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Successful experiment
When we were approached by a group of final year photography students who were looking for a venue for their first exhibition, we were happy to agree. The students approached us in a professional manner, had some good ideas for a theme for their show and were clearly enthusiastic – not just about their opportunity […]
Experimental in Nature – coming soon
This exhibition is an exploration into various experimental techniques and different means of presenting work under the theme of ‘Experimental in Nature’. Through this exploration, a few have branched out into working with film. Those working with film, focus on the photograph as a physical object and so have looked into different ways of printing and […]
Quiet start for 2015
After the hectic pre-Christmas Winter schedule of exhibition and workshops, resident artists are making the most of this quiet time of the year to spend time working in their own studios, making art with time to think and expand ideas. That is why we have the studios, after all. Organising exhibitions and other events is enjoyable but it is […]
Solstice Celebration @ Oxheys
Come and celebrate the Winter Solstice with us at Oxheys for a special one-off, ceremonial performance by a native American Shaman on Friday December 19th from 5pm-6.30pm. This promises to be a great experience as we welcome the midwinter sun and enjoy a more natural approach to the festive season. Suitable for all ages and […]
Winter exhibition 2014
Our Winter exhibition is always popular and a good excuse for a pre-Christmas party with opportunities to buy artist-made cards and small gifts at affordable prices. We hope you will join us again this year. For the first time it is not an ‘open’ exhibition but one featuring work by resident artists along with a […]
Planning future events
Oxheys has been quiet over the past few weeks as resident artists have had various commissions, workshops, consultancy work, exhibitions and other jobs to do. Meaning not much time to spend in the studios or work on ideas, let alone make future plans for Oxheys. It is also been a time of change, with new artists moving in whilst […]
Ceramics, painting & film in Phoenix exhibition
The narrative behind the exhibition derives from Preston’s industrial heritage. Where the imagination wanders and machine type sculptures take on an almost ambiguous presence between sci-fi and urban decay. The film genesis shows the artist working while phoenix brings to life the sculptures that have been filmed in the decaying mills of Preston. This is […]
Pop-up Art Market
Do come and see us tomorrow in the Flag Market in Preston city centre, for this special one day event – a pop-up art market slap bang in the middle of town!This event is one of many going on in Preston tomorrow so there are lots of reasons to visit the city and of course, […]
Celebrate summer – fusion of visual art & poetry
We are celebrating our 3rd birthday in style with a special Summer Open exhibition – an exciting fusion of poetry and visual arts, featuring work from over 30 artists from all over Lancashire. Private View event is this Thursday 7th from 6-8pm – all welcome.
Summer open exhibition & art market
As part of our 3rd birthday celebrations, we are running a special Summer Open exhibition, also featuring a one-day pop-up Art Market event on Preston Flag Market. Local artists, LAN and ArtLab members are all invited to join us. Artists interested in running workshops or a performance during the Art Market even are also invited to apply.