Blog – Ann Palmer Artist

Rochester Art Fair 2026

I shall be returning to Rochester Art Fair on March 6-8 with some exciting new work and a few old favourites.
Situated in the lavish Corn Exchange, Rochester Art Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet artists in person and purchase incredible original artwork across three inspiring days. I hope you will be able to come and visit, there will be around 80 artists participating and Friday evening opening will be special

I shall be returning to Rochester Art Fair this spring with some exciting new work and a few old favourites! Situated in the lavish Corn Exchange, the Rochester Art Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet artists in person and purchase incredible original artwork across three inspiring days. All this in the heart of historic Rochester — a town known for its cultural heritage, independent shops, and vibrant café scene.

I hope you will be able to come and visit, there will be around 80 artists participating and Friday evening will be special with the Mayor opening the show and drinks available.

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This is definitely a date for the diary!
I look forward to seeing you there!

Heart of Rochester Artists Open Studio Trail

I am delighted to invite you to come and take part in our first Winter Open Studio Trail on 28th, 29th and 30th November 2025 in the Heart of Rochester, just three locations with 15 artists in our enclave starting with my own House at 1 King Edward Road, ME1 1UA then on to 4 Roebuck Road, ME1 1UD and the third location up to 1 Ridley Road, ME1 1UL past Watts Avenue next left on the square.

I do hope you will be able to come and see my latest paintings inspired by the coasts of Kent and Cornwall. some smaller framed more affordable oil paintings, some mini oils as well as some of my Prints which will make good Christmas Presents. This time my work is displayed in the house. If the weather is suitable a studio visit will be interesting as I have lots going on!

COASTLINES

Ann will be exhibiting at the Halpern Gallery Pop in Rochester from November 12th to 23rd, entrance through the Nucleus Cafe.

A new exhibition featuring some of Ann’s latest paintings inspired by the coasts of Kent and Cornwall, this is a Solo Exhibition at the Halpern Gallery Pop in Rochester

The exhibition will be open from Wednesday 12th November until Tuesday 23rd November 10am – 4pm daily.

Thids painting is one of my new paintings to be exhibitied at the Halpern Pop Solo Exhibition in Rochester November 12-23 2025 — Tide beneath a Dreaming Sky

I do hope you will be able to come and see my latest exhibition where I shall be showing my new collection of Seascape paintings ‘Coastlines’ as well as some of my smaller more affordable paintings and Prints which will make good Christmas Presents.

The Gallery is through the Nucleus Cafe, please don’t be put off you are perfectly able to visit the exhibition without a seat at a table!

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Impressions of Whitstable and other Seascapes

Impressions of Whitstable and other Seascapes. An exhibition of Oil Paintings including works from both Whitstable and the Cornish coast

I shall be exhibiting in Gallery Two at The Horsebridge in Whitstable (the small gallery with the front window) from Wednesday October 8^th until Monday October 20^th 2025 inclusive and am aiming to be in the Gallery personally most days to meet everyone. Weekends co-incide with East Kent Open Houses so you have the option of visiting all the Whitstable artists on those days – visit https://ekoh.org.uk/whitstable/ for more information.

My exhibition is called Impressions of Whitstable and other Seascapes. The exhibition will include works from both Whitstable and the Cornish coast. I shall be showing a number of large oil paintings and you will have the opportunity to see some new pieces from this year as well as some old favourites, also a number of smaller affordable pieces.

Horsebridge Arts Centre 01227 281174

11 Horsebridge Road
Whitstable, Kent. UK. CT5 1AF

9am – 5pm Mon-Sat
(Closed on Tuesdays) 10am – 4pm Sundays

For more information please contact Ann

Brick Lane Gallery

I am taking part in the landscape exhibition 19th November – 2nd December at The Brick Lane Gallery, 216 Brick Lane, London | E1 6SA do come and see my latest paintings

I am taking part in the landscape exhibition 19th November – 2nd December at The Brick Lane Gallery, 216 Brick Lane, London | E1 6SA do come and see my latest paintings. This is a lovely little gallery in the heart of Brick Lane, My new mixed media paintings will be on display; not to be missed. Click here to view the paintings

Rochester Art Fair

During this year Ann has been exploring the use of Mixed Media and Abstract painting. The initial results of this work are on display in this exhibition which shows the influence of her visit to the Loire Valley in the springtime. Ann’s process includes going out sketching in the landscape, bringing back her work to collage into her sketchbook. This forms a source of inspiration for larger paintings.

