Exhibitions

We run an exciting programme of exhibitions during the year - some mixed themed shows where we invite entries and select work, and some invited groups or solo shows.

See below for details of our current & upcoming exhibitions.

If you'd like to be kept in touch about future exhibitions, or are interested in exhibiting, click HERE.

Current Exhibition
"Folk & Fairytale"
Friday 3 May - Sunday 2 June 2013

A magical selected exhibition of folk art and art inspired by folklore and fairtyales by British artists and makers.


We are delighted to announce that writer & illustrator, Jackie Morris, will be at the gallery on Friday 17th May from 4pm. Jackie will be reading excerpts from two of her latest titles, including her newest book, due to be published in the summer.





Click HERE for more information and to see a selection of images by the artists.



What's Coming Next?

Bucks Open Studios at Obsidian Art
7 June - 7 July 2013
Selected members of the Buckinghamshire Pottery and Sculpture Society, including Richard Ballantyne, Peter Stocker and Sarah Rooms-Heaphy, will be showing work alongside stunning fused and sand-cast glass by Ewa Wawrzniak, paintings by Edward Stamp RI, Alan Kidd, Sally Fisher and Graham Turner, paper-cuts by Jessie Marlton, wonderful hand-crafted wooden clocks by David Rodgers and stunning framed textiles by Rachel Wright.
We are also delighted to be featuring vibrant and inspirational work produced by patients in the creative arts groups at the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
More...

"The Horse in Art"
12 July - 11 August 2013
Our annual equine themed exhibition. Featuring some of the best British equien artists and makers. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to The Home of Rest for Horses.
Artists entries invited - click HERE for more information about how to apply.


Mychael Barratt Solo Show
16 August - 22 September 2013
A welcome return to one of our favourite artists exhibiting his wonderful humorous etchings and paintings.
See images and information from our 2011 solo show with Mychael.


"Dogs & Cats"
17 August - 8 September 2013
Feline & canine themed exhibition. All styles & dog & cat subjects in a wide range of media - painting, illustration, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, textiles, glass, wood, metal, jewellery, etc. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to Hearings Dogs for the Deaf.
Artists entries invited - click HERE for more information about how to apply.


Cygnus Art Group
12 September - 22 September 2013
An exciting group exhibition uniting six diverse artists from London and the Home Counties.  On show is a dazzling display of original contemporary paintings, textiles, woodwork, collage and sculpture, engaging a variety of media and subjects. See images from the groups' 2011 show at Obsidian...


"Exposure" - An Exhibition of Photography
27 September - 13 October 2013
Five award-winning photographers - Roger Longdin, Bob Marshall, Gillian Morgan & Linda Sharp present their 2013 exhibitions.
See images from the group's 2012 exhibition...


Buckinghamshire Art Society
18 October - 3 November 2013
An exciting varied show of selected work by this popular and respected art society. The exhibition also features work from local schools as part of the Young Artists' Awards, a Countywide initiative runs by the Bucks Art Society to promote art in schools.
See images from the 2011 exhibition at Obsidian...


"Winter Wonders"
8 November - 5 Jan 2014
This themed exhibition featured selected work inspired by the season. The exhibition will include a wide range of media including paintings, printmaking, photography, textiles, ceramics, glass and jewellery.
See images from last year's exhibition...

Artists entries invited - click HERE for more information about how to apply.



Click HERE for details on some of our previous exhibitions.

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