Denise
Dream mapping
Dream Mapping, the latest exhibition at Oxheys, is on til 2nd July. An exhibition of original work by resident artist Gordon Ashworth, makes use of a kind of mapping, building on shapes, symbols and animal totems, drawing upon the unconscious and dreams, attempting to connect the spirit world with the physical. Gordon’s recent drawing and painting is […]
Next exhibition – preview 2nd June 6-8pm
With the popular and successful Photography! exhibition now taken down, packed up and ready to go off to the next venue, preparations are already under way for installing the next exhibition! Opening next Thursday 2nd June with a private view from 6-8pm it will feature the fascinatingly intricate work of resident artist Gordon Ashworth, who […]
PHOTOGRAPHY!
This fabulous new exhibition is now installed and looking great – we can’t wait for the private view tomorrow. Please do join us between 6-8pm to enjoy this show, featuring work from some of the best professional photographers in the country, all members of the BIPP (British Institute of Professional Photography). There really is something for […]
Time marches on…
March has indeed been marching on – we started the month with the Making Histories Visible IWD Family Album show which opened on the 8th and ran for just a few days but was a great success and very popular. This was quickly followed by another short-run show, this time from photography BA students from Myerscough college in Preston. We are […]
Family Album extended
We are very pleased that this lovely exhibition has been extended by two extra days but must close on Thursday 10th March at 3pm. Family Album features photographic work made in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s by Maud Sulter and Jeanne Moutoussamy Ashe. Curated by international artist Lubaina Himid, Professor of Contemporary Art at UClan, who along […]
International Women’s Day 8th Mar
Join us for International Women’s Day on Tuesday March 8th, for an exhibition called Family Album featuring photographic work made in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s by Maud Sulter and Jeanne Moutoussamy Ashe, curated by international artist Lubaina Himid, Professor of Contemporary Art at UClan. At 2pm Lubaina will be in conversation with international photographer Ingrid Pollard talking about the work and […]
International Women’s Day – March 8th
We’ve been busy planning some exciting new events for 2016, kicking off with a fabulous exhibition for International Women’s Day on Tuesday March 8th, to be curated by artist and long time friend, Lubaina Himid, Professor of Contemporary Art at UClan. We will be open all day for the exhibition, with Oxheys residents also opening their studios […]
Welcome new artists for 2016
We are delighted to welcome three new artists to our ranks – Caroline Finnigan, who joined us in December, along with Tom and Suzanne Woolsgrove who join us next week. Caroline, a teacher and crafter, runs group classes and workshops for crochet and knitting from her studio, which initially was in the basement but an opportunity arose […]
Seasonal greetings & opening times
Wishing all of our friends, artists, supporters and visitors the very best of the season – we hope you all have a peaceful and enjoyable holiday, however you choose to celebrate it and a Happy New Year to all. Please note we are OPEN Fri 18th December – 12-3pm and Sat 19th December 12-3pm for a last […]
Chernobyl exhibition extended
The Chernobyl exhibition from Bryn Griffiths has proven very popular, especially since his talk as more and more visitors have come back to see it again whilst others are coming for the first time having heard about it from friends. As it was only on for a short run, we are very pleased to advise we […]