Category Archives: The Circus of Illustration

The Lost Portfolio

An Illustration Exhibition at Bedford College The Circus of Illustration is a group of professional designers and illustrators who volunteer their time to help promote illustration locally in Bedford. We were approached by Bedford College to organise an exhibition in their South Bank Gallery. Home of their art and design department. Unfortunately we weren’t givenContinue reading “The Lost Portfolio”

Edward Bawden & The Circus of Illustration

Edward Bawden and the Circus Of Illustration has finally opened at The Higgins in Bedford. It is a new exhibition that is on until October 2024. This exhibition is a sister show to Edward Bawden and Me, which is a major exhibition, running concurrently with this show. However, our exhibition has a focus on localContinue reading “Edward Bawden & The Circus of Illustration”

Drawing Bedford Together

A Zine About Bedford High Street I’ve been project managing a gorgeous new zine with The Circus Of Illustration all about Bedford High Street. The booklet is brimming with original illustrations by some very talented local artists. We worked with experienced and aspiring artists linked to Bedford, pairing them as mentors and mentees to nurture theContinue reading “Drawing Bedford Together”

The GAL-lery

Drink and Draw with the Circus of Illustration This month the Circus of of Illustration are hosting a Drink and Draw based on inspirational women in anticipation of international womens day. What is Drink and Draw? Drink and Draw nights are relaxed affairs. We host a free evening of drawing at The Park Pub inContinue reading “The GAL-lery”

Small Steps To Being Creative In Your Local Community

Do you feel like you even belong to your local community? Do you get the feeling that you’re engaging less with your neighbours? Maybe you’re interacting more with strangers on social media. Perhaps with people who you haven’t even met with face to face. We have our immediate family, our work colleagues or school friends,Continue reading “Small Steps To Being Creative In Your Local Community”