The Beehive pub is well known for its exhibitions in the main bar which are changed on a monthly basis, there are also paintings and other artefacts on the walls, and before the latest refurbishment,there were drawings of pub regulars by Fred Blunt above the bar.
I was very pleased when involved with Swindon Open Studios to hang pictures in the top bar to advertise open studios, and although the pictures were refreshed last year, the space needed an overhaul. Last week I took everything down and replaced the old hang with some new pictures, and named it the Chapel Gallery because the top bar was a chapel at one time. I took a few photos on the day. What would I do without the help of Tim Carroll at these times?
The photos are slightly in the wrong order, I put this one first because it shows the far wall in the top bar.
Above adjusting Vicky Silver's painting beside the list of cask ales, and below adding blu tac to labels.
And here's Jane Milner-Barry's wall
and below a couple of prints, on the left one of 100 Views of Swindon by Tim Carroll and on the right, a print by Deborah Battaglia
On the left a painting by Bill Cox and on the right a mosaic by Lynette Thomas
Information for anyone wanting to buy any work, either ask behind the bar, or contact me
Below Sally Taylor's 'Shrine' a mixed media piece
and here's Tim Carroll's painted ceramic piece
Please have a look next time you're in the Beehive, and let me know if you'd like to add some work to the exhibition.
I was very pleased when involved with Swindon Open Studios to hang pictures in the top bar to advertise open studios, and although the pictures were refreshed last year, the space needed an overhaul. Last week I took everything down and replaced the old hang with some new pictures, and named it the Chapel Gallery because the top bar was a chapel at one time. I took a few photos on the day. What would I do without the help of Tim Carroll at these times?
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