Meet the Pump Street Artists

During the City of Culture year a number of artists’ studios were opened at 13 Pump Street, next to the Gordon Gallery. On Sunday,May 4, between 1pm and 5pm, their front door will be open and visitors will be welcome to wander in, meet the artists in their studios and see their work.

The artists participating are Carl Taylor, Suzanne Woods, Catherine Ellis, Amanda Walker, Sinead Smyth, Deirdre Doherty and Patsy Brennan.

Carl Taylor commented: “We thought, with the Jazz Festival bringing people into town, and the Vintage Weekend happening in the Sandwich Company, Bedlam and the Pump Street Courtyard, it would be good to play our part and add to the atmosphere. It’s also a good way to introduce people to our work and let them know that Derry-Londonderry has a thriving artistic community right in the heart of the city, which everybody can enjoy.”

This weekend The Reflect Gallery in the Pump Street Courtyard also will be exhibiting work produced at the Derry Print Workshop, which like the artists’ studios opened last year.

Paul Barwise of Derry Print Workshop says, “We thought it was about time we let everybody know what we have been up to in the past year, and we are delighted to be able to show such a variety of print work and range of artists who are now working locally. If anyone is interested in learning how to make Fine Art Prints do come along and see the work and get in touch.”