Accelerating Her Story: Prints That Empower (opening reception)
Mar
8
to 31 Mar
Next exhibition

Accelerating Her Story: Prints That Empower (opening reception)

Accelerating Her Story: Prints that Empower
An Immersive Exhibition by Cherish Chirume
Celebrating African Culture, Women in Business, and the Art of Storytelling

Join us for the opening reception on Saturday 8th March 19:00 - 21:00

We are thrilled to announce ‘Accelerating Her Story: Prints that Empower’, an immersive and visually rich exhibition by the talented Peckham-based artist and entrepreneur, Cherish Chirume. The exhibition, which coincides with International Women’s Day, will take place for the whole of March, and will explore the intersection of African culture, textiles, and storytelling - celebrating the empowering journey of women in business and the arts.

Cherish Chirume is the founder of Stories We Cherish, a brand dedicated to promoting African culture, dismantling stereotypes, and fostering cultural exchange. The exhibition will showcase her creative practice, blending textile prints, photography, animation, and immersive installations to share the transformative journey of Cherish as both an entrepreneur and a cultural ambassador.

In addition to the exhibition, we will host a series of interactive workshops and music performances, designed to explore the themes of African culture, textile design, and women’s empowerment. 

About Cherish Chirume

Cherish Chirume is an accomplished artist and entrepreneur whose work combines a deep respect for African heritage with contemporary fashion and social impact. As the founder of Stories We Cherish, she has built a brand that celebrates African cultures, supports sustainable practices, and seeks to amplify the voices of women in business. Through her innovative use of textile design, photography, and storytelling, Cherish continues to challenge stereotypes and create meaningful cultural exchanges.

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Queer Arts & Heritage Workshops
Mar
29
Regular, Recurring

Queer Arts & Heritage Workshops

Blossom LGBT CIC is a non profit organisation operating across the United Kingdom with the mission to empower the amazing things that LGBTQIA+ young adults can achieve without the fear of discrimination.This manifests across a one to one mentoring scheme, workshops, and holistic wellbeing support.

This event is for people aged ABOVE 16 years old.

Wondering what kinds of topics we'll explore?

Each workshop will cover a different unique aspect of LGBTQIA+ heritage, this includes:
Symbolism: Uncover the hidden meanings behind symbols that have shaped the queer community's narrative. From ancient emblems to contemporary icons, explore the power of visual language.

Messaging: Discover the art of expressing identity and solidarity through various forms of messaging. Explore how words and images have played a crucial role in the LGBTQ+ movement.

Flags: Journey through the rainbow and beyond as we explore the significance of LGBTQ+ flags. From the iconic Pride flag to lesser-known symbols, understand the stories each flag tells.

Protest & Solidarity: Delve into the history of queer activism and protest. Understand the role of solidarity in fostering positive change and explore how art has been a powerful tool in advocacy.

Heritage Across the UK: Our workshops draw on extensive research across the United Kingdom to bring you a unique perspective on queer heritage. Learn about the stories, struggles, and triumphs that have shaped the LGBTQ+ community.

Stay Tuned:
Put your newfound knowledge into practice! Engage in hands-on visual arts activities where you'll have the opportunity to recreate and reinterpret queer heritage through your own artistic expression. This page is a placeholder for the upcoming Queer Arts & Heritage Workshops. We'll create an additional event with specific details for each date closer to each event although if you're up for it regardless then pop yourself on this event and we'll see you soon!! If you are particularly interested in a specific topic, keep an eye out for announcements and secure your spot early.

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Playful Pigments (opening reception)
Apr
11
to 12 May
Current exhibition, Next exhibition

Playful Pigments (opening reception)

Kev Munday creates colourful, utopian worlds and invites the viewer to spend time living within them. Inspired by people-watching and the everyday, Munday exaggerates and celebrates the ordinary, aiming for his art to appeal to all ages.

The upcoming solo exhibition will feature a range of works, from postcard-sized drawings to large-scale pieces on canvas. In addition to showcasing Munday’s signature style, the exhibition will also offer an exploration of new creative directions, including a series of cityscape drawings and large figurative paintings.

In the tradition of artists such as Hieronymus Bosch, Munday’s paintings can be read like a wimmelbilderbuch (German for ‘teeming picture book’), depicting scenes richly detailed with humans, animals, creatures, and objects waiting to be discovered and interpreted by the viewer.

Using bold lines and block colours, the vibrancy of Munday’s style creates an enthralling visual experience. His iconic crowd paintings depict a sea of unique individuals, paying tribute to the beauty found in diversity. Each individual portrait is equally valued, and taken together, the effect is a striking vision of community that is more than the sum of its individual parts.

Join us for the Opening Reception 11th April 7-9pm

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Different Kind of Love - Surrey Rainbow Choir
Feb
14
Current exhibition

Different Kind of Love - Surrey Rainbow Choir

Join Surrey Rainbow choir for their Different Kind of Love concert on valentines day!

Who are Surrey Rainbow Choir?

“We are Surrey’s only LGBTQ+ dedicated choir, providing an inclusive and accessible space where people can get together and enjoy singing - judgement-free! We’re made up of almost fifty members of all ages, gender expressions, sexualities and musical ability.

Now for the first time in Surrey, LGBTQ+ people can feel free to belong and sing out in a safe space and all the while doing it to also help our own community by representing LGBTQ+ people performing across Surrey and raising money for good causes with the funds we raise at our concerts.” - https://www.rainbowchoir.co.uk/

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UNBOWED: STORIES OF UKRAINE
Dec
20
to 31 Jan

UNBOWED: STORIES OF UKRAINE

This compelling and evocative photography project was born from the resilient spirits of Ukrainian women in Surrey, who united through an arts-for-wellbeing programme in Farnham.

 Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project beautifully chronicles the deeply personal journeys of individuals who have left behind their homes, friends, and family in Ukraine. It explores their experiences of navigating life in the UK while grappling with the enduring trauma of war.

Established in November 2022, the Ukraine art group has been nurtured by Creative Response Arts and Activate Learning. Under the guidance of Natalia Sharomova, a talented photojournalist who taught portrait photography, group members harnessed their creativity and skills to capture their experiences.

Each striking portrait in the exhibition is complemented by poignant narratives told in the sitters' own words (translated into English) Visitors will also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the original Ukrainian versions, enriching the experience.

New House Art Space is thrilled to host this powerful exhibition, as it holds immense political and emotional significance in these challenging times marked by conflict. By celebrating the resilience and creativity of Ukrainian women, we not only honour their stories but also amplify the voices of those affected by war. Our aim is to foster understanding and compassion through the universal language of art. 

Opening night: Friday, 20th December  18:00 - 21:00pm

Get your ticket here

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Queer Arts & Heritage Workshops
Dec
12
Regular, Recurring

Queer Arts & Heritage Workshops

Blossom LGBT CIC is a non profit organisation operating across the United Kingdom with the mission to empower the amazing things that LGBTQIA+ young adults can achieve without the fear of discrimination.This manifests across a one to one mentoring scheme, workshops, and holistic wellbeing support.

This event is for people aged ABOVE 16 years old.

Wondering what kinds of topics we'll explore?

Each workshop will cover a different unique aspect of LGBTQIA+ heritage, this includes:
Symbolism: Uncover the hidden meanings behind symbols that have shaped the queer community's narrative. From ancient emblems to contemporary icons, explore the power of visual language.

Messaging: Discover the art of expressing identity and solidarity through various forms of messaging. Explore how words and images have played a crucial role in the LGBTQ+ movement.

Flags: Journey through the rainbow and beyond as we explore the significance of LGBTQ+ flags. From the iconic Pride flag to lesser-known symbols, understand the stories each flag tells.

Protest & Solidarity: Delve into the history of queer activism and protest. Understand the role of solidarity in fostering positive change and explore how art has been a powerful tool in advocacy.

Heritage Across the UK: Our workshops draw on extensive research across the United Kingdom to bring you a unique perspective on queer heritage. Learn about the stories, struggles, and triumphs that have shaped the LGBTQ+ community.

Stay Tuned:
Put your newfound knowledge into practice! Engage in hands-on visual arts activities where you'll have the opportunity to recreate and reinterpret queer heritage through your own artistic expression. This page is a placeholder for the upcoming Queer Arts & Heritage Workshops. We'll create an additional event with specific details for each date closer to each event although if you're up for it regardless then pop yourself on this event and we'll see you soon!! If you are particularly interested in a specific topic, keep an eye out for announcements and secure your spot early.

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Who Am I? - Orpheus
Dec
6
to 17 Dec

Who Am I? - Orpheus

Join the Orpheus Art Majors as they launch their ‘Who Am I?’ project.

 The group of students will be revealing their work and discussing it in more detail with attendees of the launch.

Opening:  Friday, 6th December  12:00 - 2:00pm

 The exhibition will remain open in the Gallery until the 18th December 

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Faces of guildford
Nov
23
to 30 Nov
Exhibition

Faces of guildford

This exhibition features a captivating collection of oil paintings by Parisian-born artist Nathalie Beauvillain Scott. ‘Faces of Guildford' pays tribute to the residents of Guildford who have profoundly influenced the community throughout the years.

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Reflections on a Synthetic Existence
Nov
8
to 16 Nov

Reflections on a Synthetic Existence

This exhibition invites you to explore the intersection of human ingenuity and natural harmony. Through installations and words, I examine how we’ve built complex systems that, despite their brilliance, often distance us from both nature and each other. It’s a reflection on our drive for progress and the impact of the artificial worlds we create.

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From the forest- solo show mal leyland
Oct
25

From the forest- solo show mal leyland

Capturing the experience of walking through a cathedral of nature

Made with the camera by Mal Leyland

Malcolm Leyland applies the painter’s process to the art of photography.

Experience is a continuum, to ‘capture the moment’ is a limited mode in representing it. Leyland cuts, pastes, layers and composes images in order to reclaim some of the contemplative headspace enjoyed by artists working with mutable media.

‘As I move around the scene taking photos I’m making several decisions each time, and capturing them. Then in the studio I am reassembling them to make a relatively cohesive object but reordering the time sequence within the scene, shot by shot, as a painter may do. The final picture may or may not resemble the scene, it becomes a reconstruction of the scene or object.

When I put the shots together I look for visual connections it terms of line or idea but which inevitably results in a new dynamic.’

'From the Forest' results from Leylands attempt to capture the experience of walking through a forest. 

‘A daily walk that takes me through a forest during every seasonal change inspired me to work out how to capture this magnificent experience. How do you capture a feeling similar to entering the grand spectacle of a cathedral? Indeed, I have come to refer to the forest as a Cathedral of Nature. Taking a picture of dense growth, twisting vines and irregular branches always remains disappointing and fails miserably to present the forest in the way we truly experience it. ‘

Links for reference:

Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@MalcolmLeyland

Email: mal@malcolmleyland.co.uk

Instagram: malcolmleyland

Website: malcolmleyland.co.uk

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new house lates
Sept
12
Regular

new house lates

Join us for an exciting gathering of creative minds at this creative network event!

Get ready to connect, collaborate, and inspire with fellow artists, designers, writers, and innovators. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your creative journey, this event offers a unique opportunity to network and exchange ideas in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Each month we have a talk from a creative. Interested in getting involved? Get in touch.

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