EVENTS 2021
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Latest
THE SPORTSMAN EXHIBITION is up until the end of June 2021 And we are back in again in November /December 2021.
We have just been reinvited to put some Linocuts into a group show at the Horsebridge Gallery, Whitstable, Kent in January 2022.
This will be a large and interesting print show, well worth the visit. I will put more details up when I get them.
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April 14th 2021
The Tower Gallery, Crickhowell, Powys, Wales
This lovely gallery in Wales has reopened to show our pieces in an exhibition which is running until June 2021.
The gallery website is on the poster for more details.
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The Sportsman Exhibition, Seasalter, Kent.
We are just waiting to hear if we can continue with the exhibition that we had to lockdown two days into the show, but its possible that we will have to take that down if they decide to continue from the exhibition calendar. They are opening for restaurant bookings in may so we should know soon.
Cafe des Amis, Canterbury, Kent
CDA is opening for business in may so pictures will be available from there.
Whites Seafood, Hastings and Battle, Sussex
Hastings is open for outside bookings and both restaurants will be open in may for inside bookings. Pictures will be available then.
Seagulls and Flamingoes shop, Harbour st, Whitstable
The shop is open for business and is well stocked with Totalpap dogs and cats, Fish plaques and tea towels and more.
As always we are available for commissions. – Tel: 01227 772083
EVENTS 2020
A look back at the year
Well what to say.
We started off the year hitting the ground running with some Lino cuts in a group show (details below) in the Horsebridge Gallery Whitstable, which was very successful and which we all hoped would be repeated the following year.
The other exciting work in the start of 2020 was working on the Kent College project in Canterbury.
We were booked to do two workshops with their younger pupils with the idea of them making small figures/likeness’s of their fellow classmates and painting them. They finished around thirty figures including the headmaster which we incorporated into a wide panoramic picture with a three dimensional model of the school set behind them, made by us . I don’t mind saying it looks fantastic and was a great fun collaborative project, many thanks to Kent College.
Kent College Picture
In conjuncture with the workshops we stepped outside our comfort zone and held a one hour talk on stage in their incredible, new all singing, all dancing Great Hall outlaying our journey as Totalpap and how we got here, illustrated with a slideshow and a small exhibition. Nerve-rackingly enjoyable and surprisingly quite a good turn out.
Two weeks later we were in lockdown as Coronovirus spread around the world.
It didn’t seem to effect our existence initially as we work from home and grow our own veg and were still receiving picture commissions which kept us busy through the initial lockdown. ( including piecing together the Kent College picture).
We were lucky enough to remain busy with private commissions, for which we are hugely thankful as, obviously, all of our shops and restaurant venues were customer limited or just shut down completely at other times.
In October we were commissioned to make a life size tree that we installed (adhering to covid regulations) in the Beaney Museum in Canterbury as part of a Rupert the Bear exhibition that has been put on hold for the moment.
Beaney tree in progress
The biggest let down in terms of work for us was the annual Sportsman Restaurant exhibition scheduled to run from November the 31st to January the 3rd at Seasalter, Whitstable.
This is normally a good selling exhibition for us in one of Britains top Michelin star restaurants and we had worked hard leading up to it to produce new pieces for some of the 80 pictures that we hang there .
Unfortunately two days after hanging, the Area went into Tier three, then tier 4 lockdown and we remain in tier 4 to date.
Fortunately we had a busy Christmas with the usual, and often, unusual Christmas commissions and I should add that for the past few years we have supplemented our income with some Christmas window jobs.
One of decorated windows for the Duke of Cumberland Whitstable.
All in all, with the help of the SEISS Self Employment Grant and all the fabulous people who continue to enjoy our work we are surviving and open for business as usual .
So please don’t hesitate to contact us through the website email link if you would like to discuss any ideas for a Totalpap Commission no matter how peculiar. Nothing could be stranger than the times we are living in.
Stay safe.
Totalpap at the Kent College Canterbury.
Very exciting for us, we are doing a couple of workshops at the Kent College in Canterbury in addition to an evening talk about Totalpap’s journey in their fabulous new Great Hall .
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We have a selection of linocuts in this very nice exhibition.
