The Art & Craft Exhibition
We're delighted to announce that the next Whitchurch Arts Exhibition will take place over the weekend of 27th and 28th February 2027.
Once again, the Exhibition will be held in Whitchurch Village Hall in Manor Road and is open to all current residents and ex-residents of Whitchurch-on-Thames, Whitchurch Hill and Goring Heath, as well as children attending our local schools. There are plenty of categories to choose from, so we hope there will be something to tempt everyone to take part! Our judges will be awarding cups for the best exhibits in Art, Craft, Photography and Film & Animation (New Media). There is also recognition for the best first-time adult exhibitor, Best in Show overall, and junior winners across four age groups. New for this year is a dedicated AI category, celebrating creative work produced using artificial intelligence. We ask that all AI-generated entries are submitted in this category, so that every submission can be judged fairly alongside others created in the same way. We’re especially pleased to reveal that the theme for the 2027 Joyce Voysey Prize is 'From Old to New'. This has been inspired by the renovation of St Mary's church spire, making it particularly relevant to our community. 'From Old to New' can mean many different things, and we're really looking forward to seeing the wonderfully varied and imaginative ways in which it is interpreted. Please remember that only one entry per person is permitted in this category. All the information about how to enter the Exhibition will be available in the coming weeks on our website at wotarts.co.uk and on our Facebook event page. In the meantime, pop the dates in your diary and start thinking about what you might create. Dust off the brushes, find the camera, unpack the wool, clay, paper, paints, needles, inks, tools and glue - or simply start with a good idea and see where it takes you! We always love seeing the creativity that comes from our villages and local schools, and we very much hope you'll be part of it. We look forward to seeing your creations next February!Sally Woolhouse
sally@wotarts.co.uk