Levens Hall, the stunning Elizabethan historic mansion in the Lake District, UK, has announced its 2015 artist in residence.
Working in collaboration with Creative Coverage, the organization that publicises professional artists and craftspeople, the stately home in Cumbria selected Rowan Barnes-Murphy from Somerset - after stiff competition.
Naomi Bagot from Levens Hall, adds: “We were attracted to Rowan's work because, as an illustrator, it is completely different to anything we have ever featured in our exhibitions before. The humorous and social aspect of his characters will really appeal to our visitors and we believe he will interpret our house and garden in a fresh and exciting way.
“The artist in residence scheme allows us to promote and work with an artist for a year and during our open season, April to October, we exhibit their work in our tearoom. The prints are available to buy and we sometimes make it a more commercial venture by selling merchandise in our shop. Having a new artist each year ensures our visitors always have something interesting to look at and hopefully encourages further interest in the house and garden.”
Rowan adds: “This is a brilliant opportunity and I’m delighted.”
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