AWE, Art Women and Evolution

A.W.E is a 4-day exhibition featuring artworks by 11 emerging female artists and will be hosted at The Bloomsbury from the 2nd to 5th February 2018.

Making art accessible - it will open to the public for free and is an opportunity to purchase and view Art alongside a portrait photo of the artist themselves, offering the viewer a glimpse of the individual behind the works too.

In tandem with this initiative is also a partnership with Centrepoint – the leading charity for homeless and vulnerable 16-25 year olds. A Gala Dinner held on Saturday 3rd Feb will also feature an award presented to one of the homeless artists the charity supports. The panel of judges will comprise of all the artists featuring within the exhibition. In addition, each artist has also committed to hosting a free one-day workshop within the charity headquarters as Centrepoint seeks to use Art as a medium of healing, optimism and encouragement for those they help.

Richard Utting, Head of Philanthropy and Events said, “We’re so grateful for the support of AWE. Art is in itself a type of therapy and allows young people staying with Centrepoint to create a path for themselves to deal with the trauma they have faced as a result of homelessness. Allowing them to have that creative space is imperative to their development, not only helping them build the confidence to approach new situations in a positive manner, but also, to encourage them to consider a career in a creative industry. Artists are entrepreneurs in their own right. Meeting the artists exhibiting work for AWE will give young people an insight into a world they might not realise can take them somewhere” .

Other joint partners to support this inaugural event include Penny Banks and The Bloomsbury Hotel. The Bloomsbury is at the center of London’s theatre and literary heartland where the ‘Art Circle’ was first born and the ethos of this exciting event marries with their spirit and passion for culture and the arts.

Featured Artists for AWE:

Ana Milenkovic, Antonia Showering , Daniele Mah, Katie Buckett, Elisia Byrd, Michal Cole, Nicola Grellier, Phang Gung Fook, Rosso, Venetia Berry, Yumi Katayama