Lynn route, connecting with trains from Norwich and King’s Lynn.

For a copy of the Salthouse 10 Brochure please click here (*.pdf -336kb)

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EVENTS
The following events took place at Salthouse Church as part of the Exhibition Project:
LOUIS DE BERNIERES
Norfolk’s most famous novelist plays music (with the famous mandolins), reads from his latest books and favourite poems, and more…..
JOSE FERRERA and TIMBA FERRERA CONGA.
Conga is the name of the music, dance and culture of carnival in Cuba. Back by popular request come and take as active a part as you like in a festival evening of dance and music.
RICHARD MABEY
Naturalist, ecologist, columnist for BBC Wildlife Magazine for 25 years, who speaks as well as he writes, will talk about Nature Writing: Not a Job for Grown-ups. Reflections on 30 years in the words business Richard will answer questions and, with four books out or re-issued this year, he will sign copies.
DAVE HOLGATE JAZZ TRIO with KIRAN
Dave Holgate is recognised as one of Norwich’s finest sculptors. But he had an earlier life as doublebass player with some of the nation’s most prestigious bands. He has so many bookings that we were lucky to get a date from him. NNEP is proud to welcome to Salthouse his jazz trio of clarinet, piano and doublebass, playing the standards we all love. By his special invitation, Kiran will be singing.

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WORKSHOPS
A varied programme of Arts workshops were offered in the Columbia Hall for adults, families, carers and their clients and schools. For full details of all workshops click here.
Woven Rag-Rug workshop for Carers/Clients with June Croll
Writing a Story workshop for Adults with Elspeth Barker
Felt Inlay for Adults with Stephanie Gilbert
Mono-print workshop for Adults with Annette Rolston
Paper Cut Pictures workshop for Families by Elisabeth Kozmian
Pottery for Beginners (hand-building) workshop for Families by Dave Sturgess
Oriental Banners for Adults with Jacquie Petrie
WORKSHOPS FOR CARERS/CLIENTS
Reusable Polystyrene Block Printing with Louise MacLaren
Hope and Smile Club, Wells
First Focus group, Fakenham

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