Nicky Basford, Sophie Brudenell-Bruce, Alex Griffin, Merrie Griffin, Sara Stewart, Siri Stolt-Nielsen Under the tutorship of Tony Mott & George Levantis, in the cocoon of Heatherleys Life-drawing studio, these six artists and friends met on Fridays and eventually formed a group and named themselves “The Accidentals” Several workshops in the south of France […]
An exhibition of works from George Levantis’ Tuesday and Wednesday courses “These images are born from a distillation of projects. The process resembles the fading beams of a moribund sun, resurrected through the language of abstraction. From every catastrophe, there is a resurrection.” Private View Wednesday 7 May 2025 6.00pm – 8.00pm Exhibition […]
Annual Heatherleys Staff Exhibition EXHIBITION Monday 24 March to Friday 2 May 10.30am – 4.00pm (closed on Easter break) Free admission | No booking required LOCATION The Heatherley School of Fine Art75 Lots Road, London SW10 0RN How to get here Some Pictures of The Private View: Photos by Paul Clarke […]
Artist and Heatherleys tutor Sarah-Jane Moon is in the top 10 selected for Madam F Queer Britain Art Awards 2024 Sarah Jane Moon‘s portrait of New York based photographer Lola Flash has been selected as one of the Top 10 in the Madam F Queer Britain Art Awards this year. With a career spanning […]
Susan Engledow: Early and Late Paintings An exhibition curated by Andrew Warrington Susan Engledow, who was former Director and founder of the Portrait Diploma Course at Heatherleys, sadly passed away in May 2022. As a tutor at Heatherleys she touched and changed the lives of many of her students. In celebration of the […]
Staff & Student Highlight: Heatherleys exhibitors and award winners at the RBA Annual Exhibition Every year a number of Heatherleys staff and students exhibit at the Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition. We’re proud to present some of this years’ Heatherleys exhibitors and award winners. This year, Heatherleys alumna Natalia Glinoer received […]
Heatherleys Highlight: Introducing our newest trustee, Frances Christie Frances Christie brings a wealth of expertise to her role as a trustee of The Heatherley School of Fine Art. She has 20 years of experience at Sotheby’s, where she was Deputy Chairman for Sotheby’s UK & Ireland and Head of Modern & Post-War British […]
Heatherleys Highlight for LGBT+ Month 2024 Welcome to the first instalment of our series celebrating LGBT+ History Month, dedicated to showcasing the remarkable contributions of our LGBT+ staff, students, and alumni. Explore more highlights on our blog and social media. 👉 Follow us here. Heatherleys Alumna, Dorothy Burroughes (1883 -1963) – Queer Creatures: Art, […]
Tutor Highlight: Daniel Shadbolt and Tim Benson interviewed on the Painting Insights Podcast About Painting Insights Podcast Painting Insights Podcast is an online show where Richard K Blades and Simon Renshaw talk to professional painters, gallery owners, frame makers and curators. Daniel Shadbolt | Painting Insights Podcast | S01E10 Daniel Shadbolt […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Heatherleys Highlight: Fragments Of Life Exhibition – A Heatherleys Sculpture Exhibition A Heatherley sculpture exhibition organised by Heatherleys’ Director of Studies and Course Director (Diploma in Figurative Sculpture) Tony Mott. Dates 🥂 Reception Sunday 15 October 12:00pm 📆 14 – 15 October 2023 11:00am – 4:00pm […]
Tutor Highlight: Dreamwalker – An exhibition of recent paintings by Eugenie Vronskaya “The whole skin has this delightful sensitivity; it feels the sun, it feels the wind running inside one’s garment, it feels water closing on it as one slips under – the catch in the breath, like a wave held back, the […]
Heatherleys Student Jeannie Taylor wins the Ironbridge Fine Art Printmaker Prize Congratulations to Jeannie Taylor who won the Ironbridge Fine Art Printmaker Prize for her print Tiny Dancer IV at the International Original Print Exhibition at Bankside Gallery. Works selected for this year’s International Original Print Exhibition, an open submission […]
