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The following are a selection of forthcoming talks and exhibitions which are open to the general public. All dates and prices are correct at the time of writing, but we suggest you contact the organisers to confirm details before setting out. Further talks and exhibitions will continue to be added throughout the year. For subscribers to Pollyanna's gallery newsletter *new events* and *updates* are marked as indicated.

Just added - exhibitions and events for 2012!

Exhibitions : Ongoing
Venue The Heron Gallery, Drove Rd, Weston-super-Mare Somerset BS23 3NW

Details: As a patron of the Wildlife Art Society International, Pollyanna will be including work in several of their programme of exhibitions to be held during the first six months of the year in their national Headquarters, the Heron Gallery. Pollyanna’s daughter Anna-Louise will also be including a selection of photographs in one exhibition. Full details of their programme will be announced on their web site www.theherongallery.com

January 2012

Out now - the latest issue of Cross Stitch Crazy magazine will go on sale in January. The magazine will include an exclusive stitching chart for one of Pollyanna’s beautiful cat paintings which has been specially adapted as a cross stitch design.
£3.99 from all good newsagents

*Update - Exhibition extended*

Date : Ongoing until 30th April
Exhibition :Animal Art Adventure
Venue : Weaver Hall Museum, 162 London Road, Northwich , Cheshire CW9 8AB

Details : Journey around the globe with this exhibition of animal art by some of the world's leading wildlife artists. Animal Art Adventure aims to use art to celebrate the efforts of conservation groups around the world which work to improve the lives of injured and orphaned wildlife. It features paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints of wild animals that have been nursed back to health and helped to return to the wild. Pollyanna’s work is on display alongside that of other artists including David Shepherd and Emily Lamb. A percentage of all sales will benefit the Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre.
Open Tuesday - Friday 10am-5pm Saturday-Sunday 2-5pm Admission is free.

February 2012

Date : 21st February – 2nd April
Exhibition: Association of Animal Artists Exhibtion
Venue : Castle Park Arts Centre, off Fountain Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6SE

Details : Castle Park Arts Centre is situated just off Main Street in the charming historic market town of Frodsham, and will be the venue for the first exhibtion of the year of the work of members of the Association of Animal Artists. Pollyanna will be including four pieces of original work in this exhibition. Open Monday- Sunday 10.00am - 4.00pm, admission free

March 2012

Date : 4th March 10.00am – 4.00pm
Event : Painting Demonstration Venue : National Memorial Arboretum Croxall Road Alrewas Staffordshire DE13 7AR

Details : Pollyanna will be present at the National Memorial Arboretum where she will be working on a demonstration panting throughout the day. She will be happy to chat to visitors, and answer any questions about her painting.

“The National Arboretum has become in just a few years the iconic focal point for the nation’s remembrance of British Heroes. It is a place of quiet sanctuary for those who come to remember and a place of quiet pride in the selflessness and sacrifice of those who have gone before.”
HRH Prince William

For further details visit www.thenma.org.u

Details : Pollyanna will be staging a display of work in the Long gallery of the Visitor Centre of the National Memorial Arboretum, a spiritually uplifting national site of remembrance to honour the fallen, and recognise sacrifice. The Arboretum is a unique haven of peace, contemplation and hope for the future. It consists of 150 acres of wooded parkland within the National Forest in Staffordshire where visitors can both enjoy and learn about the trees and their surroundings, and reflect upon their special symbolism. With some 50,000 trees already planted, and 200 dedicated memorials established on the site, the Arboretum is a living tribute that will forever acknowledge the personal sacrifices made by the armed and civil services. For some it is a wonderful place to stroll and enjoy the beauty of the trees; for others it's a peaceful and beautiful place to remember loved ones, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Ten years since being founded, the site now hosts an abundance of wild plants, woodland areas, grassland, a reed bed and wetland. It is populated by a variety of wildlife including brown hares, skylarks, lapwings, otters, tits and finches, green woodpeckers, buntings and an occasional black redstart. This makes it the ideal setting for a display of Pollyanna’s artwork, and we are sure visitors will enjoy her celebration of British wildlife.

