Visual Arts Exhibitions and Events

Benjamin Jensen and Russell Reed present an exhibition at the Lewis Elton Gallery.

Lockwood is a centre for adults with learning difficulties in Surrey. It aims to develop independence and abilities with their clients through community, arts and work experience.

A Photographic record of the restoration 2008 - 2011. 

Led by visual artist Tine Bech, from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), and scientist Dr Kathryn Harkup, of the University of Surrey, LightTAG’s aim was to give young people the opportunity to explore youth culture – and challenge society’s perception of it – through the science and art of light. 

All ages are welcome to this free annual event, especially aimed at families with children.

A Day in the Life of the Beatles – photographs by Michael Ward and Hamburg Days – limited edition prints by Klaus Voorman

This exhibition will explore this artist retreat that began with a visit by George and Mary Watts to Compton in 1889 and ended with the creation of the Watts Gallery in 1903.

40 works in stone, wood and clay by this sculptor of the Frink School, who uses methods of improvisation to quarry things inside himself. His carved sculpture is not pre-conceived; forms emerge, partly from pre-occupation with life and landscape, partly from vigorous observation of eminent sitters during intense portrait sessions.

An illustrated talk by Jon Edgar

Professor Lewis and Mrs Mary Elton recently donated a substantial art collection to the University of Surrey. Their generous gift includes works by Picasso, Chagall, Klee and Cocteau, along with other paintings and objets d'art.

This exhibition of large photographs alongside studies, sketches and engravings will explore the little known mural paintings of the life of Christ for the church of St Martin's, Blackheath, Surrey completed in 1895 by the American artist Anna Lea Merritt.

The University of Surrey does not have a degree programme in art, but it is absolutely packed with brilliant artists.

An exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Tuscan artist Franco Franchi. Curated by Luciano Cassara and Nigel Taylor

A Retrospective of the artists eight decade career. To be opened by Kaffe Fassett, painter and textile designer. 

In association with Messum's of Cork Street, London. Alan Cotton is one of Britains most distinguished landscape painters.

To kick start the Open Studios event, we will be hosting one of three taster exhibitions which give the chance to view a selection of artists' work from across Surrey, providing an insight into what to expect when visiting studios in June and July.

BT Art of sport is an initiative launched by London 2012 premier sponsor BT that will see a group of leading UK artist create a body of work that will serve to tell the 2012 Olympic story through the medium of art.

A fascinating and unique exhibition of photographers and ephemera to celebrate Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee by Royal Photographer Jayne Fincher.

The University of Surrey and Watts Gallery celebrate the Dickens bicentenary with an exhibition of Dickens illustrations from the 1830s to the present day.

An Urban Expressive exhibition by self-taught artist Jakob Belbin.