Welcome to my exhibition news page
After 25 years of living in the Downs on the Hampshire and West Sussex border, I moved home to the Bosham area with the magnificent Chichester Harbour a short walk from my house. I can also see the South Downs and a railway! I'm looking forward to making new work inspired by my new surroundings... Cobnor has become a favourite place.
I send brief exhibition updates to my mailing list approximately twice annually. If you wish to be added please send me an email to [email protected]. This website contact form is proving unreliable. Thank you.
I send brief exhibition updates to my mailing list approximately twice annually. If you wish to be added please send me an email to [email protected]. This website contact form is proving unreliable. Thank you.
2025 Exhibitions
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Every Step of the Way exhibition
The Arc Winchester until 16 July 2025 Jewry St, Winchester SO23 8SB, Open daily 9.30 - 5.00pm ( Sun 11.00 - 5.00pm) entry charges Every Step of the Way | The Arc I am delighted that this exhibition has just opened at the ARC Winchester gallery. I have been working on this project since 2019, co-curating with Tim Craven and Dr Melanie Rose.
This exhibition celebrates walking the South Downs Way through inspirational artworks responding to specific locations. It features 33 leading contemporary artists from across the region including Tim, Mel and myself. Enjoy paintings, sculpture, print, textiles and more. There will be a fully illustrated catalogue available featuring all the artists works and statements with a guide to the 11 sections of the South Downs Way. |
Harting Hill: The Vandalian Tower
Oil on paper with graphite
100 x 70cms
I have made one very large monotype with graphite about the Vandalian Tower at Harting Hill, a location that I often visited when growing up in the area.
The exhibition will tour to the Weald & Downland Living Museum in Singleton from 22 September 2025. There will also be a related art and walking conference in October 2025 at West Dean College. A free small related exhibition with approx 11 artworks and collections will also run from early October 2025 for six months at the Novium Museum in Chichester.
I also designed the special map below of the South Downs Way featured in the catalogue.
The exhibition will tour to the Weald & Downland Living Museum in Singleton from 22 September 2025. There will also be a related art and walking conference in October 2025 at West Dean College. A free small related exhibition with approx 11 artworks and collections will also run from early October 2025 for six months at the Novium Museum in Chichester.
I also designed the special map below of the South Downs Way featured in the catalogue.
Stormy day at Cobnor: unique oil on paper monotype
Emsworth Art Trail 2025
26 & 27 April and 3, 4, 5 May 2024
Felix Tabitha, The Old Post Office, 12 North Street, Emsworth. PO10 7DF.
Opening times: 10.00am – 5.00pm Wheelchair accessible, two large car parks and good public transport close by.
I will be showing a wide range of work and be there each day.
Deborah Richards | Emsworth Arts Trail
0 September - 13 October 2025 The Artel Collective annual exhibition at the Oxmarket, Chichester featuring 16 Artel members working to the theme 'The Space Between'.
Private view date tbc, all welcome. I will be invigilating on various days tba
https://www.oxmarket.org/
Exploring the space between the Other and the Self publication (date tbc)
I have just heard that a piece of my work (Two Heifers monotype) and text are to be included in this forthcoming publication. It will examine the boundaries between self and others through photography, painting, and other visual media, complemented by a reflective text.
By coincidence the subject fits well with this year's Artel curated exhibition 'The Space Between' at Oxmarket Contemporary to be held in October. I will be making future work with this in mind.
Private view date tbc, all welcome. I will be invigilating on various days tba
https://www.oxmarket.org/
Exploring the space between the Other and the Self publication (date tbc)
I have just heard that a piece of my work (Two Heifers monotype) and text are to be included in this forthcoming publication. It will examine the boundaries between self and others through photography, painting, and other visual media, complemented by a reflective text.
By coincidence the subject fits well with this year's Artel curated exhibition 'The Space Between' at Oxmarket Contemporary to be held in October. I will be making future work with this in mind.
2024 Exhibitions
Winter View, passing train
Oil on paper monotype
Rural Refugees Network 2024
Fundraising exhibition at Bedales School, Petersfield
4 March 2024
Opening times:
Venue: The Quad, Bedales School, Church Road, Steep, Petersfield, GU32 2DG
https://www.bedales.org.uk/news/big-line-hampshire-art-sale
I am pleased to be exhibiting seven oil on paper monotypes at this selected exhibition. Please note free PV tickets to be booked in advance via website above.
River, downstream
Oil on paper monotype
Emsworth Art Trail 2024
27 & 28 April and 4, 5, 6 May 2024
Opening times: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Venue: Felix Tabitha, The Old Post Office, 12 North Street, Emsworth. PO10 7DF
Access The Exhibition is on the ground floor with good accessibility.
http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/project/deborah-richards
Small Wonders Open Mini Print Exhibition organised by Omega Printmakers in Portsmouth
6 June 2024 until 15 June 2024
The Jack House Gallery, 121 High St, Portsmouth PO1 2HW, UK
Like the other artists involved, I will be exhibiting two framed 12" x 10" monoprints and two 12" x 10" unframed, This exhibition celebrates the many amazing printmakers in the region. All welcome to the private view 6 - 8pm on 6th June
https://www.jackhousegallery.co.uk for more information and opening times
30 September - 13 October 2024 The Artel Collective annual exhibition at the Oxmarket, Chichester featuring 14 Artel members each exhibiting their own individual theme. For this occasion I am exhibiting work on a Harbour theme including a new porcelain and wire hanging sculpture, a fabric painted and silkscreen printed wall hanging, some oil on paper monotypes and greetings cards.