A new limited edition ’Poppy Field’ (above) has been published to mark this exhibition. It will be available exclusively at the Arboretum until the end of March.

The Arboretum is open every day except Christmas Day between 9am and 5pm. You are welcome to visit the Arboretum free of charge, although donations are welcomed to help with the maintenance and upkeep of the site.

Date: 28th March 7.30pm
Talk: A Brush With Wildlife
Venue : The Samworth Centre at St Mary’s 8 Burton Street Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1AR

Details: Don’t miss one of only two chances to hear Pollyanna speak in the fist six months of 2012! She will be visiting the Samworth Centre to talk about the years in which she ran a wildlife hospital, and the paintings which were inspired by the many birds and animals which passed through her care. The evening will raise funds for major repair work required at St Peter’s church in Melton Mowbray. Tickets cost £5.00 and must be booked in advance by phoning 01664 565351

Date: 30th March 7.30pm
Talk: Giant Pandas and Sleeping Dragons
Venue : Temple Hotel, Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3PG

Details: As patron of The Friends of the Matlock Bath Pavilion Pollyanna is very pleased to present her most popular talk about her expedition into China to study and paint the Giant Panda at an evening for the supporters of the group. The purpose of the Friends group is to involve as many people as possible to help achieve the vision of restoring this building back to its former glory, by developing it into a theatre and multi use arts centre. The evening is free to members of the Friends group, who can reserve seats in advance. Any remaining seats will be available on the door at £3.00 for non-members – we suggest you check availability in advance.
Become a friend by paying a small membership fee (£10.00, £5.00 concessions) and you will help contribute to the funding of the project, and will also be invited to free events such as this!
www.thegrandpavilion.co.uk

April 2012

Date : 8th April
Event : Official Opening of Wildlife Hospital
Venue : Fleckney Road in Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicestershire

Details : Pollyanna is delighted to have been invited to open the brand new purpose built wildlife hospital and education centre in Kibworth Beauchamp.

The Leicester Wildlife hospital itself has been running for nearly 20 years now taking all kinds of sick injured and orphaned wildlife from Leicestershire and surrounding counties. With space at a premium, a larger facility was urgently needed. The new centre will include a vet visiting facility and separate housing areas so that predator visitors (foxes, birds of prey) are kept well away from prey visitors (garden birds etc)! All the outside pens are species specific so they have the best type of recuperation area possible.

Other facilities include veterinary examination rooms, orphan rearing and treatment areas, specialist oiled bird cleaning sinks and isolation cubicles. All will be welcome – phone 07951285366 or visit www.leicesterwildlifehospital.org closer to the date to confirm the exact time of the event.

May 2012

Established in America, 20th May is Endangered Species Day, an opportunity for people young and old to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species and everyday actions that people can take to help protect disappearing wildlife and last remaining open spaces.

June 2012

Date: 1st – 10th June
Event: International Wildlife Art Society Exhibition
Venue: Nature in Art, Twigworth, Gloucester

Details: As a patron of the Wildlife Art Society International, Pollyanna will have four original works included in this exhibition showcasing the cream of wildlife art from around the world. The event is being held in the world's first museum dedicated exclusively to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by nature. A selection of Pollyanna’s cards prints and gift ware will be available throughout. Admission free, parking available.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the society, a brand new award will by launched during the exhibition – The Pollyanna Pickering Award for Conservation through Art. Members will be invited to submit a portfolio of work which relates to or represents a conservation or animal welfare project which they have supported through their painting. Pollyanna commented “Many wildlife artists use their skills to fundraise or raise awareness of the plight of endangered species, and I wanted to provide a platform to celebrate this important contribution. I believe this will be the first award in the UK to recognise formally the role wildlife art plays in the conservation world.”
Other events are planned for the anniversary year – including a members painting safari, and an art auction. Further details will be announced on their web site throughout the year. If you would like to find out more about TWASI membership or eligibility for the award visit www.twasi.com

Date: 1st – 4th June 11.00am – 5.00pm
Event: Painting Demonstration and Derbyshire Open Arts Event.
Venue : The Gallery Brookvale House Oaker Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2JJ

Details: In 2012 the Derbyshire Open Arts event will be held on the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend why not join us for 4 days of Art and enjoyment at this annual visual arts and crafts event which invites you to visit artists and craftspeople in their showspaces and workplaces across the county.

