PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS
Rickmansworth & District Art Society Exhibition
10 January-22 March 2024
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This exhibition celebrated the diverse styles that make art exciting and appealing to everyone. Whether you are a practising artist or appreciate the making of art, the society welcomes you to join them at their monthly meetings, at Mill End Community Centre. Their sessions include demonstrations from professional artists and members can also attend social events and take part in exhibitions.
Find them on Facebook: Rickyart (Rickmansworth and District Art Society)
Jackie O'Keefe
8 November - 31 December 2023
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Jackie O’Keeffe is a contemporary intuitive artist based in Chorleywood. She has been an addicted doodler for as long as she can remember drawing anything and everything. Recently she has brought her love of drawing, painting and doodling together to make unique colourful fun art.
Adelaide Kivali & Suzi Clark
HVA Open Studios 2023
4 July – 26 October 2023
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An eclectic mix of paintings and prints feature in the gallery, produced by Hertfordshire based artists Adelaide and Suzi.
Ranging from portraits and florals, to landscapes and scenes inspired by travel and current affairs, colour and pattern feature heavily.
adelaidekivali@gmail.com / suzicb@btinternet.com
Journey into our imagination – bringing our minds to life!
Our story, told through art and photography, by the Home Educators of Hertfordshire
4 April – 2 June 2023
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We are a group of home educators located in and around Hertfordshire, proudly part of the thriving Home Educator community and united by a love of learning, togetherness, independence, inclusivity and sense of adventure!
christinacockburn82@gmail.com
Coast
An exhibition of calmer waters
2 November 2022 - 3 January 2023
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This group exhibition was brought to you by local artist Victoria Culf and fellow members of South-West Herts Visual Arts group: Barbara Burrows, Eleanor Sidaway, Jackie O’Keeffe, Jackie Uphill and Sarah How.
It featured a collection of works made in response to the changing climate of politics, health and economics as an antidote to media diatribe.
Minor Key Photography
Kris Gruber
2nd September – 27th October 2022
2nd September – 27th October 2022
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Kris Gruber is an established photographer living in Hertfordshire, with many years’ experience of photography in the commercial and entertainment industries.
Another side to his practice also explores abstract and landscape imagery; the images shown in this exhibition are an extension of this.
Summer Exhibition
Croxley Camera Club
Tuesday 5 July – Friday 26 August 2022
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Croxley Camera Club is a small, friendly photographic club covering the Three Rivers area, that has been established for over 60 years.
Information about joining as a member can be found at:
www.croxleycameraclub.com | info@croxleycameraclub.com
Magical Trees for the Future
Queens’s Platinum Jubilee Exhibition
2 June – 30 June 2022
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If you could grow and nourish the tree of your dreams, what would it look like and what powers would it have?
How would it help people and the environment they live in?
As part of the Jubilee celebrations, children and young people living across Three Rivers were invited to create artwork around this theme, for a special exhibition at Artistsmeet.
Heather Curwen and Rae Reynolds
Spring Tides
28 April – 26 May 2022
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This joint exhibition showed new work by recent MA Graduates from the University of Hertfordshire
hjcurwenart.com raereynolds.com
Shraddha DesaiShree Thread Art4 March – 22 April 2022
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Shree (Shraddha) Desai is a Textile Designer & Textile Art Workshop leader based in Luton.
After studying for an MA in Textile Design from the National Institute of Design in India, she established her own textile production business Kalarshi, creating bespoke art pieces for a range of clients as well as hosting independent exhibitions.
shreethreadart@gmail.com
hvaf.org.uk
John Durham
Geological Landscapes
7 January – 24 February 2022
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John's work is based on Geological Landscapes, producing contemporary paintings which focus on revealing the underlying structures of some of his favourite
places and landscapes.
john-durham@virginmedia.com
www.johndurham-art.co.uk
Student Photography Lucy LardnerStylus5 November – 31 December 2021
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“I’ve been travelling in circles…recycling paper, repeating patters, returning to doodles and shapes. I’ve been trying to pick up visual tunes, steadily working from the outside to the centre, like a stylus on a record.”
