Category: Art

Browse the Rye’s Own Art archive for magazine pieces that combine contemporary reporting with memories and historical perspective. The selection ranges across “Exhibition of Portraits”, “Rye Headlines April 2004”, “School Going From Strength To Strength”, “Double Exhibition at Rolfe Gallery”, and “Mystery Rye Object”, showing the breadth hidden behind the section heading. Together the articles retain the immediacy and individuality of a local magazine rather than reading like a formal reference book.

Jerwood Foundation Working with Hastings on New Art Gallery

By Amber Rudd The Jerwood Foundation is to work with Hastings Borough Council to explore the opportunity and potential for a new gallery in Hastings which would house the main body of the Jerwood Art Collection and receive temporary exhibitions. Jerwood and Hastings are exploring the feasibility of the options and working closely with local … Continue reading Jerwood Foundation Working with Hastings on New Art Gallery

Stephanie’s First Book

Thomas Peacock Students Illustrate Stephanie’s Very First Book. Rye author Stephanie Dunk has written her first children’s book which must be commended for it’s originality. The book, “Level Control” is the first in a series of five and tells the imaginative story of a journey which moves from level to level under the ground into … Continue reading Stephanie’s First Book

The Winchelsea Players

Committed to producing high-quality drama and galvanising local talent The Winchelsea Players was founded in May 2006. Its prime objective is to produce a wide variety of quality plays that are long-established favourites. The Company’s inaugural production was Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest in July 2006 which enjoyed rave reviews and sell-out performances.

Friends of Rye Art Gallery

Garden Party By Elaine Robertson Every Rye Society or institution that gives coffee mornings, open gardens or garden parties, holds its collective breath about the weather, but after an unnerving early part of the week the Friends of Rye Art Gallery sighed in relief when 8 July turned out to be a beautiful day with … Continue reading Friends of Rye Art Gallery

Julie Andrews was her Claim to Fame

The year was 1945, the War ended and 14 year old Doreen Palmer left school (that was the leaving age then). Doreen lived in the east end of London and started work in the West End for a Russian lady named Katya Krassen in Saville Rowe. By the time she was sixteen Doreen was quite … Continue reading Julie Andrews was her Claim to Fame

Andy MaConnell In a Glass of His Own

First Ever Glass Expert on the Antiques Road Show. Andy McConnell has dealt in antiques since adolescence, but served an apprenticeship in journalism. After working in music, film and television, his return to writing was marked by the publication in 2004 of his tome, The Decanter, An Illustrated History of Glass From 1650. His latest … Continue reading Andy MaConnell In a Glass of His Own

Important Art Works At Rye Auction Galleries

The Hughes’ oil on canvas in original frame measures 30″ x 35″ approx. and is in good condition. This work was painted by Hughes at the request of Alice Boyd of Penkill Castle, Scotland while Hughes was resident at Penkill. Hughes styled this work of Scott (at the age of 21) from a much earlier … Continue reading Important Art Works At Rye Auction Galleries