The Lightbox

The Lightbox Award-winning gallery & museum in Surrey. We believe that art has the power to make you feel good. Registered charity no: 1073543.
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The Lightbox is an award-winning charitable arts and heritage organisation with a social purpose to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of its community.

It's the Final week to see - The Spirit Inside Closing this Sunday 14 January.This show brings together work from The In...
08/01/2024

It's the Final week to see - The Spirit Inside
Closing this Sunday 14 January.

This show brings together work from The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art and The Women's Art Collection in Cambridge, to showcase artworks by women and non-binary artists that have been born out of a strength of spirit.

£9.50 Day Pass | Free to Lightbox Members and Under 18s
The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art The Women's Art Collection



📷 Dod Procter (1891-1972) The Golden Girl, 1930 Oil on canvas ©The Estate of Dod Procter Image courtesy of JP Bland Photography

Lets continue to get January full of activities, with Mini Gallery Explorers inside our 'A Spirit Inside' exhibition at ...
06/01/2024

Lets continue to get January full of activities, with Mini Gallery Explorers inside our 'A Spirit Inside' exhibition at 11am on Tuesday 9th January for Under 5s.

FREE tickets from reception. First come, first served on the day

Be sure to catch this exhibition before it closes on 7 January… RAISING THE ROOFA show celebrating 13 years of the groun...
05/01/2024

Be sure to catch this exhibition before it closes on 7 January…

RAISING THE ROOF

A show celebrating 13 years of the ground-breaking international MFA Photography course at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Farnham. Featuring graduates from the course, including contemporary photographers Anna Linderstam, Mårten Lange, and Charan Singh, who are all now exhibiting and published photographers.

£9.50 Day Pass | Lightbox Members and Under 18s Free





📷Apfelsaft Schorle, Berlin, Frankfurt, Moscow Champex Trains - 57 days from the series 'Homesick' by Elizabeth Ransom.

Fresh for the New Year of 2024, Drawing for Adults is back tomorrow, 10.30am -12.30pm. Book here: https://bit.ly/2PQdJsN...
04/01/2024

Fresh for the New Year of 2024, Drawing for Adults is back tomorrow, 10.30am -12.30pm. Book here: https://bit.ly/2PQdJsN

We are back open today after the festivities! Come and say Hi and tell us what fun you have been having!  Did you miss u...
02/01/2024

We are back open today after the festivities! Come and say Hi and tell us what fun you have been having! Did you miss us?

Happy New Year!! Have a sneak peek at what we have coming up in January 2024!We have three exhibitions closing; A Spirit...
01/01/2024

Happy New Year!! Have a sneak peek at what we have coming up in January 2024!

We have three exhibitions closing; A Spirit Inside - closes on the 14th, Raising the Roof and Emma Hill: Colourscapes - both close on the 7th.

But, that means three brand new exhibitions opening; The Vanity of Small Differences by Grayson Perry - opens on the 27th, I Dream a Palace and UCA Farnham Photography Show - both open on the 13th.

Workshops
Drawing for Adults - 5th and 19th
Mini Gallery Explorers - 9th
Mini Painters - 19th

See our website, www.thelightbox.org.uk for more information.

We are taking a rest over the Festive Period to give our staff some well deserved time off, so will be closed until Tues...
24/12/2023

We are taking a rest over the Festive Period to give our staff some well deserved time off, so will be closed until Tuesday 2nd January.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New year.

See you in 2024!

Avoid the Pre-Christmas chaos, pop along to The Lightbox this weekend and why not have a moment for yourself.... The Spi...
23/12/2023

Avoid the Pre-Christmas chaos, pop along to The Lightbox this weekend and why not have a moment for yourself....

The Spirit Inside
The exhibition brings together work from The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art and The Women's Art Collection in Cambridge, to showcase artworks by women and non-binary artists that have been born out of a strength of spirit.

