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
Epsom and Ewell Art Group
13 – 26 August 2018
Epsom and Ewell Art Group present a range of paintings from portraits to landscape in all mediums and styles. Our members are professionals and gifted amateurs who have their works in private collections round the world. All works are for sale and can be taken away on the day of purchase. This exhibition is of special importance to the group as it marks our 70th anniversary since its start. We meet in Bourne Hall on Wednesday evenings and all painters and non-painters alike are welcome.
Web site www.epsomandewellartgroup.co.uk Full program displayed here.
Croydon Art Society
27 August – 9 September 2018
The Croydon Art Society was founded in 1881 and is believed to be one of the oldest Art Societies outside London. Illustrious past members include Cicely Mary Barker (of Flower Fairies fame) and Hesketh Hubbard.
The present Society has over 100 members consisting of professional, semi-professional and skilled amateur artists.
DC and Friends Denbies Summer 2018 Exhibition
10 – 16 September 2018
We are a group of Fleet-based artists who are all committee members of our local art society – a group of friends linked by our love of painting. Our subjects vary – including landscapes, cityscapes, portraits and animals, in oil, acrylic, pastel and other media. Though we are all amateurs we have all exhibited widely – including the Mall Gallery, the Royal Academy of Arts, and the last 3 years at Denbies!. Denbies is of course our favourite!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/C-D-Art-Studio-1447600512197206/
Twitter: @cndartstudio1
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
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.
