Our brand spanking new programme of exhibitions running from Oct 2012 - Jan 2013. Expect the usual blend of ace art, excellent music and exclusive limited edition giveaways at every opening night

Submit & Exhibit 2

Submit & Exhibit 2010

Art in the Underbelly – Submit & Exhibit 2

After the success of 2009’s Submit & Exhibit, which saw submissions from as far afield as Pakistan and the USA, Art in the Underbelly is having its second open submission show, set to open in January 2012. Submissions are sought from artists and creative practitioners and anyone who makes work that they think would fit the space. To see photos of the space, check www.rumseywells.co.uk  or visit our ‘Art in the Underbelly’ Facebook page.

People of all levels of artistic availability are invited to submit, we are most interested in work we like the look of rather than years of experience. We are mainly seeking 2D work but there is some room for small 3D work and work that hangs from ceiling spaces. We are also open to proposals, based upon portfolio submissions, for work that is made directly into areas or walls within the space.
The show will run for 1 month, opening with an evening featuring DJ’s, a live band and a limited edition giveaway. Proposals from performance artists and groups that could take place during the evening are also invited.

All work submitted can be made available for sale, the space takes a 20% commission and all work must be insured by the individual artist. Whilst every effort will be made to keep your work safe and sound, the space will not be held responsible for any damage that occurs to your work. Artists who submit work for the show and are selected may also be offered a solo show in the future, you will be notified if you are chosen for this.

What you need to do to submit your work:
1. Up to 3 images of artwork – on cd, as photographs or prints (no originals please) (submissions can be made by email but images must be no larger than 20cm x 20cm and 72dpi)
2.  A statement about your work with size of original work framed or size of original work if 3D (no work larger than 84cm × 60cm)
3. SAE for return of cd or photographs, if you do not provide this we will not be able to return your bits to you
4. Cheque for the submission fee of ￡5 for up to 3 images, this can be made by Paypal, please contact us for details. (Submission fee is non-refundable, funds raised go towards additional admin costs and the printing of catalogues and additional promotional materials for the final exhibition, no profit is made from the submission fees)
5. Deadline for submissions is November 30th 2011

Please send submissions to: Art in the Underbelly, Rumsey Wells 4, St. Andrews St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AF or email digital submissions to: art@rumseywells.co.uk

Our Autumn/Winter Programme for 2011

OCT: Adam Batchelor & Stephen Mellor present an exploration of two very different sides of American Life. Very excited about hosting these two particularly talented chaps, we've got some intriguing plans for the limited edition freebie for this show.

NOV: John Scarratt, fresh from appearances in various Shop Art! exhibitions, will be working on an exploration of the relationship between numerics and music, with a particular focus on The Blue Album by Weezer. With a live appearance by the Olympians playing their Weezer 'before they were shit' covers set for the first time in the city.

DEC: Transept down instruments and pick up an array of artistic implements to showcase the visual side of their work. You'll have seen their impeccable artwork on their hand-screen printed LP covers and may well have seen them supporting post-rock pioneers, Godspeed! You Black Emporer. Come see the results of their work and watch a specially curated evening of live music, programmed by the band.

As well as these three shows, we're launching our ever evolving Stairwell Gallery featuring work by Alec Cumming, D'ahandra Bascomb, Petit Mal, Sammy Merry, Sam Capps, Tasha Whittle, Paul David Escott, Dan Tombs, Richard Horne. More works will be added as we find more and more excellent pieces to add to our collection.

Did I mention that all of this, including the live music, general good times, exceptional artwork and our limited edition giveaways (over the year we've given away hand-made books, screen printed mix CD's, screen printed tote bags and a 12 page newspaper) is completely FREE?

Katherine Mager's Exhibition Photos - By Ryan Watts

A selection of photographs of our current show which runs until the end of the month. Prints available to buy from our Big Cartel shop here. Big thanks go out to Ryan Watts for once again photographing one of our shows.

A selection of the work from our current show

 

A small selection of the work on offer in our current show, running until the end of the month. Photo's by Ryan Watts Photography.

Our April Artist - Katherine Mager

We're very pleased to announce that our April artist will be Katherine Mager. Awarded the Norfolk Photographer of the Year award in 2008, Katherine is an exceptionally talented photographer who is working on a very special and unique concept for her AITU exhibition. Whilst you wait to find out what she's up to, why not have a look at a fine selection of her work over on her blog. 

Katherine Mager Blog

New AITU Video

Dan Tombs and humdrum shot some great footage of the opening of our Feb 3rd how featuring the work of Christopher Joyner and a rare, stripped back performance by Death of Death of Discotheque, check it out here...

Art in the Underbelly on Vimeo

Test Shot for David Drakes May exhibition

Its our 1st Birthday in May and we've commissioned the very talented artist, David Drake, to shoot a new body of work especially for our celebrations. We'll be exhibiting the best of the work throughout May. Check his work out here:

David Drake Website