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Towneley Hall ‘Impressions’ exhibition 2020

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Prospect Printmakers’ exhibition ‘Impressions’ opened at Towneley Hall in Burnley this year, delayed by Covid-19. Printmakers produced work inspired by Towneley Hall Historic House, Art Gallery and Museum, and the surrounding parklands. Artist Carolyn Murphy’s linocut ‘That Window’ responds to the statue in the window of one of the main galleries.

Towneley Hall ‘Impressions’ exhibition 2020
‘That Window’ original linocut by Carolyn Murphy

The exhibition, organised by Alan Birch with the curator, includes a wide range of printmaking techniques. Artists visited Towneley Hall over a period of months to develop unique and often quirky work.

The exhibition runs from 19th September 2020 until 19th January 2021, however for much of this period, the exhibition has been only open to booked visitors, or indeed closed, given government restrictions. It is currently online as a virtual tour here. Please enter via the door ahead on the left!

Other work in the show included Carolyn’s ‘Serenity’ and ‘Halo’ linocuts.

Carolyn Murphy, with her ‘Serenity’ linocut, visiting the exhibition in September
‘Halo’ original linocut by Carolyn Murphy
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‘Land’ exhibition at Bury Art Museum

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Prospect Printmakers’ new exhibition ‘Land’ opened at Bury Art Museum on 10 May 2019.

The exhibition runs until 13 July. It features work by Alan Birch, Jill Randall, Karen Vine, Peter Cave, Gary Thomas, Cate Gibson, Carolyn Murphy and other artist printmakers from Waterfoot’s Prospect Studio.

The opening took place on Saturday 18 May and was well attended. Alan Birch was on hand to answer questions about printmaking techniques.

Peter Cave’s collagraph featured in the exhibition poster

Image of Carolyn Murphy's original postcard 'Above Ullswater'

Twitter Art Exhibition 2019 Board’s Choice

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Carolyn Murphy’s original linocut ‘Above Ullswater’ was chosen as a Board’s Choice in the 2019 Twitter Art Exhibition. Back in 2017, artist and printmaker Carolyn Murphy took part in the online Twitter Art Exhibition and was soon hooked. Every year since then, she has donated a one-off postcard-sized piece of original art to a great cause. She has enjoyed seeing other artists’ work from all around the globe on Twitter.

‘Above Ullswater’ a linocut by Carolyn Murphy

Her 2019 contribution, ‘Above Ullswater’, is a one plate linocut on a mono-printed background. It captures a fairly wild and barren fell landscape, high above Ullswater in the Lake District.

Carolyn was delighted to find out that her work was selected by David Sandum, the founder of the Twitter Art Exhibition, as a Board’s Choice in this year’s catalogue of the exhibition.

The Board’s Choice entry in the 2019 exhibition catalogue

To see the development of this work and a video snippet showing the catalogue, check out Carolyn’s blog post.

Imaage of the Parsonage in Didsbury

NEW linocut workshop dates

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Following the success of the first two linocut printing workshops at the Didsbury Parsonage, Carolyn Murphy and Cate Gibson have released new dates for workshops in March, April and May. All workshops are 3 hours long, running 10am until 1pm with a maximum of 8 people, so ideal for beginners.

In February workshops, the group created some fabulous work and had fun in the lovely setting at the Old Parsonage – in Gallery 2, with its stained glass windows looking onto the beautiful gardens.

Next workshop dates are: Wednesday 13 March, Thursday 11 April and Wednesday 15 May. Tickets cost £30 and can be bought via Eventbrite at: www.linoprint.eventbrite.co.uk or by contacting Carolyn directly by email carolyn@carolynmurphy.co.uk

Don’t worry if you’re new to linocut printmaking – or have tried it years ago – the session is easygoing and fun. You only need to bring an idea or two and an apron! Everything else you need is provided for the workshop and friendly help is on hand!

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New Linocut Printing workshops

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In February, printmakers Carolyn Murphy and Cate Gibson will be introducing Linocut Printing Workshops at Didsbury’s Old Parsonage. The workshops, which are ideal for beginners, will run on Thursday morning 7 & 21 February from 10am until 1pm.

Numbers are limited to 8 people (aged 18 or over) per workshop, so early booking is essential. You can email Carolyn at carolyn@carolynmurphy.co.uk or buy tickets via Eventbrite: http://www.linoprint.eventbrite.co.uk

All materials and equipment for the session are provided. You just need to bring an apron and an idea for your linocut print.

