The show was a remarkable success for established and upcoming artists who are desperately short of affordable exhibition & studio space in Boscombe after last year’s bid for studios in Haviland Road fell through. We were especially pleased for Independent Free State Of Mind newcomers Isaac Sigley and Neil Lambourne both of whom stepped into the limelight after being previously unknown to us.

The multi-talented Isaac has continued to receive offers of collaboration since the show and said 'the exhibition was an insight into the amount of diversity of local artists living in and around the Boscombe area and an opportune moment for all forms of art to be exhibited under one roof... it has accelerated my incentive to pursue a career in my creative field and given me constructive feedback from other artists & the public alike. This feedback has been invaluable and has given me new ideas and inspiration to continue with my work'.

Based on his appearance at the show Neil Lambourne was awarded £500 by the Prince’s Trust to kick start his career, the award not only gives Neil a chance to promote himself as an artist but it also highlights the importance of providing opportunities for local talent if local artists are ever going to reach their full potential.