Private view on 1 October 6 - 8pm, all welcome. I will be invigilating on various days tba
https://www.oxmarket.org/
Art Wittering Weekend exhibition is making a welcome return!!
The Memorial Hall, West Wittering
26 & 27 October 2024 I will be there between 10 - 4.30 each day
Organised by the wonderful team at the Little Art Gallery
16 January - 22 December 2024 Concrete Castles Exhibition showing my oil on paper monotype diptych of Langstone harbour mouth tank traps at Gunner Point. The exhibition has been very well received at Monmouth Castle during 2023 and has now opened at the Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham, Kent. There will be an associated events and lecture programme. There is a fully illustrated catalogue.
https://www.re-museum.co.uk/concrete-castles
6 June 2024 until 15 June 2024
The Jack House Gallery, 121 High St, Portsmouth PO1 2HW, UK
Like the other artists involved, I will be exhibiting two framed 12" x 10" monoprints and two 12" x 10" unframed, This exhibition celebrates the many amazing printmakers in the region. All welcome to the private view 6 - 8pm on 6th June
https://www.jackhousegallery.co.uk for more information and opening times
30 September - 13 October 2024 The Artel Collective annual exhibition at the Oxmarket, Chichester featuring 14 Artel members each exhibiting their own individual theme. For this occasion I am exhibiting work on a Harbour theme including a new porcelain and wire hanging sculpture, a fabric painted and silkscreen printed wall hanging, some oil on paper monotypes and greetings cards.
Private view on 1 October 6 - 8pm, all welcome. I will be invigilating on various days tba
https://www.oxmarket.org/
Art Wittering Weekend exhibition is making a welcome return!!
The Memorial Hall, West Wittering
26 & 27 October 2024 I will be there between 10 - 4.30 each day
Organised by the wonderful team at the Little Art Gallery
16 January - 22 December 2024 Concrete Castles Exhibition showing my oil on paper monotype diptych of Langstone harbour mouth tank traps at Gunner Point. The exhibition has been very well received at Monmouth Castle during 2023 and has now opened at the Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham, Kent. There will be an associated events and lecture programme. There is a fully illustrated catalogue.
https://www.re-museum.co.uk/concrete-castles
2023 Exhibitions
Emsworth Foreshore, charcoal and acrylic painting
Emsworth Art Trail 2023
22 & 23 April 2023 and 29, 30 April & 1 May
Opening times: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Venue: Felix Tabitha, The Old Post Office, 12 North Street, Emsworth. PO10 7DF
Access The Exhibition is on the ground floor with good accessibility.
http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/project/deborah-richards
22 & 23 April 2023 and 29, 30 April & 1 May
Opening times: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Venue: Felix Tabitha, The Old Post Office, 12 North Street, Emsworth. PO10 7DF
Access The Exhibition is on the ground floor with good accessibility.
http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/project/deborah-richards
Cobnor: Dusk 1 Oil on paper monotype
RMS Magdelena c1915, oil on paper monotype
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The Little Art Gallery in West Wittering
The gallery holds a selection of my work, please see their website for opening hours: http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/ 'In the Footsteps of our Ancestors' Exhibition of Art at St Mary's Church, Chidham Fri 14, Sat 15, 10 - 5 & Sun 16 April , 10 - 3pm 2023 I will be exhibiting a small selection of work made from Cobnor with a nod to the story of my Gt Grandfather who sailed here from Stettin in Germany (now Szczecin, Poland) and links with an artist friend that I meet at Cobnor who comes from the same place. 'What Lies Beneath' Artel artists annual exhibition 2023 25 July - 6 Aug 2023 Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm) Artel Artists take over the entire Oxmarket Gallery for their annual curated exhibition with addition of some new members this year. St Hubert's Art Exhibition 2023 An exhibition inspired by the heritage and the South Downs landscape Nr Finchdean, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 0BE Fri 8, Sat 9 & Sun 10 September open daily 10 - 5 This fantastic exhibition makes a return after five years in September, a special and highly popular fundraising exhibition to support this historic church. Selected artists works in an all media exhibit work about the church, the area and the South Downs. |
Concrete Castles: Britains War Defences of 1940 - a special touring exhibition during 21 - 23
Now showing at Shire Hall in Monmouth until December 2023
As part of a year-long programme of events telling the stories of Cornwall and the Second World War, Bodmin Keep is mounting an exciting new art exhibition entitled Concrete Castles: Britain’s War Defences of 1940. The exhibition, which runs from 27th July to 4th December 21, explores Britain’s World War 2 defence structures, especially pillboxes, that are found on the coast and in the landscape. Works by 30 artists will be on display, including sculpture, paintings and photography, celebrate these unsung structures that we so often ignore take for granted.
I am very excited to be invited to exhibit a diptych of Langstone harbour mouth tank traps in this curated touring exhibition, further tour venues to be announced.
Now showing at Shire Hall in Monmouth until December 2023
As part of a year-long programme of events telling the stories of Cornwall and the Second World War, Bodmin Keep is mounting an exciting new art exhibition entitled Concrete Castles: Britain’s War Defences of 1940. The exhibition, which runs from 27th July to 4th December 21, explores Britain’s World War 2 defence structures, especially pillboxes, that are found on the coast and in the landscape. Works by 30 artists will be on display, including sculpture, paintings and photography, celebrate these unsung structures that we so often ignore take for granted.
