What the visitors say

we keep a comment book open at all events and try to respond constructively to feedback

this is a representative selection of the comments made

Dorset Art Weeks:

"Had a great time, can't wait for next time"
"Good to see diverse, contemporary work outside London. "
"Greatly impressed by friendliness and courtesy of participants. Looking forward to next event."
 "Slade Centre an excellent venue, a good place to start.. . would like to see DAW annually"
"Brilliant idea, great success, inspiring, stimulating, very enjoyable, very well organised."
 "Absolutely wonderful and a complete surprise. Saw a flag, went inside and then went all over the county"
"Slade Centre good venue, helps to focus visits."
"My eyes were opened to the wide range and high standard of talent in Dorset."
"Friendly greetings everywhere, so well organised.. Slade Centre a joy.. guide excellent.. "
"Transport a problem for some venues...impressive & inspiring and extremely relaxing."

Fired Earth: Totems from the pit: Marc Lancet/ Alyson Diggle   
"Loved the ceramics and the evidence that the children involved have been so inspired."
"What a great exhibition - so stimulating - lovely atmosphere and hospitality! Why didn't I come sooner?! "
"A feast for the eyes and most inspiring."
 "What a wonderful project - ... The Slade Centre is a marvellous place for art.. "
"What a fascinating exhibition - and a wonderful experience for these young aspiring artists."
 "A splendid exhibition. We enjoyed the scrapbooks v. much. "
"Another wonderful exhibition."
 "Lots of great ideas here; and very thought provoking. I shall go away and ruminate!!! "
"Really lovely to get here finally. Wonderful space, great treatment, good exhibition. What's next?"

Prince Max's Pilgrimage: David Marl

"Marvellous work and most interesting ideas"
"Such industry, such exquisiteness. Thanks for the inspirations and the in depth workings on the table. David should be more widely known - and covering more walls "
"Delightful landscapes"

Images of Drama & Dance: Frances Thomas

 "Superb - a real expert with figure drawing. Sketch books fantastic."
"Astonishing. Strong, vibrant, almost gothic "
"Beautiful free style. Gorgeous colours. Wonderful experience; and great to see the sketch books"

 Reflections: Peter Ursem

 "A beautiful exhibition - thank you"
"What a beautiful journey - interesting to see the thoughts and sketches, and then the final prints "
"A very special exhibition"
 "Brings it all back - the walk down the Stour. The words - so significant - become integral to the prints. Thanks for giving this super setting to Peter "
"What fantastic talent. We enjoyed it very much"
 "... to see places that I know so well explained in a different way. Tremendous. "
"Beautiful illustrations of this lovely area"

Recent Graduates 2000

 "Great exhibition, great gallery."
"Very diverse and fresh "
"Innovative & imaginative"
 "What a wealth of talent we have in our young artists. Very inspirational. "
"More please - a stimulating show"
 "So good to see inspirational art from far and wide "
"...proves the point that its worth graduating!"
 "What a wealth of talent we have in our young artists. Very inspirational. "

Face to Face: Frances Borden & Syd Symons

"Very refreshing."
"My faith in art has been restored "
"Excellent work; excellent show"
"Extraordinarily interesting exhibition and Frances Borden a painter of real stature "
"Good use for a Plymouth Argyle programme, Syd"
"Wonderful exhibition - great to see it in such a lovely space in Gillingham "
"...astounding clarity from the sub-conscious in Frances' work"
 "An unexpected pleasure "
"I never realised Syd... brilliant"

 

Christmas Show
"Very spare, very dramatic."
"Superb exhibition. Nice to see AE tutors work too.' "
"Great space and exhibition."
"What a privilege to have such a gallery in Gillingham. "

Gillingham School 'A'Level Students Art & Photography Exhibition:
"What a great place for such an interesting exhibition."
"Exciting and inspirational - especially the photography."
"What can I say? Brilliant!"
"Great to see this in public - & some excellent talent and ideas."
"Most innovative - oh, to be young again."
"A really excellent, contemporary and varied show, well done everyone"
"Thrilled at the enthusiasm and imagination."
"Thanks a lot, everyone! Good luck. (Examiner)."
"Such a wonder. A broad range of amazing ideas."
"Very wierd (sic) but good."
"OH MY GOD!."
"Hours of dedicated hard work, varied subject matter, excellent surroundings and a very high standard of work have provided Gillingham with a wonderful showcase of young talent"
"This is fantastic! Please leave it here longer - I want to tell people about it. Well done Gillingham School."


NDG Exhibition:
"An inspirational exhibition."
"Very good mixed range of work. Rachel Ricketts wonderful original sculpture."
"Beautiful room with beautiful art."
"Wonderful to see such an interesting building saved and put to such good use. Will look forward to other events, classes etc."
"Smashing space - beautifully hung - the furure looks bright."
"Excellent show - puts Gillingham on the map!"
"Wonderful space, wonderfully filled. A real treat."
"Excellent space and a wonderful first show: long may it flourish."
"Thank you for the warm welcome to see a wonderful selection of local talent."
"Great venue much needed in the area. Looking forward to future exhibitions and drawing here myself."
"Magical."

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