Heatherleys presents its annual Open Studio Christmas Exhibition 2024 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. Exhibition dates Monday 2 December […]
Drawing is an exhibition curated by Heatherley’s tutor Atul Vohora. It is an exhibition by people connected to Heatherleys – staff and students including his Chelsea Arts Club class. Thank you to everyone who came along to the Private View on Tuesday 19 November. Please have a look to spot yourself in the gallery below! […]
Photos from Remembering John Walton: A memorial evening celebrating and remembering the contribution John made to the school. Thank you to everyone who came along to this special evening on Wednesday 06 November. Photo Gallery
Photos from the Heatherley Post Diploma in Figurative Painting Graduates’Exhibition Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers Private View 2024 Thank you to everyone who came along to our Graduates’ Exhibition Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers Private View on Wednesday 25 September. Congratulations go to all our graduating students from Heatherleys’ Post Diploma in Figurative Painting. During this […]
Photos from the Heatherley Post Diploma in Figurative Painting Graduates’ Exhibition Private View 2024 Thank you to everyone who came along to our Graduates’ Exhibition Private View on Tuesday 17 September. Congratulations go to all our graduating students from Heatherleys’ Post Diploma in Figurative Painting. Students of the course showcased their paintings in this […]
Photos from the Heatherley Graduates’ Exhibition Private View 2024 Thank you to everyone who came along to our Graduates’ Exhibition Private View on Tuesday 16 July. Congratulations go to all our prize winners and graduating students from Heatherleys’ Diploma in Portraiture, Diploma in Sculpture and Post Diploma in Sculpture. Take a look at the gallery below. See if […]
Revisit your favourite work from this year’s Graduate Exhibition Couldn’t make the exhibition in person? Would you like to revisit your favourite work from this year’s Graduate Exhibition? See below a gallery of student and graduate work from Heatherleys’ Diploma in Portraiture, Diploma in Sculpture and Post Diploma in Sculpture. 2024 Prize Winners […]
Artist Michael Ajerman presents: The Last One by Caravaggio Thursday 27 June 2024, 6.30pm-8.00pm A one hour lecture. Followed by Q and A. FREE ADMISSION. ALL WELCOME! Over the next few months Caravaggio’s final painting, ‘Martyrdom of Saint Ursula’ is being shown at the National Gallery along side his ‘Salome receives the Head of […]
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 […]
Heatherleys annual Post Diploma Graduates Exhibition 2024 Join us in celebrating the creativity and success of our students and graduates at our annual Post Diploma in Figurative Painting Graduates Exhibition 2024. Work from the The Post Diploma in Figurative Painting will be on display showing students’ progress and achievements. Free admission | No booking […]
Heatherleys’ annual Diploma Graduates’ Exhibition 2024 Join us in celebrating the creativity and success of our students and graduates at our annual Diploma Graduates’ Exhibition 2024. Work from the The Diploma in Portraiture and The Diploma and Post Diploma in Figurative Sculpture will be on display showing students progress and achievements. Free admission | […]
Heatherleys Staff Exhibition has been extended! We’re looking forward to opening our doors again after Easter and welcoming you back to Heatherleys for Summer Term 2024. We’re pleased to announce that our annual Heatherleys Staff Exhibition has been extended till Friday 19 April 2024! As with all our exhibitions, entry is free, there is […]
Post Diploma Work In Progress Exhibition Join us for an exhibition of work in progress by the students of the Post Diploma in Sculpture and Post Diploma in Figurative Painting. Free admission | No booking required Dates Private View Date TBC Exhibition Opening Times Monday 22 April – Friday 3 May 2024 10.00am – 4.00pm […]
Exhibition Works See more works from the exhibition here.
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 Staff Exhibition Join us for the annual Heatherleys Staff Exhibition. Free admission | No booking required Dates Private View Wednesday 6 March 2024 6.00pm – 8.30pm Exhibition Opening Times Monday 4 March – Friday 12 April 2024* 10.00am – 4.00pm *Last entry on 28 March and 12 April is 3pm Closed for Easter […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mr Heatherley Composition Prize 2023 Congratulations to José Ilidio, winner of this years Mr Heatherley composition prize. José is a Brazilian artist based in London. His prize winning painting depicts his family, in the house where he grew up in Brazil; his mom, his aunt, his grandpa and his little cousin taking […]
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 […]
Photos from the Heatherley Post Diploma in Figurative Painting Graduates’ Exhibition Private View 2023 Thank you to everyone who came along to our Graduates’ Exhibition Private View on Thursday 21 September. Congratulations go to all our graduating students from Heatherleys’ Post Diploma in Figurative Painting. Take a look at the gallery below. See if […]
Revisit your favourite work from this year’s Post Diploma in Figurative Painting Graduate Exhibition Couldn’t make the exhibition in person? Would you like to revisit your favourite work from this year’s Graduate Exhibition? See below a gallery of graduate work from Heatherleys’ Post Diploma in Figurative Painting. Work from the exhibition
Remembering Principal Emeritus John Walton RP We have sad news. Our Principal Emeritus, John Walton, passed away peacefully in hospital on Saturday, September 2nd 2023. Even though John was in his 98th year, his death still seems a surprise to all those who knew him as Principal of the Heatherley School of Fine Art. When […]