I am very excited to be invited to exhibit a diptych of Langstone harbour mouth tank traps in this curated touring exhibition, further tour venues to be announced.
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2022 Exhibitions
Emsworth Art Trail 2022
Ist weekend only,
23 & 24 April 2022
Opening times: Saturdays 10.00am – 5.00pm and Sundays 11.30pm – 5.00pm
The International Hall' part of the Methodist Church on the Square
The Methodist Church, St Peter's Square, 19 High Street, Emsworth, PO10 7AQ
Access The Exhibition is on the ground floor with good accessibility.
I hope to hold a private view on Friday 22 April, please contact me for details and invitation
Subject to Covid restrictions at the time...
http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/project/deborah-richards
Ist weekend only,
23 & 24 April 2022
Opening times: Saturdays 10.00am – 5.00pm and Sundays 11.30pm – 5.00pm
The International Hall' part of the Methodist Church on the Square
The Methodist Church, St Peter's Square, 19 High Street, Emsworth, PO10 7AQ
Access The Exhibition is on the ground floor with good accessibility.
I hope to hold a private view on Friday 22 April, please contact me for details and invitation
Subject to Covid restrictions at the time...
http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/project/deborah-richards
The Little Art Gallery Festival of Chichester special exhibition 2022
'From the Downs to the Sea...'
From 10 June until 11 July 2022 I will be exhibiting a selection of new works at this gallery in West Wittering, please see their website for opening times http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
'From the Downs to the Sea...'
From 10 June until 11 July 2022 I will be exhibiting a selection of new works at this gallery in West Wittering, please see their website for opening times http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
'Lockdown 200' Artel artists celebrate 200 years of Chichester's Ship Canal
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
21 June - 3 July 2022
ARTEL is a Chichester-based professional contemporary art group of 18 artists that who work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. This exhibition coincides with the Festival of Chichester and the Chichester celebration of Culture. This year we are making work celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Chichester Ship Canal. I will be exhibiting a range of oil on paper monotypes inspired by this very special body of water between Birdham and Chichester.
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
21 June - 3 July 2022
ARTEL is a Chichester-based professional contemporary art group of 18 artists that who work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. This exhibition coincides with the Festival of Chichester and the Chichester celebration of Culture. This year we are making work celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Chichester Ship Canal. I will be exhibiting a range of oil on paper monotypes inspired by this very special body of water between Birdham and Chichester.
Concrete Castles: Britains War Defences of 1940 - a special touring exhibition during 21 - 23
As part of a year-long programme of events telling the stories of Cornwall and the Second World War, Bodmin Keep is mounting an exciting new art exhibition entitled Concrete Castles: Britain’s War Defences of 1940. The exhibition, which runs from 27th July to 4th December 21, explores Britain’s World War 2 defence structures, especially pillboxes, that are found on the coast and in the landscape. Works by 30 artists will be on display, including sculpture, paintings and photography, celebrate these unsung structures that we so often ignore take for granted.
I am very excited to be invited to exhibit a diptych of Langstone harbour mouth tank traps in this curated touring exhibition, further tour venues to be announced.
As part of a year-long programme of events telling the stories of Cornwall and the Second World War, Bodmin Keep is mounting an exciting new art exhibition entitled Concrete Castles: Britain’s War Defences of 1940. The exhibition, which runs from 27th July to 4th December 21, explores Britain’s World War 2 defence structures, especially pillboxes, that are found on the coast and in the landscape. Works by 30 artists will be on display, including sculpture, paintings and photography, celebrate these unsung structures that we so often ignore take for granted.
I am very excited to be invited to exhibit a diptych of Langstone harbour mouth tank traps in this curated touring exhibition, further tour venues to be announced.
2021 Exhibitions
The Little Art Gallery and Chichester Pop-up Gallery
I am pleased to be exhibiting a selection of works at this lovely gallery in West Wittering, please see their website for opening times http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
The Little Art Gallery will also be open in central Chichester at 2A Crane Street just off North Street for two months from 6 November until 6 January 2002. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am - 5pm, closed Sunday and Mondays. I will be helping out at the space each week. If you would like to visit me there please text me find out my times 07770499595. There will be framed and unframed work of mine to see.
I am pleased to be exhibiting a selection of works at this lovely gallery in West Wittering, please see their website for opening times http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
The Little Art Gallery will also be open in central Chichester at 2A Crane Street just off North Street for two months from 6 November until 6 January 2002. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am - 5pm, closed Sunday and Mondays. I will be helping out at the space each week. If you would like to visit me there please text me find out my times 07770499595. There will be framed and unframed work of mine to see.
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Special exhibition 'Alchemy' curated by Artel
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm) 29 June - 11 July 2021 ARTEL is a Chichester-based professional contemporary art group of 18 artists that who work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. This exhibition coincides with the Festival of Chichester. I will be exhibiting a range of oil on paper monotypes inspired by water and the alchemy of the making process. I will be in the gallery all day on 1 July and mornings on 6 & 9 July |
View from the Terrace I, oil on paper monotype
Chichester Gallery Trail 2021 - 10/11 & 17/18 July - NB: online only
There will be a live EXHIBITION at the Chilgrove Studios with a piece of work by trail artists, I am exhibiting this small monotype for sale in a black frame and off white mount 'View from the Terrace 1'. Image size is 9 x 15 cm, frame 12" x 10".
https://www.chichesterarttrail.org/art-trail-hub/
There will be a live EXHIBITION at the Chilgrove Studios with a piece of work by trail artists, I am exhibiting this small monotype for sale in a black frame and off white mount 'View from the Terrace 1'. Image size is 9 x 15 cm, frame 12" x 10".
https://www.chichesterarttrail.org/art-trail-hub/
Arundel Gallery Trail 2021 - Secret Auction during August 2021
There will be a live EXHIBITION in the town of ARUNDEL showing 60 original artworks - on 30x30cm wooden panels - at the VICTORIA INSTITUTE on Tarrant Street during August .
