In an attempt to reduce the risk to the public from COVID-19 Campus West have made the decision to close for the foreseeable future. This means that the gallery will need to adjust the programme of upcoming exhibitions and will not be open at this time.
We will do our best to keep you informed of any changes.
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We had an incredible turn put for HVA’s annual exhibition showcasing the work of its members. This was a special year as it marks the beginning of this years calendar of events including HVA’s 30th year of running Herts Open Studios.
Below are some of the pictures from the event:
Come and join us on Thursday 27th February 8pm – 9.30pm at the New Maynard Gallery for the private view and official opening of our newest exhibition, Herts Visual Arts 2020 Big Art Showcase. The private views are an excellent opportunity to come and see the art first, meet some of the artists and the trustees of the gallery.
Join us on Thursday 16th January at 8.00pm – 9.30pm for the private view and official opening of our first exhibition of 2020. As usual the event is free to attend and an excellent opportunity to meet the artists, enjoy a glass of wine/juice and some nibbles and meet the gallery volunteers.
Thank you to the Welwyn Hatfield Times for their write up of our annual Open Exhibition.
We had an incredible turn out for our 17th annual Open Exhibition private view and a great time was had by all. We were also joined by our Welwyn Hatfield Mayor, Roger Trigg, who presented the Mayor’s prize for residents of Welwyn Garden City and long time supporter of the gallery and sponsor of a number of prizes this year, Soo Hitchin.
Best in Show 2D Prize
Blue Strato by Cary Khan
2nd Prize 2D Prize
Cadgwith Cove, Cornwall circa 1990 by C J Clarke
Highly Commended – Ready to Party by Doreen Ludlow
Highly Commended – Three White Pots by Sarah Merry
Best in Show 3D Prize
“Minoan” Style Ewer by Jean Langdon
2nd Prize 3D
Smoke Fired Pod by Leah Caselton
Highly Commended – Large Bowl of Many Colours by Elspeth Keith
Highly Commended -To be beside the Seaside by Amanda Charles
Highly Commended – Pot with Lid by Maureen Clark
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Mayor’s First Prize
Bearded Reed Tits by Patricia Dewey-Leader
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Mayor’s Second Prize
Jagger by Anthony Stuart Lowes
Photography 1st Prize
Portrait of Dartmoor Pony by Paul Johnson
Photography 2nd Prize
Botallack Mine by Karin Hollick
Best Presented Prize
Snowy Moors by Sam Smith
A special thank you to our sponsors Mayor for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, Roger Trigg, Soo Hitchin of the Hitchin Family, and CW Entertainment for helping judge the Photography prize.
If you live or work in Hertfordshire and create art (2D or 3D) we’d love to see your work. Artist’s can enter up to 3 pieces and the entrance fee is just £5 per piece. Please note that the gallery is in a shared public space so all art hung/displayed needs to be suitable for all eyes. For more information and to download the entry form please click on our Open Exhibition page.
Join us on Thursday 5th September 2019, 8pm – 9.30pm for the offical opening and private view for our upcoming exhibition. The exhibition will be of work by the winners of last years Open Exhibition, Andrew Chu, Denise Bowser and Janie Graham.
Come and join us on Thursday 18th July 8pm – 9.30pm for the private view and official opening of our newest exhibition, featuring the work of local artists Sarah Merry, Kerry Brown and Jo Gold. The private view is an excellent opportunity to meet the artists and view the art in a friendly, social atmosphere over a free glass of wine/juice and some nibbles.
The New Maynard Gallery 