Decade: Celebrating ten years of Diverse Manners Arts Group

July 2008, Gaer Christian Centre, Newport

This exhibition celebrated the tenth anniversary of the first Diverse Manners art show, which took place in 1998. Following this first show, at Gaer Christian Centre, the group was formally established in 1989.

During its first decade, the group supported over 30 artists, exhibiting diverse selections of visual art forms including painting, drawing, embroidery, sculpture, photography, animation and installation. Diverse Manners stage exhibitions in a variety of venues including art galleries, places of worship and festivals, enabling the work to be accessed by a wide audience.

Diverse Manners is a non profit making organisation, funded by members subscriptions and gifts. The members of the group are committed to supporting Christians involved in social action. 25% of sales from this show will be donated to Tearfund², a Christian relief and development agency working with a global network of local churches to help eradicate poverty.

Artists exhibiting

Amongst those displaying work at this show are the following artists:

• Carole Gaylard
• Deborah Wheeler
• Martin Crampin
• Nigel Hunt
• Steffan Johnson
• Stephen Ravenhill