I am not in the Arundel trail this year but I have made another acrylic painting for 2021 - please see intro to website for a clue!!
There will be a live EXHIBITION in the town of ARUNDEL showing 60 original artworks - on 30x30cm wooden panels - at the VICTORIA INSTITUTE on Tarrant Street during August .
I am not in the Arundel trail this year but I have made another acrylic painting for 2021 - please see intro to website for a clue!!
Emsworth Art Trail 2021
Ist weekend at Tuppeny Barn Gallery, Main Road, Emsworth
11 & 12 September 2021
Opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10 - 5.30
Venue Number tbc
Second weekend 18 & 19 September 2021
The International Hall' part of the Methodist Church on the Square
The Methodist Church, St Peter's Square, 19 High Street, Emsworth, PO10 7AQ
Opening Times Saturdays 10.00am – 5.00pm and Sundays 11.30pm – 5.00pm
Access The Exhibition is on the ground floor with good accessibility.
http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/project/deborah-richards
Ist weekend at Tuppeny Barn Gallery, Main Road, Emsworth
11 & 12 September 2021
Opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10 - 5.30
Venue Number tbc
Second weekend 18 & 19 September 2021
The International Hall' part of the Methodist Church on the Square
The Methodist Church, St Peter's Square, 19 High Street, Emsworth, PO10 7AQ
Opening Times Saturdays 10.00am – 5.00pm and Sundays 11.30pm – 5.00pm
Access The Exhibition is on the ground floor with good accessibility.
http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/project/deborah-richards
2020 Exhibitions
The good news is that during these challenging times of cancelled exhibitions I have been able to continue printing weekly at Badger Press during lockdown. I have been developing several strands of work based on the River Rother and Idsworth landscapes from regular drawing trips alone and with other artist friends.
I have made a new 30 x 30cm acrylic panel painting for the Arundel Secret Artists Auction which can be viewed online during August at the Victoria Institute.
I have made a new 30 x 30cm acrylic panel painting for the Arundel Secret Artists Auction which can be viewed online during August at the Victoria Institute.
The Little Art Gallery
From Saturday 24 October 2020 I will be exhibiting a selection of new works at this gallery in West Wittering, please see their website for opening times http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
From Saturday 24 October 2020 I will be exhibiting a selection of new works at this gallery in West Wittering, please see their website for opening times http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
A Woodland Pool V, oil on paper monotype 50cm x 40cm in mount, fits standard off the shelf frames
WAG online exhibition
I am exhibiting five new monotype works in support of this fundraising exhibition for the Weald Action Group. The Weald Action Group (WAG) is an umbrella group for campaigns opposing oil and gas drilling in the South of England. This sale is to help raise the legal fees for a judicial review of the decision to permit the drilling of four more wells in Surrey at Horse Hill.
All in mounts ready to frame in standard off the shelf sizes and will be posted to the purchasers by me. Please take a look at the online exhibition website artatwag.artweb.com
I am exhibiting five new monotype works in support of this fundraising exhibition for the Weald Action Group. The Weald Action Group (WAG) is an umbrella group for campaigns opposing oil and gas drilling in the South of England. This sale is to help raise the legal fees for a judicial review of the decision to permit the drilling of four more wells in Surrey at Horse Hill.
All in mounts ready to frame in standard off the shelf sizes and will be posted to the purchasers by me. Please take a look at the online exhibition website artatwag.artweb.com
Arundel Gallery Trail 2020 - Secret Auction
There was a live EXHIBITION in the town of ARUNDEL showing 60 original artworks - on 30x30cm wooden panels - at the VICTORIA INSTITUTE on Tarrant Street from 23 - 31 August .
This is a rare acrylic painting by me, based on my lockdown sketches about first tentative meet-up in April with another local artist friend to sketch at Idsworth on the West Sussex/Hampshire border. Happily this work found a good home with an existing client in Southsea.
There was a live EXHIBITION in the town of ARUNDEL showing 60 original artworks - on 30x30cm wooden panels - at the VICTORIA INSTITUTE on Tarrant Street from 23 - 31 August .
This is a rare acrylic painting by me, based on my lockdown sketches about first tentative meet-up in April with another local artist friend to sketch at Idsworth on the West Sussex/Hampshire border. Happily this work found a good home with an existing client in Southsea.
