ART EXHIBITIONS, FAIRS & EVENTS:
SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS: 2024
*Additional events added throughout the year - please check back or sign up for alerts.
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Group Exhibition
3rd- 27th April
SECRET GALLERY, NEWENT – UK
Weds-Sats. 11am-5pm
Selected work from NEW Collection
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farOpen Artists Spring Exhibition
2 May - 26 May
Canwood Gallery and Sculpture Park HEREFORD - UK
Times: TBC
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6th-14th July
I'm at venue #53 in the brochure.
2024 Trail Map + Brochure
​May Hill Church
All Saints Road
May Hill
Longhope
GL17 0NL
2024 Online Interactive Trail Map & Studio Details
OPEN: 11am-6pm
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"H:Art":
7th-15th Sept.
I'll be back exhibiting beside some HUGE talent at St. Mary's Church in Ross on Wye Find me in the CHANCEL...
Further details at:
https://www.h-art.org.uk/explore/venue/hart-st-marys
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SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS: 2023
2nd/3rd/8th/9th/10th/16th/17th December 2023
10am-5pm (except the 8th which is 6pm-9pm)
Taurus Crafts, The Old Park, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BU
(Located on the main A48 between Lydney and Ayleburton)
The regions largest Xmas fair is back for another year with a calendar of different activities and event for each weekend along with a huge selection of xmas trees! Selection of food and 2 on-site cafes.
Find me in the gift marquee.
PLEASE NOTE: I will now NOT be at Taurus on 2nd & 3rd Dec. as unfortunately I've got Covid. I am hoping to still be there for the Lantern Parade on the the 8th and both remaining weekends - but please check my social media for latest updates.
Forest Makers Xmas Makers Market
18th & 19th Nov. 2023
Ruardean Memorial Hall
10am-5pm
Hand-picked stallholders/Demos/Workshops/On-site Food/Street Food Vendors
Hugely popular local arts market with curated artisans from across the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley. Not to be missed!
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Thurs. 7th Dec.
10am - 5pm
A cheeky mid-weeker in a gorgeous premium venue in Herefordshire with hand picked stalls. Organised by the Friends of Hope Caple.
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"H:Art":
My first time at the regions largest event in 9 years! I'll be exhibiting beside some HUGE talent at St. Mary's Church in Ross on Wye which is venue 59 in the H:Art brochure. Find me in the CHANCEL...
Further details at:
https://www.h-art.org.uk/explore/venue/hart-st-marys
Saturday 2nd September to Sunday 10th September
Please note: I will be leaving late morning on Sunday 10th Sept.
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The FIRST national UK event of it's kind. Bringing together 3 of the UK's premier fluid artists for a day of workshops, learning and fun! NOT TO BE MISSED.
Limited Spaces Available. Pre-booking essential.
Further details at:
https://www.julievatcherartist.co.uk/uk-fluid-art-events
TUES. 26th Sept.
10am - 6pm
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I'm STUDIO #11 in the brochure.
1st Floor
Newent Community Centre
Ross Road
Newent
GL18 1BD
OPEN: All year round by appointment and during the farOpen Art Trail:
OPEN: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 July from 11am - 6pm
CLOSED: 2, 3, 4, 9 July
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Full deets at: https://www.faropen.co.uk/moniqueoliver.html
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"Chepstow Festival of Arts": CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER:(
This hugely popular 1-day event attracts lots of visitors. There is something going on in different locations throughout the town all day.
Find me in the Artisan Craft Market in St. Mary's Priory.
More details coming soon.
SAT. 15th July
SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS: 2022
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Top artists and makers from the region.
Every SAT. & SUN. in DEC. until 5pm on the 18th.
10am-5pm
BBQ/On Site Shops & Cafes/Artisans Market/Scheduled Events throughtout the day/s
10am-5pm
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12th & 13th Nov.
RUARDEAN, UK
Memorial Hall
The Open Studio organisers have some super special xmas treats lined up for this weekend of festivities including on-site mosaic, enamel and potrait workshops, traditional light refreshments AND a selection of street-food vendors! Oh - and there's some incredible talent displaying their wares. NOT TO BE MISSED!
“ARTIST & MAKERS MATERIALS & SUPPLY SALE”
15th October
BISHOPSWOOD, UK
Bishopswood Village Hall
Walford
Ross-on-Wye
HR9 5QT
From 11am - 4pm
I've teamed up with fellow creatives throughout Gloucestershire & Herefordshire for this event. We'll be selling all our NEW/NEARLY NEW & PRE-LOVED materials, supplies and equipment at BARGAIN PRICES!
FREE Entry & Parking
Level Access
On-site cafe 11am - 2pm
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16th July
CHEPSTOW, WALES
From 9.30am - All day
Showcasing, SMALL & MEDIUM ORIGINAL WORK, Prints & Cards.
This is a huge event featuring an Aardman Animations workshop for kids, a full day and evening of LIVE events, art exhibitions and an Artisan market in the High Street.
Park & Ride located at CHEPSTOW RACE COURSE.
OPEN STUDIO:
“STUDIO No. 6” @ The Secret Gallery
29th June -10th July
POURING DEMO Sunday 3rd July at 2pm
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5th June
Taurus Crafts, Lydney
Times 11am-5pm
Showcasing NEW JEWELLERY and selected small works
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SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS: 2021
Q7 Gallery, Chepstow UK NP16 5FG
Dates to be confirmed
The Christmas Show
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SECRET GALLERY, NEWENT – UK
Dates to be confirmed
The Christmas Show
Check website for opening days/times.
