Pop-up art gallery opens in Lowestoft's ex-retail property

The Easterly Artists’ newest exhibition, Connections has been set up in the town's historic High Street by the creative collective for the fifth consecutive year.

It will be based in the former Bet Fred shop.

Easterly Artists chairman, Miles Barry, said: “It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since we first had the idea of staging a pop-up gallery and exhibition for the town.

The Dock by Ros Bieber will be at the event (Image: Ros Bieber)

"But – judging by the comments in our Visitor’s Book – we must be doing something right, as people keep asking us to come back."

Opening duties at preview night from 7pm on September 6, will be performed by author, artist and narrator, James Mayhew, who studied in Lowestoft.

Mr Mayhew said: “I’m delighted to be taking part in this year’s exhibition.

"It’s really exciting to see all the incredible and inspiring art on show – what a great thing for the town, celebrating its artistic heritage in this way.”

Ally Zawadzki – Soft Shield 2 (Image: Ally Zawadzki)

The exhibition includes painting, drawing, printing, ceramics and pottery presented by more than 20 members of the collective, which comprise some of East Suffolk’s most creative artists.

The exhibition will be running from September 6 to September 15 in the former Bet Fred premises at 91 High Street.

The event will be free to attend with wheelchair access.

Connections is also a major part of this year's Heritage Open Days festival, which is the largest history and culture celebration in England.

Liz Goulding – Going with the Flow (Image: Liz Goulding)

Easterly Artists thanked Danny Steel of Steel & Co for his help in enabling their exhibition.

For more about the exhibit, visit easterly.org.uk/exhibitions/connections.

Access is via foot 10 minutes from Lowestoft Station or by car, with available parking across the gallery and up High Street.