2020 updates:
Please see the Secret Artists Auction online and at The Victoria Institute
Arundel Gallery Trail 2020 CANCELLED now online only
22 - 31 August 2020
I will be exhibiting once again at the Arundel Youth Club in Surrey Street/School Lane above the Library. Showing a large range of my latest works including prints, drawings and ceramic and wire sculpture. There will be 6 other artists at the same venue. Open at weekends and Bank Holiday from 12.00 noon until 5.30pm daily. Look out for the online Secret Artists auction!
http://arundelgallerytrail.co.uk
Arundel Gallery Trail 2020 CANCELLED now online only
22 - 31 August 2020
I will be exhibiting once again at the Arundel Youth Club in Surrey Street/School Lane above the Library. Showing a large range of my latest works including prints, drawings and ceramic and wire sculpture. There will be 6 other artists at the same venue. Open at weekends and Bank Holiday from 12.00 noon until 5.30pm daily. Look out for the online Secret Artists auction!
http://arundelgallerytrail.co.uk
Emsworth Art Trail 2020
UPDATE 16.3.20: The whole art trail is now cancelled due to Covid 19. Will hopefully return in 2021
Exhibition at 'The Atrium' part of the Methodist Church on the Square
Venue Number 52 The Methodist Church, St Peter's Square, 19 High Street, Emsworth, PO10 7AQ
Open On First weekend 25 & 26 April 2019 and Second Weekend 2 & 3 May 2019
Opening Times Saturdays 10.00am – 5.00pm and Sundays 11.30pm – 5.00pm
Access The Exhibition is on the ground floor with good accessibility.
http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/project/deborah-richards
UPDATE 16.3.20: The whole art trail is now cancelled due to Covid 19. Will hopefully return in 2021
Exhibition at 'The Atrium' part of the Methodist Church on the Square
Venue Number 52 The Methodist Church, St Peter's Square, 19 High Street, Emsworth, PO10 7AQ
Open On First weekend 25 & 26 April 2019 and Second Weekend 2 & 3 May 2019
Opening Times Saturdays 10.00am – 5.00pm and Sundays 11.30pm – 5.00pm
Access The Exhibition is on the ground floor with good accessibility.
http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/project/deborah-richards
Special exhibition 'Alchemy' curated by Artel
Sadly cancelled, happily rebooked for July 2021 during the Chichester Festival
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
July 2020
ARTEL is a Chichester-based professional contemporary art group of 18 artists that who work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. This exhibition coincides with the Festival of Chichester. I will be exhibiting a range of print works inspired by water and the alchemy of the making process.
Sadly cancelled, happily rebooked for July 2021 during the Chichester Festival
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
July 2020
ARTEL is a Chichester-based professional contemporary art group of 18 artists that who work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. This exhibition coincides with the Festival of Chichester. I will be exhibiting a range of print works inspired by water and the alchemy of the making process.
CANCELLED Art Wittering Weekend 2020
Third annual exhibition by this new Art Wittering group.
Saturday 24 October, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 25 October, 10am to 4pm
16 local professional artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW
Third annual exhibition by this new Art Wittering group.
Saturday 24 October, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 25 October, 10am to 4pm
16 local professional artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW
2019 Exhibitions:
Fragment - a special exhibition curated by Artel
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
29th July – 11th August 2019
ARTEL is a professional contemporary art group of 20 artists that I was invited to join last year, they work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. ‘Fragment’ will include sculpture, printmaking and painting, textile art, photography and mixed media. I have made a special range of new works with porcelain and wire, based on landscape sketches using intaglio and surface drawing in oxide and shellac.
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
29th July – 11th August 2019
ARTEL is a professional contemporary art group of 20 artists that I was invited to join last year, they work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. ‘Fragment’ will include sculpture, printmaking and painting, textile art, photography and mixed media. I have made a special range of new works with porcelain and wire, based on landscape sketches using intaglio and surface drawing in oxide and shellac.
Arundel Gallery Trail 2019
at Venue Number 14
17 - 26 August
I will be exhibiting once again at the Arundel Youth Club in Surrey Street/School Lane above the Library. I will be able to show a large range of my latest works including sculpture. There will be 7 other artists at the same venue. Street parking very nearby across the roundabout near the health centre. Open at weekends and Bank Holiday from 12.00 noon until 5.30pm and weekdays from 2.00 until 5.30pm.
http://arundelgallerytrail.co.uk
at Venue Number 14
17 - 26 August
I will be exhibiting once again at the Arundel Youth Club in Surrey Street/School Lane above the Library. I will be able to show a large range of my latest works including sculpture. There will be 7 other artists at the same venue. Street parking very nearby across the roundabout near the health centre. Open at weekends and Bank Holiday from 12.00 noon until 5.30pm and weekdays from 2.00 until 5.30pm.
http://arundelgallerytrail.co.uk
Red Dog Gallery Summer & Hampshire Open Studios Exhibition
17 - 26 August 2019 (please see website for opening times)
I am delighted to have been invited by Victoria Saunders to exhibit alongside other selected artists for the summer exhibition at the Red Dog Gallery. The gallery will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day or by appointment.
Red Dog Gallery, Heather Cottage, Oakhanger, Hampshire, GU35 9JN
https://reddoggallery.com/
17 - 26 August 2019 (please see website for opening times)
I am delighted to have been invited by Victoria Saunders to exhibit alongside other selected artists for the summer exhibition at the Red Dog Gallery. The gallery will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day or by appointment.
Red Dog Gallery, Heather Cottage, Oakhanger, Hampshire, GU35 9JN
https://reddoggallery.com/
Art Wittering Weekend 2019
Second annual exhibition by this new Art Wittering group.
Saturday 26 October, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 27 October, 10am to 4pm
16 local professional artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW
Second annual exhibition by this new Art Wittering group.