Get in touch!
craftylucy@gmail.com | 07961157215
Student Photography Exhibition
“That’s Old!” People, places and objects in Three Rivers
2 – 28 October 2021
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Coordinated by Three Rivers Museum, this exhibition displays the talents of local children and young people, who over the summer holidays were asked to send in photographs of their local area.
Judges, including an award winning photographer, found it stimulating to see how people responded to the theme “That’s Old!” They enjoyed seeing local history through the students’ lenses and their imaginations.
www.trmt.org.uk
J R OATTSColour in Motion3 - 29 September 2021
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J R Oatts' colourful abstract works are inspired by the motion of natural forces, travel, self-expression and performance.
Bold visual statements depicting the power of the elements appear alongside the flamboyant feathers of exotic birds and dazzling showgirls, which brought an explosion of colour and movement to Artistsmeet.
Kathryn Holt
Propagate exhibition
9 July- 31 August 2021
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Kathryn's work makes a perfect gift for someone who enjoys flowers or plants and they look great displayed around the home or working environment!
Check out Kathryn’s work online:
Instagram-@kathrynaholt
Contact Kathryn at:
kathryn@kathrynholt.com
Making It3-30 June 2021 Arts on Prescription group - Rickmansworth
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Over 12 weeks, a small group of local residents worked with artist and Mindfulness coach Anna Schofield, to create artworks that explored mixed media and mark making.
For more information about our Arts on Prescription projects, email: elaine.johnson@threerivers.gov.uk
Sue Nicholls
‘Landmarks’ – virtual exhibition
Tuesday 16 June – Monday 3 August 2020
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If you've missed the exhibition of Sue's work at Watersmeet, you can head to her website for the full exhibition* suenichollsdesigns.co.uk/landmarks-exhibition
Tony WillettsEndeavour3 - 20 March 2020
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Formerly a soldier and now a practising artist, Tony’s work responds to his experiences of conflict and the extremes of the human situation - in particular how our bodies are shaped by and carry all our experiences, then communicate them.
‘Endeavour’ reflects on strength, resilience and endeavour- the human traits that people draw on to survive and often thrive in challenging circumstances.
Susan Erskine-JonesNow and Then9 January – 27 February 2020
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Artistsmeet is celebrating the start of the Hertfordshire Year of Culture 2020!
The first exhibition of the new year is a thought provoking collection of work from Hertfordshire based painter and printmaker, Susan Erskine-Jones.
Susan explores the themes of time, memory and identity. She evokes the significance of familiar scenes and objects.
susan@erskine-jones.com
www.erskine-jones.com
Capturing ColourA year through the lens in Three Rivers8 November 2019 - 6 January 2020
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All of the pictures that were on display had been taken on our popular Picture This..! Photography Walks, led by professional photographer Pete Stevens. Pete’s enthusiasm for getting people to observe their subject at interesting angles or to “see things in a different way” through the lens, have encouraged people of all ages to share their photographs with us.
Home is Where the Hearth isNan Millette7 October - 4 November 2019
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Nan Millette, born and educated in Canada, has been a fibre artist since 2012 and specialises in the process of rug hooking.
Nan runs workshops and exhibits in online exhibitions, as well as in several small shows in the UK and Nova Scotia. She is also involved with craft groups in the UK and is a member of TIGHR (The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers)
Gaye Daniels Art (HVA Open Studios)
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9-27 September 2019
As part of the annual Herts Visual Arts Open Studios programme, Artistsmeet are supporting as a host venue and are delighted to display the work of Hertfordshire based artist, Gaye Daniels.
Her work is mostly abstract, contemporary and impressionist inspired, created in acrylic paint on canvas, board, wood and paper. Although her current focus is painting, Gaye also sculpts soft stone and clay and create collages from nature and found objects.
Alexander James Gordon Changing Skies – abstract landscape paintings Thursday 25 July – Friday 30 August 2019
Thursday 25 July – Friday 30 August 2019
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Based in North London, Alexander creates paintings that depict abstract landscapes, using oils and a palette knife on canvas as his medium.
