Exhibition in Exeter showcases the talents of older women artists
Published: 6 September 2023
An exhibition in Exeter will shine the light on the talents of a growing group of older women artists in Devon.
The art collective, CROW (Creative Older Women Artists), which has gone from strength to strength recently, will be presenting their second annual exhibition starting on Wednesday 13 September at Maketank, in Paris Street, Exeter. Maketank is supported by Exeter City Council.
CROW began in January 2022 with a meeting of 17 artists. The aim was to bring older women artists together fuelling mutual support, networking and skill sharing. Celebrating its second year of successful workshops and events, the group now has 89 professional, Devon-based older female artists.
Every month CROW has run workshops (abstract art, making books, life drawing, portraiture and many others) as well as presentations of work and visits. These have been achieved in a supportive and positive atmosphere delivered entirely by its own members creating a strong kinship and resilience.
The show, ‘Light’, shines a spotlight on the remarkable talent and Ingenuity of 26 older female artists: from painters, printmakers and sculptors to ceramicists and textile artists, their unique approach to contemporary art and unfaltering passion prove that age is no barrier to innovation and brilliance.
‘Light’ runs from Wednesday 13 September to Tuesday 26 September, from 10am to 4pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. An opening celebration will be held on Friday 15 September from 6pm to 8pm.
CROW’s continued presence at Maketank has created a nurturing culture enabling engagement with the wider community in Exeter and marking a significant place in Exeter’s cultural calendar. CROW has now grown to become a major part of the cultural life of Exeter, enabling a generation of artists to work collaboratively while developing their individual identities.
Crow can be contacted at crowsexeter@gmail.com and Maketank can be contacted at hello@maketank.org.uk