Arts
7 August – 9 October
Landscape
An exhibition of large coiled vessels by Sarah Purvey. Potters; 0117 330 8445
12 August – 18 October
One Step Beyond
An exhibition launching five recently graduated artists from Bath School of Art and Design showing installation, film, drawing, objects, sculpture and photography. Centrespace;
www.centrespacegallery.com
14 – 28 August
Open Exhibition
A display of art work from professionals and talented amateurs together with a collection from local students who have received art prizes awarded by the Clevedon Art Club. The Science Atrium;
www.clevedonartclub.co.uk
20 – 25 August
Inside
Mat Webber reveals a collection of photographs celebrating the interiors of stately homes and museum houses. Centrespace;
www.centrespacegallery.com
Until 22 August
Art From the
New World
The Corey Helford Gallery from LA and Bristol’s City Museum presents one of the most exciting collections you’ll see this year.
www.bristol.gov.uk/museums
Until 23 August
Impact of Light
An exciting first exhibition from a collective of talented Bristol glass artists. Beechcroft Space;
impactoflight.wordpress.com
Until 27 August
Enchanted
An exhibition of dream-like jewellery featuring the work of eight leading contemporary jewellers. Diana Porter;
www.dianaporter.co.uk
The Oneiric Image
Featuring the work of Pollock-Krasner award-winning artist Eva Bosch, Mark Sheeky and Katia Hickmer. At the Lloyd Gill Gallery;
www.thelloydgillgallery.com
27 August – 1 September
Creative Handshake
A collaborative film project that aims to celebrate the creative ability of young filmmakers aged 14-25, with films addressing the reality of life as a young person in Bristol. Centrespace;
www.centrespacegallery.com
Until 29 August
The Music of Looking
Artist Pat Jamieson is interested in placing words outside of the normal context of the book and into a space where they have a fluid range of resonances. Windows204;
2042010.com
Surrealism
Exploring the diversity of this eccentric movement featuring limited edition prints by masters Dalí and Miró alongside works by contemporary artists Dirk Larsen and Simon Vaughan Winter. The Bristol Gallery;
www.thebristolgallery.com
29 August – 30 October
Twin Reflex
Marcus FitzGibbon looks at gender politics to explore differences and the relationship between the sexes. Windows204;
2042010.com
30 August – 8 September
Summer Print Sale
A range of prints from The Bristol Gallery collection will be for sale at discounted prices. Works include limited edition prints by Picasso, Chagall and Kandinsky.
www.thebristolgallery.com
Until 31 August
Sarah Dobai
Exploring the shared interest in the everyday. Works|Projects;
www.worksprojects.co.uk
Mixed Exhibition
Featuring new work by Innocent Gallery artists Melanie McDonald, Elaine Jones, Chris Hankey together with a selection of work by Sir Terry Frost RA and Sandara Blow RA.
www.innocentfineart.co.uk
3 September
Panomania
Martin Edwards presents his unique style of panoramic photography to the Photo Gallery. 07749 226609
Until 5 September
David Hockney
An exhibition of etchings illustrating six fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm. RWA;
www.rwa.org.uk
Joy Adamson
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Joy Adamson’s birth. Wallsworth Hall;
www.nature-in-art.org.uk
Until 12 September
Dead Star Light
Filmmaker Kerry Tribe holds the first major presentation of her work in the UK at the Arnolfini, featuring three new works using different technologies (16mm film, reel-to-reel audio and video). Arnolfini;
www.arnolfini.org.uk
Until 1 November
Recycled Horse Sculpture Show
Historical horses are coming to HorseWorld in an unique outdoor sculpture exhibition. HorseWorld;
www.horseworld.org.uk
Until 2011
The Incredible Journey
Turn back the clock and listen to the memories of those who rescued ss Great Britain from the Falkland Islands and witnessed her return, and view the animated film. ss Great Britain;
www.ssgreatbritain.org