Saturday 26 October, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 27 October, 10am to 4pm
16 local professional artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW
Embankment trees: Early Spring 1, oil on paper monotype
Emsworth View Dusk 1, oil on paper monotype, 2019 Sold
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Emsworth Art Trail 2019
Solo exhibition at Emsworth Museum Venue 46 Emsworth Museum 10b North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DD Open On First weekend 27 & 28 April 2019 and Second Weekend 4, 5, & 6 May 2019 and for two subsequent weekends up to and including 19 May on Saturdays 10.30am – 4.30pm and Sundays 2.30pm – 4.30pm Opening Times 10.30am – 4.30pm Access The Exhibition is on the first floor, a stair lift is available. http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/project/deborah-richards |
Second anniversary retrospective exhibition in West Wittering, Spring 2019
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 8 March until 11 April 10.30am - 5pm Thursday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
Please see website for current opening times: http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
I have one new work in this exhibition representing the artists who exhibited at the gallery during it's second year.
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 8 March until 11 April 10.30am - 5pm Thursday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
Please see website for current opening times: http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
I have one new work in this exhibition representing the artists who exhibited at the gallery during it's second year.
2018 Exhibitions:
Bosham Christmas Craft Trail 2018
I will be exhibiting a range of acrylics seascapes and usual monotypes at Jan Guests lovely home with other visiting artists, tbc
at Rose Cottage, Delling Lane, Bosham, PO18 8NR
Open Friday 30th November 10.30am- 5pm, Saturday 1st December, 10.30am- 5pm and Sunday 2nd December 11.00am- 3pm
Bosham Christmas Craft Trail 2018
I will be exhibiting a range of acrylics seascapes and usual monotypes at Jan Guests lovely home with other visiting artists, tbc
at Rose Cottage, Delling Lane, Bosham, PO18 8NR
Open Friday 30th November 10.30am- 5pm, Saturday 1st December, 10.30am- 5pm and Sunday 2nd December 11.00am- 3pm
Idsworth Fields, ink and acrylic painting
The Little Art Gallery West Wittering: Group Exhibitions
‘Colour and the Season’ Autumn Exhibition 28 – 18 October 2018
I have two works in this exhibition – both seascapes featuring blue and orange!
Black and White Exhibition End of October/November 2018 dates tbc
The gallery is open from 10 until 5pm Thursday to Sunday
www.thelittleartgallery.online
‘Colour and the Season’ Autumn Exhibition 28 – 18 October 2018
I have two works in this exhibition – both seascapes featuring blue and orange!
Black and White Exhibition End of October/November 2018 dates tbc
The gallery is open from 10 until 5pm Thursday to Sunday
www.thelittleartgallery.online
Fairground Attraction III, oil on paper
Red Dog Gallery launch exhibition
Friday 12th October to Thursday 18th October 2018
I am delighted to have been invited by Victoria Saunders to exhibit alongside other selected artists for her first exhibition at the Red Dog Gallery. The gallery will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day and until 7.30pm on Wednesday 17th or by appointment.
Red Dog Gallery, Heather Cottage, Oakhanger, Hampshire, GU35 9JN
https://reddoggallery.com/
Friday 12th October to Thursday 18th October 2018
I am delighted to have been invited by Victoria Saunders to exhibit alongside other selected artists for her first exhibition at the Red Dog Gallery. The gallery will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day and until 7.30pm on Wednesday 17th or by appointment.
Red Dog Gallery, Heather Cottage, Oakhanger, Hampshire, GU35 9JN
https://reddoggallery.com/
Wittering Dusk, oil on paper, 500 x 400mm
Art Wittering Weekend 2018
Launch of the new Art Wittering group.
Saturday 3 November, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 4 November, 10am to 4pm
18 local professional artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW
Launch of the new Art Wittering group.
Saturday 3 November, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 4 November, 10am to 4pm
18 local professional artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW
St Hubert’s Idsworth 2018: An exhibition inspired by the heritage and the South Downs landscape
Nr Finchdean, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 0BE
Friday 14, Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 September 2018
Open from 10 until 4.30pm daily
The second fundraising exhibition that I have curated at this special location with 30 invited local and professional artists, showing all genres of art and craft including some land art installation. I will be exhibiting some oil on paper monotypes of local landscape and other smaller works relating to the South Downs area, new greetings cards.
Nr Finchdean, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 0BE
Friday 14, Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 September 2018
Open from 10 until 4.30pm daily
The second fundraising exhibition that I have curated at this special location with 30 invited local and professional artists, showing all genres of art and craft including some land art installation. I will be exhibiting some oil on paper monotypes of local landscape and other smaller works relating to the South Downs area, new greetings cards.
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Arundel Gallery Trail 2018
at Venue Number 7 18 - 27 August at a new venue in Surrey Street This year I am proud to have my image of Bosham Harbour selected for the front of the brochure and for the poster. This oil on paper monotype will be available at the exhibition. I will be exhibiting at a new venue in Surrey Street/School Lane above the Library. There will be refreshments available and on street parking very nearby across the roundabout near the health centre. Open at weekends and Bank Holiday from 12.00 noon until 5.30pm and weekdays from 2.00 until 5.30pm. However I will be there each day from 12 noon. http://arundelgallerytrail.co.uk |
First anniversary retrospective exhibition in West Wittering, Summer 2018
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 10.30am - 5pm Thursday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
Please see website for current opening times: http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
I have some coastal work in this exhibition representing the artists who exhibited at the gallery during it's first year.