He is inspired by the colour and light found in everyday travels, his main influence coming from watching the ever changing sky and imagining the possibility of colour to be used within his artwork. The change of light which takes place in a very short period of time and the early rises of colour within the day, are an exciting source of inspiration and are reflected in his paintings.
www.alexanderjamesgordon.co.uk
Oceans 14Three Rivers District Youth Council exhibitionTuesday 11 June – Monday 8 July 2019
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Tuesday 11 June – Monday 8 July 2019
‘Oceans 14’ was an exciting exhibition representing 14 of the schools who belong to the Three Rivers District Youth Council.
Arnett Hills | Little Green | Shepherds | Maple Cross | Malvern Way | St Peter’s St Mary’s | Rickmansworth Park | St John’s | Eastbury Farm | Sarratt | Yorke Mead | Christchurch | The Russell
Their mission this year has been to raise awareness around climate change and recycling and they’ve spread this message by creating a spectacular piece of artwork, reusing materials and giving them new life!
Ebb and FlowHerts Textile Arts Group
1-30 May 2019
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Herts Textile Arts group is a lively group of artists using varied textile techniques including quilting, weaving, felting, stitch, machine/hand embroidery, patchwork, dying and shibori in contemporary and often unexpected ways.
Participating artists:
Barbara Weeks | Caroline Kirton | Claire Harris | Frances Green | Jackie Hodgson
Joanne Bowes | June Faulkner | Linda Gifford | Stephanie Edwards
Behind Every Stamp was a LetterAnne-Marie Stijelja
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Tuesday 5 March – Thursday 25 April 2019
The large canvasses which featured in this exhibition use a myriad of brightly coloured postage stamps and allow a deep connection with the viewer.
Anne-Marie has exhibited within the UK, from galleries and airports to hospitals and libraries!
www.amstijelja.com
Ebb and Flow of LifeAnna Schofield
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Tuesday 8 January - Tuesday 26 February 2019
Intuitive and experimental, Anna’s thoughts and emotions are reflected in her paintings and collages, telling the story of her journey from a lost soul towards a whole and fulfilled being.
She uses acrylic, decoupage, collage, gilding and upcycling to express and reflect emotions and mood. Anna is a keen recycler, environmental champion and honoured winner of Dacorum’s individual Clean, Safe and Green Community award, in recognition of her work locally.
www.annasfunkyart.com
Natural HistoriesJonathan Emmerson
10 - 28 September 2018
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The exhibition which formed part of this year’s Herts Open Studios programme, represents a rainbow ride to locations all over the world - from sand and sea to forest and mountain and gives a glimpse of the people who she met on the way.
A self-taught artist, Mary Ann has experimented with different styles and textures, frequently using a palette knife in her work. In 2016 she was shortlisted to take part in the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year and has featured in several exhibitions in Hertfordshire and around London.
www.maryanndayart.artweb.com
FSouth West Herts Astronomical Society50th Anniversary exhibition 2018
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Tuesday 9 October - Saturday 3 November 2018
The exhibition, displayed as a chronological time line of events in space and astronomy over the last 50 years, includes major milestones and notable events in Space, linked in with South West Herts
Astronomical Society’s own history.
The Society was founded in 1968, with the aims of promoting the science of astronomy and encouraging popular interest in the subject.
www.swhas.org
A Rainbow RideMary Ann Day – Herts Visual Arts Open Studios
10 - 28 September 2018
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The exhibition which formed part of this year’s Herts Open Studios programme, represents a rainbow ride to locations all over the world - from sand and sea to forest and mountain and gives a glimpse of the people who she met on the way.
A self-taught artist, Mary Ann has experimented with different styles and textures, frequently using a palette knife in her work. In 2016 she was shortlisted to take part in the Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year and has featured in several exhibitions in Hertfordshire and around London.
www.maryanndayart.artweb.com
Finding ChaptersAnji Archer and Jo Howe
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10 July - 29 August 2018
Finding chapters brings together two Hertfordshire artists, Anji Archer and Jo Howe, in an exploration of human connection.
