Harriet Blaskett will be exhibiting at the Turner Rowe Gallery 5th - 7th October 2026

EKAS members Alison Drewett and Cheryl Culver will be taking part in East Kent Artists' Open Houses 2026

EKAS member Anna Shelvey will be exhibiting at Gallery 37, SMiths Townhouse,  Broadstairs and Deal Castle during the month of November

See website for times and dates

EKAS members Kaz and Karen King will be exhibiting their delightful watercolour postcards  from 1st - 11th October at the Saatchi Gallery, London

EKAS members Kaz and Karen King will be exhibiting their delightful watercolour postcards  from 1st - 11th October at the Saatchi Gallery, London

Julian Lovegrove and other  members of East Kent Art Society will be exhibiting  at a small artwork exhibition in Ramsgate

October 2026

Cath Deeson will be exhibiting her exquisite linocuts 30th September - 6th October 

23rd September - 5th October 

Karen King and Cath Deeson will be exhibiting her vibrant paintings alongside fellow artists John Butterworth, Deborah Gilbert, Debra Ivens, Nick Kelly, Jo Oakley and Liz Shedden at The Horsebridge. 

12th - 19th September 2026

Fred Fielder (whose painting of St Mary's Arts Centre is currently featured on the Arts Week flyer) will be exhibiting his work along with Karen King and Deborah Russell.

12th - 13th September 2026

Anna will be exhibiting her original paintings at New Street Gallery, Deal  this weekend as part of Braderie Weekend.  Anna is an abstract acrylic artist inspired by the sea, the coast and places that hold memory.

Cheryl Culver exhibited her work at the Royal Society of British Artists this year.  This beautiful pastel landscape is now featured on the poster advertising 2027's Open Exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London

2nd - 26th September 2026

2nd - 26th September 2026

Wednesday 5th - Tuesday 18th August 2026 - 10 am - 4 pm  

Wednesday 5th - Tuesday 18th August 2026 - 10 am - 4 pm  

Saturday 8th - Friday 14th August 10 am - 8.30 pm  

Original art, prints, cards and merchandise by Karen King

Wednesday 29th July - Sunday 3rd August 2026

Open evening Tuesday 28th July 6 pm - 8 pm with live music

Friday 28th August - Wednesday 30th September 2026

Julian Lovegrove will be showing his vibrant paintings at the Westgate Galleria and Studio, Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8RB

9th - 21st September 2026

Look out for EKAS members Peter Cordeaux, Alison Drewett, Paul Gadenne and John Hughes who will be exhibiting at The Horsebridge Arts Centre, Whitstable in September

27th June - 8th August 2026 

Anna Shelvey, EKAS member,  will be exhibiting  at 1 Taverners Lane, Market Square, Dover

Tuesday 23rd June - Sunday 5th July 2026

EKAS members Kay Lewis and Cheryl Culver will be exhibiting their paintings  at Creek Creative, Faversham over the next few weeks. 

111th Annual Summer Exhibition Preview
Friday 19th June 2026

Our Society hosted another successful Annual Summer Exhibition Preview event, celebrating the 111th Exhibition at St Mary’s Art Centre in Sandwich. The event was filled with creativity and community spirit as attendees enjoyed a stunning collection of artwork created by our talented members.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our President, Adebanji Alade, for officially opening the event with an inspiring and encouraging speech.  Thanks also to the committee and all the dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly to promote and organise this event! The curation of the exhibition is fabulous, showcasing a diverse array of original art, prints, and greeting cards. From oil paintings to collage, there is something for every art enthusiast to appreciate.

If you missed the Preview, don’t worry! The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 5pm until Sunday June 28th. 

EKAS member, Kaz will be exhibiting at the STAK Life Art Show at The Arc, Albion Road, Cliftonville, CT9 2HP 

Congratulations to Deborah Russell, South East Artists' Artist of the Month who alongside Emma Owen and Janis Volkman will be taking part in the Open Studios at Deal Angling Club, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 6NF 

EKAS members Alison Drewett and Deborah Russell  will be exhibiting at the upcoming Small is Beautiful Exhibition at St George's Church, High Street, Deal CT14 6BA

Saturday 16th May 2026, 10 am - 4 pm 

EKAS member, Garry Parsons will be exhibiting at the Sarah Baulch Gallery, Herne Bay.