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 10.30am - 5pm Thursday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
Please see website for current opening times: http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
I have some coastal work in this exhibition representing the artists who exhibited at the gallery during it's first year.
Elemental - a special exhibition curated by Artel
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
14th – 26th August 2018
ARTEL is a professional contemporary art group of 20 artists that I was invited to join last year, they work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. ‘Elemental’ will include sculpture, printmaking and painting, textile art, photography and mixed media. I have made a special range of new monotype works about making journeys across the Solent in sequences.
Please download the leaflet explaining my Elemental work below.
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
14th – 26th August 2018
ARTEL is a professional contemporary art group of 20 artists that I was invited to join last year, they work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. ‘Elemental’ will include sculpture, printmaking and painting, textile art, photography and mixed media. I have made a special range of new monotype works about making journeys across the Solent in sequences.
Please download the leaflet explaining my Elemental work below.
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From the Downs to the Sea, 2017
A Group Print exhibition in West Wittering
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays)
15 - 29 June 2018
I will be exhibiting prints at this delightful gallery near the sea with some fellow printmakers. This exhibition is part of the Chicheter Festivities programme.
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays)
15 - 29 June 2018
I will be exhibiting prints at this delightful gallery near the sea with some fellow printmakers. This exhibition is part of the Chicheter Festivities programme.
Emsworth Art Trail 2018
Venue Number 81
Tuppeny Barn Gallery, Main Road, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ
28, 29 April and 5, 6 and 7 May 2018
This year I am there every day and sharing the space with five other artists. This inspiring round light-filled venue made from straw bales and wood is between Emsworth and Southbourne, walking distance for some but there is a free car park onsite or the 700 bus stops nearby. Tea and coffee will be available.
Described as expressive and romantic, this latest collection of semi-abstract paintings, monotypes and drawings will transport you into my own interpretation of real and imagined sea crossings and journeys. Observations of changing light and weather, impressions of harbour and shore, inspired by the local Solent coast, South Downs area and Fowey river. Unique prints, paintings, drawings and cards for sale.
Open daily 10 - 5pm, nb closing early at 4pm on Monday 7 May
Free on site parking. Disabled access. Refreshments available.
M: 07770499595
Venue Number 81
Tuppeny Barn Gallery, Main Road, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ
28, 29 April and 5, 6 and 7 May 2018
This year I am there every day and sharing the space with five other artists. This inspiring round light-filled venue made from straw bales and wood is between Emsworth and Southbourne, walking distance for some but there is a free car park onsite or the 700 bus stops nearby. Tea and coffee will be available.
Described as expressive and romantic, this latest collection of semi-abstract paintings, monotypes and drawings will transport you into my own interpretation of real and imagined sea crossings and journeys. Observations of changing light and weather, impressions of harbour and shore, inspired by the local Solent coast, South Downs area and Fowey river. Unique prints, paintings, drawings and cards for sale.
Open daily 10 - 5pm, nb closing early at 4pm on Monday 7 May
Free on site parking. Disabled access. Refreshments available.
M: 07770499595
2017 Exhibitions:
'Countdown' A Group exhibition for Christmas
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays)
Mid November 2017 onwards (date tbc)
I will be exhibiting a selection monotypes at this delightful new gallery.
'Countdown' A Group exhibition for Christmas
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays)
Mid November 2017 onwards (date tbc)
I will be exhibiting a selection monotypes at this delightful new gallery.
Small acrylic seascape
Small acrylic seascape
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AUTUMN AFFORDABLE ART WEEKEND
14 local artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW on Saturday 28th October 2016, 10am to 5pm (smaller exhibition) and Sunday 29th October 2016, 10am to 4pm (expanded exhibition) The seventh annual Autumn Affordable Art Weekend celebrating the talents of a group of Chichester artists. This group of friends will be displaying work from ceramics and glasswork, to textiles, prints, photography, drawing and paintings. There is a range of work accessible to all in price range and variety of styles. The artists will be there to chat to visitors about the creative work. All artwork is available to buy with many items making special, unique Christmas gifts. Tea & coffee is available. Admission and parking free. |
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A Group Print exhibition 'A Celebration of Print'
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays) 21 September until 11 October 2017 I will be exhibiting a large wall of monotypes on a Solent theme at this delightful new gallery near the sea with some fellow printmakers including: David Peduzzi - Wood engravings, Chris Gilbert - Woodcuts and etchings, Karen Swann - Photo etching, wood block printing, Polly Dutton - Monoprints http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/ |
St Hubert’s Idsworth, an exhibition inspired by the heritage and the South Downs landscape
Nr Finchdean, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 0BE
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 September 2017
10 - 5pm Saturday and 10 - 4pm Sunday
A special fundraising exhibition towards vital repairs to be held at St Hubert chapel also known as 'the church in the field'. I have invited over 30 professional and local artists who will be exhibiting work themed to this special place close to where I live. This wonderful mix of artworks will include Printmaking, Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Millinary, Glass and Sculpture. I am looking forward to making a new body of work for this show.
Artists confirmed are: Ruth Barratt-Danes, Jon Barratt-Danes, Pippa Blake, Heather Bowring, Jean Bradley, Victoria Brown, Polly Dutton, Annie Evans, Annie Flitcroft, Linda Foskett, Chris Gilbert, Jan Guest, Sandra Izzard, Sue Hawksworth, June Heap, Jessica Maier, Steve Radcliffe, Trudy Redfern, Deborah Richards, John Robinson, Nicola Rose, Alison Sandeman, Karen Ongley-Snook, Garrick Palmer, Mike Savage, Andrew Whitmarsh, Bridget Woods, Clive Vosper and one or two more to be confirmed.
