2025 Art Exhibition

After celebrating the 40th Friends of Holland Park Art Exhibition last year, which was our most successful to date, I am looking forward to continuing the momentum with future exhibitions. 

For the Feature Artist this year, I have selected last year’s winner of the “Spirit of Holland Park” prize, Chris Hales. Chris paints landscapes outdoors in rain or shine with a “plein air” approach. He grew up in the Peak District of Derbyshire, studied in Bristol and taught for many years at UWE (University of West of England) Faculty of Art, Media & Design, subsequently moving to London to study at the Royal College of Art and settling down many years ago in Holland Road. We are delighted to have Ilchester Estates sponsor the exhibition for another year. Over the years this sponsorship has allowed The Friends to develop the exhibition, offer a free catalogue, advertise and increase visitor numbers to The Orangery.

Please note: Artists’ completed forms, showing details of all their exhibits, must reach me by Friday 7th March 2025.

Gordon French

Art Exhibition 2025 Timetable

Friday, 7 March, 2025     Final date for completed artist exhibits to allow catalogue listing
Friday,  4 April                Artists deliver artworks to the Orangery, Holland Park 8.30-11am       

Artists will be required to sign the catalogue to certify that all details shown are correct.

Friday,  4 April               Hanging & Judging    11am – 6pm
Friday,  4 April               Artists’ Reception  6.30pm – 8.30pm
Saturday, 5 April            Exhibition open to the public. 10.30am to 6pm
to Sunday, 13 April        Continues for 9 days 10.30am to 6pm with entry FREE OF CHARGE. 
Sunday, 13 April            Artists and buyers collect works,   6.15pm – 7pm
Monday 14 April            Artists and buyers collect works,   9am – 11am

[February 2025]

Photo: French family.