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One not to miss ! Holding and Yielding A collaborative exhibition by Helen Pakeman and Mary Norowzian West Ox Arts Gallery, Bampton, Oxfordshire. OX18 2JH 3 – 31 October 2026 11.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday to Sunday Sundays: Meet the Artists 11.30am – 3.30pm #thingstodoinoxfordshire #contemporaryart #artgallery
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It’s ‘Opening Day’ TODAY ! Reception starts at 12 Holding and Yielding A collaborative exhibition by Helen Pakeman and Mary Norowzian West Ox Arts Gallery, Bampton, Oxfordshire. OX18 2JH 3 – 31 October 2026 11.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday to Sunday Opening Reception: Saturday 3rd October 12 noon. Sundays: Meet the Artists 11.30am – 3.30pm #thingstodoinoxfordshire #contemporaryart #artgallery
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Opening next Saturday …..! An exciting exhibition ‘Holding and Yielding’ brings together collaborative sculptures by artists Helen Pakeman and Mary Norowzian. The work explores materiality as a way of understanding lived experience: how we hold, change, connect and endure through time. Using ancient stones from the UK and Ireland and ephemeral Carex grass, the works consider shifting ideas of strength and fragility, permanence and impermanence.  An installation of flint, chalk and grass maps relationships between solidity and fragility, while monoprints and cyanotypes extend these material dialogues. Helen Pakeman is a multidisciplinary artist working with soft basketry, foraged fibres, sculpture and installation. Mary Norowzian brings a materially sensitive practice rooted in carving stone as a way of translating emotional and bodily experience into form: ‘the shapes of feeling’. Holding and Yielding A collaborative exhibition by Helen Pakeman and Mary Norowzian 3– 31 October 2026 Opening Reception - Saturday 3rd October 12- 2pm Sundays: Meet the Artists 11.30am – 3.30pm #oxfordshireartist #bampton #sculptorsofinstagram
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It’s the Bank Holiday ! We are open all day …. Come and meet our exhibitors Jane Peart 12-2pm and Ann Lowe 2-4pm Come and see our latest exhibition which brings together 8 local artists inspired by the ‘Natural World’. Donations to support the gallery welcome.⁠ ⁠ Exhibition runs until Saturday 19th September and is open today - Bank Holiday Monday also:⁠ ⁠ #thingstodoinoxfordshire #bampton #cotswolds Tuesdays - Saturdays: 11.30 - 4.30pm⁠ Sundays: 2-4pm ⁠ ⁠ West Ox Arts Gallery⁠ Market Square⁠ Bampton⁠ OX18 2JH⁠ ⁠ westoxarts.com⁠ 01993 850137⁠ ⁠ We hope to see you soon at our friendly & welcoming gallery!⁠ ⁠
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Opening Reception Today !! Saturday 22 August, from 12 noon — all welcome!! Come along and bring a few friends and show your support for our exhibiting artists? Our opening receptions are a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists, enjoy the exhibition and share some time with fellow art lovers. The more, the merrier!
  🥂 Natural World,
Bringing together eight artists working across painting, ceramics and textiles, the exhibition showcases a rich variety of approaches to landscape, wildlife and the changing seasons. From exquisitely detailed wildlife paintings and expressive landscapes to handcrafted ceramics, tactile textiles and works enhanced with shimmering gold leaf, each artist offers a unique perspective on the world around us. The Natural World
22 August – 19 September West Ox Arts Gallery
Market Square
Bampton
Oxfordshire
OX18 2JH Admission: Free
Lift access available Opening Times Tuesday – Saturday: 11.30am – 4.30pm
Sunday: 2pm – 4pm
Monday: Closed
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Final day today …! 🤗🤩🤗 ‘Pushing the Boundaries’ at West Ox Arts until 15th August 2026.⁠ ⁠ Come and see the work of seven local artists blurring the boundaries between traditional creative disciples. See textile sculptures, beadwork ‘paintings’, abstract photography, works made from discarded objects, collage/painting, fluid pours and ceramics - All very inspiring ⁠ We also have lovely collections of jewellery, homeware and cards in our gallery shop - and always something new to see. ⁠ Find us on the first floor of the Town Hall at Bampton. Perhaps combine with a trip to visit the film sets of Downton Abbey, follow the trail ! ⁠ #downtonabbeymovie #downtonabbey #oxfordshireart⁠ ⁠ Our opening hours:⁠ Tues - Sat: 11.30 - 4.30pm⁠ Sun: 2 - 4pm⁠ ⁠ FREE ENTRY. Parking available⁠ ⁠ Address: Market Square, Bampton OX18 2JH⁠ ⁠ www.westoxarts.com⁠ 01993 850137⁠ gallery@westoxarts.com⁠
