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Venetia Higgins

@venetiahiggins

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𓆝 Freelance Curator & Artist
𓆙 FOLK / MEDIEVAL / CRAFT
𓆞 ft. @houseandgardenuk @countryandtownhouse @toast @selvedgemagazine @londoncraftweek

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Hello.

I’m a freelance curator and artist inspired by all things medieval, folk, craft and nature. I studied History of Art at Edinburgh and then undertook the postgrad Drawing Development Year at the @royaldrawingschool. I spent 6 years producing art exhibitions in both the non profit (@elephantfamily) and creative sectors (@thegalleryatgreenandstone). Now I combine IT ALL as a freelancer - curating group exhibitions twice a year as well as painting lots of medieval inspired curiosities.

I like: barn owls, forests, flea markets, bill murray

I don’t like: my neck being touched or being anywhere near octopus tentacles

I have: fairly awful Crohn’s disease and a terrible immune system as a result (woop woop - mentioning for awareness)

Come say hi 👋🏻

⚔️🌿✨ by @venetiahiggins

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As a curator, I’m drawn to artists and makers who create an interesting tension between tradition and innovation.

From Curios (2024) to Medieval Relics (2025) to Anima Mundi (2025) to Folklore, Myths & Legends (2026) my exhibitions bring together painters, ceramicists, woodcarvers, miniaturists, metal workers and textile artists whose work feels rooted in history yet entirely alive in the present. Each show has become its own cabinet of curiosities with features in @houseandgardenuk @toast @countryandtownhouse @londoncraftweek @selvedgemagazine

Thank you to every artist, writer, collector and visitor who have become part of my weird and wonderful shows. I’m very proud of them and I love bringing you all together. So excited for what’s to come - especially my upcoming October show at @thegalleryatgreenandstone…! ⚔️🌿✨

📸 @wiz.milligan @grahamcarlow by @venetiahiggins

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🎠 OPEN CALL 🎪

I’m looking for medieval and folk-inspired artists and makers for a large group exhibition exploring the history and art of revelry. Think medieval carnival, seasonal folk traditions, travelling fairs and traditional circus.

I’m interested in all kinds of creative practices, including painting, sculpture, woodwork, metalwork, textiles, traditional crafts. Works no larger than 1 meter on any length.

📍 London, June 2027

🎪 KEY INFO 🎠

This is a free open call with no formal application process.

To enter - simply comment below so I can discover your work and explore your Instagram page and/or website.

If you've worked with me before but would like to again, please still comment.

If you commented on my previous 2027 open call post, you don’t need to comment on this one as this is a repost😊 (but great for my algorithm if you do!) I promise to go through every comment on both posts.

PLEASE DON'T MESSAGE ME PRIVATELY ABOUT THIS OPEN CALL - DMS GET LOST.

I’ll be building a longlist of artists for the exhibition and personally inviting selected artists via email (or DM) around the end of November. by @venetiahiggins

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Hello 👋🏻 We’ve moved to East Sussex! I’m SO excited about the fizzing creativity here - my brain is already bubbling over with ideas! I cant wait to find ways to work with lots of local Sussex artists, makers and places next year. If you’re interested in working with me please reach out on here or feel free to email me: hello@venetiahiggins.co.uk.

If you don’t know me, I’m a freelance curator and artist interested in all things medieval, folk, craft, nature. My large group shows have featured in @houseandgardenuk @countryandtownhouse @toast @selvedgemagazine @londoncraftweek - you can read more about them on my website 💛

My central nervous system has dramatically calmed since making the move out of the big smoke - how has it taken us this long?! I can BREAAATHE! Looking forward to meeting lots of you!

Lots of love xx taken in East Sussex by @venetiahiggins

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My biggest group show to date is coming this October! Excited is an understatement. Just look at that artist line up! 🚀🚀🚀

Folklore, Myths & Legends curated by @venetiahiggins

This October, Folklore, Myths & Legends brings together 36 contemporary artists and over 175 artworks inspired by the stories, symbols and traditions that have shaped our imaginations for centuries.

Spanning painting, ceramics, textiles, woodwork, printmaking, sculpture and metalwork, the exhibition explores the enduring power of craftsmanship, history and storytelling through the work of some of today’s most exciting makers.

A huge thank you to the brilliant @morvern.studios for designing the poster ❤️

6 - 17 October 2026 | @thegalleryatgreenandstone by @venetiahiggins

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Curated conversations.

