Artists in the Countryside 2026

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Each year, Art in the Countryside brings artists and visitors together in a warm celebration of creativity and community. In past events, the village hall has been transformed into a vibrant gallery, filled with paintings, ceramics, textiles, and more. Visitors return time and again, drawn by the welcoming atmosphere—where art feels accessible, conversations flow easily, and every visit reveals something new.

This June 2026, the village hall once again becomes the heart of the experience. Inside, a carefully curated collection of local talent will inspire and delight, while outside the surrounding countryside offers fresh air and open views, perfect for a relaxed and enriching day out. It’s more than an exhibition—it’s a chance to connect with creativity in a setting that feels both uplifting and genuine.

Make time this June to experience something special. Whether you’re an avid collector or simply curious, you’ll find inspiration, warmth, and perhaps a piece that stays with you long after you leave. Art in the Countryside awaits you at the village hall.

Artists this year include:

• Miranda Markham will be exhibiting her latest still life and landscape oil paintings;

• Graham Perryman exhibits his wildlife and landscape photography from around the UK and Iceland;

• Polly Pincott who’s art evolves around portraiture but explores many aspects of the living, natural world & presents her fabulous fish and dog sketches;

• Caroline Moore contemporary fine art who combines traditional techniques with contemporary themes and pigments to create vibrant, classically inspired oil paintings;

• Alexandra Wright featuring her beautiful mixed media and watercolour paintings;

• Isobel Rymer is inspired by her stunning farm, surroundings her painted slates and paintings reflect our great British countryside;

• Vivien Willacy explores wildlife, countryside, the coast and the human form using coloured pencils and pastels;

• Karen Joy with her impressionistic, sometimes abstract landscape around Oxfordshire, expressed with the freedom and adaptability of acrylic paint;

• Jackie Smith with artworks inspired by textile design;

• Laurie Mclaughlin an accomplished potter who is showcasing her hand produced range of pottery;

Proceedings commence on Friday 12th June with a Private View, starting at 6pm with a complimenary glass of fizz, we'll also have canopies and an asparagus BBQ to nibble on. All for a great price of £10 per ticket , paid for on the door on arrival.

On Saturday, doors open to the public from 10am until 6pm, entry is Free of Charge, with refreshments and lots of art to see and buy.

This year we are also running a  Countryside Artist of the Year Competition all day Saturday, weather permitting. We have 2 categories Junior (Upto 16 years old) and Adult (17 going 80+!)

Talented local award winning artist Barry Miller and Polly Pincott (finalist in Portrait Artist of the Year) will be our guest judges.

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