Applications are open for artists to exhibit at Summer Sessions Arts Festival in Rugby on Saturday 22 August 2026. Showcase your work at this vibrant one-day celebration of art, creativity and culture.
Applications are now open for the 2027 Jephson Gardens Gallery Exhibition Programme. Exhibit in one of Leamington Spa’s most visited gallery spaces, benefit from our new shared exhibition format, and showcase your work to thousands of visitors throughout the season. Apply now to join the 2027 programme.
Artist in Residence Vanessa van Wyk shares the inspiration behind her vibrant paintings, her fascination with sacred geometry and why art has always been her way of connecting people and cultures.
Support Leamington Studio Artists at Art in the Park! Join us for a weekend celebrating local creativity, discover original artwork, meet the artists behind the work, and help support our vibrant artistic community. We’d love to welcome you to our exhibition in Jephson Gardens.
We’re delighted to welcome The Paprika Club as a sponsor. Discover their authentic Indian cuisine and support a valued Leamington Spa business.
Help make Art in the Park a success. Volunteer to help dismantle the exhibition and pack away equipment after the event on Sunday, 2 August.
As a proud sponsor of Leamington Studio Artists, PACK & SEND Coventry is committed to supporting artists both in the studio and beyond. From specialist packing and custom crates to UK and worldwide shipping, their expert team helps ensure artwork arrives safely, wherever creativity takes it.
From treasured childhood paint boxes to inspiring encounters with artists such as Howard Hodgkin, Cézanne and Picasso, Sue’s creative journey is one of curiosity, experimentation and lifelong learning. Discover how travel, gallery visits and a passion for intuitive mark-making continue to shape her work—and why the greatest thrill of all is seeing a painting find its new home.
Our very own Lynne Gougeon (Kitchen Art Table Club) recently featured in a BBC News story alongside acclaimed actor David Bradley. The article highlights how Lynne inspired the Harry Potter and Game of Thrones star to discover a passion for painting at Jephson Gardens Gallery, showcasing the creativity, encouragement and artistic talent that she brings to her students every day.
Our May newsletter is now available, bringing members the latest updates from LSA Artists. This edition includes recent news, highlights from members’ activities, and information about upcoming opportunities, workshops and events. It’s a great way to stay connected with what’s happening across the community and to see what fellow artists have been working on.
Step into a hidden world of creativity with Lythop’s Cupboard Studio, a captivating new miniature installation by local artist and LSA member Alice Goode. Opening at Jephson Garden Galleries and Studios on Wednesday 10th June 2026.
Our May newsletter is now available, bringing members the latest updates from LSA Artists. This edition includes recent news, highlights from members’ activities, and information about upcoming opportunities, workshops and events. It’s a great way to stay connected with what’s happening across the community and to see what fellow artists have been working on.
Need to ship your latest sculpture or painting? We’re delighted to welcome Pack & Send Coventry to the LSA community. Specialists in art and antiques shipping, they offer bespoke packing, secure worldwide transport, and expert handling for fragile and valuable artwork, ensuring your pieces arrive safely wherever they need to go.
Showcase and sell your work in the bright, high-footfall setting of The Glasshouse Studio. Located in the heart of the award-winning Jephson Gardens, we are inviting collaborative artist groups to apply for weekend exhibition residencies across selected dates in 2026.
From schoolday sketches to expressive watercolour landscapes, Nina French’s creative journey has been shaped by a lifelong love of painting, dramatic scenery and the unpredictable beauty of watercolour. Inspired by rolling hills, turquoise seas and atmospheric skies, her work captures mood, memory and a deep connection to place.
Lorna Ashworth’s artistic journey offers a deeper understanding of her work. Rooted in giving overlooked materials new life, she draws inspiration from recycled tins—their colours, patterns, and hidden histories. Trained in jewellery at the Kent Institute of Art and Design, she shapes these humble containers into organic forms, transforming the ordinary into intimate, wearable art.
We spoke with Kevin Alexander to explore his transition from retail design to mixed media art, the techniques that define his work, and the experiences that continue to shape his creative expression.
Our April newsletter is now available, bringing members the latest updates from LSA Artists. This edition includes recent news, highlights from members’ activities, and information about upcoming opportunities, workshops and events. It’s a great way to stay connected with what’s happening across the community and to see what fellow artists have been working on.
Join us for an evening of friendly competition at our LSA Quiz Night. Meet fellow artists and volunteers, enjoy drinks and nibbles, and put your knowledge to the test.
Artists and craftspeople are invited to take part in Pailton Art Fest on 8–9 August. This growing community event offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase and sell work while supporting the Save The White Lion fundraiser.
Our March newsletter is now available, bringing members the latest updates from LSA Artists. This edition includes recent news from the society, highlights from members’ activities, and information about upcoming opportunities and events. It’s a great way to stay connected with what’s happening across the community and to see what fellow artists have been working on.
Warwickshire artist Annie Brenchley draws inspiration from the quiet beauty of everyday life—from sunlight filtering through woodland trees to fruit resting in pottery bowls. In this artist spotlight, she shares how plein-air painting, sketchbooks, and a strong local creative community shape her thoughtful and joyful approach to art.
Kate Livingstone has asked us to join the unique pop-up exhibition celebrating local creativity—on a miniature scale! Featuring hundreds of unique Post-it Note artworks from professional artists and first-time doodlers alike, this anonymous display proves that brilliant ideas can start small.
Warwick District Council is seeking an artist to support a free family rock-painting activity at Oakley Wood Crematorium on 9th May, part of the national Dying Matters initiative. Funding is available for the artist’s time and materials.
Registration is now open for the 7th annual Spark:Lite, celebrating the creativity of Warwick District. Join a dynamic day of inspiring talks, live demos, a makers’ fair featuring 20+ local artists, and valuable networking opportunities.
The Kitchen Table Art Club brings a vibrant burst of creativity to Jephson Gardens Gallery, showcasing imaginative work by young artists from across Warwickshire. Featuring students from Lynne Gougeon’s Kitchen Table Art Club and ARISE Education, the exhibition spans playful, bold and thought-provoking pieces — with actor David Bradley also exhibiting for the first time. Running until March 8, it’s a cheerful antidote to winter.
Known for his highly detailed pencil and ink drawings, Chapman creates “stories without words” that blend technical precision with fantasy, humour, and layers of hidden narrative. Every piece invites you to pause, look closer, and discover something new — from tiny visual clues to subtle references shaped by his lifelong love of literature and imagination.
Working with reclaimed wood and metal, Warwickshire-based artist John Simpson transforms discarded materials into bold, functional artworks. Blending sculpture, design, and sustainability, his practice is led by aesthetics, shaped by function, and rooted in a belief that beauty and value can emerge from what we too easily throw away.