Westbury People's Gallery
1 Westbury Crescent, Oxford, OX4 3RZ, GB
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Nestled in a suburban front garden in Cowley, the Westbury People's Gallery at 1 Westbury Crescent offers a truly unique and accessible art experience. This independent arts collective, born during the pandemic, has blossomed into a vibrant outdoor space for exhibitions, events, and community engagement. It operates entirely on communal effort, championing creative expression as a right for all and providing a much-needed platform for local and international artists. Committed to showcasing a diverse range of genres, from traditional canvas art and sculpture to graffiti and video, the gallery fosters an environment of shared learning and support. All events and exhibitions are free to attend, reflecting the gallery's dedication to opening up creative practice to everyone in the community.
The gallery’s unique Garden Gallery setting in Oxford provides an unconventional backdrop for art that often tackles contemporary issues such as climate change and social justice, alongside personal expressions and meditations. Visitors can expect to see community work displayed alongside pieces from the collective's members and other contributors, with a welcoming approach to new submissions. While some past events have included "Outsider Art" exhibitions reflecting on environmental concerns and participation in the Great Big Green Week, the gallery encourages all forms of creative expression across various themes. Keep an eye on their website, westburypeoplesgallery.co.uk, for the latest on opening times, current displays, and special events, as this entirely unfunded venture sometimes operates by appointment outside of scheduled viewings.
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Opening Hours
Monday: Open 24 hours; Tuesday: Open 24 hours; Wednesday: Open 24 hours; Thursday: Open 24 hours; Friday: Open 24 hours; Saturday: Open 24 hours; Sunday: Open 24 hours
Contact
+44 7872 991287
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