From Jo Ruth‘s ‘artist info’ page:

Jo studied Fine Art at Reading University and has lectured in Art and Design in colleges in London and the West Midlands.

As a painter and printmaker, she has a growing reputation for her striking colourist painting and mixed media pieces. Her work covers a variety of subject matter, abstract and figurative, and is influenced by imagery and experiences on travels in the UK and further a-field.

Btw, I saw some of Jo’s stuff at the Moseley Arts Market on Saturday (next one 19 Dec). This post has nothing to do with her very kindly sending me one of her Christmas cards. Honest(ish).

Here are a few opportunities and support networks around at the moment:

Designer Maker West Midlands –  the advocate for the designer maker sector in the WM and holds quarterly meetings with designer makers to maintain a dialogue on funding and future opportunities.

Craftspace – a crafts development organisation.

designGap – a selective membership group of well over 200 designer producers, designer-makers and artists.

The Mailbox – have exhibition space available.
Contact: Helen – 0121 6321000, info@mailboxlife.com.

Bilston Craft Gallery – have exhibition space available.
Contact: Carrie Jones – 01902 552506.

Moseley Arts Market – is organised by the Moseley Creative Forum and is held alongside the Farmers Market on the fourth Saturday of every month.

Own Art (Arts Council) – you can sell your work in participating WM galleries through this scheme.

As well as this, the farmers market will be on and there’ll be a chance to find out about the Moseley Exchange in case you’ve been wondering about it.