Visual ArtsYou are in: Kent > Entertainment > Visual Arts All you need to know about visual art events taking place across the county. A chance for local artists to show their work, and find out where to see more.  The ideas five artists from the SE have been shortlisted as part of London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.  Artist Edward Chell was inspired by the verges of the M2 to create a series of oil paintings.  Ashford's Oliver Winconek earns his living from his art, but how does he create it?  Photographer Christopher Diedo doesn't let his Down's Syndrome get in the way of his art.  Artist Jill Holder painted 500 portraits of her friend Eric, then posted them through 500 doors.  See some of the work in the 9th exhibition from Chris Coates and Peter Tulloch at Bewl Water.  The Ebbsfleet Landmark will be Mark Wallinger's white horse, what do you think of the sculpture?  John Gay took many photos around Kent, but can you help identify where they were taken?  Move over Nick Park, the pupils of Ethelbert Road School in Faversham are making animated films.  The Kent artist who influenced generations of painters, including Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud.  The Kent artist is a rebel. He hates modern conceptual art and doesn't like the art establishment.  The Society marked its 80th anniversary with an exhibition at The Grand in Folkestone.  A group of Medway photographers have put their alternative views of the area into a new exhibition.  A lovely sunny weekend in Mersham saw some of the best body painters showing off their talents. More from this sectionYou are in: Kent > Entertainment > Visual Arts |