The Fry Public Art Gallery was opened in 1987 and houses an impressive number of paintings, prints, illustrations, wallpapers and decorative designs by artists of the 20th century and the present day who have local connections and have made a significant contribution to their field.
There is an emphasis on those who for a variety of reasons settled in Great Bardfield between the early thirties of the last century and the death in 1983 of John Aldridge RA who had lived in the village for fifty years.The Gallery is run by volunteers, both invigilators when it is open to the public and other helpers throughout the year.
There is an emphasis on those who for a variety of reasons settled in Great Bardfield between the early thirties of the last century and the death in 1983 of John Aldridge RA who had lived in the village for fifty years.The Gallery is run by volunteers, both invigilators when it is open to the public and other helpers throughout the year.
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Sandy Lien Big Noooby Mum
Jun 12, 2021
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Sue Argent
Sep 02, 2019
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Graham Wright
Jul 25, 2019
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Cherry Potts
Jul 22, 2019
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Lex De Wynter
Dec 02, 2018
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What a wonderful place. Fans of Edward Bawden should make this a place of pilgrimage as not only can you see a superb collection of his paintings, prints and designs but you can also view his sketch books, film posters and his personal effects such as his palette and paints as he left them.
Once you've had your fill a walk in the quite frankly magnificent gardens will end your visit on a beautifully fragrant note as the scent of roses fills the air.
Saffron Walden is a really pleasant town and if you're fortunate enough to visit in hot sunny weather (as we were) then a day out at the Fry and
Once you've had your fill a walk in the quite frankly magnificent gardens will end your visit on a beautifully fragrant note as the scent of roses fills the air.
Saffron Walden is a really pleasant town and if you're fortunate enough to visit in hot sunny weather (as we were) then a day out at the Fry and
Tricia Wright
Nov 08, 2018
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This gallery is a gem. Anyone who is interested in Bawden and Ravilious and the artists who were based for a time in and around Great Bardfield from the '30s will find here a splendid array of their works.
There is not space available to show all of the collection at one time, so the gallery holds a series of exhibitions which highlight the artists individually or in context. Importantly also, the gallery holds a collection of the works of these artists' wives (eg Duffy Ayres, Tirzah Garfield) all of whom are becoming more recognised.
So well worth a visit.
There is not space available to show all of the collection at one time, so the gallery holds a series of exhibitions which highlight the artists individually or in context. Importantly also, the gallery holds a collection of the works of these artists' wives (eg Duffy Ayres, Tirzah Garfield) all of whom are becoming more recognised.
So well worth a visit.
Bernadette Lloyd
Sep 22, 2018
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Elizabeth Herrington
Jun 07, 2018
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Matthew Dickin
May 30, 2016
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