The Horton’s First Summer Exhibition
1st – 21st August 2024
We’re delighted to announce the first ever public Summer Exhibition at The Horton Arts Centre, Epsom, celebrating creativity from all over the county.
Amateur and professional artists throughout Surrey were invited to submit artwork on the theme State of Mind. The theme acknowledges The Horton’s important heritage as a place of pioneering mental health care, on the site of the former Horton Asylum Chapel.
Since opening two years ago, The Horton has hosted exhibitions of work from groups, collectives and individuals across the region but this is the first showcase of public work on a theme, selected by a judging panel. The Horton’s open competition is modelled on the enduring Summer Exhibition started by the Royal Academy in 1769.
Visitors can enjoy viewing an eclectic mix of work by established artists alongside emerging talent and first-time exhibitors, in the stunning grade-II listed Atrium gallery space from 1st to 21st August.
Artwork includes painting, textile, pen & ink, multi-media and 3D pieces.
Entry is free.
Most works of art will be available to buy, with prices from £100 – £2000.
Three prize-winning artists will be announced at a special launch event on 1st August, securing a main competition prize of free exhibition space and promotion in 2025, at The Horton, Epsom.
Director of The Horton Maria Reeves said:
“Inspiration through participation is important to us as a cultural charity. Enabling both amateur and professional artists to exhibit together is exciting and it gives talented people from all backgrounds the opportunity to showcase what they can do.
“The theme State of Mind has provoked the creation of some very personal work. Many of the artists who have been selected have lived experience of the impact of a mental health condition, or endured emotionally challenging situations. Other artists portray images of peace, confusion, sadness or euphoria. There is sure to something that strikes a chord with everyone who visits.”
The Summer Exhibition has been sponsored by eating and lifestyle hub, Epsom Square.
Exhibiting Artists:
Alison Long
Amanda Loomes
Amberley Hillyard
Anna Straupe
Ben Brown
Ben Dray
Beth Gardiner
Brendan Smith
Carole Baker
Carrie Russell
Colin Twinn
Elaine Goodhand
Ella Walker
Elly Platt
Elly Wright
Emelia Archer
Emma Streeter
Farida Khan-Evans
Finn Gough
Hannah Stuart
Hannah White
Hannah Wiggins
Harriet Browne
Hilary Bryans
Hilary Jones
Ingrid Barber
Irina Hoble
Jacqueline Wilson
James Moran
Jamila Fuller
Jennifer Brown
Jessica Saraga
Jo Mason
John Lucking
Ka Yan Connie Tam
Karen Brickley
Kate Berry
Kath Macdiarmid
Katherine Duffy
Kiri Jones
Kleshna Handel
Lanre Bianeyin
Linda Lockwood
Lisa Pettibone
Loraine Monk
Lorna Bramwells
Lyn Toulson
Mai Osawa
Mandy Gomm
Margaret Harvey
Maria Walker
Marie-Claire De Béchevel
Mark Shepherd
Matthew Sewell
Melanie Cambridge
Michael Helps
Michele Dias
Michelle M Thompson-Batley
Morgane Pairain
Nicky Chubb
Noelle Genevier
Penny Rundle
Rachel Mortlock
Rebecca Price
Rue Stanley
Sallie Eley
Sarah Porter
Sarah Rawlins
Sarah Simonds-Gooding
Sarah Stroud
Simon Dray
Simon Stephens
Stephen Hilliam
Stephen Rowling
Stewart Emerson
Susannah Weiland
Sylvia Igglesden
Tiffany Gregory
Tina de Domingo
Tracey Cooper
Tracey Downing
William Irwin
Zoe Symons
Judging Panel
Thanks to the judges who spent many hours reviewing all of the entries:
Loucia Manopoulou, Curator and Visiting Lecturer at the University for the Creative Arts; Joe Dowden, Artist and Author; Georgia Kitty Harris, Artist; Claire Chandler, Artist; Steve Trimm, Illustrator and Graphic Designer, Trustee of The Horton; Maria Reeves, Director of The Horton
Summer Exhibition Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday: 9.15-4.30pm
Friday lates: 2nd August, 5 – 10.30pm | 16th August, 7 – 10.30pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Visiting The Horton
Located 1 mile north of Epsom town centre, The Horton has a free car park and is serviced by the E9 bus which runs from Epsom train station.
Entry is free and visitors can also view The Horton’s permanent heritage exhibition about the history of the Epsom Hospital Cluster.
The Theme
The Horton has a fascinating history of pioneering mental health care, as the site of the former Horton Asylum Chapel and Europe’s first music therapy centre. In acknowledgement of this important heritage and line with The Horton’s vision of enabling creativity to support wellbeing, artists are invited to submit an entry on the theme State of Mind.
Eligibility
The Horton Summer Exhibition was open to professional and amateur artists living in Surrey, including the former historic Surrey boroughs of Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Croydon. Work must have been completed in the last five years.
