Rene Viner Mixed Media Artist

 

View5 at the Old Still

Our presence as View 5 at the Old Still has demonstrated that the people of Peterborough are delighted to have an arts venue in the city centre and are pleased to see the Old Still being used after a period of closure. On talking with our many visitors it is obvious that the building is a much loved historical landmark and an important part of the city's heritage, with visitors eager to share their memories and stories. Our art compliments this and people are quick to realise the potential of the space. This local knowledge has resulted in us beginning to research and document the history of the Old Still, asking people to contribute photos and information, which we plan to use to inspire a future project.

There is a keen understanding that a city can be measured by the health of its culture and the Old Still has highlighted how positive the art scene is in Peterborough and how this can benefit the city, adding both a commercial point of interest and a diversity which is often seen as lacking here. View 5 at the Old Still has been greeted like a breath of fresh air, as something which has been needed for sometime and has to be encouraged and developed to help enable our beautiful historic city thrive.

Excerpts from the Visitors Book:

'This is wonderful, just what Peterborough needs. Wishing you every success and support'
'Exciting to see in central Peterborough'
'A stunning space put to wonderful use. A positive improvement to the culture and wellbeing of Peterborough'
'How wonderful to find this oasis in the centre of our city. What a great use of this beautiful building, long may you remain here'
'We all enjoyed it and felt very inspired! Thank you' Joanne, Oliver (8), Phillipa and Imogen (6)
'As an art GCSE student at The Kings School, I found the gallery an inspiration to help me with my own work. I will try and get our school group to come for a visit as I know the artist's work will prove to be of interest. Beautiful gallery. We hope it stays' Angelina

  • Some views of the Coastal Drift Exhibition at the Yarrow Gallery Jan/feb 2010
  • Rene is a resident artist at the View5 at the Old Still Gallery and StudiosThe Artists group View 5 at the Old Still are delighted to announce that they are back and open for visitors. Due to overwhelming public interest and support the venture has been saved from closure by the group efforts of the Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, Opportunity Peterborough, the Council and Queensgate.
  • Events at the old Still during Feb/Mar 2010