Sharon Gale

Sharon is one half of the artist duo called Quiet British Accent, known for their #pennydrops, hand painted pre-decimal pennies left stuck to walls.   Ephemeral and democratic, their pennies feature contemporary messages on Victorian coins and are placed in the environment, offering a sometimes thought-provoking (sometimes not), intimate interaction for the passer-by. Each penny is documented in its location with a photograph which becomes part of the artwork.   Sharon is also an artist educator with experience running art workshops in galleries and schools; working with Social Prescribers to bring ‘art for wellbeing’ projects to her local community. She is a resource contributor for AccessArt, a visual arts teaching and learning charity. For over nine years, Sharon ran a successful art club for primary school-aged students in Hertfordshire, before she re-located to North Devon in 2020. North Devon