EKAS member, Alison Drewett will expertly guide your artistic endeavours at  the Tresanton Garden Studio,  59 Canterbury Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5DE                      

EKAS member, Kaz, will be exhibiting her painting 'Burt's Yoga Lesson' alongside many other feline fabrications  at the Festival of Cats, Pie Factory, Margate

Join our member Peter Cordeaux at Whitstable Museum and Gallery from 4th to 10th May 2026, for his Sailing Solo exhibition. 

Rediscovering his passion for landscape painting on the north Kent coast, Peter presents a vibrant, expressive style inspired by the energy of the sea and the iconic Whitstable Harbour. His dynamic acrylic works feature layers that convey movement and depth, influenced by Vorticism with a cubist feel. Don't miss this opportunity to experience his artistic journey! Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.

Alison Drewett and other members of the Bay Collage Club as well as many other talented artists  will be showcasing their fabulous work at the  Collage Open Exhibition, Beach Creative, Herne Bay. 

John Hughes' fish roundel will be exhibited amongst other artists' work at the Spirit Animals Exhibition in Rochester Cathedral this April.

Congratulations to EKAS member, Tina Brown, for having her work selected for the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour's 214th Exhibition! 

16th January - 8th February 2026

EKAS member, Nicky Browne,  is exhibiting her work as part of this exhibition at The Horsebridge Gallery, Whitstable

4th - 10th February 2026

EKAS members Alison Drewett,  Peter Cordeaux and Tina Brown will be exhibiting at the Fishslab Gallery, Whitstable from 4th - 10th February 2026

19th January - 14th February 2026

EKAS members Alison Drewett, Julian Lovegrove, Peter Cordeaux and Karen King will be exhibiting at the Turner Rowe Gallery, Harbour Street, Ramsgate.  Meet and Greet 24th January 2 pm - 4 pm.

6th February - 26th February 2026

EKAS member, Peter Martin, will be exhibiting at the Natasha Pearl Gallery, Chalkpit Farm, Bekesbourne, Canterbury CT4 5EU

EKAS member, Harriet Blaskett, has recently completed 'Gabriel and Archie'  - A3 30x42 cm - coloured pencils on drafting film - from reference photos provided by client.

Tina Brown has been accepted into the Green and Stone's Works on Paper 2026 Exhibition.

Celebrating a Successful Autumn Art Fair for 2025

The Autumn Art Fair at St. Mary’s Art Centre has now wrapped up, and what a splendid conclusion it has been to our exhibition season for the year. Over the past few days, the arts centre was bustling with life as locals and art enthusiasts turned out in numbers to admire the remarkable collection of works on display by our talented artists.

Pie Factory , Margate
29th October - 11th November 2025

EKAS members Peter Cordeaux, Paul Gadenne, John Hughes and Alison Drewett are exhibiting at the MAHL Exhibition, Pie Factory Gallery, Margate.

92 Beltinge Road, Herne Bay, CT6 6HL
18th/19th, 25th/26th October 2025    11 - 5 pm

Garry Parsons will be exhibiting his work as part of East Kent Artists' Open Houses 2025

13 Linden Avenue, Broadstairs
Weekends: Saturday/Sunday 18/19th November and Saturday/Sunday 25/26th November

Nicky Browne, Pat Bate and Linda Bristow are delighted to be offering demonstrations of their lino cutting and printing techniques in this Active Open Studio.

60 Mickleburgh Hill, Herne Bay
11/12 18/19 25/26 October

The EKOH 2025 artists’ trail gives the public a personal insight into how an artist works within their specialised field.  This year, EKAS Members Tina Brown, Peter Cordeaux and Alison Drewett will be exhibiting at no. 6 on the Herne Bay Trail.  Go and check them out!

Group Exhibition
1-7 October 2025, Fishslab Gallery, Whitstable

A well-established local arts collective, is delighted to present this group exhibition. Nine members, including EKAS member Terence Hand, present a selection of highly original work with paint, pastels, print and glass.

A group of EKAS artists recently participated in this popular plein air event.  Each will have the opportunity to exhibit the resulting work in Green and Stone's Gallery at a later date.  

A small group of East Kent artists bringing together an exciting collection of new work in oils, pastels, acrylics and contemporary collage.

EKAS artist, Tina Brown, recently exhibited at The Creative Space gallery in Whitstable where she received a commission to paint two watercolours,  ‘Lobster on a Plate,’ and ‘Sea Bream on a Plate’. The paintings have now been delivered to their new home in  Germany where they will form part of the decoration of a kitchen.