The Naze Tower is located in Walton-on-the-Naze. It is an 86ft octagonal tower, constructed in 1720 by Trinity House as a navigational mark to aid shipping. Recent research has revealed it to be the only one of its kind and era in existence. Five exhibitions have been programmed for the Art Gallery in the tower in 2006. The first exhibition of the 2006 season consists of seven solo shows that should appeal to all tastes - art forms include oils, photography, prints, watercolours, mosaic, textiles and stained glass ranging in style from the traditional to the more way out! Wivenhoe based artist Brenda Oliver has created a surreal and theatrical installation of abstract textile canvases and hangings that have literally taken over a floor of the Tower. Triggering the imagination through texture and colour, it is a memorable experience! Colchester based artist Sylvia Paul creates accomplished colourful seascapes in oil and collages of boats and marine scenes in collage creating a realistic 3d effect. This exhibition includes paintings of the Naze cliffs and the Walton Backwaters.  | | Sea of Glass |
Alan Bedding is a Colchester based photographer specialising in arresting photographs that are enhanced through his abilities with digital manipulation creating a sublime ultra real artistic effect. On show at the Tower is a large body of land and seascapes including new works of The Naze. Rosemary Humphries is a Felixstowe based artist ruled by her medium to great effect, her watercolours are guided by the water; letting colours flow to create natural and evocative landscapes and scenes of the east coast. Woodford Green based artist Amanda Whittle creates exquisitely crafted mosaic works that often have a vintage seaside feel, partly due to the incorporation of classic or unusual crockery patterns, A charming piece is also included entitled My Bottom – I wish!  | | Abacus XIV for Naze |
Mary-Anne Morrison is a Nayland based artist who uses textiles to explore rhythm and the aesthetic of repetition creating subtle yet impressive works. At the tower she is also showing a body of work that explores sails and rigging. Wivenhoe based artist Gerry Oliver uses the traditional techniques of stained glass to connect with the spirit of the ancient craftsmen, his work is often inspired by history or literature. Four of the works were made especially for the Tower and are inspired by the views from the windows. | 
