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On Saturday 30 January, friends gathered in St Peter Church, Hungate to celebrate the life of a much-loved and respected friend.
Derek was a trustee of ncas and St Peter Church and had exhibitions there, a space he loved.
The event was a wonderful, uplifting occasion, full of love and memories.
Derek Morris
It is with the deepest regret and sadness that we have to let members know, our dear friend Derek Morris died on 26 November.
Derek had been an active member and trustee of ncas for many years. Together with Keith Pollard, Derek founded Sculpture for Norwich and played a leading role until the charity was amalgamated with Norfolk Contemporary Art Society in 2017.
Our deep sympathy goes to Derek’s family at this very sad time.
ncas are pleased to announce the two winners of the latest round of Small Grants Awards.
Being Woman is a touring series of exhibitions that bring together work from a number of intergenerational female artists, who have an affiliation with Norfolk and Suffolk, under the theme ‘Being Woman’.
Included in this exhibition will be loaned works including pieces by Paula Rego, Eileen Cooper, Celia Paul, Maggie Hambling and Liorah Tchiprout. The six-week exhibition will take place in Mandell’s Gallery in March/April 2026 and will be curated by Rachel Allen.
Featured poster from Being Woman at Corn Hall, Diss March - May 2025.
More information here
From Shangrila to Cromer is an exhibition in tribute to the late Derrick Greaves, featuring a body of work inspired by Derrick’s extensive practice, along with works by Derrick himself.
The proposal came from a group of friends, most of whom met during a three-year course at Art Academy East in Norwich, and who now get together regularly in the studio of the late Derrick Greaves hosted by his wife Sally Butler.
The exhibition will be exhibited at Cromer ArtSpace in 2026.
Featured images above (R to L): With the Parrots, Derrick Greaves; Scrambled Woman, Linda Sonntag; Pink and Green, Polly Johnson.
More information here
Ancient architecture and contemporary sculpture combine in an exciting new exhibition of outdoor art by John Maine RA and Lynn Chadwick
Art in the Close will run from September 2025 to Spring 2026 and will see the Norwich Cathedral Close become the inspirational setting for a mix of works by both artists.
Visitors can enjoy discovering works in three different areas of the Close - the Cloister, the Lower Close and Almary Green.
Entry to the exhibition is free.
The John Ruskin Prize is the fastest growing multi-disciplinary art prize in the UK. With the values of the radical polymath John Ruskin at its core, the Prize has a growing reputation for supporting and promoting artists, designers and makers whose work defies easy categorisation. It’s open to all artists, designers and makers, of all nationalities, aged 18 and over.
The closing date for applicants is 5pm on Tuesday 2 December.
Click here for more information.
Every year ncas awards two prizes to Norwich University of the Arts graduates, a Fine Art and New Makers prize with two commendations in each category.
This year ncas is delighted to award the Fine Art prize to Layla Adams (pictured above with ncas Vice Chair Selwyn Taylor) for her triptych of large landscape paintings in oil and oil pastel. Commendations go to Lily Molesworth and Casey Jackson.
The New Makers Prize was awarded to Elizabeth Maw (pictured above) for her large structure of repetitive and organic forms made from boxed steel section and steel mesh. Commendations go to Esme Vivian-Shaw and Niamh Thompson.
ncas’ Small Grants panel is pleased to announce funding for two successful applications from this winter’s numerous submissions.
Funds of £500 each are provided to Cromer Artspace for an open-air sculpture exhibition at The Grove Hotel, Cromer, and to Alida Kuzemczak-Sayer and Freya Gabie for Thick Seams, an exhibition of site-related work for Hungate Medieval Art, St Peter Hungate.
In their proposal, Cromer Artspace demonstrate innovation in bringing open-air sculpture to new audiences at The Grove Hotel, Cromer. The proposal also includes plans for displays, workshops and educational events in the newly refurbished gallery space on the seafront.
For their project at Hungate Medieval Art, Norwich, Alida Kuzemczak-Sayer and Freya Gabie propose a contemporary and collaborative response to the historical location and context of St Peter Hungate. Both artists will be ‘in residence’ at St Peter Hungate, where they will engage in conversations and workshops with visitors.
The next Small Grants deadline is midnight on Sunday 31st August 2025. Details and application form can be found on the ncas website.
ncas Trustees Janey Bevington and Danusia Wurm were warmly welcomed by Ruth Brumby and other members of the Cromer Artspace team, local painters and supporters, at the formal re-opening of the beautifully refurbished Cromer Artspace on the Prom.
Ruth Brumby with Steff Aquarone MP
Thanks to funding from Ørsted and the North Norfolk Rural Business & Community Grant, the Cromer Artspace has been given a new lease of life, including lighting and heating, enabling a greater range of art and art based activities and lengthening the time the building can be used into the evenings and the winter.
For details of Cromer Artspace's exciting 2025 programme of events, click here
We are delighted to announce that we are now inviting applications for the next round of the ncas Small Grants scheme.
The current deadline is Friday 28 February 2025 at midnight. To apply please go to the Small Grants page. Please read the guidance for applicants before applying.
We are pleased to announce that the successful applicants from the last round of NCAS Small Grants were:
Helen Wells and Cat Nash for FAST SLOOOOOOOW at the Shoe Factory Norwich in May 2025.
Marion Piper for an exhibition entitled RETURN at the Crypt Gallery, Norwich also in May 2025.