Anthony Van Dyck, portrait painter to King Charles I drew five views of Rye, two of which are of the Ypres Tower. Views No.1 (in the Fitzwilliam, Cambridge) and No.2 (in the Rotterdam Museum) were drawn in the 1630’s. No.1 also shows the Gungarden Gate, built in 1545 and pulled down in 1735; but I … Continue reading Famous Artists Leave Clues To Ypres By Frank Palmer
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.
Grand Opening of Strand Quay Gallery
Quay Gallery on Saturday 19 February. The colourful paintings and the welcome given to all by Delphine Pope and her fellow artists created a warm interior in contrast to the very cold chill outside.
Music Therapy Comes to Rye
Lizz Butt (State Registered Arts Therapist, Music) The ancient healing power of music is now available here in Rye.
Stunning Exhibition at Rye Art & Framing Gallery
An amazing collection of paintings, many by local artists, are on display at the new Rye Art & Framing Gallery at the Atlas Industrial Estate on Rye Harbour Road.
Friends of Rye Art Gallery Summer Garden Party
A huge crowd attended FRAG’S Summer Garden Party on Saturday 10 July which was held at 11 High Street, Rye.
Geoffrey Bagley Exhibition at Turtle Art
Rye’s art followers turned out in force on Saturday 5 June to attend the opening of a special exhibition of the early work of the late Geoffrey Bagley.
A Potted History of the Rye Potteries.
No. 1. The David Sharp Pottery David Sharp started work as an apprentice with Rye Pottery just after the War. He worked with Raymond Everett and Dennis Townsend, all who later branched out on their own.
New Art Gallery at Atlas
Rye Art & Framing Centre and Gallery have recently opened at the Atlas Industrial Park, Rye Harbour. The Proprietor Michael Jon Preston has eight years experience and is a fully trained professional framer. The framing Centre also features a suburb Gallery situated on two floors enabling browsing in a relaxed atmosphere with refreshments available. A ‘while you wait’ framing service … Continue reading New Art Gallery at Atlas
Paperwork on Parade
Paper on Parade The work of GEOFFREY BAGLEY from 1930 – 1945 Born in Pontefract, Yorkshire in 1901. Died in Rye in 1992
1832 Reform Map of Rye to be Auctioned Locally
The map of Rye above is but the central section of of a steel engraving from Samuel Lewis’ Topographical Dictionary reflecting the boundary changes introduced on the enactment of the Reform Bill of June 7th. 1832.