Forthcoming in 2025
21stI Currently have three events scheduled for my diary in 2025. The First is as part of Warwickshire Open Studios running from the 21st June-6th July. I will be showing new works and prints. Ettington Church, 3 Halford Rd, Ettington, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37...
works on paper
For the past year I've been experiementing in my mark making, I've had some failures as well as successess. I believe it's important to challenge oneself in the creative process and to continue developing; I've learned a lot through the process. Here I share some of the results, all oil on paper....
November onwards
In the final months of 2024 I have paintings selected for The Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Open Exhibition 30th November 2024 - 20th February 2025 and for the Small Art Works Christmas show at the Spring gallery, Cheltenham, 5th December-23rd December 2024. 'Summers past.'Oil on...
October Exhibitions
This October I am exhibiting: With The Visual Arts Forum in 'Alchemy,' Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th October (11-4.30 both days). Elmslie House, 8 Avenue Rd, Malvern, Worchestershire. WR14 3AG https://www.elmsliehouse.co.uk/ At 'Shuuki,' exhibition Sunday 6th October- Sunday 10th...
June Exhibitions
'Summers Past,' can be seen at Saltaire Art Gallery and school, Summer show from 10th May -15th September 2024 https://www.saltaire.art/ Available to buy online too. A bigger selection of my work will be available thoughout Warwickshire Open studios Summer Art Weeks. From 22nd June - 7th July. See...
Ironstone Prize
'In a climate of change,' can be seen at Banbury Museum and Art Gallery https://www.banburymuseum.org/ from 27th January-10th March 2024. The Ironstone Art Prize is a biennual award, which I'm happy to say I have been selected for.
creative ventures
It's pleasing to be involved in the creative ventures of others, even in a minor way. A new piece of music composed by Duncan Kemp with images by me to accompany it.
November 2023
My work can been seen this November at https://discovergathergive.co.uk November 17th Private View. 18th - 19th November 2023 open to the public. A contemporary art fair held at Stratford upon Avon Town Hall. CV37 6EF Also at the Spring Gallery, 'Abstracted' an exhibition of paintings with Gordon...
Wells Art Contemporary
I'm over the moon to have my painting 'English Summer,' selected for The Wells Art Contemporary exhibition. Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) was established in 2012 by a group of artists in Wells, the beautiful cathedral city in the South-West of England. Wells Cathedral, dedicated to St Andrew the...
Warwickshire Open Studios 2023
It's that time of year when preparations are well underway for Warwickshire Open Studios. As in previous years I will be showing in Ettington Church The event runs from 17th June-2nd July but we open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays throughout 11-5/ 12-5 Sundays.
Coventry Open Exhibition
I have been selected for Coventry Open 2023 which showcases work by West Midlands artists. On from the 24th March to the 21st May 2023.This is a competition that has been set up to display local talent and provide selling opportunities for artists.Coventry Open celebrates the quality and...
Forthcoming exhibitions for 2023
I Currently have Four events scheduled for my diary in 2023. The first is at Number 8 Pershore and is a group exhibition, running from 13th April-3rd May. I hope to be showing prints and paintings. Number 8, High Street, Pershore, WR10 1BG The second is as part of Warwickshire Open Studios...
November Plans
Coming up in November I have https://discovergathergive.co.uk/ a contemporary Arts Fair.Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall, 1 Sheep Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6EFOpening Times: Friday18th November Private View by invitation only 6.30 to 8.30pmSaturday19th Open to the Public 10.30 -5pmSunday 20th...
Autumn News
I have been selected as a finalist by Broadway Arts Festival for the Open Art Competition 2022. On from 21st - 30th October at Broadway Museum and Art Gallery, 65 High St, Broadway WR12 7DP On the 23rd October 10 - 4, I am taking part in The Warwickshire Arts Festival, Woodland Grange, Old...
My latest news
In recent times I'm happy to have been shortlisted for the RA Summer exhibition. Since then my energies have gone into completing new paintings and prints in readiness for Warwickshire Open Studios. Exhibiting from the 18th June to 3rd July. I am again showing with seven other artists in Ettington...
Print opportunity
My prints will be appearing at the Derby Open 2022. The Derby Print Open is an exhibition showcasing contemporary printmaking from artists based in the United Kingdom. The Derby Print Open was created in 2018, by Green Door Printmaking Studio, with a simple ideology; to promote printmaking and...
Adventures in colour
My next exhibition will be at The Core-Courtyard Gallery, Solihul. https://www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk/whats-on/courtyard-gallery The exhibition is entitled 'Adventures in Colour,' and is on from the 24th November - 6th December. There are eight artists taking part. I very much look forward...
Printmaking adventures
My goal with printmaking is to keep it experimental and as receptive to the incidental as my painting. To this end I have been experimenting with collagraph prints. This technique allows me a greater sense of freedom when preparing the plate, which is fun. This translates into a freer looking...
Art in the Park
My next event falls on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August and is to be held in the Jephson and Mill Gardens Leamington Spa from 10-6pm. I am exhibiting with The Courtyard Gallery on the Archery Lawn by the Clock Tower along with 5 other Artists and Makers. I will be showing work mostly new pieces...
Flip book
For the Warwickshire Open Studios event I've made a flip book describing some of my art journey thus far. I've found it an interesting process; a reminder of what kind of artist I am. To see it click the link below. https://www.flipsnack.com/86B6DEDD75E/jo-wade-artist.html
Warwickshire Open Studios 2021
With two weeks to go to Warwickshire open studios, preparations are well under way. Marketing material is going up, invites going out, work is being mounted and framed. I've been learning new promotional skills and added two videos to my profile on the Warwickshire Open Studios website, both of...