Visual Arts

An exhibition of figurative paintings and portraits.

Emily Porter-Salmon is one of the UK's leading young portrait artists. A finalist in the BP Portrait Award 2003 at the National Portrait Gallery, her commissions since then include David Hockney, Dame Kelly Holmes and Lady English.

Private View on Saturday 6 April, 6 to 8pm

An evening of Contemporary Art in Dorchester Abbey as part of the Dorchester Festival, with artists Beth Collar, Una Knox, Holly Slingsby, Patrick Staff and Jessica Warboys.

'An Eclectic Mix' of Paintings, papercraft, photography, sculpture, textiles and wood.

During Oxford Art Week, Chris will be exhibiting with fellow artists as part of the Great Rollright Village art trail.

Come and meet the artist, see his latest works and view his new 'Artists Guide to the Cotswolds' which will be on sale during the exhibition - a chance to buy a signed copy direct from the artist!

More artist studios open in the village, FREE parking at the village hall and delicious home-made cakes and refreshments available during the exhibition week.

Open Exhibition: Showcasing Contemporary Art by established and emerging local and national artists.

The Jam Factory presents a collection of mixed media paintings by Oxfordshire-based artist Lynette Kay. Lynette’s work is informed by an interest in abstracted form and colour; the painterly impasto of her textured surface works to draw the viewer into an immersive visual experience. These vibrantly-coloured works in part reflect Lynette’s “synaesthesia”, a neurological phenomenon typified by sensory overlap, the research into which she is actively involved.

The music dictates the starting point and the colours that are so central to my work.

Mummers, Maypoles and Milkmaids – A journey through the ritual year by Sara Hannant Costumed processions, symbolic dramatisations, traditional dances and fire ceremonies mark the changing seasons and celebrate nature’s bounty. Many of these customs claim ancient origin. This exhibition brings together 50 photographs of regional rituals performed throughout the year in England.