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The Fishslab Gallery 11 OXFORD STREET, WHITSTABLE, CT5 1DB is a hire gallery rented out weekly For more information visit our website.
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We are a small Whitstable based gallery that is run by a group of practicing artists as a non profit organisation. The gallery is hired out on a weekly basis mainly to local and East Kent artists. Please note that opening hours may varying according to hirer.

21/12/2024

Pop in to the gallery over the weekend to see work by photographers Sean Queenan & Cara Macnally!

Seascapes of Whitstable in the 70s captured on a Diana toy film camera! And a series of forgotten Italian buildings full of stories and architecture…

Open 10-5 until Christmas Eve! Last day Christmas Eve open 9-2

17/12/2024

Our last exhibition of 2025 is a joint exhibition from two photographers &

17-24 December

Ocean Photographs:

Photographer Sean Queenan takes us on a journey showing Whitstable’s coast from the 70s – present, captured using treasured film cameras including the Diana Toy camera.

Dimenticato in Italy II:

Visual storyteller and documentary photographer Cara MacNally captures the forgotten ruins of Southern Italy following on from her first series exploring Northern Italy.

13/12/2024

Some photos from this weeks show! Artworks by

11/12/2024

One of our final exhibitions of the year we have an incredible group show with work from local artists:

11 – 17 December

Beautiful artwork using felt, ceramics and fused glass inspired by the East Kent coastline.

04/12/2024

This week we have a brilliant group exhibition - Colin McGowan, Janet Aldis, Janet Dance, Susan McGowan, Heather Defferary, Peter Cordeaux, Marion Sheppard: A Splash of Colour

4 - 10 Dec

A colourful celebration of art in many forms from four local artists. Work will showcase skills in glassmaking, collage, paint, print and ceramics

29/11/2024

Remember to pop in to the Fishslab this weekend to see an exhibition with work from artists: Jayne Hughes, Liz Findlay & Carol Miles!

Woods. Walks. Wonders. will be on until the 3rd December, the last full day to see this show is Monday 2nd!

Photos by

27/11/2024

A fantastic exhibition starting today with artists & Liz Findlay

‘Woods. Walks. Wonders.’

27 Nov - 3 Dec

21/11/2024

Explore a 25 year project by photographer John Whitfield! this week at the Fishslab Gallery

A series of works capturing abandoned beach vessels along the coastline. Fine art prints available!

14/11/2024

How’s your entry coming along for the Jan Lewis Award?

This is your chance to show alongside PEG in our annual Fishslab Gallery exhibition in February 2025.

The theme is Room 101 and we are stitching about what really gets our fu***ng goat 🐐
Or trying to - slightly too much “inspiration” of late!!!

Just found this fab festive photo of Jan at one of our Xmas bashes - and she’s telling you to Get Stitching Bi***es!!!

Once again, here’s a recap…

1. Create a piece of embroidery no larger than 20 x 25cm about something that pi**es you off, that you'd like to chuck into Room 101, which is the theme for our next exhibition

2. Send a picture of your work, preferably taken in natural daylight in the best resolution you can, so we can bloody see it, and send it to [email protected]
NO LATER THAN 31st Dec 24.
Please include a few lines about what the piece means to you and your contact details.

3. PEG will shortlist 5 pieces, notifying the creators via email and announce it on our social media pages on Monday 13th January 2025

4. PEG will select a winner who will be notified via email and announced on social media on Monday 20th January 2025

5. The winner will need to send their
UNFRAMED piece to us by 31st January 2025.
The postal address will be provided directly to the winner via email.

6. PEG will frame the winning piece and hang it in our exhibition in Feb 2025. We will then contact the winner to arrange the return of the piece if not sold.

So get thinking and get stitching for this fab chance to exhibit with us in 2025

Jan Lewis was a PEG member. This award is going to be an annual event. This is the first one.

***nggoat

12/11/2024

THIS WEEK: 13-19 November

Unique silver, copper and porcelain jewellery. Also functional and non ceramic creations made to put smile on your face.

www.LeofwineJewellery.etsy.com

www.leofwineceramics.etsy.com

09/11/2024

Don’t forget to check out Barry Fincham’s exhibition this weekend!!

06/11/2024

This week we have an exhibition by artist Barry Fincham, expect to see oil paintings and cut and torn paper collage, the theme of this work is figurative and contemporary.

6-12 November!

04/11/2024

Our remaining exhibitions for 2024!

30/10/2024

Coming this week to the gallery we have an exciting exhibition by local artist Karen Wynyard…

Starting today you can expect to see a range of paintings as well mixed media artworks inspired by Karen’s travels around the Mediterranean!

24/10/2024

A new exhibition this week by ‘The Tide rushes in’ will be on until Tuesday 29th October!

Be sure to pop in to find out more…

16/10/2024

STARTING TODAY: Paul Fowler - Recent Works

15-22 October

An exhibition of landscape paintings from the Welsh Borders and Kent – original works inc paintings, drawings and sketchbooks.

www.paulfowler.uk.com

13/10/2024

Last few days to see group exhibition with work from artists - & 🎉

09/10/2024

9-15 October

This exhibition showcases a diverse array of artworks by local artists and delves into the many ways in which art is created. It emphasizes that there is no right or wrong approach, highlighting the myriad ways art can be perceived through a vibrant spectrum of colors, styles, and materials.

www.mimisaboya.com www.laurahollis.com www.melissabrincatfineart.com

Address

11 Oxford Street
Whitstable
CT51DB

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441227793321

Website

http://fishslabgallery.co.uk/

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A look into this weeks exhibition by @pegwhitstable their 10 year anniversary show! Be sure to pop in while you can, plenty to see in this one… #pegwhitstable #profanityembroiderygroup #artgallery #artexhibition #textiles #stitch #fabric #whitstable

Pop into the Fishslab this weekend to see Tracing Perfect Storms by Lucy Stockton-Smith!

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We are a small Whitstable based gallery that is run by a team of volunteers as a non profit organisation. The gallery is hired out on a weekly basis mainly to local and East Kent artists. For more information visit our website https://fishslabgallery.co.uk/ Please note that opening hours may varying according to hirer.