Pollyanna will be opening her private gallery and working on a demonstration painting throughout the weekend. She will be happy to chat to visitors, and answer questions about her work. An extended selection of cards, prints and books will also be available. Tea and Coffee will be available. Please note this event will not be AA signposted.click here for directions

Date: 1st – 4th June
11.00am – 5.00pm
Event: Derbyshire Open Arts Event.
Venue : The Pavilion, Matlock Bath

Details: In 2012 followers of the Derbyshire Open Arts Trail will have the opportunity to see a selection of Pollyanna’s original artwork in an additional location – the Pavilion at Matlock Bath! As patron of the Friends Group, Pollyanna is pleased to include work in their group exhibition. During the weekend the Pavilion will also be hosting a dance installation and other events.

Date: 16th June – 1st July 10.00am – 6.00pm
Exhibition : Wildness
Venue : The Gallery Brookvale House Oaker Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2JJ

Details: Pollyanna is proud to present an exhibition of a collection of paintings to officially launch the new book Wildness, a collaboration between Pollyanna and Richard Bonfield, poet in residence for the Born Free Foundation Over fifty new paintings will be on exhibition, along with a wide range of fine art and limited edition prints, cards, prints and giftware. Pollyanna will be on hand throughout to sign copies of the new book, and chat to visitors about her work. click here for directions

WE WILL ADD FULL DETAILS OF THIS EXHIBITION CLOSER TO THE DATE - PLEASE CHECK BACK!

July 2012

Date : 7th July 7.30pm
Event : Pride in the Park Charity Ball,
Venue : Pride Park Stadium, Derby

Details : Pollyanna is pleased to be one of the special guests at this charity Summer Ball, which will raise funds for the Born Free Foundation. During the celebrity auction on the evening guests will have the chance to bid for a unique auction item donated by Pollyanna, in an auction hosted by celebrity auctioneer James Lewis. This year she will be donating number one of the brand new limited edition ‘Wildness’ to help raise funds. The event will again be attended by Born Free Founder Virginia McKenna. The last ball raised £11,000 for the Born Free Foundation's new wildlife rescue, conservation and education centre in Ethiopia.Tickets cost £50.00, and include a three course dinner dancing and entertainment. For more information, or to apply for tickets Tel . 01283 701727

Date: 8th July 10.00am – 4.00pm
Event: Wildness – A celebration!
Venue : The Gallery Brookvale House Oaker Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2JJ

Details: Following the launch of the book ‘Wildness’ during her exhibition, Pollyanna will be pleased to be host a special one-day event in celebration of the book on Sunday 8th July 10.00am – 4.00pm.

The celebration will be attended by Pollyanna, poet Richard Bonfield, and special guest Virginia McKenna.(pictured above) All three will be pleased to sign copies of the book Wildness.

Richard will have previous anthologies of poetry available, and Virginia will also be happy to sign copies of her inspirational and critically acclaimed memoirs ‘The Life in my Years’.

The event will be strictly by admission by ticket only. The price of £25.00 includes :

Entry for two people
One copy of the book Wildness
Two glasses of wine (or soft drinks)
Buffet
Five entries into the prize draw to win an original painting

The celebration event will be held at Pollyanna’s private gallery at Brookvale House, Oaker, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2JJ. Please note – this event will not be AA signposted. click here for directions

As well as meeting and chatting to Virginia, Pollyanna and Richard guests will have the opportunity to view Pollyanna’s gallery, and walk round her newly landscaped gardens – featuring life size sculptures of rhinos, elephants, giraffes and gorillas! There will be the opportunity to talk to representatives of Born Free about the wonderful work they carry out. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Born Free’s wildlife rescue projects. Only 100 tickets will be available, and can be booked in person during Pollyanna’s Summer Exhibition.