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EVENTS 2019
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Seaward Gallery in Deal are now selling our work.
http://www.pennybearman.co.uk/SeawardGallery.html
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We have just set up a new , long term exhibition at Whites Seafood and Steak Bar in Battle. The sister restaurant to their place in Hastings where we also have some work.
http://www.whitesbar.co.uk
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THE SPORTSMAN RESTAURANT exhibition
28th October 2019 – 5th January 2020
http://www.thesportsmanseasalter.co.uk
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EAST KENT OPEN HOUSE
In October we will , again, be taking part Open Studio event in Whitstable.
On the weekends of October the 12th -13th / 19th – 20th / 26th – 27th
Opening times are 11am to 5pm
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THE VIEW GALLERY
No. 9 the High street , Whitstable. Kent
2nd september -15th september
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Pie Factory, Margate
August 15th – 21st
http://www.piefactorymargate.co.uk
EVENTS 2018
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East Kent Artists Open House
In October and November we will , again, be taking part Open Studio event in Whitstable.
A good oppurtunity to see the full range of our work the places they are made within and maybe order a commission for Christmas.
The dates are as follows :
Weekends of October 20th/21st, 27th/28th, November 3rd/4th 2018
Opening times are : 11am -5pm
For more details go to : http://www.ekoh.org.uk
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We are very pleased to have been booked in for another exhibition at the michelin star award winning restaurant The Sportsman seasalter Kent
On the dates : 27th august – 14th october 2018
http://thesportsmanseasalter.co.uk/
EVENTS 2017
East Kent Artists Open House
In October we will , again, be taking part in the event in Whitstable.
A good oppurtunity to see the full range of our work and the places they are made within.
The dates are as follows :
Weekends of October 14/15th, 21/22nd, 28th /29th 2017
Opening times are : 11am -5pm
For more details go to : http://www.ekoh.org.uk
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The Duck Inn
We will be hanging pictures on tuesday 9th may 2017 at a lovely Pub named The Duck at Pett Bottom ,nr Canterbury, CT4 5PB.
Ducks by Emily Firmin
http://www.theduckpettbottom.com
No take down date as of yet.
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The Sportsman May 2017
Once again are lucky enough to have a show at the Michellin star award winning restaurant The Sportsman in Seasalter near whitstable. Lots of new pictures.
Wall of Death. Justin Mitchell.
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Events 2016
BIRMINGHAM SCIENCE MUSEUM
We have just sent a box of Automata up to Birmingham science museum as part of their
MECHANICAL THINGS EXHIBITION
1st dec – 5th march 2017 entrance free
Curious minds of all ages are invited to step inside the whimsical and wonderful world of inventions by eccentric English inventor Rowland Emett, as Thinktank hosts some of his most significant works, including the original Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car.
As part of the playful exhibition, visitors will be able to enjoy interactive kinetic art and exhibits from the MAD Museum (Mechanical Art and Design) in Stratford upon Avon and Cabaret Mechanical Theatre Collection.
Magical machines from other artists, many of whom were influenced by Rowland Emett’s automata style, will be on display too, showcasing the amazing legacy of this true British icon.
Alongside Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the centrepiece of the magical exhibition will be A Quiet Afternoon in the Cloud Cuckoo Valley which is Rowland Emett’s last and largest machine.
Level 2, Millennium Point, Curzon Street
Birmingham, B4 7XG
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23rd July 2016 The Whitstable Oyster festival Parade (Whitstable Oyster Festival 23rd July -30th July.)
August 16th -september 17th Exhibition at The Sportsman, michelin star award winning pub/restaurant, Seasalter near Whitstable, Kent.
October – East Kent Open House Event. October 15th/16th, 22nd/23rd and 29th/30th, from 11am – 5pm each day.
Open House directions and details at : www.ekoh.org.uk
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Events 2015
July 22nd -28th Exhibition at the Horsebridge Arts and Community centre,Gallery 2 Whitstable. July 25th-Aug 2nd Whitstable Oyster Festival. Also workshops in local schools culminating in the Oyster parade.
Oct. 5th-19th Exhibition The View Gallery 9 Oxford st, Whitstable.
Dec. 14th-Jan. 4th Exhibition The View Gallery 9 Oxford st, Whitstable.
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The big news is this long overdue new website which will develop over time as we get used to adding things to it so please bare with us and check it for updates thank you.
This last year was a busy year , with highlights including work commissioned by Rogers Creative Thinking for The Jolly Postie pub/restaurant in Royston at the begining of the year and our involvement with the Whitstable Oyster Festival in July, for the second year running.