November 1st 2015

Daniel Hearn Photography

A selling exhibition of photographic art- local landmarks by a local artist.

“Since completing an MA at Salford University Daniel had worked in various sectors of the photographic industry, technical and creative, from sports and events to fine art. His photographic panels of the local landscape and landmarks are available to buy here at Sevens and make a special and affordable gift.

Everything is printed by Daniel and all panels are designed and hand crafted by him from start to finish resulting in a truly individual product that has sold to customers from all over the world.”

You’ll find his work displayed just as you’re going Upstairs at Sevens

October 25th – November 8th 2014

Exploring Colour

A selling exhibition or original paintings by local artist Jennie Gaywood

As a primary school teacher, Jennie loved the opportunity to develop children’s creativeness and promised to devote her time to painting when she retired. This brilliant exhibition of her work in acrylics, pastels, water colour and mixed media reflect how her passion has developed.

Take a stroll to Sevens and see for yourself. On Treacle Market Sunday head upstairs to meet her and talk about art!

June 13th -29th 2014

Barnaby Festival- Industry

 

 Barnaby- a festival of talents to discover, to appreciate, to collect but not to be ignored. You never know what you might find.  In your Macclesfield, get lost in the streets you never knew existed and visit venues you never knew could be venues! It can happen. “People” made it work with vision and determination.  For the fifth year, still strong and driven, they are bringing you Barnaby Festival.

From the 13th to the 29th  of June Macclesfield is adorning its summer colours.

Orange for enthusiasm, Turquoise for communication, Pink for hope.

Sevens is happy to be part of it and we welcome Patty Callaghan and Ann Robertson, our guest artists this year.

Get hold of a copy of the Barnaby Art Trail Leaflet- we are venue number 7.

….and there’s a surprise appearance, after a notable absence last year, of  The Barnaby Belles– the latest creations from Stephanie Ramage.

Keep your town alive and kicking. Go forth and enjoy!

 

 

 

August 13th- 25th 2013

A selling exhibition works by two local artists

 It’s always a great pleasure putting on  a new exhibition, discovering how things go together and having the opportunity to meet the artists.

  Babs Lloyd has an eye that catches the attention in her photographs and illustrates the richness to be found in our world, however everyday the subject might originally appear.

Ryan Connolly is a potter who’s work seems to come from a simple, earthy feeling for the materials he uses. His enthusiasm and committment to his trade comes out in in every piece.

Take a few minutes to come Upstairs at Sevens and enjoy a quiet moment away from the rush of daily routine to see what  these two talented artists have created.

If you wish to meet Ryan and talk to him about his “Proper Pots” he’ll be around, Upstairs at Sevens, during the Treacle Market on Sunday 25th of August

June 14th – 30th 2013

Barnaby – metamorphosis – change

 

Can’t believe the year has passed so quickly and  that Barnaby 2013 is here already!

Head “Upstairs at Sevens” and take a look at Rachel Grant’s artwork.  Add your own personal contribution to her “Cocoon” and build it up with your own thoughts and ideas.

Afterwards, take a few moments to appreciate and buy from our two other talented artists.

Emma Rust- Silversmith

Stephanie Ramage- textile artist

But above all- enjoy the rest of this Barnaby Festival!

April 16th – 28th 2013

 Pure Art & Soul  

a selling exhibition of framed originals by Jenny Enticknap

“Visual art with a different perspective….

inspiration comes from the soul, from music, from dreams, from the natural world, from hope for a better world and from issues I care about.

I paint to the music that inspires me i.e. Midge Ure & Ultravox so there will always be that little extra in my artwork…. the soul, the ambience that has flowed into each painting from the music”

Sometimes it’s simpler to leave it to the artist to talk about their work and influences. Intrigued? Come and find out more about Jenny.

March 19th – 30th 2013

Art Revisited

A selling exhibition of framed originals and prints

Lots of pictures and prints to tempt you  including L.S. Lowry,  R.A.Riseley, Christine Sheehan and some watercolours by unkown artists. Geographically the journey will take you from Italy to the Lake District via France, stopping off at  Macclesfield and Manchester and a few other stops in between!

September 28th – October 13th 2012

Reflections of Originals

A selling exhibition of framed prints

Some of you have requested this popular exhibition to be brought back, so here it is!

For two weeks you can admire and buy a selection of prints.  Many of them are of local scenes by artists such as R. A. Riseley and Bollington resident R.H.Fawkes who capture so well the Cheshire countryside. Others are of Manchester and the surrounding towns by the likes of L.S. Lowry. Christine Sheehan will also be showing some of her fine views of Macclesfield and the surrounding hills.

And as always there will be a few surprise originals, water colours and oils from more exotic places

Take a break from your shopping to relax and spend a few minutes Upstairs at Sevens.

August 10th – 26th 2012

Natural Images

A selling exhibition of pictures by local photographer Philip Jon

We’re pleased to be holding the first selling exhibition by Philip Jon, a local Wildlife photographer. He is self taught and loves the solitude while waiting to capture that one good image, no matter how long it takes. He does not use a computer programme to enhance any of the images as he prefers them to be as natural as possible.

All the work on show has been taken in Macclesfield and the surrounding area. One of his favourite places to visit is Marton Fisheries near Gawsworth as it is a wonderful location to see and photograph so many different varieties of birds, some of which are in his exhibition, along with a few autumn landscape images of the pools.

Don’t forget the Treacle Market on sunday 26th of august  which is the last day of the exhibition.

June 21st – July 1st 2012

Inside and Out

Barnaby is Back! A special selling exhibition of work by  five local artists

Every year the Barnaby Festival gets bigger and better- more art, music and entertainment than ever before, which just goes to show what a vibrant place Macclesfield is. Our exhibition this year brings back five of last year’s artists with new works and lots of inspiration.

Sevens will be open until late on thursday 21st, and also on sunday 24th for the Treacle Market. The show will continue, Upstairs at Sevens, for a further week until sunday 1st July