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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... Read more -
The Dog Show - Now Open
Tails are wagging! May 16, 2022 Last weekend we were thrilled to launch ‘The Dog Show’ by Catherine Rayner. The exhibition was attended by Catherine and... Read more -
Meet Catherine Rayner
Saturday 7th May, 12:30pm-4pm May 4, 2022 Artist, illustrator and author Catherine Rayner will join us at the gallery on the day of the opening of her... Read more -
Studio visits in Scotland
Catherine Rayner and Ade Adesina April 6, 2022 Studio visits are an important part of gallery work and director Sarah Wiseman recently travelled to Scotland to see Catherine... Read more -
Spring Show: Launching this weekend
From 2nd - 30th April March 31, 2022 “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” ― Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina We’re excited to share news with you... 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... 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... 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 on Wednesday 9th February. Launching... 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 -
Exhibitions Update
Covid-19 March 20, 2020 Due to the corona virus Covid-19 outbreak, the gallery has postponed the listed exhibitions for the time being. We aim... Read more -
Meet Ade Adesina
Exhibition launch Saturday 7th March February 28, 2020 Meet acclaimed young printmaker Ade Adesina at Sarah Wiseman Gallery for the opening of his solo exhibition 'Twilight'. Read more -
Twilight | Ade Adesina
View the exhibition catalogue February 26, 2020 We are proud to announce 'Twilight', a solo exhibition by Ade Adesina of recent works and collaborations. Ade creates often monumental lino-cut prints that juxtapose motifs from around the world and are a commentary on the human impact on earth. View the exhibition catalogue. Read more -
'Hidden Histories' Exhibition catalogue
Mychael Barratt January 20, 2020 Preview Mychael Barratt's new work for his solo exhibition 'Hidden Histories' at Sarah Wiseman Gallery. Take a first look at new paintings and prints, including the brand new Oxford map! Read more -
The Wisegal Podcast | Episode 2: Mychael Barratt
Hidden Histories January 20, 2020 In our second episode of the Wisegal Podcast, Sarah Wiseman visits printmaker Mychael Barratt in his London studio, ahead of his solo exhibition 'Hidden Histories'. Read more -
'Hidden Histories' opening Saturday 18th January
Meet Mychael Barratt January 14, 2020 Meet Mychael Barratt at the opening of solo exhibition 'Hidden Histories' at Sarah Wiseman Gallery. Read more -
'Winter Lights' Exhibition catalogue
Christmas Exhibition 2019 November 16, 2019 Preview 'Winter Lights', our Christmas Exhibition 2019, by browsing the exhibition catalogue featuring beautiful new collections of paintings, prints, glass... Read more -
Catherine Rayner
Exhibition catalogue 'Rustlings' October 15, 2019 We are delighted to share the exhibition catalogue for 'Rustlings - Autumn days by Catherine Rayner', a solo exhibition at... Read more -
Launching The Wisegal Podcast!
Ahead of her solo exhibition 'Rustlings', we are delighted to announce our very first podcast episode with Catherine Rayner October 7, 2019 We are thrilled to bring you The Wisegal Podcast, our first in what we hope will be regular podcast episodes.... Read more -
Sarah Spackman
Exhibition catalogue 'From Where I Stand' September 11, 2019 Take a look at the exhibition catalogue for solo exhibition 'From Where I Stand', presenting a new body of work... Read more -
Sarah Spackman
Elected member of RBA July 15, 2019 We are proud to announce that gallery artist Sarah Spackman was recently awarded the Gordon Hulson Memorial Prize by the... Read more -
Thoughts on an artwork
Work experience at the gallery July 3, 2019 We sometimes offer opportunities for work experience and this week we have welcomed 15-year-old Ellen to learn more about the... Read more -
Henrietta Dubrey
New paintings and drawings June 26, 2019 We are pleased to announce a new collection of works by acclaimed artist Henrietta Dubrey, currently on display in our... Read more -
Angie Lewin | Meadow and Shore
Exhibition catalogue May 7, 2019 View the new prints in Angie Lewin's 'Meadow and Shore' exhibition catalogue! Featuring recent prints inspired by landscape and plant... Read more -
Angie Lewin | Meadow and Shore
Meet Angie Lewin Saturday 4th May April 23, 2019 Meet acclaimed artist, printmaker and designer Angie Lewin at the gallery on Saturday 4th May, between 11 am- 2 pm.... Read more -
Sarah Wiseman in conversation at OVADA
Wednesday 20th March, 2019 March 13, 2019 Gallery director Sarah Wiseman will be in conversation with art journalist Romina Provenzi and artist Rachel Barbaresi at OVADA on... Read more -
Introducing Ade Adesina
Award-winning printmaker March 7, 2019 We are thrilled to introduce acclaimed printmaker Ade Adesina to the gallery. A highly skilled traditional printmaker working in linocut, woodcarving and etching, his works are visually striking and complex. Read more -
Karólína Lárusdóttir | Wondrous Happenings
Exhibition catalogue March 1, 2019 We are pleased to share the exhibition catalogue for 'Wondrous Happenings', an exhibition of etchings by acclaimed Icelandic artist Karólína... Read more -
Karólína Lárusdóttir
1944-2019 February 9, 2019 We are sorry to announce the sad news that Karólína Lárusdóttir passed away on 7th February 2019. Our thoughts are... Read more -
Una d'Aragona
New artist at Sarah Wiseman Gallery February 1, 2019 Sarah Wiseman gallery is proud to introduce the Cornwall-based painter Una d’Aragona. Working primarily in oil, Una uses painterly marks... Read more -
Nature of the Beast
Exhibition catalogue & artist Rory Carnegie interviewed on BBC Radio Oxford January 19, 2019 We are pleased to share the e-catalogue for 'Nature of the Beast', a group exhibition at Sarah Wiseman Gallery featuring... Read more -
Nature of the Beast
Exhibition opening Saturday 12th January, 12-3pm January 5, 2019 Please join us on Saturday 12th January 12-3pm for the opening of 'Nature of the Beast', a group exhibition exploring... Read more -
Guiding Stars
Exhibition catalogue November 21, 2018 Guiding Stars, Christmas exhibition 2018 at Sarah Wiseman Gallery, Oxford. Browse the catalogue to view new works by gallery artists Sarah Spackman, Daniel Ablitt, Catherine Rayner, Alison Pullen, Christopher Farrell, Flora McLachlan, Angie Lewin, Fletcher Prentice, Veronica Wells, Mychael Barratt. Read more -
Mark Haddon
New addition to gallery roster of artists November 3, 2018 Sarah Wiseman Gallery is delighted to welcome the award-winning author Mark Haddon to its roster, representing his work as a... Read more
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