Q7 Gallery, Chepstow UK NP16 5FG
7th-24October 2021
Selected small works/farOpen Group Exhibition
Thurs-Sunday 10am - 4pm
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3rd/4th/10th & 11th July (I am studio #6 in the farOpen brochure)
FOREST OF DEAN & WYE VALLEY
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GALLERY CRILLON, Tokyo Japan
18th Feb - ONLINE
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LYONSGOLD GALLERY Ross-on-Wye – UK
Daily 10am-4pm
Check website for opening days/times.
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SELECTED PIECES :
SECRET GALLERY, NEWENT – UK
Check website for opening days/times.
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24th February-
FOREST OF DEAN, UK
Selected Pieces on Permanent Display
Check website for opening days/times.
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SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS: 2020
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farOpen Xmas 2020 at the SECRET GALLERY, NEWENT – UK
OPENS 3rd DEC. Check website for opening days/times.
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LYONSGOLD GALLERY Ross-on-Wye – UK
Daily 10am-4pm
REOPENS 3rd DEC. Check website for opening days/times.
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SELECTED PIECES :
SECRET GALLERY, NEWENT – UK
REOPENS 2nd DEC. Check website for opening days/times.
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24th February-
FOREST OF DEAN, UK
Selected Pieces on Permanent Display
REOPENS 2nd DEC. Check website for opening days/times.
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"ILLUSIONS” - Joint Exhibition with Sarah Trenchard 3D Artist
17th March- 4th April
SECRET GALLERY, NEWENT – UK
Private View Sat. 21st March 7-9pm
CANCELLED - EXHIBITION MOVING ONLINE
"FRESH ART FAIR”
24th- 26th April
CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE – UK
Group exhibition
For Ticket Information: Art Exhibition Preview
POSTPONED
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4th- 12th July (my studio open on selected dates ONLY - tbc)
FOREST OF DEAN & WYE VALLEY UK
Card Payments Accepted.
CANCELLED UNTIL 2021
“CELEBRATION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP & DESIGN”
22- 31st August
Private View on 21st August
CHELTENHAM - UK
CANCELLED
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SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS: 2019
“CREATES GALLERY MONMOUTH”
6th Sept - 2nd Nov
MONMOUTH UK
2 Pieces from the NEW "Inner Landscapes" Collection
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“DEAN HERITAGE MUSEUM”
10th Sept - 2nd Nov
LOWER SOUDLEY UK
A selection of small to medium sized framed works
“farOPEN STUDIOS”
6th- 14th July
FOREST OF DEAN & WYE VALLEY UK
STUDIO 6 on the gallery trail
My Drybrook studio will be open EVERYDAY (except Monday 8th July) from 10am-4pm. Card Payments Accepted.
"FRESH ART FAIR”
26th- 28th April 2019
CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE – UK
Group exhibition
For Ticket Information: Art Exhibition Preview
“FLOAT IN THE FOREST” - https://floatintheforest.co.uk/
24th February-
FOREST OF DEAN, UK
Selected Pieces on Permanent Display
“EMERGING ARTIST PRIZE 2019” - CREATES MAGAZINE
7th February- 9th March 2019
Creates Galleries – MONMOUTH, UK
Group exhibition
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SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS: 2018
“MODUS OPERANDI”
1st November- 22nd December 2018
The Secret Gallery – Unit 12, The Shambles, Newent GL18 1PP
Group exhibition
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“SUMMER EXHIBITION”
3rd July - 1st September 2018
Creates Gallery – 15 Church Street. Monmouth, Monmouthshire NP25 5BX
Group exhibition
“ART IN PENALLT”
30th August until 2nd September 2018
https://www.artinpenallt.org.uk/
Art in Penallt is a four day juried exhibition and fixture on the Welsh art scene.
Featuring local and international artists and makers.
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SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS: 2016-2017
“TRILOGY”
5th-27th April 2017
The Guildhall – GLOUCESTER UK – Public Building
“METAMORPHOSIS”
7th-11th Feb. 2017
The Subscription Rooms – STROUD UK – Public Building
“UNDERWATER LOVE”
Sept-Dec. 2016
Warehouse 701 – HEREFORD UK
“JUST DESSERTS”
17th-19th Sept. 2016
Canon Frome Court – LEDBURY UK
GROUP SHOWS: 2016-2017
CREATES GALLERY - MONMOUTH, UK
Nov.-Dec. 2017
A selection of work from “Barbaric Growth" "Underwater Love" & "Cosmic" Collections
SECRET GALLERY - NEWENT, UK
Oct. 2017
A selection of work from “Barbaric Growth"
ART AT THE GEORGE- NEWNHAM-ON-SEVERN, UK
July 2017
A selection of work from “Strange Blossom"
DEAN HERITAGE MUSEUM- LOWER SOUDLEY, UK
14th May – 4th June
A selection of work from “Barbaric Growth" & "Cosmic" Collections
CAELUM GALLERY- NEW YORK, USA
June 2017
A selection of work from “Just Desserts"
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER- GUILDHALL, GLOUCESTER, UK
March 2017
GALLERY @ THE SHAMBLES- NEWENT, UK
17th Nov. – 16th Dec. 2016
A selection of work from “Underwater Love" & "Just Desserts"
FLYER ART GALLERY- ROME, ITALY
16-30th Sept 2016
A selection of work from "Just Desserts"
GARRET GALLERY- LEDBURY, UK
3-30th August 2016
A selection of work from “Underwater Love"
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TAURUS- LYDNEY PARK ESTATE, UK
9-17th July 2016
Open Studios Taster Exhibition