Both artists have similar approaches to their practice, with auto responsive and undefined intention that leads to emotive and expressive mark making and thought provoking narratives.
For the first time, these artists have come together to show their work, exploring the similarities and differences this work process produces. As part of this exhibition, Jo and Anji have created a collaborative artwork utilising Instagram as a point of contact, sharing and publishing.
Young Masters Secondary Schools Open Exhibition
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5 June – 4 July 2018
Providing a platform for young, developing artists is an important part of what Artistsmeet sets out to do as a community gallery space and the opportunity to work in partnership with local schools supports this vision!
In respect of this we are delighted to to have presented a collection of sculpture, painting, drawing and more, in a dedicated Open Exhibition for local secondary schools.
Made in Three Rivers
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4 - 30 May 2018
The Community Arts programme within the Council’s Leisure Team enables people of all ages from across the district to take part in creative projects and events throughout the year.
This includes exhibitions and practical workshops at Artistsmeet, events and activities for families and schools, regular textiles classes, projects which celebrate heritage and those for targeted groups within the community. A recent addition to our offer is Arts on Prescription, which are short-term arts based projects to support people’s mental health and wellbeing. Also, for those who enjoy the great outdoors, we offer photography walks in our beautiful green spaces!
The outcomes of our projects or activities can range from the perfect photograph or a colourful group mural, to a personal collaged diary themed around memory. The artworks reflect the true talents of people who have taken part and the skills that they have learned in the process!
Young Masters Primary School
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Open Exhibition
1 March - 30 April 2018
Some of Three Rivers District's youngest artists from
Greenfields, Maple Cross, St Mary’s C of E, St Meryl, St Peter’s C of E, and Yorke Mead Primary Schools produced artwork in the theme of 'My Happy Place' to raise awareness of positive mental health in very creative ways!
'I am not who you think I am' Heather Bowring
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9 January - 23 February 2018
‘I am not who you think I am’ launched initially on World Sight day at Moorfields Eye Hospital and since then has opened up the art ‘viewing’ experience for adults, children and people who are visually impaired. The viewer can see and feel the face of the portrait, whilst listening to the recording of them and finding out if their initial thoughts were correct or not.
Heather is a self-taught artist and developed this new style of painting 14 years ago. Since then she has had
commissions from Touch Tours Department of the Tate Modern, The Wordsworth Museum and The Mary Rose Museum.
www.heatherbowring.com / heather@heatherbowring.com
RMS Works on Paper
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The Royal Masonic School for Girls
7 – 31 December 2017
An exhibition from the pupils at The Royal Masonic School for Girls that features work from girls currently working towards a GCSE or A Level in Fine Art, Textile Design or Photography.
Fabric of Life
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Herts Textile Arts Group
1 May to 29 June 2017
Each of the 13 artists presented their interpretation of the visible
signs of the social history of Hertfordshire through various textile processes, resulting in an exciting and colourful display.
Rickmansworth from all Sides
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Jane Cousins
11 July – 25 August 2017
Jane Cousins’ new collection of work based
around maps of the local area will certainly invite
you to look at Rickmansworth from a new perspective! Using satellite imagery and recycled maps, tactile artworks are created in machine
stitch and fabric.
Picture This..! at Artistsmeet
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Local Photographers
4 – 29 September 2017
Photos taken throughout the seasons and by people of all ages and
ability levels will portray wildlife, scenery and figurative studies.
Everyone who has attended the walks and contributed images
will be invited to see their work in the contemporary exhibition
space, including past ‘best snap’ winners. Don’t miss it!
Mind… Moving In New Directions
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Stephen Bunce
4 - 30 October 2017
In championing the positive effects that
creativity can have on health and wellbeing, Artistsmeet are delighted to feature the work of Stephen Bunce, a resident of Three Rivers who
came to work with Hertfordshire Mind, following
an enforced stay at a mental health in
patient unit in Radlett.
