Gabriela Moad, a St Albans based artist, opened her home studios in September for Herts Open Studios. Gabriela turned her beautiful apartment into a gallery showcasing her oil paintings and her process.
"Preparing for Open Studios was great fun, as bringing my work together and displaying it cohesively was really revealing. Welcoming visitors into my space of work, sharing conversations, and seeing some of the paintings find new homes has been very encouraging and motivating."
Maybe you might be inspired by Gabriela to take part in Open Studios this year? Herts Visual Art are putting together a comprehensive guide to opening up your home to the public and will support you along the way. Find out more through our link in bio. 💛 #creativecommunity #hertsvisualarts #openstudios #hertsopenstudio
Join me and a selection of my signature mugs @ stall 24 this weekend.
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#livingcrafts #hertsvisualarts #turningearth #thedcpg #contemporarymug
Join me in a small and cosy workshop suitable for all abilities! This will be a relaxed afternoon of no pressure making, creating a nature inspired collage fabric brooch.You will choose from a variety of reclaimed fabrics, shape and layer to your desired design. Basic sewing skills helpful, but not necessary. Held in the lovely Mudlarks Community Cafe, so you can treat yourself to some of their lovely fayre too! Hope to see you there- spaces are limited to 8, and bookings are now live on Eventbright. Contact me for the link.x🥰
Be The Community That Saved Heath Barn
Heath Barn is a 500-year-old Boxmoor landmark. We have until June 2026 to secure it for the community and need your support, after that it could be converted to private housing and lost to this community forever.
Imagine a place in the heart of Boxmoor where you can grab a coffee, take a class, bring your kids, meet your neighbours and feel genuinely proud of where you live.
Hertfordshire County Council has given an exclusive window to raise funds and demonstrate that Boxmoor wants this building kept for the community.
We have until the beginning of June 26.
In a time when the arts are being squeezed from council budgets, this barn would provide the community with a much needed asset for music, visual and performing arts and a wonderful space for people to come together.
It is worth fighting for!
Find out how you can help here: /support-us
Please reshare and spread the word. #CommunityFundraiser #heathbarn #boxmoor #buylocal
“Art That Gives” is a new collection created with purpose. From every purchase, 30% of profits are donated to the International Rescue Committee @rescue_uk , helping support refugees around the world.
Each artwork in the collection contributes directly:
A5 pieces donate £10
A4 pieces donate £15
A3 pieces donate £30
Every piece is individually numbered, unique, and designed to be both meaningful and accessible. All artworks are ready to ship unframed. Please note that shipping costs are not included.
#iplidesign #illistration #artforlife #refugeeswelcome #uniqueart
Do you ever feel stuck in your creative practice? 🎨
You’re not alone.
Join our next online Art Talk on 7 May at 7pm:
How to Manage Creative Block
✨ Explore practical ways to overcome creative blocks
💬 Connect with other artists in breakout groups
🎯 Get your ideas and momentum flowing again
📍 Online session
👉 Book now: .uk/members-zone/art-talk-professional-practice-advice/
Available to all Herts Visual Arts members
#HertsVisualArts #CreativeBlock #ArtistLife #ArtTalks
Welcome to a new series called “Be Still. Just Growing” celebrating the stillness of nature and that ‘to be’ is enough 🌿
@hertsvisualarts #contemplativeart #plantart #plantartist
The Spring Issue of Love Art Magazine is now available through your local arts venues. It is also possible to subscribe and have it sent to your
doorstep each quarter for only £12 per year.
(link in bio)
This issue features painter and ceramicist Elif Lewis. Elif's work is inspired by nature and its effect on human emotions. She is interested in how art represents the connection of the local to the global, how a place and the emotions tied to it can be captured in an artwork which can then be appreciated across the globe. Her work has sold to collectors in Europe, , Africa, America and Asia.
Read more about Elif's practice and much more in Love Art, now available on our website (link in bio) #HertsVisualArts #creativehertfordshire #loveart #artmagazine
The Spring Issue of Love Art Magazine is now available through your local arts venues. It is also possible to subscribe and have it sent to your doorstep each quarter (link in bio).
This issue features St Albans artist Mandy Johnson, known for her joyous, colourful murals, paintings and sculptures through which she lets "her inner child loose with paint".
Mandy takes inspiration from toyshops, sweetshops and pop art to lift peoples spirits through her art. She will be exhibiting at 67a York Street Gallery, London from 2-8th October 2026.
Read more about Mandy and her art in Love Art magazine on our website (link in bio) #loveart #artmagazine #Hertfordshire #hertsvisualarts
- 🎨 Artists & Makers Berkhamsted 🎨
Join us for a vibrant weekend celebrating local creativity at the Berkhamsted Civic Centre!
Discover and buy from 40+ talented artists and makers, with a fantastic range of work including painting, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to support local creatives and find something truly unique.
✨ Meet the artists, explore their work, and even take home an original piece.
🥂 Don’t miss the Meet the Artists Reception on Saturday evening — a relaxed chance to chat with artists and enjoy a glass of bubbles. 6 - 8:30pm
🗓 11 - 12 April 2026
📍 Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 161 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HB
Come along and be inspired by the incredible creative talent in Hertfordshire. We’d love to see you there!
A big thanks to our generous sponsor, Ken at Dragonfly Digital @dragonflydigital , provider of high quality fine art prints.
👉 Find out more: .uk/event/artists-makers-berkhamsted/
#HertsVisualArts #ArtistsAndMakers #Berkhamsted #SupportLocalArtists #ArtFair #CreativeHertfordshire
Pearldrop Media are a sponsor of Artists & Makers Berkhamsted, happening this weekend.
Pearldrop documented this event for us last year with dazzling images or the artists and their artworks, and will be doing the same again as we return to Berkhamsted Civic Centre on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 of April.
Pearldrop are a creative video production, animation and stills agency based in Stevenage. Whether it’s an eye-catching social media advert, an impactful company or brand film, an unforgettable event highlight reel, an insightful explainer animation or a stunning photoshoot, they bring creativity, precision, and passion to every frame.
Thanks @pearldropvideo for all your support.