Local artists Carolyn Murphy and Cate Gibson exhibited their linocuts at the Old Parsonage in Didsbury back in October & November as part of the ‘Spectrum’ exhibition.

Clitheroe exhibition makes its mark

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Clitheroe’s Longitude Gallery is featuring the work of a wide range of local and regional printmakers in its last exhibition of 2018. Called ‘Make Your Mark’ this exhibition of printmaking is on until 19 December.

You’ll find work by Prospect Printmakers, including Carolyn Murphy’s ‘Halo’ linocut, by Reveal Printmakers and work by Michela Griffiths and Stephanie Holden. In all there are over 30 artists involved with this new exhibition. All framed work in the show is for sale and there is also unframed work in the browsers. It’s a beautiful gallery and a great spot for Christmas shopping.

The Longitude Gallery is upstairs in the Lee Carter Building, off Castlegate, Clitheroe BB7 1AZ (Sadly the gallery closed in August 2024 – updated September 2024).

20:20 time of year

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This is that time of year when around 500 printmakers, up and down the the country, and some overseas have submitted their 20:20 edition of prints. Carolyn Murphy has taken part in this print exchange since 2011, as part of Prospect Studios Printmakers or Hot Bed Press, or both.

The 20 x 20 cm prints are now being sorted in Salford at Hot Bed Press before being redistributed back to all the print workshops who are participating this year.

Previews below of Carolyn’s 20:20 linocut, called Regenerating:

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New to North Wales Print Fair 2018

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On Saturday 10 November and Sunday 11 November, Carolyn Murphy joins a fantastic line-up of over 45 printmakers from across the UK at this year’s North Wales Print Fair. The Print Fair takes place at Llandudno’s Mostyn Gallery, with its beautiful Edwardian spaces.

The North Wales Print Fair is in its second year and is organised in partnership with the Regional Print Centre in Wrexham. Open 10.30 am to 5pm both days, the Fair is a fantastic opportunity for shoppers to buy affordable and original art direct from the artists, in plenty of time for Christmas.

‘View from the Top’ linocut by Carolyn Murphy
‘Gulls’ linocut by Carolyn Murphy

This is Carolyn’s first time at the North Wales Print Fair. She’ll be showing original limited edition linocuts and etchings on her stall, some created specifically for the event, alongside her cards and new Christmas cards.

Everyone is very welcome. There will also be relief print and monoprint workshops and demonstrations from Ffowndri and a pop-up café at Mostyn over the Print Fair Weekend.

Work currently available to buy can be found in the Shop.

‘Northern Collective’ Exhibition in Keswick

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The ‘Northern Collective’ Exhibition at Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake runs until Sunday 11 November 2018. The group exhibition is varied and contemporary – with artwork by 16 artists from Cumbria, the North West and further afield.

You can see paintings, printmaking, textile art and assemblage in the Circle Gallery. Carolyn Murphy has four linocuts in the exhibition, including her ‘Serenity’ commission from Macmillan and some Lake District inspired work, like ‘Over Morecambe Bay’ and a new linocut ‘This Way’.

This is the first time that these artists have exhibited together. The group usually comes together to sketch in locations across the Lake District and North of England. All work is for sale and the artists also have some cards and merchandise in the Theatre shop.

The private view was held on Sunday 14 October and the show runs until Sunday 11 November. It’s free to enter and everyone is very welcome to pop by.

For Theatre opening times, see the Theatre by the Lake website.

Linocuts at Manchester Art Fair

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Printmaker Carolyn Murphy has five linocuts on the Hot Bed Press stand at Manchester Art Fair this weekend, 12 – 14 October 2018.

Hot Bed Press is exhibiting and selling a selection of members’ work, framed and unframed, on Stand 270, at the Fair taking place at Manchester Central (Formerly GMEX) Windmill Street, Manchester. Nearest tram stop is Deansgate Castlefield.

You can pick up tickets and plan your visit via their website. The exhibition opening times are:

VIP Preview : Friday 12th October 17.00 – 21.00

Saturday 13th October 10.00 – 18.00

Sunday 14th October 10.00 – 17.00

Hot Bed Press members will also be running some exciting Printmaking Demonstrations at Manchester Art Fair during the weekend. Hot Bed Press is based in Salford and the print workshop offers open access to printmaking spaces and equipment, as well as specialist courses.

Everyone is very welcome to Stand 270 to check out the work, talk to the artists and learn more about printmaking techniques.

Carolyn has been a member of Hot Bed Press since 2011.