“Throughout my life I have immersed myself in all areas of art. My practise focuses on a multidisciplinary approach through, sculpture, print, textiles, painting and collage. I explore environmental themes and I have an affinity to use discarded and found objects, studying their history and bringing them back to life to allow them to have a second chance of survival. I am extremely resourceful with my materials.”

Anne-Marie works from two studios in her hometown of Bedford. She has work in private collections around the world and exhibits regularly. She is curator for two galleries in Bedford - The Basement at Bunyan and Bluebell Gallery at Bedford Hospital and is a member of the International Feltmakers Association, an Art Award Supporter and certified Cultural Provider in The Culture Challenge. As a Creative Practioner Anne-Marie delivers inspiring and inclusive art workshops to schools, adults and community groups.


Get in touch.

amabbate@yahoo.com

07775 973501

Studio 1,
The Basement at Bunyan,
John Bunyan Museum,
Mill Street,
Bedford.
MK40 3EU.

Residencies

Artist in Residence at St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire, Jan - April 2022.

Artist in Residence at The Basement at Bunyan, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford, 2017 - present.

Artist in Residence at Camestone School, Bedfordshire, March 2022 - ongoing.

Artist In Residence at Rhythms of the World Festival, Hitchin Priory, 2014.

Exhibitions

2020 Vision – December 2021 – The Basement at Bunyan, Bedford

Lost and Found – August 2021 – The Bluebell Gallery, Bedford

Fabulous Beasts – January 2020 – The Bluebell Gallery, Bedford

Brave New World – October 2019- The Basement at Bunyan, Bedford

Love Stories – March 2019 – The Old Biscuit Factory, London

Mosaic – March 2019 - The Trestle Theatre, St Albans

History of Stamps – October 2018 – The Bluebell Gallery, Bedford

Anthropocene - September 2018 – The Panacea Society, Bedford

Permission to Speak – July 2018 – The Place Theatre, Bedford

Chinese Horoscope – May 2018 - Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge

From the Studio Floor – March 2018 – St Barnabas Church, Cambridge

Mail Art - Re-delivered - 5th-8th April 2017 - The Basement at Bunyan, Bedford

Bluebell Gallery, Bedford Hospital - 2017 - ongoing

Stamp Art Exhibition - 20th March - 4th May 2017 - Addenbrooks Arts, Addenbrooks Hospital, Camb.

Weaving Narratives - August 2016 - Bedford Borough Council & Luton and Flitwick Libraries

Music In The Garden - July 2016 - Cleo Lane's 14th annual festival in memory of husband and Jazz supremo Johnny Dankworth.

Mosaic - Painting With Stamps - 26 & 27 September 2015 - College, Higham Ferrers

I Spy With My Little Eye - 5th June - 3rd July 2015 - Foyer Gallery, Bedford School

Rhythms of the World Festival - August 2nd & 3rd 2014 - Hitchin Priory.

Project Waterfall – March 2014 - The Old Truman Brewery, London. Awarded runner up prize.

Solo Exhibition - October & November 2013 - Gateway Gallery, Lon/Luton Airport

Artists' Network Bedfordshire, Beds Art Trail - September 2013 - Bromham Mill & Gallery

Artists' Network Bedfordshire, Beds Art Trail - September 2013 - The Art Centre & Gallery, Bedford

The Garden & Beyond - March 22 - 24 2013 - Luton Hoo

Solo Exhibition - July-September 2012 - London Luton Airport Gallery