Tutor Highlight: Minna Stevens Solo Exhibition We are proud to present a solo exhibition by Minna Stevens, Course Director of the Diploma in Portraiture. Minna has exhibited extensively throughout her career, including solo and group shows at prominent institutions such as The National Portrait Gallery (BP Portrait Award 1995, 1994), Royal Academy of Arts […]
Visual Composition and Abstract Composition: A Heatherleys Class Exhibition This exhibition features work from the two classes of tutor George Levantis: Visual Composition and Abstract Composition. These works have been realised by students who have heroically worked through challenging situations working from secondary sources or directly from a model: […]
Creative gift ideas for artists in 2023 Tired of giving the same boring gifts? Finding the right gift for the creative in your life can be a challenge, so we’ve put together a festive gift guide to help you out. No more fake smiles or re-gifting. Give the creatives in your life the gifts they […]
Heatherleys presents its annual Open Studio Christmas Exhibition 2023 An exhibition of paintings and drawings by artists who’ve attended Open Studio / Drop In Sessions from last academic year to the present. We’re excited to share with you some of the great art from the past year in Open Studio. And what’s Christmas without some […]
Still Life: A Heatherleys Exhibition This exhibition features 14 artist’s work; around 60 pictures, hung over two floors of the school. Students, past and present from our Saturday Still life in Oils painting course. “I have been teaching this Saturday class for about ten years now. This current selection […]
Tutor Highlight: Transience an exhibition by Nick Archer Former Portrait Diploma tutor, Nick Archer, is currently showcasing his most extensive body of work to date in an exhibition that has been a year in the making. The work draws from diverse sources, including vintage postcards, online media imagery, and his personal photography. Through the process […]
Heatherleys Highlight: If You’re Lost, This Is Where You Can Be Found Sculpture Diploma Alumna Jeanie Gibbs exhibited in the group show, ‘If You’re Lost, This Is Where You Can Be Found’. This exciting exhibition, curated by Eva Yates and Kate McClenaghen, presented a variety of painting and sculpture by 18 students from the Royal […]
Artist Michael Ajerman presents his lecture: Philip Guston, Don’t Smoke in Bed Thursday 9 November 2023, 4.30pm – 6:00pm The talk focuses on Philip Guston’s shifting self, complicated artistic aims, and influences. His working methods, US political tensions, and personal matters will be discussed to give a glimpse of a frantic era that echoes […]
Heatherleys Highlights for Black History Month Read our first interview in a series of highlights for Black History Month celebrating the work and achievements of our Black staff, models and students. Find more highlights across our blog and social media. 👉 Follow us here. The Colour of Self-Discovery: An interview with psychotherapist and portrait painter […]
Heatherleys Highlights for Black History Month 2023 For many of us, every month is Black History Month. This year we’re highlighting and celebrating the work and achievements of some of our Black staff, models and students across our blog and social media. 👉 Follow us here. Check back here throughout the month to see our […]
