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

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 super excited 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.

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

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 

Summer Exhibition

SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
Exhibition runs until 16th September.

Collection Dates:
If you have purchased a piece from the show, please collect it on one of the following dates. Artists, please also collect any unsold work during these times:

• 17th September: 10am - 6pm

• 18th September: 10am - 6pm

• 19th September: 10am - 6pm

Celebrating our past, creating our future provides a unique insight into the pasts & future ambitions of LGBTQIA+ young adults.

Over a number of months, Blossom LGBT CIC has hosted a number of workshop where we've taken a deep dive into areas of our communities heritage & used that to inspire our future visions for the community. This space takes a forward thinking approach into the future of LGBTQIA+ movements whilst paying hommage to our rich heritage of triumpthing through adversity.

Featuring work from a combination of established and ameature LGBTQIA+ artists plus performers to be confirmed!

We're exciting to be launching the exhibition with a fantastic party boasting to-be-announced musical entertainment from acts within the LGBTQIA+ community, cocktails, and performing artists. All made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund & the kind support of local businesses throughout the country.

This isn't an event to be missed and we're excited to be welcoming individuals from all demographics to come and partake in the celebrations. We have something for everyone - even those who might not be completely taken by viewing arts. Join us for a drink and stay for an evening of brilliant entertainment.

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. The exhibition & launch event has been curated by Blossom LGBT CIC and in particular by:

Shivani Dave (They/Them)
Shivani is a project manager at Blossom LGBT CIC looking after our arts & heritage project. They are also a broadcaster, journalist, and self proclaimed 'career queer' working to further LGBTQIA+ equality across the country.

Oscar Hoyle (They/Them)
Oscar is the CEO of Blossom LGBT CIC and is responsible for all of our daily activities. Oscar also leads on Blossom LGBT CIC's consultancy and training services whilst also volunteering with multiple LGBTQIA+ organisations to help improve their strategy, fundraising, and managment.

The event is taking place at New House Art Space in Guildford. New House Art Space & Gallery is a social enterprise centering the voices of diverse artists & community projects whilst focusing on building a creative community at its heart. Home to almost 20 indepedent creatives & small businesses, New House Art Space is a dynamic & fun start up space where creativity and individuality is embraced. New House Art Space is also home to Frida's coffee house, a co-working and speciality coffee bar - allowing you to work within the art during the week!

This project has been made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Heritage Fund is the largest funder for the UK's heritage. Their vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.

Our project with the Heritage Fund consists of research into LGBTQIA+ Heritage, community upskilling workshops focusing on learning about heritage and arts, exhibitions, and archiving of our work.

Exhibition in partnership with Oakleaf Mental health charity for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Join us for the opening night of this exhibition on Friday the 10th of May, 7-9pm

"Trigger" has become a commonplace term in our cultural lexicon, but few people know about the opposite of triggers: glimmers. During this month we present and consider ways to heal through art, shifting the narrative & encouraging creative expression.

Year 1 BA Fine Art, Photography and Digital Art will be holding their end of year exhibition ‘eh.vree.bo.dee’ at New House Art Space in Guildford.

Show runs from Weds 24th – Sun 28th April (Weds - Fri 8am-6pm + Sat - Sun 10am - 4pm).

Opening Night: Fri 26th April 6 - 9pm – please do join us to raise a glass and see what the students have been up to over the past few months!

Artwork by the talented Ellie Forsyth (Year 1 Fine Art)