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Oxford Gallery Weekend

Bonus Sunday Opening 3rd & 4th December November 24, 2022 Sarah Wiseman Gallery: Oxford Gallery Weekend Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December See our exhibition Merry and Bright! Enjoy some... Read more

Veronica Wells: Commission News

A glittering new painting completed for British designer Jenny Packham November 16, 2022 News about a commission arranged by Sarah Wiseman Gallery on behalf of Jenny Packham by the artist Veronica Wells. Veronica made a painting inspired by the gold dress worn by the then Duchess of Cambridge at the premier of James Bond: No Time to Die. Read more

Artist Brunch: Meet Lindsey Moran

Enjoy a coffee on Sat 12th November November 1, 2022 A R T I S T B R U N C H Enjoy coffee + Art with Lindsey Moran, Saturday... Read more

Oxford Light: Lindsey Moran

New printmaking showcase from 12th November October 27, 2022 We are delighted to reveal new prints by the Liverpool-based printmaker Lindsey Moran. Lindsey first started working with Sarah Wiseman... Read more

Congratulations Ade Adesina!

His major solo exhibition opens at the Royal Scottish Academy October 22, 2022 ‘Ade Adesina continues his journey to becoming one of the most distinguished printmakers of his generation.’ – The Scotsman We... Read more

Stunning new Raku-fired ceramics

A delivery from Katie Coston of Oxfordshire's Illyria Pottery October 20, 2022 Katie Coston of Illyria Pottery has delivered a stunning new collection of Raku fired bowls and vessels. They’re utterly timeless,... Read more

Charlotte Cornish | New Work

Brand new abstracts on display for October October 11, 2022 New contemporary abstract works available by Charlotte Cornish at Sarah Wiseman Gallery. Charlotte Cornish is a leading contemporary painter based in the UK. Read more

Free, Big, Joy! Meet the Artist

New paintings by Claire Bonnet & Sculpture from Carol Peace October 6, 2022 On Saturday 15th October, we have great pleasure in bringing together two of our most sought-after contemporary figurative artists Clare... Read more

We are Hiring!

Come and work at the gallery October 1, 2022 PAID GALLERY INTERNSHIP We are looking for an individual with a passion for contemporary art to join the gallery for... Read more

Welcome to Katie Coston - Illyria Pottery

Ceramics October 1, 2022 We are delighted to annouonce that we are now working with Katie Coston - Illyria Pottery. It is wonderful to... Read more

New Opening Hours

September 29, 2022 From the week beginging 3rd October the gallery will no longer be open on Mondays. Our new opening hours are:... Read more

Art Late: We're almost ready!

Starts 5:30pm on Thurs 29th September September 26, 2022 Explore all South Parade has to offer with Art Late! In another of our event series, this is your chance... Read more

Spellbound: Final Week

Finishing on 1st October September 24, 2022 This week is the final few days to catch ‘Spellbound’ with Flora McLachlan RE and Daniel Ablitt! Flora and Daniel... Read more

Monday 19th September

HM Queen Elizabeth II State Funeral September 15, 2022 Please note we will be closed on Monday 19th September so we can pay our respects to HM Queen Elizabeth... Read more

Art Late: 29th September

Across art venues on South Parade. You're invited! September 12, 2022 Art Late Summertown: Thursday 29th September – you’re invited! 5:30 – 8:00pm We are very excited to be taking part... Read more

Meet Flora McLachlan RE

Saturday 10th September, 12-4pm September 8, 2022 Meet artist and printmaker Flora McLachlan at Sarah Wiseman Gallery on the day of the opening of Spellbound. Read more

Rebecca Swainston

New Works on Show September 1, 2022 Now on display, we have a brand-new collection by the acclaimed figurative painter Rebecca Swainston. Following her much admired solo... Read more

Ade Adesina'a prints featured in Resurgence

August 22, 2022 Ade Adesina's work basutifully illustrates an interview with one of India'a best know writers, Amitav Ghosh in Resurgence and Ecologist magazine. In his conversation with Vandana K. they discuss climate, colonialism and the living planet. Read more

