Exhibitions & Events
Upcoming Exhibition 2025
Storytime
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15th November to 24th December 2025
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Private View Friday 14th November
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In the dark days of midwinter, we invite you to an illuminating exhibition of artworks with stories at their heart. The collection begins with imagined landscapes, where flowers bloom and wonderous creatures play, drawing the viewer into painterly scenes of possibility and magic.
Late Night Shopping Thursday 27th November, open 10am - 8pm
plus FREE gift wrapping service and FREE drinks and nibbles every Saturday throughout December
Current Exhibition 2025
A B S T R A C T
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4th October to 7th November 2025
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Bringing a splash of vibrant colour to their early winter schedule, The Sanctuary Gallery presents an exhibition of contemporary painting, ceramics and glass which explores the uplifting beauty of Abstract art.
The show brings together ten highly regarded artists who combine colour and composition to make challenging and inspiring work for the mind and soul.
Purely Print
6th September to 27th September 2025​
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For September, The Sanctuary Gallery at Newnham on Severn presents Purely Print, an exhibition that brings together eight contemporary artists working in handmade print. Created using traditional techniques such as metal plate etching and lithography, to more contemporary printing methods such as silkscreen printing, this collection showcases the depth of creativity possible in the medium of handmade print today. Many of history’s most famous artists have worked in print, from Albrecht Durer in the 15th century, to Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso in the 20th century. Often wrongly dismissed as a secondary or preparatory technique, handmade print remains a much misunderstood area of fine art, and this exhibition seeks to highlight the many possibilities of 21st century print.
La Dolce Vita
24th May - 29th August 2025
Celebrating the Sultry Pleasures of Warm Climates
and Faraway Places
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From the Iberian coast to the beauty of Venice and the lush, tropical gardens of the East, this exhibition brings together an uplifting collection of paintings by artists who travel, and makers working with a palette of bright summer colours.
Open Studio 2025
Sea to Sky
5th July - 13th July
A Solo Exhibition by Landscape Painter Sharon Harvey
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This show includes paintings and drawings made on location during the artist’s travels around the British Isles. The collection is dominated by dramatic cloud formations and rolling seas, inspired by boat journeys taken across to The Hebrides, and a sublime sense of aloneness in that vast and dramatic landscape.
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Meet the Artist
Sharon will be on hand in the gallery to meet and greet visitors and discuss her work, daily from 5th to 13th July, 11am to 4pm, as part of this year’s Far Open Artists Trail.
Feast!
15th March - 1st May 2025
A banquet of fabulous Fine Art for food lovers
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Marking the long awaited return of spring, The Sanctuary Studio & Gallery present Feast!, a banquet of fabulous Fine Art for food lovers. Celebrating the joy of cuisine, from alfresco dining and fine wine to the pleasure of cooking for family and friends, this exhibition brings you painting and pottery inspired by feasting in all its forms.
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Celtic Memories
1st February - 7th March 2025
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Painting and ceramics inspired by Britain’s most dramatic natural landscapes.
Opening our 2025 schedule of exhibitions, The Sanctuary Studio & Gallery present Celtic Memories, a showcase of paintings and ceramics by artists who draw inspiration from the dramatic Celtic landscapes of the British Isles, from the Isles of Scilly to Eire, Wales and the North West of Scotland
Luminous
9th November - 24th December
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Expect a little Christmas sparkle with your shopping experience thanks to the gallery's free gift wrapping service, and free festive drinks and nibbles every Saturday throughout the exhibition. Artists from the Gloucestershire Guild, as well as National and International artists, are on show in this jewel box of an exhibition. The gallery will also be open for late night shopping, with mulled wine and mince pies, on Thursday 28th November until 8pm.
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Past Exhibitions 2024
THE ESSENCE
ALICE SHERIDAN
14th September - 1st November
Alice Sheridan’s paintings explore the dimension between landscape and abstract. Taking inspiration from urban and wild, expansive spaces, the paintings create a link between our outer experiences and our reflective inner world.
​With an international audience of collectors, her work has been exhibited by The Royal Society of Painter Printmakers and The Society of Women Artists with paintings been featured by Harlequin and Zoffany designs, in television dramas and on the cover of Ideal Home magazine. She is the co-host of the Art Juice podcast, now with over 4.4million downloads.
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Small Isles
SHARON HARVEY
06 July - 31 August
In early May 2024 Sharon spent 2 weeks exploring the South West Hebridean islands of Mull, Iona, Eigg, Muck, Canna and Rum. Inspired by these isolated islands and glorious and somewhat magical landscapes, Sharon has produced this body of work for her solo show at The Sanctuary Gallery.
