AWUK LIMITLESS
10:00 am Saturday 17 June 2023 – 5:00 pm Saturday 22 July 2023
Saturday 17 June – Saturday 22 July | East Gallery
The LIMITLESS exhibition celebrates the independent creative work of Animated Women UK members, showcasing both established Animators/VFX artists and emerging female talent.
This exhibition has been curated by Director and Creative Producer Amy Backwell and Director and Creative Manager Helen Piercy (AWUK Director of Education and Animation Lecturer at Norwich University of the Arts).
Launch event
Please join us for the Private View, which promises to be a fantastic evening with a range of artworks on display, including large scale paintings, textiles and puppets. There will also be a showcase of student work from the BA (Hons) Animation and BA (Hons) Animation and VFX courses at Norwich University of the Arts.
AWUK Exhibitors:
- Kim Noce
- Isobel Stenhouse
- Amy Backwell
- Emma Niemis
- Stacy Bias
- JoAnne Salmon
- Steff Lee
- Jessica Mountfield
- Oana Nechifor
- Alyona Hogg
- Carla MacKinnon
- Helen Piercy
What is AWUK?
Founded in 2013, Animated Women UK (AWUK) exists to positively support, represent, celebrate and encourage women in the animation and VFX industries in the UK.
We aim to build a vibrant network that facilitates mentoring, knowledge exchange and education resulting in women fulfilling their potential.
More about Animated Women UK (opens in a new window)
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East Gallery is based in the heart of Norwich, our address is:
Cavendish House
St Andrews Street
Norwich
NR2 4AE
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