August at Sarah Wiseman Gallery

New works by Alison Pullen and Trevor Price August 15, 2022 New mixed media works of interiors by Alison Pullen using a collage technique and a collection of prints by Trevor Price exploring the landscape of Cornwall and Barbara Hepworth's garden. Read more

The Artist Gardener

Our Summer exhibition is now on! July 25, 2022 The Artist Gardener exhibition featuresvnew works by Fletcher Prentice and Dawn Stacey, and is an exploration of gardens as creative, expressive places. Read more

Indie Oxford magazine launch at Sarah Wiseman Gallery

July 16, 2022 We were thrilled to co-host the Independent Oxford summer magazine launch party at the gallery this week, along with our wonderful South Parade neighbours Pompette Restaurant and Grape Minds. A very warm welcome to the many new Indie Oxford members! Read more

Ade Adesina at the Royal Academy

'Parallel' on show in the print room curated by Grayson Perry RA June 20, 2022 Printmaker Ade Adesina's print 'Parallell' has been selected for exhibition at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2022. Read more

Ade Adesina RSA ‘Contradictions’ now on!

His solo show continues until 2nd July June 20, 2022 Recent work by acclaimed printmaker Ade Adesina on show in his solo exhibition 'Contradictions' at Sarah Wiseman Gallery, Oxford. Read more

Draw-a-Dog!

Children's Competition Winners Announced May 18, 2022 In celebration of the launch of The Dog Show by Catherine Rayner, we announced the art competition ‘Draw-a-Dog’, inviting children across Oxfordshire to have a go at drawing their own doggy character, be it real, imaginary or even a favourite toy! Read more

The Dog Show - Now Open

Tails are wagging! May 16, 2022 Sarah Wiseman Gallery is thrilled to have launched ‘The Dog Show’ by Catherine Rayner. The exhibition was attended by Catherine and her family and we were pleased to welcome children who had been awarded prizes in our ‘Draw a Dog’ Competition. Read more

Meet Catherine Rayner

Saturday 7th May, 12:30pm-4pm May 4, 2022 Meet artist, illustrator and author Catherine Rayner at the opening of her solo exhibition The Dog Show at Sarah Wiseman Gallery. Read more

Studio visits in Scotland

Catherine Rayner and Ade Adesina April 6, 2022 In anticipation of solo exhibitions coming up at the gallery, gallery director Sarah Wiseman visited the studios of Catherine Rayner and Ade Adesina in Scotland. Read more

Spring Show: Launching this weekend

From 2nd - 30th April March 31, 2022 This spring we are pleased to present the gallery filled with beautiful new things from gallery favourites such as Vicky Oldfield, Bee Bartlett, Daniel Ablitt and Clare Halifax, as well as fantastic new craft from David Rhys Jones, Kate Garwood, Janine Roper and Marina Bauguil. Read more

You're Invited! Art Late Summertown

10th May on South Parade March 28, 2022 Following the success of Art Late Summertown last December, we’re delighted to join forces with our neighbours The North Wall... Read more

Meet the artists Dawn Beckles, Lindsey Moran, Kate Montgomery and Alison Pullen.

Saturday 19th March, 11:00 - 13:00 March 4, 2022 This month our visitors will have the opportunity to meet artists Dawn Beckles, Kate Montgomery, Lindsey Moran and Alison Pullen at the gallery. Their work is on show in Inner SPace, a groupshow exploring interiors in art. Read more

New Group Exhibition: Inner Space

An Exploration of Domestic, Oplulent or Imaginary Interiors launches on 5th March February 16, 2022 Sarah Wiseman Gallery is delighted to introduce Inner Space, a group exhibition of artists exploring a variety of interior spaces by artists Dawn Beckles, Kate Montgomery, Lindsey Moran, Alison Pullen and Adam Stone. Read more

Exhibition launch: Embodyment

A live poetry reading and meet-the-artists event on 9th February February 14, 2022 We were delighted to host a launch evening to honour our solo artist Rebecca Swainston. Launching her solo show ‘Embodyment’ Rebecca was joined in attendance by her creative collaborator, the poet Lesley Saunders. Read more