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It’s the weekend ! ☀️ Come to Bampton and take a look at our inspiring exhibition ‘Pushing the Boundaries’ at West Ox Arts until 15th August 2026.⁠ ⁠ Come and see the inspired work of seven local artists challenging the boundaries between traditional creative disciples. All sorts of marvelous creations to see - From textile sculptures, beadwork ‘paintings’, abstract photography, works made from discarded objects, collage/painting, fluid pours and ceramics…..🤗 There’s also our lovely collections of jewellery, homeware and cards in our gallery shop - all created locally ! ⁠ Find us on the first floor of the Town Hall at Bampton. Perhaps combine with a trip to Bampton Coffee House or the lovely @markettavernbampton ⁠ and make a day of it!⁠ ⁠ #oxfordshire⁠ #whatsonoxfordshire⁠ #oxfordshireart⁠ ⁠ Our opening hours:⁠ Tues - Sat: 11.30 - 4.30pm⁠ Sun: 2 - 4pm⁠ ⁠ FREE ENTRY. Parking available⁠ ⁠ Address: Market Square, Bampton OX18 2JH⁠ ⁠ www.westoxarts.com⁠ 01993 850137⁠ gallery@westoxarts.com⁠
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✨ PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES ✨ We are open and look forward to welcoming you 🤗 What happens when artists challenge materials, ideas and expectations? Pushing the Boundaries brings together seven contemporary artists from Oxfordshire, whose work transforms textiles, unused articles, resin, collage, ceramics and photography into something unexpected. From sculptural forms to immersive landscapes and powerful visual stories, every piece invites you to look closer, think differently and discover what’s possible. 📍 West Ox Arts, Bampton 📅 18 July – 15 August 🎟️ Free admission Experience contemporary art that’s bold, inventive and impossible to ignore. Make a day of it - some great coffee stops in Bampton too :) #downtonabbey #dayoutinoxfordshire #ContemporaryArt #Oxfordshire #Bampton
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Today’s the day! 🎉 Join us for the Opening Reception from 12pm and be among the first to experience Pushing the Boundaries. Discover an inspiring exhibition featuring seven artists who are redefining what art can be. From sculptural textiles, reimagined treasures and immersive resin landscapes to layered collages, contemporary ceramics, and powerful photography, every work invites you to explore, question, and see things from a new perspective. Expect bold ideas, unexpected materials, and plenty to spark your curiosity. 📍 West Ox Arts, Bampton 🕛 Opening Reception: Today from 12pm 📅 Exhibition runs 18 July – 15 August 🎟️ Free admission Come along, meet the artists, celebrate contemporary creativity, and experience art that truly pushes the boundaries. #bampton #thingstodoinoxfordshire #PushingTheBoundaries #ContemporaryArt #Oxfordshire
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Last day today ….! Discover some local talent 🎨 Come and see some exceptional art and craft from our WOA members … See you soon 🤗 Exhibition Details Arts & Crafts 2026 * Dates: 13 June – 11 July 2026 * Location: WOA Gallery, Bampton, Oxfordshire * Opening Times: * Tuesday–Saturday: 11:30am – 4:30pm * Sunday: 2pm – 4pm * Monday: Closed * Admission: Free * Accessibility: Lift access available More information:
Website: www.westoxarts.com #artgallery #thingstodoinoxfordshire #bampton
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We are open today until 4.30pm ! So much uniqueness to see Come and explore a diverse range of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glasswork, jewellery, textiles, woodwork and pewter. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, collector, or simply looking for inspiration, there’s plenty to discover. 📅 13 June – 11 July 2026
📍 West Ox Arts Gallery, Bampton, Oxfordshire
🕰️ Tue–Sat: 11:30am–4:30pm | Sun: 2pm–4pm
🎟️ Free admission
♿ Lift access available Find us next to the post Office and up the short flight of stairs ….. there is a lift too just in case Interested in becoming a member, exhibiting, or volunteering? We’d love to hear from you. 📧 gallery@westoxarts.com 
📱 @westoxarts #ArtsAndCrafts2026 #ArtExhibition #Bampton #OxfordshireArts #SupportLocalArtists ContemporaryCraft
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Arts & Crafts 2026 is open today at West Ox Arts Gallery, Bampton. This vibrant summer exhibition brings together an inspiring collection of work from West Ox Arts members and friends, showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship of local artists and makers. Explore a diverse range of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glasswork, jewellery, textiles, woodwork and pewter. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, collector, or simply looking for inspiration, there’s plenty to discover. 📅 13 June – 11 July 2026
📍 West Ox Arts Gallery, Bampton, Oxfordshire
🕰️ Tue–Sat: 11:30am–4:30pm | Sun: 2pm–4pm 
🎟️ Free admission
♿ Lift access available Interested in becoming a member, exhibiting, or volunteering? We’d love to hear from you. 📧 gallery@westoxarts.com
📱 @westoxarts #ArtExhibition #Bampton #OxfordshireArts #SupportLocalArtists #ContemporaryCraft
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