<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Celebrate Patricia's contributions to our community</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:pattern {slug:ajde_events/blocks} /--> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class=wp-block-list><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Fri 4 Sept, 5–8pm and Sat 5 Sept 12–3pm</strong>.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Patricia's studio, accessible via the South Square Garden</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sadly, after nearly 30 years, Patricia is leaving her studio at South Square, Thornton. To celebrate Patricia, her work and her enormous contribution to our community, she will be opening her studio to exhibit and sell her work on Friday and Saturday 4 & 5 of September. Her studio is accessible via the South Square garden.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Patricia Calver is an artist, painter and longstanding South Square volunteer, whose connection with the arts community stretches back to 1987. Initially joining us as a picture framer alongside her own artistic practice, Patricia has been an important and much-loved presence at South Square for almost four decades.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the years, Patricia has played a significant role in supporting and encouraging emerging artists through the New Curator Mentorship Programme. She has also curated our monthly gallery exhibitions, helping artists to present and showcase their work to the highest professional standard. She has been a valued member of the Unit 9 artist group and has contributed so much to the creative life of South Square.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are incredibly grateful to Patricia for her time, friendship, enthusiasm and generosity over the years. Her knowledge, creativity and commitment have become woven into the fabric of South Square, and her presence will be greatly missed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please join us in celebrating Patricia, her work and the wonderful contribution she has made to South Square over so many years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Patricia's Studio, South Square Centre.  Fri 4 Sept, 5–8pm and Sat 5 Sept 12–3pm</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Patricia's studio is accessible through the South Square Garden. There is step-free access via Priestley Street, however this surface is uneven. If you require any assistance with access please get in touch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

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