All posts by Sharon Baker

3 x 65 = Art from Wroclaw, Coventry and Dresden in the Second Floor Gallery at the New Council House in Dresden. 15th March- 15th May

I am thrilled to be going back to Dresden to take part in this exhibition bringing artists together from Wroclaw, Poland, Dresden, Germany and Coventry, UK. This exciting opportunity from Dresden City Council is to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Dresden’s twinning with Coventry, UK, and Wroclaw, Poland.
From 15 March to 15 May 2024, artists from the three cities are exhibiting their work in the Galerie 2. Stock (2nd floor) of Dresden’s new Council House. There will be works by Maja Dokudowicz, Vinicius Libardoni, Ionnis Anastasious (Wroclaw)
Jack Foster, Sharon Baker, John Yeadon (Coventry)
Karen Koschnik, Falk Töpfer, Christian Manss (Dresden)

I’m very excited to be travelling to Dresden for the opening of the exhibition 6pm Thursday 15th March.

I also have works on show in Berin, Germany at Galerie Heike Arndt in their Mini Maxi Print Berlin International print show and closer to home at the Leamington Spa Open and in the RBSA Print Prize in Birmingham.

Mini Maxi Print Berlin at Galleri Heike Arndt Berlin 4/10/23-30/4/24

I am thrilled to be exhibiting four lithographs from my ‘Grandparents House’ series internationally in Berlin this autumn and into spring 2024. My prints were selected in the ‘mini’ section of this exciting international printmaking exhibition showing work by 36 printmakers from 21 countries, as well as one sculptor’s work! The opening is 4th October 7pm-10pm at Galleri Heike Arndt DK, Viogtstrasse 12, 10247 Berlin and you can see and buy all of the prints online https://berlin.heike-arndt.dk/exhibitions/current-exhibition/upcoming-exhibitions-berlin

International Original Print Exhibition Bankside Gallery 21/9-1/10/23

I’m thrilled to have one of my unique print collages ‘Havannah 4’ selected and on display at Bankside Gallery next to Tate Modern in London. The exhibition is showing contemporary printmaking works by over 160 amazing printmakers whose work was selected from an open call. Its always so great to be selected for this wonderful annual exhibition.

The gallery is open 11am-6pm every day.

Tarpey Open 2023

I’m thrilled that my lithograph “More Canals than Venice” has been selected for exhibition at this year’s Tarpey Open at the lovely Tarpey Gallery in Castle Donnington. It’s a wonderful commercial fine art gallery and my lithograph is one of over 200 artworks by 143 artists including paintings, original prints, photography, textiles, drawings ceramics and sculpture. The opening event is Saturday 22nd July 2-5pm and the exhibition is on until 27th August.

Tarpey Gallery

https://tarpeygallery.com 77 High St, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2PQ Thursday- Sunday 10am-4pm

Derby Print Open 2023

I’m thrilled to have 4 prints selected for this exhibition. They will be on show in Derby from 1st until 30th June and online. This year the exhibition will be across two venues – at Banks Mill Studios and at Dubrek studios. The Launch Weekend is Sat 3 & Sun 4 June (11am – 3pm)

Plus there is lovely colour catalogue featuring all the prints on show in the exhibition available to buy as well as some lovely prints.


Banks Mill Studios 71 Bridge St, Derby, DE1 3LB
Mon-Sun: 11am – 3pm (closed Tues)

Dubrek Studios 67 Bridge St, Derby, DE1 3LB
Mon: 5pm-10pm / Tues-Sat: 11am-3pm / 5pm-11pm / Sun: 12pm-8pm

Coventry Open 2023 Exhibition

Im very pleased to have my lithograph ‘Dressing Table 1’ selected for the Coventry Open 2023 exhibition at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, it’s great to be exhibiting in Coventry again. The exhibition features work by artists from the West Midlands region. 
I printed my lithograph when on my residency at the Grafikwerkstatt Dresden thanks to the Coventry Dresden Arts Exchange, it is one of my series of prints based on interiors from my grandparents’ house. ‘Dressing Table 1’ depicts my Nanna’s dressing table on her death in 1992. The exhibition runs until 21st May.

United Artists of South Birmingham Group Show at Purple Gallery 11/2/23-11/3/23

I am thrilled to have two of my artworks selected for this show at the Purple Gallery, walking distance from my home!! UASB members have collaborated to help celebrate their one year anniversary and the launch party is Saturday 11th February 1-5pm. The show includes prints, paintings, drawings & sculpture. Purple Gallery is situated at 229 Mary Vale Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 2LD https://purplegallery.com

Rugby Open 2022 3rd December-4th February & Leamington Spa Open until 8th January

I’m thrilled to have my two prints ‘Kitchen Window 1’ and ‘Green Shed’ selected for the Rugby Open Exhibition which brings together a range of high quality contemporary art from artists in the region. Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Little Elborow St, Rugby CV21 3BZ http://ragm.co.uk

You can also see my lithograph ‘Kitchen Mirror’ in the Leamington Spa Open, at Leamington Spa’s Art Gallery and Museum, Royal Pump Rooms, The Parade, Royal Leamington Spa CV32 4AA. Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm

Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair

Feeling very proud to have three of my lithographs exhibited alongside so many talented printmakers in @woolwichcontemporaryprintfair’s wonderful and welcoming celebration of print.

WCPF22 runs from 3-6 November and the online edition continues until 13th November. The Fair features over 1000+ original artworks to explore, discover and collect at @woolwichworks. There’s also an accompanying programme of events.

WCPF22 Live Fair | 03 – 06 November, 12.00 – 18.00 | @woolwichworks The Fireworks Factory SE18 6HD
WCPF22 The Online Edition | 03 – 13 November | www.woolwichprintfair.com.

Tickets available to buy on the door or from the website