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B L O O M
25 May - 28 June
From Whitweek and throughout June, The Sanctuary Studio and Gallery presents Bloom, an exhibition of painting and ceramics inspired by all things botanical. Incorporating the uplifting beauty of floral still life, as well as wildflower meadows and their attendant butterflies and birds, this exhibition showcases the lush beauty of England in June.
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Still Moments
This spring, we present Still Moments, an exhibition of paintings and ceramics by new and established artists that explore the simple beauty of interior spaces and everyday objects.
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Drawn to Landscape
10 February - 15 March
The Sanctuary Studio & Gallery launches its 2024 schedule of exhibitions with a mixed collection of painting, ceramics handmade print & Jewellery. Titled Drawn to the Landscape, this exhibition brings together established and up-and-coming artists that take a brushed, linear, drawn or etched approach to expressing the wild beauty of the British landscape.
Past Exhibitions 2023
River to Forest
4th November - 23rd December
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This special show leading up to Christmas celebrates our beautiful area of both River and Forest. A mix of local and award winning UK artists and most of them with a strong connection to the Forest of Dean. Encompassing Drawing, Painting, Wood turning, Weaving and Ceramics exhibiting artists are Ann Blockley, Annabel Cullen, Warren Day, Sally Stafford, Sharon Harvey, Nicola Brooke, Kate Baugh, Rhian Wyman, Kim Jarvis & Karen Tacey.
Late night opening 6-8pm Thursday 23rd November
Wonder
9th September - 6th October
This autumn, The Sanctuary Studio & Gallery presents ‘Wonder’, an exhibition full of uplifting colour, pattern and mark making by four talented women painters;
Emily Ball, Sue England, Sarah Boden, Emma Howell and ceramics in 20 different hues by Natalie Bell
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Summer Show
21st July - 1st September
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This summer, we present a show by four women painters whose works are inspired by the landscape; Kirsten Elswood, Bron Jones, Sylvia Wadsley and Sharon Harvey.
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Open Studios
1-9th July
Open everyday 11-4pm
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The gallery and studio will be throwing open its doors for the 2023 Far Open Art Trail. Showing work by Newnham artists Sharon Harvey and Kate Baugh there will be a great deal to see. Sharon will be exhibiting her evocative Landscapes and Botanicals in Oil and Acrylic alongside Kate Baugh's exciting and beautiful flower bricks, bowls and vases.
There will be new work from both artists alongside sketchbooks and prints and possibly a few bargains to be had as both Artists use this as an opportunity to have a studio clear out. Open Studios is a fantastic opportunity to visit the gallery in a more informal setting and chat to the artists about their processes and inspiration. We will be open everyday and look forward to meeting you.
Alchemy
22nd April - 3rd June
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Pushing the boundaries and reimagining landscape International artists Jessica Dunn and Heidi Nguyen explore the transformative qualities of paint in their show "Alchemy" at The Sanctuary Studio & Gallery. Joining them is local ceramicist Kate Baugh launching her new work for 2023 and Gail Altschuler with her magical storytelling porcelain vessels.
MYTHOS
4th March -15th April
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Recognised nationally & highly respected, Andrea McLean is from The Forest of Dean and we are privileged to be holding “Mythos” at The Sanctuary Gallery in Newnham.
Andrea McLean will be debuting a new body of work with mythological mapping paintings and hand coloured etchings. Works explore the modern retelling of mythical stories with titles such as Pathways with Berries, Shield of Achilles and The Reflective Earth.
Andrea is being joined by local glass artist Leigh Sladen whose ethereal glass designs compliment Andrea's extraordinary paintings.
7th - 25th February 2023
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Our latest exhibition which opens on Tuesday 7th February and runs until 25th February is all about Printmaking. This incredibly diverse medium covers many different processes, and we are thrilled to be representing 5 highly experienced local artists who specialise in everything from collagraph, stone lithography to lino printing.
To find out more about the exhibiting artists please click the button below
SOLSTICE
4th November - 24th December 2022
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“SOLSTICE” is bringing together 7 exciting local and international Artists showcasing figurative, landscape and abstract paintings alongside ceramics.
Exhibiting artists are Jessica Dunn, Sarah Boden, Heidi Nguyen, Sharon Harvey , Gail Altschuler, Pennie Lordan, and Kate Baugh
