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1. Art in June, West Kent 2. Creative Folkestone, Folkestone 3. West End House Gallery, Smarden 4. Fairfax Gallery, Tunbridge Wells 5. Gallery Seventeen, Beckenham 6. South East Open Studios, Across Kent
7. Will & Yates, Deal Proudly situated on Deal’ s high street, Will & Yates is a stylish art gallery and interiors shop that cleverly blends and showcases captivating artworks and unique decorative homewares. When browsing, expect to find an abundance of eye-catching original paintings and prints, ceramics, vintage and modern decorative pieces. willandyates. com willandyates
8. Art & Space Gallery, Tenterden A dynamic hub where creativity flourishes, ideas take shape and art transforms perspectives, the contemporary gallery of Art & Space is more than just a place to admire artwork- it’ s a space where inspiration and imagination come to life. artandspacegallery. co. uk artandspacegallery
9. North Downs Way Art Trail, Across Kent Stretching across 153 miles from Surrey to Dover, this art trail offers Kentish ramblers creative exploration like no other. Take the opportunity to experience an openair gallery made up of nine spectacular sculptures created by outstanding artists, soaking up the beauty of nature while tracking down the unique pieces hidden amongst the beautiful landscapes of the Kent Downs. kentdowns. org. uk / art-trail
10. Folkestone Triennial, Folkestone 19 July- 19 October The sixth edition of this popular exhibition will bring ambitious new commissions by extraordinary artists to public spaces throughout Folkestone. Directed for the first time by Sorcha Carey, this triennial’ s theme will explore the geology and geography of the coastal town, excavating the bedrock and bonebeds which have shaped the origins of human settlement in the town. creativefolkestone. org. uk / folkestone-triennial fstonetriennial
11. The Woodland Gallery, Pembury 5- 22 June A summer exhibition featuring 10 established local artists and makers showcasing unique paintings, photography, glass, ceramics, jewellery and textiles in a glorious woodland garden setting, with an indoor gallery. Proudly supporting The Pickering Cancer Centre. thewoodlandgallery. co. uk thewoodlandgallerypembury
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12. The Cranbrook Art Show, Cranbrook 6 – 8 November One of the most popular art events in the South East set in the beautiful Vestry Hall in Cranbrook. Selected and curated from a wealth of local professional artists, the result is a fascinating and eclectic show that holds a focus on excellence across a range of disciplines. This well-respected show is in its 30th year and is definitely a date for your diary. cranbrookartshow. org. uk cranbrookartshow
13. Creative Estuary, Across The Thames Estuary An innovative creative arts programme aiming to transform 60 miles of the Thames Estuary across Essex and Kent into one of the most exciting cultural hubs in the world through the building of leadership, capacity and space for inspiring creative production that can be enjoyed by all. creativeestuary. com creativeestuary
14. Turner Contemporary, Margate Inspired by the life and work of renowned English painter, J. M. W. Turner, the Turner Contemporary is an exceptional modern gallery overlooking the golden sands of Margate that showcases a calendar of engaging workshops and activities for all ages alongside an ever-changing eclectic programme of free exhibitions from international artists whose work explores important topics and ideas. turnercontemporary. org turnercontemporary
15. Slap‘ N Dash, Hawkhurst Established in 2006, this wholesome paint-your-own ceramics studio situated on Hawkhurst Fish Farm overlooking the lakes prides itself on its accessible and inclusive offerings. Welcoming adults, teens and children of all ages and abilities to express their individuality and creativity. slapndash. com slapndashceramics
16. The Outpost, Penshurst Situated in the beautiful grounds of Kingdom in Penshurst, The Outpost showcases local talented artists and makers of original art, pottery, candles, cards, wood turns, jewellery and much more. It also houses a ceramic studio offering various ceramic experiences. theoutpost. kent
17. Creek Creative Studios, Faversham Currently 45 artists and designer / makers rent studios and co-working desks in this flexible, friendly, independent and not-forprofit arts facility arranged on three floors. Situated in historic Abbey Street, close to Faversham town centre, Creek Creative Studios is an inspiring combination of art
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galleries and projects or teaching spaces for hire, with a café and local makers’ shop also open to all. creek-creative. org creek _ creative
18. Westgate Galleria, Westgate-on-Sea Founded in 2019 with an aim to showcase the talents of local creatives and to provide a unique shopping experience for appreciators of artisanal products, Westgate Galleria has two large and inviting spaces for exhibiting and selling original art, crafts, homeware, accessories and gifts, alongside a hire space for group workshops and one-to-one teaching. shorelinepartners. co. uk / westgate-galleria westgategalleria
19. The Eclectic Art Gallery, Margate Priding themselves on offering the opportunity for Kent-based fine artists and creatives to affordably exhibit and sell their work, Margate’ s Eclectic Art Gallery in the heart of the vibrant Old Town is an incredible showcase of Kentish talent. With both resident and guest artists exhibiting their signature styles in a wide range of mediums including painting in oils, watercolours and acrylics, ceramics, textiles, traditional and digital photography, and jewellery. shorelinepartners. co. uk / the-eclectic-artgallery-margate eclecticartmargate
20. The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, Canterbury Uniting art, heritage, books, ideas, information and collections, The Beaney is a state-of-the-art gallery, museum, library and information centre known for its awardwinning exhibitions, excellent educational facilities and varied programme of events. canterburymuseums. co. uk / the-beaney the _ beaney
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