I am absolutely over the moon. I have been offered the post of Artist in Residence at Lincoln Cathedral for 2015 / 2016. Obviously, there is some competition for a fantastic opportunity like this, so I have been keeping my fingers crossed and waiting for the post to arrive with news about my application for weeks!
During the term of residence my aim is to produce a series of illuminated work inspired by the Cathedral’s own illuminated manuscripts, the building itself and Biblical texts. There is a studio space high up in the north west transept with a spectacular view over St Hugh’s Choir – I’m told it is doesn’t get too warm up there, which will be perfect for gilding. At the end of the year there will be an exhibition of my work which will run for about four weeks.
What a place to work!
I had the choice of when to start. Ideally, that would be tomorrow! However, the summer is absolutely chock full of exhibitions and teaching commitments so I will have to be patient and start in September. Meanwhile, I’m very much looking forward to meeting everybody at the Cathedral, especially the librarian Julie Taylor.
Spectacular news Toni…..and very well deserved! Good luck with everything. I can’t wait to see the exhibition atthe end of your year. Very best wishes, Vanda x
Thanks Vanda – still can’t quite believe it! x
well done, so proud of you. shall look forward to seeing your work x
Thanks Hazel. I’ll post work here during the year, but I’ll let you know the 2016 exhibition dates as well – it would be great to see you! x
Toni congratulations you must be so proud of your achievement. What an inspiring place to work!
Thanks Gilly. It is a beautiful Gothic building – I’m looking forward to meeting the team there and making a start!
Wow! What a great year you must have had — I will try and get across to your exhibition and will definitely read more of what you are up to!
Janet! How lovely to hear from you! I was in touch with the Nottingham Calligraphers only yesterday and was thinking about you. It would be great to see you – hope all is well in sunny Anglesey!