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The Upstairs Galleries
Newsletter August 09

Summer County Art Show
With a huge range of artists throughout the galleries in August, this show is a testimony to the range of talent throughout East Anglia and all at *commission free prices!

Artists on display:
David Buck, Sofarwanted, Sheba Farmiloe, Bobbie Combden, Helen Herbert, Michael Chittendon, Sheila Ford, Mary Smith, David Leathers, Mark Ward, Michelle Payne, Mike Holtom, Ken Rodgers, Elaine Elliott, Lara, Karen Conroy, Rose Martin, Steve Sharp, Roger Dewsbery, Olive Rees, Jan Houchen, Richard Barber, Paul Griggs, Peter Farrington, Penton Photography, Alan Lavendar, Harley Hodges, Paddy Dean, Susan Holmes, Rosemary Simpson, Paul and Ryan Edwards, Elizabeth Dwyer, Tracey Kemp, Dolf, Julia Chase, Dennis Baker.

Elsewhere in the bustling town:
Beccles Arts Society holds its 40th Annual Exhibition this month (August 1st – August 8th),

Harvest Moon Festival is about to be launched with several bands and bars at the quayside this month,

the Beccles Carnival is on this month,

and the Beccles Duck Sculpture Trail will be on display throughout the town from August 17th.

Sir John Leman High School are featured in the artists boards (opposite the gallery) this month – artworks are available to purchase – speak to Alison Copeman at the school in September.

*the artists within our galleries pay NO COMMISSION FEES, all hanging works pay 100% profit directly to the artists, ensuring a living from their works.

Most Galleries have a footfall of 500 visitors per month on average ‘Green Pebble review’. Ours has an average visitor list of 2000 per month. Why? Affordable works, changing exhibitions, excellent marketing and promotion, good sales staff and a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

Where will you have seen us?

The Upstairs Gallery has been featured in many publications:
VOGUE, THE EASTERN DAILY TIMES MAGAZINE, EAST, BECCLES AND BUNGAY JOURNAL, EASTERN DAILY PRESS, EAST ANGLIAN DAILY TIMES, EVENING STAR, DISS EXPRESS, THE TELEGRAPH, YORKSHIRE POST, LEEDS METRO, WAVENEY ADVERTISER, OUTLINE MAGAZINE and many many other press articles on a regular feature basis.

We also feature on many websites (WaveneyValleyBlog) for tourism, visitors to the area and information articles.

Newsflash: Nominated 09 for Choose Suffolk Award, and best start-up business.

We cater for all artists: Student, Emerging, Professional, and established
Visit our website for further details Spaces still available September, October, November
Sorry-Fully Booked December 09