Published: September 13, 2008
Burnham-On-Sea artists showcase their work during Somerset Art Weeks

A dozen artists in Burnham-On-Sea are joining over 270 people across Somerset in showcasing their work during this year's Somerset Art Weeks, which run from September 13th until September 28th.

The artists are opening up their homes and studios to the public to see display a wide range of colourful paintings, pottery, craftwork, photographs and jewellery items.

Burnham artist Judith Champion, pictured above, who is the event's regional co-ordinator, told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "This is an important event for artists and makers across Somerset. People come from far and wide to see us at work in galleries, in our studios, and homes. It is a wonderful opportunity to talk about what we do, and sometimes we even manage to sell a few pieces or take commissions!"

Due to increasing popularity, a decision was made in 2007 to turn the festival into an annual two week event with an alternating focus of open studios this year and events and group exhibitions in 2009. Click here for a map of this year's participants.

Sue Hammond-Lovatt and husband Clive are displaying their paintings and sculptures at 112 Berrow Road in Burnham-On-Sea. It is open daily from 11am-6pm, but closed on Wednesdays.

Peter Howe is showcasing a large selection of rich, thickly painted contemporary paintings in oils and acrylics at 16 Osborne Walk, Rosewood Farm, Burnham-On-Sea. It is open daily from 10am-6pm except September 28th.

Anna Nicolaides, Mary Stradling and Angela Uren are showing handmade bags, jewellery, oils, inks, collages and textiles every day from 11am-6pm at 19 Rectory Road in Burnham.

Local photographer Chris Abbott is showing some of his work, including this huge image of the Berrow wreck, at The Old Piggery in Middle Burnham Farm, Stoddens Lane along with Burnham artist Judith Champion. It is open daily from 11am-6pm.

Catherine Metcalf and Cora Stock are displaying a wide range of drawings, etchings, ceramics and paintings that explore the effects of colour, light and texture in nature at 47 The Esplanade on Burnham seafront. Open daily from 11am-6pm, and Thursday to Sunday until 7.30pm.