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Francis Iles has championed excellence in Art for the last 65 years. We hope that client's collections become legacies of love.

We show quality, lift your heart, enduring works from our family of Artists who we show online and at Art Fairs.

09/07/2026

A huge thank you to all the visitors, purchasers and perusers who came to the first ever Kent Art Quarter at 💫 Thank you to the artists and galleries for filling the John Hendry Pavilion with beauty, positivity and inspiration 💫 It was an amazing weekend 💛 We hope to see you next year 9 - 11 July 2027 🙌 Thank you marymcfadden_ceramics for capturing it so brilliantly 🫶🎥📸🎞️

01/07/2026

It’s all coming together beautifully at the brand new Kent Art Quarter at the 🤩 The show is on 3-5 July and features the finest of Kent’s artistic talent, as well as the next generation of artists and their entries to the Kent Junior Art Competition 💫 The Kent Art Quarter will be officially opened on Friday by the Lord Lieutenant - Lady Colgrain ✨ If you haven’t got your tickets to the Kent County Show yet, DM for a ticket link 🎫

30/06/2026

The marvellous, the magical, the mystical Kit Boyd will be delighting visitors to the Kent County Show with his beyond beautiful hand coloured etchings and linocuts 💫 See them on our stand in the Kent Art Quarter 3-5 July (in the John Hendry Pavilion next to the Countryside Ring) and escape to another world ✨ You can still get discounted tickets to the show until 2nd July - DM for a unique ticket link 💫✨ 🌝

29/06/2026

New work from our Master Mark Maker Susan Mulley will be available on our Gallery stand at Kent County Show this week 3-5 July in the brand new Kent Art Quarter in the John Hendry Pavilion (next to the Countryside Ring)

Susan’s layered, contemplative compositions remain anchored in
curiosity, observation, and a lifelong dedication to the expressive possibilities of form and colour.

DM for discounted tickets - don’t miss the highlight of Kent’s calendar!

28/06/2026

Joy and energy in abundance fill Astrig Akseralian ‘s work - telling stories of connection with people, places and our pawsome, clawsome, hoofy pals 💫

See her new work at the Kent County Show in the Kent Art Quarter 3-5 July 2026 where 4 galleries (including us!) 25 artists and a plethora of young art talent with entries from the Kent Junior Art Competition will be gathered for your viewing and buying pleasure, in the John Hendry Pavilion (next to the Countryside Ring)

Haven’t got your tickets for next weekend yet? Send a DM to ask for the discounted ticket link 🎫

24/06/2026

Stunning new work from JADE TAYLOR - Decorative Fine Art for collectors and interiors will be available on our Gallery stand at Kent County Show next week 3-5 July in the brand new Kent Art Quarter in the John Hendry Pavilion (next to the Countryside Ring)

Jade will also be demonstrating each day - there are two demo areas within the Pavilion and 10 art demos a day.

DM for discounted tickets - don’t miss the highlight of Kent’s calendar!

16/06/2026

Just over two weeks to go before the Kent County Show and the launch of the Kent Art Quarter in the John Hendry Pavilion (next to the Countryside Ring 💫)
Buy direct from 4 galleries and 25 individual artists and makers ✨ Kent’s finest creative talent gathered under one roof - it’ll be a feast for the senses 💫✨

05/06/2026

We are delighted to be part of the Kent Art Quarter, a brand-new destination celebrating the creativity and artistic talent that thrives across Kent.

Taking place in the John Hendry Pavilion at the Kent County Show (3-5 July 2026), the Kent Art Quarter brings together 4 leading Kent Galleries, over 25 artists and makers, live demonstrations, a junior art competition, and a pop-up vintage tearoom.

Whether you’re an experienced collector, looking for something unique for your home, or simply love discovering new creative talent, the Kent Art Quarter offers the chance to meet artists, watch them at work, and buy directly from the people who create and curate exceptional art and craft.

From painting, printmaking, ceramics and textiles to jewellery and sculpture, it’s a showcase of the incredible artistic community that makes Kent such a special place.

For Kent County Show ticket information, send a DM - don’t miss it!

08/03/2026

With one week remaining of The Language of Landscape, it was wonderful to see Rowland Hilder’s daughter Mary and son-in-law Rado at 🤩 A lucky visitor got to hear firsthand how Rowland’s etchings were produced as Rado helped in the etching process for over a decade 💫✨ Don’t miss The Language of Landscape featuring Rowland Hilder, Astrig Akseralian, Gordon Rushmer and Susan Mulley - last day Sunday 15th March 2026 💫

Address

18 High Street
Canterbury
CT1 2RA

Telephone

01634 843081

Website

http://www.francis-iles.com/

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