Exhibitions

Everyone is welcome to view and enjoy our exhibitions. They are held in the Assembly Room which is open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. The room is sometimes used for other purposes therefore if making a special journey please check the room is free before travelling. Please telephone 01483 562142 or email us on info@guildford-institute.org.uk.

Next exhibitions:

• 'The Colour of Abstraction' 5 to 25 January
  James Jenkins

James' work has been described as “...a mixture of peaceful and sometimes moody abstract modern art bursting with colour.”  Weaving colour and texture using oil and acrylic paints, James creates multi-layered work that “continues to surprise the eye with each viewing.” 

James Jenkins - River

• ‘The Art of Charles Twigg' 30 January to 15 February
  Charles Twigg

Having been a well-established artist in the north of England for many years, Charles moved south two and a half years ago.  Now enjoying a semi retirement, three days a week he works with those with mental health needs and the homeless, using art as a communication tool. His principal media is ink; however he is fascinated by all imagery whatever the media.

Charles Twigg - Guildford

• ‘Colour In Bloom' 20 February to 9 March
  Nola Armstrong

As an exhibiting member of the Society of Floral Painters much of Nola’s work includes flower subjects.  With a love of colour and pattern she paints freely, mostly from imagination, and uses a variety of media including gouache, acrylic inks, watercolour, pencils and pastels.  Her paintings are often used for greetings cards and she is this term’s featured artist on the cover of the Guildford Institute brochure.

Nola Armstrong - Summer Gaiety

• ‘Abstraction’ 12 March to 30 March
  Marina Gabriellini & Natalia Kuzina

“A beautiful life, with attitude”: This collection presents a modern, sharp and slightly provocative view of life. There can be beauty in primitive elements such as colour, texture and shapes and we use these tools to express our feelings.

Natalia Kuzina - Garden

Like to hold an exhibition at the GI?

Here's what you need to know:

1) There is no room hire fee for exhibitions in the Assembly Room at the Guildford Institute.

2) A commission of 10% on selling price is payable in respect of all sales made from the exhibition.

3) Publicity is the responsibility of the exhibitor, but all assistance will be rendered through regular Institute publicity channels consistent with notice and material provided to the Institute by confirmed exhibitors.

4) Private views may be held by arrangement with the Institute and subject to a room hire fee and separate conditions available on request. Please contact the Institute about private view bookings.

5) The insurance of items exhibited is the responsibility of the exhibitor. While all care is taken to ensure the security of the exhibition, the Institute regrets that it cannot accept any responsibility for work damaged or stolen.

6) Exhibitions must be mounted and dismantled by the exhibitor within the times confirmed in the booking offer letter. Work remaining at the Institute beyond allocated dismantling hours and without prior arrangement in writing, may be disposed of at the discretion of the Institute.

7) All items must be professionally presented. Items being exhibited may be fixed or mounted only onto the raised exhibition panels provided: (5 @ 4ft high x 4ft wide,120x120cm; 5 @ 4ft high x 3ft wide, 120x90cm; 1 @ 4ft high x 2ft wide,120x60cm) or from the picture rail circling the room. Fixings elsewhere to the walls or from other points are not permitted. Exhibitors must provide all fittings and implements to hang work. Only appropriate fittings may be used. No sticky tape or substances such a Blu-Tack are permitted.

For further information, please contact Pru Chambers at the Guildford Institute. Call 01483 562142, or email pru@guildford-institute.org.uk.