ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
THE ARTS HOTLIST 2025
LANA ARKHI
KENT’ S ARTISTS, AUTHORS & COLLECTIVES
43. Nick Sweeney, Whitstable 44. Lana Arkhi, Broadstairs
45. Fabia H. Goff, Folkestone Fabia H. Goff is a Folkestone-based artist and designer working in linocut, digital illustration and surface pattern design. Her Old High Street studio-shop features bold textiles, bespoke wall hangings and linoprints. Looking forward to showcasing more brilliant works throughout the Folkestone Triennial, Fabia’ s studio is a must-visit for lovers of contemporary craft, interiors and print-led design. fabiahgoff. com fabiahgoff
46. Rod McIntosh, Elmsted A mindful ink studio rooted in stillness and flow. Internationally collected and represented, Rod creates expressive monochrome paintings and offers original works and bespoke commissions. He also hosts intimate one-to-one and small-group mindfulness-based workshops exploring the relationship between breath, gesture and material. Studio visits are by appointment. rodmcintosh. com rod _ mcintosh _ artist
47. Elaine Almond Art, Borough Green An expressive artist, lover of colour and abstract forms based in Borough Green, Elaine Almond paints semi-abstract and abstracts in acrylics, inks and oils inspired by nature, life experiences and spirituality. Exhibiting widely across the South East and national art fairs, Elaine was also a finalist in the Visual Art Open 2024. elainealmondart. com elainealmondart
48. Dizzy Pragnell Prints, Egerton Dizzy Pragnell’ s work challenges the boundaries of handmade paper. Paper created using traditional methods is ideal to initiate a variety of works in 2D and 3D form, and small books. Her work has been exhibited internationally and throughout the United Kingdom, with a number of works in private collections and museums. dizzypragnellprints. co. uk pragnelldizzy
49. Shanaz Minhas, Whitstable Shanaz Minhas creates soft, expressive watercolours that capture quiet moments, memory and mood. Her delicate style brings stillness to everyday scenes. Alongside original art, she sells illustrated notebooks and handmade glass jewellery. Visit her regular stall at The Best of Faversham market to see her work in person. rainbowraindrops. co. uk rainbowraindrops _ art
50. The Kent Potters Association, Across Kent Run entirely by volunteer members with a devoted passion for pottery, The Kent Potters Association’ s aim is to create a thriving community of keen potters, encouraging good craftsmanship and co-operation. Throughout the year, the team provides support, motivation and education to those of all artistic abilities via talks, workshops, studio visits and demonstrations. kentpotters. co. uk kentpotters
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