October 4th to 6th at the Corn Exchange, Rochester

Opening Times:

Friday 4th 5pm-9pm, Saturday 5th 10am-6pm, Sunday 6th 10am-5pm

Adult £7, Concessions £3.50 are available for over 60s, students with valid ID and people with disabilities. Entry is FREE for carers accompanying people with disabilities and children under the age of 16.

Contact Ann

For more information go to the Web Site for Rochester Art Fair

A Vineyard Inspired Exhibition

This exhibition by Ann Palmer showcases two large mixed media abstract paintings, some smaller mixed media pieces together with her latest charcoal and acrylic sketches inspired by her visit to the Touraine Vineyards in the Loire Valley in France, in the spring. The exhibition includes some early pieces of plein air oil painting also from the Touraine Vineyards

Halpern Pop Gallery, (through Cafe Nucleus), High Street, Rochester 4th – 17th September – the gallery is open Monday to Sunday 10am to 4pm

For more information please contact 01634 812108 or e mail Ann

The Magic of the Sea

Ann is returning to Gallery 2 at The Horsebridge Centre, Whitstable with a solo exhibition celebrating the Magic of the Sea. Wednesday 10th April 2024 to Monday 22nd April 2024

Ann paints the land, sea and sky and is returning to Gallery 2 at The Horsebridge Centre, Whitstable with a solo exhibition celebrating the magic of the ocean. Wednesday 10th April 2024 to Monday 22nd April 2024. 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm Sunday and closed Tuesdays.

There is something magical about the ocean. The constant movement and change, with rolling waves and rise and fall of the daily tides, the sound of the ocean, the smell of the water. Ann paints the land, sea and sky in oils on both large and small canvases, focussing on the state of the tide and weathers at various times of day and year, inspired by painting on the beach, sketches, photos and just being there. Ann draws her inspiration from the coasts of Kent and Cornwall; many paintings are inspired by the beaches in Whitstable.

The Horsebridge provides a vibrant arts centre at the heart of our community, a public space that aims to enrich the lives of local people by encouraging them to access, enjoy and be challenged by arts activities both as participants and audience. By providing creative and cultural activities we aim to combat isolation and promote well-being.

Open 6 days a week and welcome over 90,000 local people and visitors to the area through our doors each year. Every week there are over 40 different classes, every month there are films, artist talks and clubs, and in one year we can feature over 100 artists in 35+ exhibitions.

The Horsebridge Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road Whitstable, Kent. UK. CT5 1AF 01227 281174

Ann will be at Bath Art Fair

Ann will be exhibiting her Seascape Oil Paintings at the Bath Art Fair 23-25 February in Bath Pavilion. Tickets are available on line; looking forward to seeing you.

Just like last year I shall be in this beautiful city, near my home town where I grew up, exhibiting February 23-25 tickets are available now here.

Find us at Bath Pavilion, North Parade Road, Bath. BA2 4EU

Friday 23rd February is the Private View 6pm – 8.30pm – you can get tickets Saturday 24th the Fair is open all day 10am to 6pm and Sunday 25th 10am to 5pm.

Find me at Stand 72 – that is on the right hand lane from the entrance

A sample of paintings which I shall be exhibiting :-

For more information please contact Ann or visit the Bath Art Fair website.

Show Off Gallery

Ann will be holding a Pop Up Gallery at 13, Harbour Street, Whitstable from Friday 13th October for a week.

Do make time to ‘pop in’ and see her, see her latest paintings, her sketch books, have a chat. Paintings, prints, cards for sale.

It will be Kent Open Houses while I am there, as part of this I shall have a special painting in the exhibition in 39 Whitstable Cafe/ Restaurant so take a look!