Art Gallery at Denbies Wine Estate
Denbies Wine Estate opened its Picture Gallery in 2002. It has been an inspiration for the hundreds of artists and photographers who exhibit in the gallery every week of the year. The Gallery hosts predominantly local artists and is located on the mezzanine level of Denbies reception area, offering a unique space which attracts thousands of visitors each year.
The Gallery is available to hire on a weekly basis.
To enquire as to availability or to be added to our cancellation waiting list, please contact our events manager on 01306 742002 or events@denbiesvineyard.co.uk
ANNUAL BACCHUS COMPETITION
2019 Theme: Bridging the Gap
Denbies Wine Estate held its first Bacchus Award Competition in 2003 and continues to be the highlight of the art gallery located on the first floor at Denbies, hugely popular with visitors to the estate. It presents an opportunity for artists of all levels of experience and calibre to exhibit their work in a professional yet relaxed atmosphere. The competition is judged by a panel of five independent judges on the first day of the competition. The exhibition is then opened for one week to the public, who are also given the opportunity to choose their favourite piece.
The Bacchus Award 2019 is now open
Dorking Group of Artists
12th – 14th October 2018
With over 200 members, including many professional artists, the Dorking Group of Artists is one of the largest and most prestigious art groups in Surrey. There will be approx. 250 framed and 150 unframed paintings in a large range of styles and subject matter (and also price!) to view in both the Gallery and the Denbies Suite. There will also be demonstrations by four of our professional members.
contact@dga.org.uk
Surrey Hills Artists
15 – 28 October 2018
9 artists. 9 different takes on the world around us.
A selection of over 120 pictures, framed and unframed, by members of this popular group
as they return to Denbies in association with the Mole Valley Arts Alive Festival 2018.
Blue Tulips Textile Artists- Textile Showcase
29 October – 4 November 2018
Blue Tulips was originally established for people who had completed their City & Guilds in Quilting & Patchwork and who wished to continue to develop their practice un the company of like minded companions.
The group has now developed to cover all aspects of design, stitch & mixed media resulting in a greater variety of work when exhibiting
Paintings & Pots: Pixham Artists
5th – 11th November
Morna Case, Julienne Knight, Suzie Moore, Mary Wardlaw, and Elizabeth Watson: linked by the love of painting.
As the Pixham Artists, we exhibit regularly with local art societies, and have built up a reputation for excellent, affordable art, in all mediums and styles, in a rich variety of subjects. On sale will be framed and unframed paintings: perfect as gifts! Willo Heesom, is a talented and local ceramist who will exhibit and sell her decorative and functional pottery including jugs, bowls and plates, which compliment the paintings.
North Weald Art Group Annual Exhibition
13 – 25 November 2018
The North Weald Art Group, a local art group based in Reigate, is holding its annual exhibition. We are a society of amateur and professional artists working in a variety of media – watercolour, oils, acrylics, mixed media, collage, pastel. Over a hundred framed works will be on display and also mounted, unframed paintings. All works are for sale. New members are welcome whether you are an artist or just interested in art. See our website for more details.
http://www.northwealdartgroup.org.uk
www.facebook.com/northwealdartgroup
Diana King, Imagination Art Studio
26th November – 2nd December
Newdigate artist Diana King will be exhibiting over 100 mixed media paintings full of vibrant colour and movement including dancers, musicians and animals as subjects.
Phillip Kotokwa – Zimbabwean Sculptor
Phillip Kotokwa will return to Denbies in Spring 2019 with his variety of exotic stone sculptures from his native Zimbabwe. He is one of the few African artists that has made such inroads into the International market with pieces in wide spread collections. Phillip is currently displaying his sculptures in and around the Denbies main reception area and are available to purchase.
