insideKENT Magazine Issue 87 - June 2019 | Page 46

ARTS+ENTERTAINMENT Kent’s Top 100 ARTS & CULTURE HOTSPOTS 11. Fishlab Gallery 11 Oxford Street, Whitstable CT5 1DB www.fishlabgallery.co.uk 13. Sentient Gallery 56-58 The Old High Street, Folkestone CT20 1RN www.sentientroom.com established UK artists, the gallery is proud to represent the incredible talent of the Artists of Russia. The Fishslab Gallery is a non-profit making organisation run by volunteers. The gallery is available to hire on a weekly basis and welcomes established artists as well as those new to exhibiting. The gallery is open to artists in all media and ‘art on walls’ is encouraged. Sentient is a physical and online artist-run gallery and design boutique (also including jewellery, furniture, books and homewares) located in the heart of Folkestone's Creative Quarter. Run by artist Rebecca Mason (www.rebeccamasonart.com), who left the bright lights of London in 2016 for a more chilled existence by the Kent seaside, it showcases the work of around 40 artists and designers. 15. Creek Creative Studios 1 Abbey Street, Faversham ME13 7BE www.creek-creative.org 12. Process Gallery Sandway, Sandway Road, Lenham ME17 2LU www.processgallery.art Process Gallery shows quality contemporary art in a striking setting. The beautiful and modern architect- designed space is home to quality artworks made by an engaging roster of artists. FISHLAB GALLERY CREEK CREATIVE STUDIOS 46 CONT. 14. Francis Iles Gallery 103 High Street, Rochester ME1 1LX www.francis-iles.com This fine art and framing business is set in the historic High Street of Rochester has been established for 57 years. Showing a wide variety of styles from contemporary masters, you can be sure to view an eclectic mix that is underpinned by quality. As well as showing paintings, sculpture and glass from well- LINDEN HALL STUDIO From modest beginnings with few resources and minimal funds, Creek Creative Studios is now established as one of Kent’s prime locations for local artists and artisan makers to create and display their work. 16. Linden Hall Studio 32 St George’s Road, Deal CT14 6BA www.lindenhallstudio.co.uk Linden Hall Studio is a superb open space over two floors for artists to exhibit their work. The gallery is located in the heart of Deal, less than 500 yards from both its famous conservation area and renowned High Street.