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Medway Open Studios July 2026

This year my studio is open from Saturday 4th July for the first two weekends and during these two weeks until Wednesday 15th July. Come and see what is going on! I am open from 10am until 5pm daily except Monday and Thursday, with late opening until 7pm on Friday and Saturday.

I have a new studio extension to show you, this is a space where I can work on the table top but is also a store;  this means I have more painting space in my main studio, where you will find some of my work displayed on the wall as well as being able to see my work in progress!  Cards and prints as always. I shall have drinks and cake and you must see our lovely garden!

Medway Open Studios and Arts Festival 2026 is set for Saturday 4th to Sunday 19th of July, offering a free art trail with fascinating studios and arts venues, with many studios grouped together within walking distance and a prize draw for visitors who collect the signatures of studios they visit in the festival brochure.

Now in our 14th year, our open studios trail regularly attracts over 25 venues to visit, and work on show by over 200 artists.  Each year, visitors are welcomed to explore the hidden creative workspaces and studios across Medway. Along the trail, you can take part in art activities and events, view exhibitions, talk to the artists, purchase art and classes, and see firsthand the array of artistic talent and opportunities in this immensely creative area of Kent. In Rochester we are a group centred around King Edward Road and Roebuck Road, including painting, printmaking, jewellery, ceramics, photography, textiles, illustration and animation.

Visitors welcome any time during Open Studios and other days by appointment – Contact Ann

To find out more visit Medway Open Studios web site

Find me at 1 King Edward Road, Rochester ME1 1UA

Medway Open Studios poster with dates etc.

Solo Exhibition in Venice

My paintings are currently being exhibited at the All’Angelo Art Hotel near San Marco in Venice from June 22nd – August 17th, during the Venice Biennale. Many thanks to Daniela Accorsi of AccorsiArte for organising and facilitating this exhibition. The opening event took place on Thursday June 25th, some photos from this are in the post .

My paintings are currently exhibited at the All’Angelo Art Hotel near San Marco in Venice during June 22th – August 17th 2026, during the Venice Biennale. Many thanks to Daniela Accorsi of Accorsi Arte for organising, curating and facilitating this exhibition. A meeting of colour, matter, and landscapes in the heart of Venice, just a few steps from Piazza San Marco. The Bridge of Sighs is seen from the adjacent bridge.

Window display at the All’Angelo Art Hotel

The opening took place on Thursday June 25th with lots of visitors, a beautiful display of my paintings, a chance to meet the owner of the hotel and his son as well as Daniela , Maurizio and Isabel and Monica. An amazing evening celebrating the British Coastline with Prosecco and beautiful food, excellent company, jazz, thank you again to everyone.

A selection of paintings will be found by clicking this link

Contact Ann

More information from Daniela Accorsi of Accorsi Arte

Bluewater – Under the Rainbow Events

Exhibition in Bluewater Shopping Mall, Dartford Nov 27 to December 30. Ann is exhibiting alongside some 80 artists from across the south east. Come along!

I am delighted to be exhibiting again with these lovely people November 27th until December 30th, from 9am until 9pm. Find us in the Lower Mall next door to Zara and near John Lewis.

This is a large group exhibition with 80 artists from across Kent and the South East, some from even further afield. Each of us have a ‘wall’ or space for exhibiting, and will be stewarding several times during the exhibition.

I look forward to seeing you there, please let me know when you are hoping to come and I will try and be there for you.

Contact Ann

Rochester Art Fair

Visit Rochester Art Fair in the Corn Exchange the weekend of 6-8 October and see Ann’s work at Stand 20 amongst many other exhibiting artists from Kent and Nationwide

Ann will be exhibiting in the Corn Exchange, Rochester 6-8 October at the very first Rochester Art Fair. Find me on Stand 20 just inside the entrance to the Queen’s Hall.

Come along and help make this exciting Art Fair a success.

The event launches on Friday 6 October with a Private View, tickets are available online for £12. Tickets for general admission on 7-8 October are £7, concessions £3.50 and admission is FREE for children under 12.

Opening Times: Friday 6 October 5-9 pm Saturday 7 October 10-6 pm Sunday 8th October 10-5 pm

Rochester Art Fair is a new and exciting event providing art lovers, art collectors and the local community based in Kent, Surrey, Sussex, London and the surrounding areas, with the opportunity to browse and buy beautiful, original artwork and interact directly with artists from across the UK and Europe.

Set against the lavish backdrop of the 18th Century Rochester Corn Exchange in the historic town of Rochester, Kent. The Fair showcases a wide variety of visual art including 2D and 3D works, created by both established and emerging artists.

