1st May - 6th June 2021
About ones to watch
Ones to Watch returns to the Gallery for 2021, showcasing some of the most exciting, emerging talent Yorkshire has to offer. The exhibition brings together work by artists from across disciplines, from painting to sculpture, film, photography, ceramics, design and more. Strong themes have emerged from the selection this year; with artists exploring ideas around identity, portraiture, lockdown, time, locality, craft and technology. Ones to Watch provides a unique platform to discover and experience the work of Yorkshire’s graduate artists during the coronavirus pandemic, when many degree shows may not be accessible.
Opening times: Tuesday-Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-4. Closed on Mondays. Please wear a mask, scan NHS Track and Trace, and use hand gel. We will monitor numbers on the door for social distancing.
The artists
Amy Guo, Aniela Preston, Cameron Lings, Emerson Pullman, Glen Ogden, Grace Murphy, Hang Zhang, Hugh Roberts, Jay Villacci, Jenny Brown, Jioni Warner, Katherine James, Katie Dickinson, Lewis Andrews, Lynne Barker, Maria Sappho, Megan Dalton, Megan Milner, Meri Croft, Mia Symonds, Milly Parker, Ruby Plank, Sally Barton, Sam Mitchell, Samuel Price, Sarah Cawthray, Sasha Napoli, Teddy De Souza, Sonia Moran, Steven Wood, Will Hudson, Yasmin Lari.
selectors and prizes
This year’s exhibition was selected by Jane Bhoyroo (Yorkshire Sculpture International), Hannah Obee (Harewood House) and Catriona McAra (Curator at Leeds Arts University) along with the Sunny Bank Mills team.
Prizes this year will include: Ones to Watch Judges Prize (Money and Residency), Ones to Watch People’s Choice (voted for by Gallery visitors), and additional Ones to Watch Studio Residencies providing free studio space and access to facilities for a month. Selected prizewinners will also get a years membership to Curatorspace.
Universities
All of the artists are 2020 graduates or current students, living in Yorkshire or studying here. Schools include; The University of Leeds, Leeds Arts University, Leeds Beckett University, Sheffield Hallam University, The University of Huddersfield, York St John University, MIMA School of Art and Design (Teesside University), York College, Staffordshire University,Goldsmiths University, Nottingham Trent University, and Chelsea College of Arts (UAL).
The Artists
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![We celebrated International Women's Day in style last night with a sold out Sofar Sounds gig in the Gallery!
We heard sets from Katie Malco, Satnam Galsian & Philippa Zawe amongst the artwork of our 2024 Ones to Watch artists. 10/10 experience.
Sofar Sounds run secret intimate gigs across the UK. See their website for upcoming shows - we would highly recommend.
The Gallery is open as mnormal this weekend, so come along and see Ones to Watch for yourself. 10-4 Saturday & 12-4 on Sunday FREE ENTRY.
[Image 1 shows host Bonnie introducing the night to a seated crowd in the middle of the exhibition space in the Gallery. Image 2 shows musicians Phillipa and Satnam smiling together in front of a large painted tapestry by Kennedy Drake. The banner features a statuesque female figure with her arms in the air. Image 3 shows Katie performing to a smiling crowd playing an electric guitar. Image 4 shows Satnam perfoming into a microphone in the Gallery. Image 5 shows Phillipa performing to the crowd playing an acoustic guitar, illuminated by yellow fairy lights.]
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