An artist and teacher from Preston is set to launch his first solo exhibition in the city. Drawing inspiration from the local area, Daniel Roy Sharples’ striking… Read More »Preston’s bustling streets and peaceful landscapes inspire local artist as his first solo exhibition opens in the city
Throughout July, I discovered some of Preston’s former cinema sites with the aid of local historian John Cotterall’s book ‘Preston’s Palaces of Pleasure’. It has… Read More »Discovering Preston’s former cinema sites (part three)
A couple of months ago, I posted the first part in my quest to locate some of Preston’s former cinema sites. At the height of… Read More »Discovering Preston’s former cinema sites (part two)
Like many, I have long been fascinated by films, the cinema, and my family’s stories of cinema-going. I remember the distinctive sound of the Pearl… Read More »Discovering Preston’s former cinema sites (part one)
Have you caught sight of the striking, giant banner joyously hung across the exterior of The Harris? It reads ‘Look, Listen, Make Things’ in colourful typography.… Read More »Internationally renowned artist’s major exhibition opens at The Harris
Although worldwide travel may be on hold for the moment, there is another way to connect with people from across the world in a safe… Read More »Reach out across the world with Postcrossing
Preston based artist Fiona Candy, talks about how she has been progressing her creative practice and staying positive during this difficult time. Fiona has been… Read More »Outdoor Art – Staying Positive & Creative During Difficult Times with Artist Fiona Candy
A new exhibition of artwork with Preston as it’s focus has gone on display in the windows of The Larder Café, Preston. ‘Marginal Images’ is… Read More »Marginal Images – Preston at The Larder. Interview with photographer John Robertson.
Thirty years ago this month a Saturday night started at a little club across from the bus station. It was once the Piper and went… Read More »I Grew Up in Byrons – Saturday nights 30 years later
Earlier this month I responded to a call for a photographer to get involved with arts collective Uhr. The trio were looking for someone to… Read More »Exploring art, music and photography with Uhr