Mistletoe and Lime (the ladies of Wilmington Common) In January 2023 I completed this painting. It was intended for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition – unfortunately, it didn’t get selected...
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Sculptures of Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards by Amy Goodman unveiled at their hometown, Dartford “What should we call the producers? And it was just right off the top...
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Dartford’s Industrial Heritage As part of the Millennium celebrations in 2000 Gary Drostle and the Wallscapes public art team (Gary and Rob Turner) were commissioned by Dartford Borough Council to paint...
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The Sir Peter Blake Gallery is an exhibition space located in the same building as Dartford Library and the Borough Museum. The gallery is curated by Dartford Borough Council on...
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The Children’s Summer Exhibition is back! This year, the team is looking for children to create a picture on the theme of ‘happiness’. As well as showcasing the brilliant range...
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The Sir Peter Blake Gallery is inviting young aspiring artists to exhibit their work in the Children’s Summer Exhibition. The exhibition is looking for children aged 5 to 15 to...
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer 17 years ago, a total shock, and as a young mother, it was pretty tough going. I had my operation followed by 6 months...
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Dartford Lions have created a Peace Poster Competition. This will be run independently of the national competition to allow five groups of young people with special needs to participate on...
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Dartford Toy Appeal 3 has received over 1,000 Christmas gifts for local children. Launched in 2013, Dartford Toy Appeal was an idea from Kelly Grehan, a Dartford resident, to collect...
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The first day of Dartford Arts Network’s ‘Traces’ exhibition at The Mick Jagger Centre is on 2nd November, 2016. This is our first exhibition at MJC, and I’m pleased to have one of...
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This year (2016) marks the 100th birthday of the famous author Roald Dahl – much loved for his children’s books such as Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The...
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Community art in the Orchards Shopping Centre Starting in May 2015, I will be putting together a large art canvas which, when finished, will be installed in the mall at...
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Earlier this year, Tesco pulled the plug on developing the area along Dartford’s Lowfield Street. After eleven years of neglect, and demolition of some of the oldest shops in the...
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Dartford Borough Council has pushed the button on £180,000 of refurbishments at The Orchard Theatre to improve the experience for theatregoers. Work begins this month to install an air-cooling system...
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World Book Night World Book Night is an annual celebration of reading that takes place on 23 April. It sees passionate volunteers give out hundreds of thousands of books in...
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