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About Me

Nicky Stainton

I am based in Norwich and have been developing my art practice since 2005, and exhibiting regularly since 2013.

I exhibit in the region in curated exhibitions and was a member of the Harleston & Waveney Art Trail Collective (2014 - 2021).

Recent shows have included Norfolk Contemporary Arts 21, Norwich Summer Open 2021, Wighton 23/Cycle, and Love is the Meaning.


Group Exhibitions & Open Studios

  • Wighton 24 - curated exhibition of new work at Wighton, Norfolk
  • Love is the Meaning - curated show for the 650th anniversary of Julian of Norwich's visions, Norwich
  • Wighton 23 - Cycle - curated exhibition at Wighton, Norfolk
  • Norfolk Open Studios 2022
  • Norfolk Contemporary Art 21- curated show at The Hostry, Norwich Cathedral
  • Norfolk Open Studios 2021
  • Summer Open 2021 - curated exhibition at the Assembly House, Norwich
  • Mixed exhibition of Harleston & Waveney Art Collective at St Margarets, Norwich 2019
  • Cley 18 - The greater the distance the clearer the view -  curated exhibition at Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk
  • Norwich Castle Museum - Inheritance  - curated exhibition March - May 2018
  • The Garage Gallery, Aldeburgh - group show September 2017
  • Harleston & Waveney Art Trail (HWAT) – 2014 - 2019
  • Peter Pears Gallery, Aldeburgh - HWAT group show,  2014 and 2016
  • Harleston & Waveney Summer Exhibition at The Forum, Norwich 2015
  • Harleston & Waveney River Book Project Exhibition  2015
  • Art Alive – curated show at Assembly House, Norwich 2011 and 2013

Training

  • History of Art BA Hons (UEA, Norwich) 1970 - 1973
  • Drawing Into Painting course (West Dean) 2005
  • Life Drawing Summer School (Norwich) 2005, 2006, 2007
  • Painting Summer School (Cevennes, France) 2009
  • Access to Art & Design Diploma (Norwich) 2009 – 2011
  • Advanced Certificate in Print-making (Curwen Print Study Centre) 2012