New collection: Claire Oxley

The rhythm of landscape January 24, 2022 Claire Oxley's work is distinctive by its colour intensity and rhythmic mark making. Taking inspiration from her surrounding landscape, her starting point is often the passing seasons and wide, changing skies of her East Anglian home. 'I create paintings that chart and describe the rhythms, seasons, skies, seas and fields and foliage of East Anglia; landscapes of energy and flux. Read more

Introducing: Rowena Mayell

Striking large-scale botanical works January 20, 2022 We are delighted to introduce artist Rowena Mayell, whose work is on display alongside Rebecca Swainston’s exhibition ‘Embodyment’. Rowena... Read more

Private view 9th February, 6-8pm

Meet artist Rebecca Swainston and poet Lesley Saunders January 19, 2022 We welcome you to a private view at Sarah Wiseman Gallery on Wednesday 9th February, 6-8pm. Meet the artist Rebecca Swainston and enjoy a poetry reading by Lesley Saunders. Read more

Draw a Dog!

Draw a Dog: A Competition for Children in Oxfordshire aged 4-11 January 13, 2022 To celebrate the launch of ‘The Dog Show’ by Catherine Rayner this spring, we’re inviting children in Oxfordshire to send in their drawings of dogs and the chance to win some fantastic prizes! Judges are Catherine Rayner, Mychael Barratt and Allyson Austin. Read more

Happy New Year - Welcome to 2022!

Our Early Spring Exhibitions January 10, 2022 In early 2022, we introduce paintings by Rebecca Swainston in the exhibition Embodyment, along with a new collection of landscape paintings by Claire Oxley and paintings by Rowena Mayell, followed by a group exhibition on the theme of interiors by artists Dawn Beckles, Kate Montgomery, Lindsey Moran, Adam Stone and Alison Pullen in March. Read more

Rory Carnegie

Work in Tate Britain collection December 14, 2021 We are delighted to hear from gallery artist Rory Carnegie that a book of his Autoportraits series has been acquired by Tate Britain for their permanent collection. Read more

Introducing Rebecca Swainston

We're delighted to exhibit new work in January 2022 December 13, 2021 We are delighted to introduce you to the painter and printmaker Rebecca Swainston. Her work is highly expressive, richly textured and colourful, drawing inspiration from ‘the human condition’ – our thoughts, our desires and vulnerabilities. Read more

Clare Bonnet's figurative painting

A closer look at recent work December 10, 2021 A small collection of new figurative paintings by Clare Bonnet in Deck the Walls! shows a compelling development of her work. A new fluidity of line has established a greater abstraction of her compositions, the figures softer but still with a solid weight and presence. Read more

Sarah Spackman elected Associate Member of ROI

Royal Institute of Oil Painters December 10, 2021 We are delighted to announce that gallery artist Sarah Spackaman has been elected Associate Member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, AROI. Read more

Art Late Summertown

We're almost ready! December 6, 2021 We’re excited about this week’s Art Late, on Wednesday 8th December! If you're local, some of you may even have... Read more

Dawn Stacey: Landscape and pattern

New work in Deck the Walls! December 3, 2021 Dawn Stacey’s beautifully detailed works are reminiscent of historic textiles or tapestries. Based in East Sussex, Dawn Stacey is a keen observer of the landscape, frequently taking walks in a local nature reserve. Read more

Pen Reid: A Hidden World

New collection in our Christmas show December 2, 2021 A collection by Edinburgh-based painter Pen Reid shows her quietly intriguing works incorporate sweetly rendered domestic scenes, which are disrupted by abstracted mark making and colour planes. Read more

You're invited! Art Late Summertown

Wednesday 8th December 6-8pm November 29, 2021 We along with The North Wall Arts Centre, and Pompette are delighted to join forces to bring you... Read more

Deck the Walls - now open!

Exhibition continues until 4th January 2022 November 22, 2021 We’re delighted that our new exhibition celebrating the festive season is now open. It's such a pleasure to gather together... Read more

Deck the Walls!

Look-book preview November 17, 2021 We’re pleased to reveal our Deck the Walls ! exhibition ‘look-book’ where you can preview a selection of works that... Read more

Deck the Walls!

