Wire artist Victoria Westaway previewed her new wire abstract sculptures titled, 'Wire Fritillaria Forms' (see gallery below) during the Private View at the Newland Garden Summer Exhibition in Sherborne, Dorset. Victoria exhibited her Willow Sculptures and Wire Sculptures alongside the fabulous work of local artists, Plaxy Arthur, Richard Turner, Miranda Halsby &  Julian Halsby. 

The Newland Gallery makes a wonderful arts venue with ample gallery space and a magnificent hidden garden that provides the perfect setting to exhibit Victoria's willow and wire sculptures. Situated close to the historic town centre of Sherborne Newland Gallery exists within what was once a medieval building dating back to the 13th century. Miranda & Julian Halsby both renowned artists run two shows a year for this unique prestigious venue.

As well as running the Summer Arts Exhibition Miranda & Julian Halsby are joining the Hidden Gardens of Sherborne event. The Hidden Gardens of Sherborne has become part of Sherborne’s annual calendar, and the Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles hold the event every year. This year will see some amazing new gardens to visit and of course many old favourites.

Newland Gallery Summer Exhibition showing Plaxy Arthur - handmade ceramics, Richard Turner - Pastels, Miranda Halsby - print making & etching , Julian Halsby - Painter, Victoria Westaway - Willow Sculptures

Fabulous ceramic spheres by Plaxy Arthur shown at Newland Gallery Summer Exhibition, Sherborne, Dorset 

Victoria's proud dad Ian Westaway promoting Viks willow sculptures during the private View, Newland Gallery, Sherborne

Viks wire sculptures 'Wire Fritillaria Forms' caused quite a stir in Sherborne at the Newland Gallery Summer Exhibition, Sherborne, Dorset

Wire Artist Victoria Westaway launched her new abstract sculpture, 'Wire Fritillaria Forms' in Sherborne at the Newland Gallery Summer Exhibition, Sherborne, Dorset

Newland Gallery Summer Exhibition - May 2015, located behind Old Hall at 101 Newland in the ancient Dorset town of Sherborne

Plaxy Arthur - handmade ceramics, functional or decorative together with Richard Turner - winner of the Ann Longley award 2014 & 2015 are both exhibiting at the Newland Gallery Summer Exhibition - May 2015

Devon Artist Victoria Westaway is exhibiting at the Newland Gallery Summer Exhibition - May 2015

Miranda Halsby - Since 1988 Miranda has been exhibiting in mixed shows and has set up her own studios in England and in France, together with Julian Halsby - Art Historian, Lecturer, Painter are exhibiting at the Newland Gallery Summer Exhibition - May 2015

The Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles with sponsorship provided by Gardens Group and Church House Investment Management use the event to raise money for charity. This year the proceeds will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care, St Margaret’s Hospice and charities in the town.

Sherborne In Bloom say, "Sherborne has many town houses that have no front gardens, but when you get round the back some beautiful (if sometimes unexpected) sights can meet the eye". This is definately an event to put in the calender, one not to be missed . Victoria hopes to be invited to exhibit her Garden Sculptures within the Hidden Gardens of Sherborne again next year.

Hidden Gardens of Sherborne 6th and 7th June 2015, 2pm – 5pm. Weekend tickets available at £8.00 at Castle Gardens or the Tourist Information Centre. Individual garden entry donations on the day £1.00 donation.

Gardens Group
Sherborne in Bloom
Newland Gallery Sherborne
Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles
Church House Investment Management