Bishopsland takes part in a number of shows during the year. These vary from major international exhibitions to local events and includes our annual Retrospective. They form an important part of the year and provide not only the opportunity for members to show and sell their work but also practical training in display, lay-out, presentation, pricing and commercial professionalism. Fellows of Bishopsland also take part in many of these exhibitions with us.

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Selected Recent Events and Exhibitions:

The Bishopsland Retrospective - 5 - 7 August 2011 - An exhibition displaying and selling current trends in Contemporary Silver & Jewellery will take place at Bishopsland, Dunsden during August. Outstanding work by recent Graduates and Fellows of Bishopsland who come from both UK and Overseas will be on show celebrating 18 years since Bishopsland’s foundation.

Art in Action - 21 - 24 July 2011 - Bishopsland took part in the well known craft fair at Waterperry near Oxford, a charming festive event which was as successful as ever.

Henley Festival - 6 - 10 July 2011 - A black-tie, high summer event in Henley: music and wine beside the river, and a great sales opportunity.

British Silver Week 2011 - This year all the current members recieved a Cooksons sponsorship for British Silver Week. The Press Launch is on 9 May at Pangolin, London, and then the members work will show nationally from 6 - 12 June.

Collect 2011 - 6 - 9 May 2011. Annual International Contemporary Crafts fair at the Saatchi Gallery, London. Bishopsland are turning 18 this year and to celebrate one Artist from each year, as well as a selection of renowned trustees and tutors are being commissioned to create a commemorative vessel.

Christmas at Bishopsland 2010 - A festive exhibition and sale of Contemporary Silver and Jewellery which took place at Bishopsland during November. Over twenty Silversmiths and Jewellers took part, displaying a disverse and unique range of handcrafted jewellery in gold and silver, as well as exhibiting important Silversmithing work by both established and emerging Artists.

Bishopsland at Dovecot Studios 2010 - The V&A exhibition 'Contemporary Silver' travelled to the Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh for the month of Feburary 2010. Two talks were organised, by Malcolm Appleby & Bryony Knox, and Malcolm presented his first Creative Engraving Prize. Makers participating include Malcolm Appleby, Rod Kelly, Hiroshi Suzuki, Jane Short, Ndidi Ekubia and Lin Cheung to name but a few.

Contemporary Silver - The Bishopsland Fellowship 1979 - 2009 at the Victoria & Albert Museum 2009-2010 - From 24 July 2009 - 27 January 2010 The Whiteley Silver Galleries of the V&A hosted an exhibition by fellows and gang celebrating thirty years of Contemporary Silver. This exciting display included pieces by makers who have been through the Trust or those who have become affiliated with it through tutoring, commissions or as guest fellows.

Further Afield:

We usually accept an invitation to show somewhere a long way from base. A logistical challenge, but with a compensating sense of adventure. Recent venues have been:

Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh - All members of the current course got the opportunity to visit the exhibition; exhibiting their work and invigilating this selling exhibition.

Presteigne, Powys, Wales - The annual Art and Silver show in aid of the St Andrew's Church.

Bonhoga Gallery, Shetland - Selling, teaching and demonstrating in the far north.

Grapevine Gallery, Norfolk - A delightful small gallery, very welcoming to Bishopsland.

Shimmer at the Shipley, Gateshead - An important contemporary silver and jewellery exhibition.