Details of online booking will follow soon - please check back for details.

Date: 13th July 10.00am – 5.00pm
Event: Painting Demonstration at the Born Free Day - National Exhibition of Wildlife Art
Venue: Gordale Garden Centre on the Wirral Penninsula halfway between Chester and Heswell on the A540

Details: Pollyanna is pleased to have been invited to attend the opening day of the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art as their guest celebrity artist. She will be working on a demonstration painting throughout the day, and chatting to visitors about her work, as well as signing copies of her books, cards and prints. Pictured above - Pollyanna and friend at a previous art demo day at NEWA!

Date : 13th – 29th July 9.30am - 6.00pm
Event: National Exhibition of Wildlife Art
Venue: Gordale Garden Centre on the Wirral Penninsula halfway between Chester and Heswell on the A540

Details: Pollyanna will once again include original works in the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art near Liverpool - the largest exhibition of its type in the country. Contact Marion at 07748533448 or email admin@newa-uk.com for further details

Date : 28th July – 30th September
Exhibition : Favourite Artists
Venue : Patchings Art Gallery Oxton Road Calverton, Nottingham

Details : Pollyanna is very pleased to have been invited to include work in Patching’s favourite Artists Exhibition! She has exhibited and given talks at this lovely welcoming arts centre numerous times over the years and is always glad to return. She is a regular celebrity guest artist at their popular arts festival, and an exhibition of her work staged in the gallery featured in her BBC documentary Made in England. Open daily from 9.00 a.m. until 6.00 p.m, admission free. There is ample parking at the gallery, and visitors can also enjoy lunch or a snack in Café Patchings.

August 2012

Date : 23rd August – 14th September
Event : Society of Feline Artist's Annual Exhibition

Venue : Llewellyn Alexander Gallery,
124 - 126 The Cut, Waterloo, London (opposite the Old Vic theatre)

Details : As a signature member Pollyanna will again be including original paintings in the Society of Feline Artist’s annual exhibition which celebrates cats of every type - from domestic kittens to big cats in the wild. This exhibition is an important date for the London Diary, and is keenly anticipated by cat lovers and collectors around the world.

September 2012

Details of talks and exhibitions will be listed later in the year - please check back!

October 2012

World Animal Day was started in 1931 at a convention of ecologists in Florence as a way of highlighting the plight of endangered species. Since then it has grown to encompass all kinds of animal life and is widely celebrated in countries throughout the world.

October 4th was chosen as World Animal Day as it is the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Find out how you can get involved at www.worldanimalday.org.uk

November 2012

Details of talks and exhibitions will be listed later in the year - please check back!

Exhibition : Christmas Exhibition - The Golden Exhibition
Date : 17th November – 2nd December 10.00 am - 6.00pm

Venue : The Gallery, Brookvale House, Oaker, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 2JJ.click here for directions (AA Signposted)

Details : Pollyanna is proud to present a new exhibition of original work in her private gallery. This will be a special anniversary exhibition to mark the fiftieth event to be held in her private gallery

Also on show will be Pollyanna’s full range of fine art and limited edition prints, gift ware and collectables alongside an exclusive display of the latest selection of gift ware commissioned by Harrods. All of Pollyanna’s books will be available, and she will be pleased to sign any copies purchased. Calendars for 2013 featuring Pollyanna’s work will be available. There will be over 150 Christmas card designs to choose from, including the latest charity cards published by Guide dogs for the Blind, the RSPCA, Cats Protection League, The Wildlife Trust, and Blue Cross among many others alongside ranges of eco-friendly wrapping paper and cards and much more. Two new limited edition prints will be launched at the exhibition.

FULL DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED CLOSER TO THE DATE -PLEASE CHECK BACK!

December 2012

Further details of talks and events will be available later in the year - please bookmark this page and check again!