Easy to access by car, rail and foot, Rochester Art Fair is located in the centre of the historic and culturally significant town of Rochester, packed with quaint, independent shops, restaurants and a vibrant cafe culture.

For more information contact Ann or Rochester Art Fair

Summer of Painting 2

I have spent two weeks in Cornwall this summer, one in St Ives in May and the second in Marazion in July; the weather was different the first being hot and sunny and the second cooler with a westerly breeze. Importantly I have done sketching and painting and lots of photos and inspiration for my summer of painting.

I have a plein air painting from the Island in St Ives and another painting from some sketches on the beach.

Porthmeor Beach from the Island, Summer Day 20″x20″ oil on canvas
Blustery Day on a Cornish Beach 20″x20″ oil on canvas

I am currently working on another beach painting, hoping to capture the light on the wet sand. My stay in Marazion led to some great views of the Tin Mines at Botallick and some sea views from Marazion with St Michael’s Mount and some rain clouds blowing in over the point to the west. I have become interested in the patterns in the rock formations and hope to produce a series which uses these patterns.

Contact Ann

Show Off Pop Up Gallery

 June 9-15 11am to 4pm I shall be exhibiting in the Show Off Gallery in Whitstable. Come along and see my paintings, prints and cards.June 9th to 15th I am going to be exhibiting in the Show Off Pop Up Gallery, 13 Harbour Street, Whitstable  CT5 1AQ opening daily 11am till 4pm;  this gallery can be found next door to White Stuff. Here again there will be some paintings on display, prints, cards and mugs. Come in and chat!

Contact Ann for more information

The Wild Side – new exhibition at The Horsebridge, Whitstable

See Ann’s art exhibition ‘The Wild Side’ at The Horsebridge Gallery in Whitstable 12-23 April 2023 view her new series of seascape oil paintings

I am delighted to be returning to The Horsebridge in Whitstable, from Wednesday 12th to Monday 23rd April. I do hope you will be able to come and see my latest exhibition where I shall be showing my new collection of winter paintings ‘The Wild Side’ as well as some of my paintings from last year. You will also find prints, cards and mugs as well as oil paintings from 12″ x 12″ up to 80cm x 80cm .

View the new collection

The Gallery is at 11 Horsebridge Road
Whitstable, Kent. UK. CT5 1AF 

9am-5pm Mon-Sat (Closed on Tuesdays) 10am-4pm Sun & Bank Holidays
T: 01227 281174 W: https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/whats_on/galleries

Camden Image Gallery 7th – 18th February 2023

I have three beautiful seascapes in the Nostalgia Exhibition at the Camden Image Gallery from 7th February for two weeks. Evening Drinks Reception 8th February from 6-8pm

I am delighted to announce I have three beautiful seascapes in the Nostalgia Exhibition at the Camden Image Gallery from today for two weeks. This is a group show and I am honoured to have be included in the exhibition.

There is a Drinks Reception tomorrow evening 8th February from 6-8pm you are very welcome to come along, let me know I shall be pleased to see you there.

Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 6pm contact the gallery 07949661450

174 Royal College Street, Camden
London, NW1 0SP

Exhibition Bluewater Summer 2022

Great news I am exhibiting again in the Under the Rainbow Events Summer Exhibition.

This is a huge exhibition of over 60 artists, in the upstairs gallery of #Bluewater shopping centre near Dartford, Kent. Find us opposite John Lewis. I have a lovely wall, just inside the front door on the right; there are lots of painting to see, also you can buy prints and cards and mugs. Click here for more photos and to see the pictures in the exhibition

The exhibition opens on 9th August and will run for five weeks 11am to 8pm daily (to 5pm on Sundays)

For more information and to see my paintings in detail please follow this link

Contact Ann

Exhibition in Show Off Gallery June 24-30, 2022

Ann will be exhibiting in the Show Off Pop-Up Gallery at 13 Harbour Street, Whitstable CT5 1AQ from Friday 25th June 11am until Thursday 30th June 5pm 10am to 5pm daily. The Show Off Gallery is located in a beautiful shop front exhibition space in Whitstable’s vibrant artisan area.  The exhibition will showcase my oil paintings both large and small, also prints and cards.

Ann has been exhibiting in the Show Off Pop-Up Gallery at 13 Harbour Street, Whitstable CT5 1AQ. The Show Off Gallery is located in a beautiful shop front exhibition space in Whitstable’s vibrant artisan area. 

The exhibition showcased my oil paintings both large and small, also prints and cards.

For more information contact me by e mail ann.loire@gmail.com or phone / text 07831 547811