This month, we are thrilled to feature local artist, Lucy Sylvester. Lucy is a local handmade jeweller and mum of two cheeky boys; Archie 9 and Alfie 8. Her work is directly inspired by the countryside, from cow parsley stems, rye grass, to lichen, leaves, twigs and dead bugs (!) to create fine botanical jewellery - cast from British countryside plants and insects with a scattering of diamonds.

Natalie Nowell is Head of English and an Assistant Headteacher at Chenderit School and has kindly chosen five artworks which represent her life and explained what they mean to her. She has a BA in English Literature and History of Art and MA in History of Art (with Literature and History) from the University of York.

This Creative Careers instalment is all about Arts Management, featuring Arts Development Officer for West Northamptonshire, Sue Carverhill, and Arts Administrator, Sophie Wilson. Both are members of the Friends of the Heseltine Gallery Committee, Sue as Secretary and Sophie as Treasurer.

This month, we have double the delight for you. We are thrilled to feature local artist duo, Mike Caddy & Jenny Timms. Jenny and Mike are Vitreus Art based in Towcester, South Northants.

June’s My Life in Art features the choices of art journalist and artist, Chris Woodcock. Chris formerly volunteered with the Friends of the Heseltine Gallery managing marketing and communications and continues to be involved in exhibitions, both as an artist and behind the scenes.

Creative Careers is a new series for our #LOVEArt blog, which aims to provide an insight into different arts career paths, particularly as a resource for young people. This first instalment is all about Art Education, through the eyes of Learning and Engagement Coordinator at the New Art Gallery in Walsall, Alex Jolly, and Art Teacher and Head of Year at Chenderit School, Lindsey Cramb.

This month we are thrilled to feature artist Fiona Kingdon. Fiona is a wood artist based in the Midlands. Her beautiful work regularly features at galleries and festivals around the country.

Roger Neill researches and writes about artists, musicians and writers and is particularly interested in the connections between those apparently independent art forms. Previously, he worked internationally in marketing communications and creativity and innovation.

This month we are thrilled to introduce you to artist Abigail Bury. Abigail is a textile artist based in Gloucestershire. Her beautiful work regularly features in interior design magazines as well as at our own Tactile Fusion exhibition in 2020.