Our annual Christmas exhibition launches 20th November November 8, 2021 Sarah Wiseman Gallery announces 'Deck the Walls' the annual Christmas Exhibition, 2021 Read more

Bee Bartlett | Studio visit

Gallery director Sarah Wiseman drops into Bee Bartlett's studio November 4, 2021 Gallery director Sarah Wiseman visits Bee Bartlett, at her artist's studio in Oxfordshire. Bee Bartlett is best known for her atmospheric depictions of cities – her favourites are Venice, London city, with St Paul’s dome framed by winding passageways, and her home city Oxford, of course. Read more

Art Late | Summertown

Join us for an evening of art and conversation on Wednesday 8th December, 6-8pm October 29, 2021 Here on South Parade, we're excited to be joining Art Late on Wednesday 8th December for a sociable evening of... Read more

'Wild Tracks' is now open

See the immersive new paintings by Jim Whitty with luminous blown glass by Michèle Oberdieck. October 25, 2021 Jim Whitty’s exhibition ‘Wild Tracks’ has launched at Sarah Wiseman Gallery. Jim’s large-scale, immersive forest paintings have an intense energy with vibrant colour and distinctive mark-making. Also on show, are works by the glass maker Michèle Oberdieck who created some of her pieces specifically for this exhibition, in response to Jim’s colour palette. Read more

Opening event: Wild Tracks | Jim Whitty

Saturday 16th October, meet Jim Whitty and Michèle Oberdieck 12-5pm October 11, 2021 Please join us at the gallery on Saturday 16th October to celebrate the opening of Wild Tracks! Jim Whitty and glass artist Michèle Oberdieck will be in attendance 12-5pm and we hope you take the opportunity to meet the artists and hear more about their work. Read more

Accessing e-catalogues

Technical issue September 29, 2021 We're having a technical issue with accessing our exhibition e-catalogues at the moment. Please bear with us, hopefully the problem... Read more

Michèle Oberdieck

Contemporary Glass September 25, 2021 We are thrilled to announce that contemporary glass maker Michèle Oberdieck will be exhibiting at the gallery this October. Michèle specialises in glassworks inspired by natural forms and organic structures, exploring balance and asymmetry through shape, surface and colour. Read more

Flora McLachlan at the Royal Academy

See 'Shapeshifters' from 22nd September September 22, 2021 We were delighted to learn that gallery artist Flora McLachlan had a lithograph print accepted to the Summer exhibition at the Royal Academy this year! 'Shapeshifters' was part of a series of new lithographs first shown at the gallery in January 2020 in Flora's solo exhibition 'The Wood Between the Worlds'. Read more

The Wisegal Podcast | Episode 6

Gallery director Sarah Wiseman in conversation with Sarah Spackman September 14, 2021 Listen in as Sarah Wiseman and Sarah Spackman discuss their lengthy working relationship, Sarah Spackman’s early career and art school experience, her daily routine as a professional artist and the meditative power of still-life painting. Read more

Sarah Spackman | Drawing in Colour

Exhibition catalogue September 11, 2021 View the exhibition catalogue for Sarah Spackman's 'Drawing in Colour', a solo exhibition of exquisite still life paintings. Read more

Jim Whitty | Studio visit

'Wild Tracks', 16th October - 6th November 2021 August 21, 2021 Gallery director Sarah Wiseman recently visited artist Jim Whitty's studio in Somerset in preparation for his forthcoming solo exhibition 'Wild Tracks' Read more

19th July

We kindly ask that visitors continue to wear a face mask. July 16, 2021 Please note that since the Covid-19 case rate remains very high, when restrictions ease on 19th July gallery staff will... Read more

Sarah Wiseman on the Independent Oxford Podcast

Starting the gallery, a typical day at work and much more! June 23, 2021 Listen in as Anna Munday of Independent Oxford talks to gallery director Sarah Wiseman about her indie business journey &... Read more