The exhibition has disabled access by driving through the gate up to the church, there is free parking on the road and tea and coffee will be available. I will be in residence each day the exhibition is open. Other artists to be confirmed.
Nr Finchdean, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 0BE
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 September 2017
10 - 5pm Saturday and 10 - 4pm Sunday
A special fundraising exhibition towards vital repairs to be held at St Hubert chapel also known as 'the church in the field'. I have invited over 30 professional and local artists who will be exhibiting work themed to this special place close to where I live. This wonderful mix of artworks will include Printmaking, Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Millinary, Glass and Sculpture. I am looking forward to making a new body of work for this show.
Artists confirmed are: Ruth Barratt-Danes, Jon Barratt-Danes, Pippa Blake, Heather Bowring, Jean Bradley, Victoria Brown, Polly Dutton, Annie Evans, Annie Flitcroft, Linda Foskett, Chris Gilbert, Jan Guest, Sandra Izzard, Sue Hawksworth, June Heap, Jessica Maier, Steve Radcliffe, Trudy Redfern, Deborah Richards, John Robinson, Nicola Rose, Alison Sandeman, Karen Ongley-Snook, Garrick Palmer, Mike Savage, Andrew Whitmarsh, Bridget Woods, Clive Vosper and one or two more to be confirmed.
The exhibition has disabled access by driving through the gate up to the church, there is free parking on the road and tea and coffee will be available. I will be in residence each day the exhibition is open. Other artists to be confirmed.
Leaving the Island, 6.30pm ferry, 2017
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Quay Arts’ biennial Open Exhibition 2017
"I must go down to the seas again" West Gallery, Quay Arts, Newport, Isle of Wight 29 July - 22 September 2017 I am very pleased to have both my monotypes accepted for this selected exhibition. Both pictures are on the theme of leaving and travelling to the Isle of Wight, oil on paper, one with graphite. This is a selling exhibition which supports this fantastic venue. Selected marine-based works and artefacts from the Isle of Wight Council Heritage Services will also be displayed in the exhibition, revealing a wonderful array of works inspired by the Island’s coastline. A full programme of live events will accompany this exhibition as well as a school’s response show in the gallery. |
New work for Arundel Gallery Trail: Hanover Point, 2017,
oil on paper monotype
Travelling to the Island by Moonlight II, 2017
oil on paper monotype
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Arundel Gallery Trail 2017
19 - 28 August at Venue 39, The Victoria Institute, in Tarrant Street. I will be part of the Arundel Gallery Trail in August 2017. Delighted to once again be exhibiting at the atmospheric Victoria Institute, in Tarrant Street. Looking forward to showing new large monotypes framed size 1000mm x 700mm including a similar oil on paper monotype to one selected for the Isle of Wight but with a pink moon! Also made in July 2017 two of Hanover Point one of my favourite Isle of Wight places looking west towards Dorset. Open at weekends and Bank Holiday from 12.00 noon until 5.30pm and weekdays from 2.00 until 5.30pm. I will be there each day. http://arundelgallerytrail.co.uk |
Omega Printmakers exhibition at St Thomas’s Anglican Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2HH
26 August – 6 September 2017.
Open daily 8.30am – 5.30pm.
I am showing some monotypes on a Solent theme in this large exhibition specialist exhibition of handmade prints by a diverse group of printmakers at this lovely venue.
26 August – 6 September 2017.
Open daily 8.30am – 5.30pm.
I am showing some monotypes on a Solent theme in this large exhibition specialist exhibition of handmade prints by a diverse group of printmakers at this lovely venue.
Emsworth Windy Day 1,
limited edition giclee available
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The Lavant stream at Idsworth,
oil on paper, 2016
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Emsworth Windy Day 4, oil on paper original
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Emsworth Arts Trail 2017:
Venue number 44 - Tuppeny Barn Gallery, Main Road, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ
22th & 23th April & 29, 30 April, & 1 May 2017
Opening times for the Arts trail: 10.00am – 5.00pm daily
NB except for Saturday 29 April when we will close at 4pm
http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/
This year I am pleased to be exhibiting in the wonderful new light-filled round exhibition space at Tuppeny Barn between Emsworth and Southbourne. There is easy free onsite parking and cafe. I will be showing new paintings, prints and drawings responding to my favourite themes of changing light, rhythm and mood of the Solent coast and local downland. Some fairground imagery too. Affordable one-off mini prints and cards. Expressive figurative stoneware sculptures. Commissions welcome.
Venue number 44 - Tuppeny Barn Gallery, Main Road, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ
22th & 23th April & 29, 30 April, & 1 May 2017
Opening times for the Arts trail: 10.00am – 5.00pm daily
NB except for Saturday 29 April when we will close at 4pm
http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/
This year I am pleased to be exhibiting in the wonderful new light-filled round exhibition space at Tuppeny Barn between Emsworth and Southbourne. There is easy free onsite parking and cafe. I will be showing new paintings, prints and drawings responding to my favourite themes of changing light, rhythm and mood of the Solent coast and local downland. Some fairground imagery too. Affordable one-off mini prints and cards. Expressive figurative stoneware sculptures. Commissions welcome.
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