Heatherleys presents: CorrosionAn exhibition by Daniel Bibby Join us for an exhibition of past and recent works by studio technician and Sculpture Diploma alumnus Daniel Bibby. Dates Private View24 August 20234:00pm – 7:00pm 31 July 2023 – 25 August 2023Open Monday – Saturday10.00am – 4.00pm LocationThe Heatherley School of Fine […]
Heatherleys’ Student Phillip Cuttel shortlisted for the Jackson’s Painting Prize: Rising Artists Congratulations to everyone who submitted to Jackson’s Painting Prize this year for their milestone exhibition, showcasing a shortlist of global artists at Bankside Gallery. “We are thrilled to provide a platform for these exceptional artists to showcase their talent. […]
Staff & Student Highlight: Heatherleys at the Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize 2023 exhibition. We’re proud to see an increasing number of our staff and students taking part in major prizes and exhibitions each year, including the Ruth Borchard Self Portrait Prize and exhibition. Alongside this year’s winning artwork by Colin Davidson, a […]
Staff & Student Highlight: Heatherleys at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2023 Every year Heatherleys staff and students submit and exhibit at the annual celebration of art and artists at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. We’re proud to present some of this years Heatherleys exhibitors. Dates 13 June – 20 August 2023 Tuesday […]
Staff & Student Highlight: Society of Women Artists 162nd Annual Open Exhibition 2023 The Society of Women Artists presents its 62nd Annual Open Exhibition 2023. Each year a number of Heatherleys staff and students submit their work. This years’ show includes works by Heatherleys tutors Sharon Low and Sarah Jane Moon, student Celia […]
Heatherleys’ Portrait Diploma Graduate Sara Melly joins City & Guilds Congratulations to Heatherleys’ Graduate Sara Melly who’s been accepted on to the two year MA in Fine Art at City & Guilds of London Art School beginning in September 2023. Sara is a visual artist based in Winchester, Hampshire. She studied at […]
Tutor Highlight: Susan Wilson presents at NZSA’s 27th annual conference Heatherleys’ tutor Susan Wilson joins, Between Nations / Across Seas: The Transnational and Transcultural Pacific, the 27th annual conference by New Zealand Studies Association (NZSA) together with Stockholm University and the University of Turku. She will deliver her key note, From Te Wai […]
Tutor Highlight: Portraits of Artists – An exhibition of work by James Lloyd and friends Browse & Darby presents Portraits of Artists, an exhibition of work by Heatherleys tutor James Lloyd and a number of our tutors. The show includes works by popular Heatherleys guest lecturer Michael Ajerman, and tutors Claudia Carr and […]
Staff and Student Highlight: Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition We’re extremely proud of all the staff, tutors and students who’ve exhibited the Royal Society of Portrait Painters 132nd Annual exhibition Mall Galleries this year. Congratulations to all who made this fantastic event and showcase event happen again this year, including all […]
Heatherleys presents it’s annual Summer Printmaking Exhibition. A showcase of work from all our printmaking classes and a special project with students from Chelsea Academy. Dates Private View Wednesday 17 May 2023 6:00pm – 8:00pm 15 May – 2 June 2023 Open Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm Location The Heatherley School […]
Heatherleys presents NOVA an exhibition of work by the late Christine Adams. Christine Adams, mother of Heatherleys student Catherine Macnaughton, passed away last summer leaving a huge body of work. We’re delighted to host this retrospective celebrating her creative life. Painting by Christine Adams Dates Private View Wednesday 3 May 2023 6:00pm – 8:00pm […]
Alumna Exhibition: Now My Eyes Can See by Sally Minns Now My Eyes Can See is solo show by Heatherleys graduate Sally Minns (Post Diploma in Figurative Painting, 2022). Dates Private View Friday 14 April 2023 5:00 – 8:00pm RSVP sallyminnsart@gmail.com General Opening Hours 15 – 20 April 2023 11:00 – 6:00pm […]