Meet Di and Ant Edmonds of Tydd Pottery

Saturday 19th June, from 12:00 noon. June 10, 2021 Meet the makers behind Tydd Pottery, Di and Ant Edmonds in the gallery, showing a striking new collection of ceramic vessels inspired by ancient ceramic traditions in their solo exhibition 'Shape, Form, Line'. Read more

Pen Reid

New artist at Sarah Wiseman Gallery May 24, 2021 Colours in rich jewel tones and beautiful, decorative patterns draw the viewer into Pen Reid's work but on a closer look there is an otherworldly strangeness to the imagery, suggesting scenes of domesticity, child's play and nature, all in the same painting. Read more

The Wisegal Podcast | Episode 5

A conversation with Nathalie Moisy May 10, 2021 In our latest podcast episode, we bring you a conversation with Nathalie Moisy, as she discusses her solo exhibition 'Change, Transience, Harmony' with gallery director Sarah Wiseman. Read more

Flora McLachlan wins the Tagsmart prize at Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair

'Kindling' April 21, 2021 We were thrilled to learn that Flora McLachlan's recent print 'Kindling' won the Tagsmart prize at Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair earlier this month! See 'Kindling' and many other prints by Flora in the gallery. Read more

Re-Opening Monday 12th April

'Signs of Spring' and 'The Wood Between The Worlds' April 6, 2021 We are delighted to be able to welcome visitors back to the gallery from Monday 12th April. On show will... Read more

Flora McLachlan | The Wood Between the Worlds

Exhibition catalogue January 30, 2021 Discover Flora McLachlan's work for the solo exhibition 'The Wood Between the Worlds' in the online catalogue! Read more

The Wisegal Podcast | Episode 4

Flora McLachlan | The Wood Between The Worlds January 27, 2021 Gallery director Sarah Wiseman talks to artist Flora McLachlan about her solo exhibition ‘The Wood Between The Worlds’ taking place... Read more

Christmas Break and Lockdown 3

Open for online sales December 24, 2020 The Gallery will be closed for a Christmas break 25 December - 3 January. Do please get in touch if... Read more

Re-opening 3rd December

Welcome back! November 30, 2020 The Gallery will re-open on Thursday 3rd December! We are thrilled to welcome our visitors back to the gallery. View... Read more

A Christmas Gathering

Exhibition catalogue November 23, 2020 Our Christmas exhibition 'A Christmas Gathering' has now opened. The exhibition is initially online but we welcome our visitors back... Read more

Lockdown Windows Exhibition

Gallery is closed to visitors November 5, 2020 The gallery is now closed to visitors in line with government advice but we remain very much open online! Throughout... Read more

Meet Nathalie Moisy

Saturday 24th October October 20, 2020 This weekend you have the opportunity to meet one of the artists in BEYOND SURFACE, Nathalie Moisy, in the gallery... Read more

Exhibition catalogue

'Beyond Surface' October 12, 2020 Bringing together four exceptional artists; Andrew Hood, Nathalie Moisy, Simon J Harris and Carol Peace, BEYOND SURFACE explores figurative and... Read more

Fletcher Prentice | The Painted Garden

Exhibition catalogue September 8, 2020 Fletcher Prentice is best known for his effervescent, lavishly painted flower-scapes; gloriously layered and tangled foliage, often dotted with garden... Read more

Introducing Ottelien Huckin

View the catalogue September 5, 2020 Powerful and sensual - discover Ottelien Huckin's figurative paintings inspired classical drawing and mythology. Ottelien graduated in 2016 from Edinburgh... Read more

The Wisegal Podcast | Episode 3

Fletcher Prentice, The Painted Garden August 25, 2020 Gallery director Sarah Wiseman visits artist Fletcher Prentice at his studio and garden to talk about his forthcoming exhibition ‘The... Read more

Pool Party

Exhibition catalogue July 10, 2020 Our summer exhibition ' Pool Party' is inspired by life at the poolside – whether that’s the urban glamour of... Read more

Reopening!

Tuesday 16th June June 15, 2020 I am thrilled to be able to reopening the gallery on Tuesday 16th June. We have had a move around... Read more

Online Shop - Covid-19

April 15, 2020 The online shop is open! We can process your purchases whilst practicing social distancing and our couriers are still working.... Read more