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Party Wall Gallery project - some first thoughts and trials

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Party Wall Gallery project - an evolving concept Located on a 6M long party wall on Harbour View Road, Portland, Dorset. DT5 1EP Since this was written at the end of last year several people have tried out the house as a thinking space . The feedback has been positive. Short accounts of this are at the bottom of this page: 'Emerging Show Formats' Aims:   Initially proposed as a five year project t o be able to host collaborative 'Routine Art Co' projects - at least one show per year. Routine Art Co being an umbrella for my work that includes other people.   The first show was 'Dementia Paintings' by Joan Colnbrook 1926 - 2020. Along with a new book with the same title. Last autumn we took part in the b-side Festival Fringe 8 - 11 September 2022 with an installation on the front lawn and a music performance by Martin Dixon's acoustic band. Another show proposed for 2023 might be of 'artworks' or things made by people from the Fortuneswell estate in w
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Book a stay in Portland, Dorset - artists house

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Book a stay in Portland, Dorset. * Seaside Artist's house with fantastic sea views overlooking Portland harbour and the unique Chesil beach. Two minutes walk from the Coastal Path, five minutes walk from shops and pubs, ten minutes walk to Chesil Cove beach. Three bedrooms (one with a double bed, the other with two single beds that can be connected to make a king-size, plus a single futon which can be put in the study bedroom. The living room has two sofas that can seat five people. * The living area includes the ‘Party Wall Gallery’, a space for artists to showcase or develop work. There may be a visiting (non-public) exhibition on the wall at the time of your stay – if this is the case, there will be information about it on the dining table.   The study has a large work desk which can be used for writing or for making small scale artworks and a small library. * Good if you want to chill or be more active. Activities available in the area: stunning coastal walks, bike rides, saili
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