| June 2008 - THE
NOTTAGE MARITIME INSTITUTE - SUMMER
EXHIBITION 2008 The Nottage Maritime Institute on Wivenhoe Quay was
founded in 1896, following the death of Captain Nottage, a Victorian
yachtsman who recognised the value of nautical skills in the It now offers a variety of RYA recognised courses, as well as running an important museum of local and maritime artefacts. Every summer the Nottage Institute also hosts an exhibition, the theme of which varies from maritime history to local art. This year’s exhibition marries the themes of two of Wivenhoe’s best-known artists to the nautical environment of its museum. The exhibition is: “Two Wivenhoe Artists”, and will feature the work of James Dodds and Annie Bielecka, two local and internationally-exhibited artists. James Dodds’ website is at: http://www.jamesdodds.co.uk/ Annie Bielecka’s website is at: http://www.anniebielecka.co.uk/ The Nottage website is at: http://homepages.rya-online.net/nottage-maritime-institute/ The Museum and Exhibition will be open every Sunday
and Bank Holiday until 7th September, from |