One of the main things I love about curating my shows is ensuring the artworks have subtle conversations with each other. The tiny snail in @kate.sampson.ceramics beautiful platter is chatting to my ceramic snail. @ruth_dupre’s puffin is eyeing up the shoal of herrings in @florence.sweryda’s box, Steve Camps’ iconic whales are happily following my ceramic whale, @millie_amber and @ramsay.gillies’s mermaids are complaining about us air-breathing humans, @charlotte_salt_’s three lion faces mirror @lauren.drescher’s three lions, the shapes in @amberbardell @kerrywint.artist and @emma_sheehy_’s pieces all somehow connect to each other, @paulbommer’s CILLA & @rosie_haine_studio’s tiles are marvellous hybrids hanging out together - etc etc. I so hope some of you noticed these little connections between the pieces in my FOLKLORE MYTHS & LEGENDS curation - as these conversations is what brings me so much excitement. Spanning ceramics, textiles, metalwork, painting, printmaking and woodwork, spanning ancient mythology to contemporary folklore - all these artworks are so vastly different but I hope I’ve done my job in helping them find connections. ❤️ The final day to view the show is tomorrow - 10am-5pm. by @venetiahiggins

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Welcome to FOLKLORE, MYTHS & LEGENDS. On at @thegalleryatgreenandstone until 17th October (Mon-Sat 10am-5pm).

The link to the online collection is now in my bio (or go to www.thegalleryatgreenandstone.com). All works for sale.

Shout out to @mary.petherick and @ronfmcelroy for being the best curation and install team I could ever ever ever ask for ❤️❤️❤️ taken in Green & Stone by @venetiahiggins

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Little glimpses into FOLKLORE MYTHS & LEGENDS.

Wowee what an incredible response so far. Thank you thank you thank you - for your kind words about the show, for flocking to the opening night, for buying an artwork. I cannot believe it’s only DAY TWO and nearly half of the works have been snapped up!!! It just demonstrates the incredible standard of work created by these 36 hugely talented artists. What a privilege it’s been to work with them and bring together 200 artworks inspired by the stories that shape us. This is by far the largest and most complex curation I’ve ever done and I must admit, I am really thrilled with the outcome. Bring on the next ten days ❤️

The exhibition runs until 17th October and is open 10am-5pm Mon-Sat @thegalleryatgreenandstone. Online catalogue available at thegalleryatgreenandstone.com taken in Green & Stone by @venetiahiggins

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Final few days of FOLKLORE MYTHS & LEGENDS! Absolutely thrilled to say over 120 artworks have sold (and that’s excluding all the print sales!) There are still some absolute gems looking for homes - have a swipe through for some of the pieces still available. Link to buy is in my bio or visit: thegalleryatgreenandstone.com ❤️

Millie Amber - MERMAID AT SAINT SENARA’S - £2200

Charlotte Salt - URSA MAJOR - £375

Steve Camps - UNTITLED I - £745

Rosie Mclachlan - HUNPING II - £2950

Ramsay Gillies - I SHOULD HAVE LISTENED TO DAD - £550

Kirsty Elson - BRUTUS - £300

Kerry Wint - COAL - £440

Paul Bommer - FOLKLORICA II - £1500

Molly Lester - HEAVENLY HEAVENLY HEAVENLYYY - £1800

Liv & Dom - LA DIABLESSE - £1000

Liv & Dom - GOLDEN COMB - £1000

Bec Wonders - THE HANGED MAN - £160

Florence Sweryda - SCHOOLING HERRINGS - £1300

Fiona Biddington - SWAN SONG PLATE - £280

Emma Sheehy - MOON WATER SPILLS FROM OVERFLOWING EYES PETALS RING ILLUSORY GNASHING TEETH AT THE CENTRE OF IT ALL, A BLOOM TAKES FLIGHT - £1900

Dee Barnes - WAGHOBA - £250

Julia Albert-Recht - ADAM & EVE - £390 taken in Green & Stone by @venetiahiggins

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Absolutely thrilled to have this beautifully written feature in @selvedgemagazine about my upcoming group show Folklore Myths & Legends - link in my stories ❤️ Thank you for the ✍️ @laurenmetamartin

FOLKLORE MYTHS & LEGENDS
36 artists
175+ artworks
6-17 October 2026
The Gallery at Green & Stone, Chelsea, SW3 6HY

Artwork featured in article: @mollylester_art @bellamyjean by @venetiahiggins

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Some snippets from the FOLKLORE MYTHS & LEGENDS private view. So blown away by the response to this show. Thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart, for enjoying my folky medieval curation. The exhibition is on for one more week @thegalleryatgreenandstone with all artworks for sale online at thegalleryatgreenandstone.com.

📸 @wiz.milligan by @venetiahiggins

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