Open now until 14 January 2024
£9.50 Day Pass | Free to Lightbox Members and Under 18s
The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art The Women's Art Collection



📷 Detail: Dora Carrington, Iris Tree on a Horse, c.1920s. Image courtesy of The Ingram Collection © The Estate of Dora Carrington

Got a last-minute gift to buy or someone you forgot! oopsYou could buy them a workshop or one of our talks to get them t...
21/12/2023

Got a last-minute gift to buy or someone you forgot! oops

You could buy them a workshop or one of our talks to get them through the cold months of 2024! We have lots on offer, such as Abstract Embroidery in Feb or our series of Art Talks in March. Just let them know what they are doing and no wrapping required - Christmas made easy!

Check out our website for more information: www.thelightbox.org.uk

Come along to our FREE Family Drop-in Snowmen Decorations this afternoon, from 1.30- 4pm in the Education Studio.Bring y...
20/12/2023

Come along to our FREE Family Drop-in Snowmen Decorations this afternoon, from 1.30- 4pm in the Education Studio.

Bring your festive cheer for all our staff and volunteers!

Don't forget we will be closing the building at 2pm today for some Staff Christmas Fun!We will see you this morning or t...
19/12/2023

Don't forget we will be closing the building at 2pm today for some Staff Christmas Fun!

We will see you this morning or tomorrow, or perhaps for our Drop-in tomorrow afternoon at 1.30pm!

Leaving presents till the last week? We have plenty of gift ideas for this Christmas in our shop and our talks and works...
18/12/2023

Leaving presents till the last week?

We have plenty of gift ideas for this Christmas in our shop and our talks and workshops can be bought as gifts too (without having to wrap).

Take a peek in our shop or have a browse on our website: www.thelightbox.org.uk

It's a colourful Sunday here at The Lightbox Shop! For all your last-minute gift ideas - Come and see our vibrant collec...
17/12/2023

It's a colourful Sunday here at The Lightbox Shop!

For all your last-minute gift ideas - Come and see our vibrant collection of 'No Shrinking Violet' jewellery

'House of Disaster'Don't worry, that's not how your Christmas plans are going; that's our colourful collection of Loop a...
16/12/2023

'House of Disaster'
Don't worry, that's not how your Christmas plans are going; that's our colourful collection of Loop and PomPom Scarfs & Hats here at The Lightbox

Be sure to visit us this weekend for great stocking fillers or last-minute artisan gift ideas!
From £8.99

Emma Hill: ColourscapesDon't miss your chance tomorrow to meet the Artist!Saturday 16 December between 1pm - 4:30pmFree ...
15/12/2023

Emma Hill: Colourscapes
Don't miss your chance tomorrow to meet the Artist!

Saturday 16 December between 1pm - 4:30pm
Free Entry | Suggested Donation £5 | Ground Floor Gallery

It's an opportunity to connect with her use of light, colour and energy and discuss the inspiration behind her paintings.

Emma Hill Art

For a list of works, images, sizes and prices, please visit Emma's website here...
www.emmahill.co.uk/colour-me-happy



📷 Emma Hill, Her Dance was on Fire, Etched in the Monsoon Sky, 2022, Acrylic on canvas, Image courtesy of the artist

So close to the school holidays and what to do! Why not come along to our FREE Family Drop-in Snowmen Decorations next w...
14/12/2023

So close to the school holidays and what to do!

Why not come along to our FREE Family Drop-in Snowmen Decorations next week?

Come along anytime to the Education Studio between 1.30-4pm on Wednesday 20 December.

Just a couple of advance warnings of changes to opening times in December.We will be closing the building at 2pm on Tues...
13/12/2023

Just a couple of advance warnings of changes to opening times in December.

We will be closing the building at 2pm on Tuesday 19th December.

and for Christmas, we will close at 4pm on Sunday 24th December and will reopen on Tuesday 2nd January 2024, so that all our staff get a well earned rest.

We will be back for you in January though, so don't worry!

COLOURSCAPES – Our new exhibition is now open.12 December – 7 January Emma Hill, a Woking-based Abstract Artist, explore...
12/12/2023

COLOURSCAPES – Our new exhibition is now open.
12 December – 7 January

Emma Hill, a Woking-based Abstract Artist, explores joy in colour and captures the beauty of the wild and unseen pattern of the seemingly mundane.

Meet the Artist
Join us on Saturday, 16 December from 1pm - 4:30pm to chat all things Art, Colour and Christmas!

Free Entry | Suggested Donation £5 | Ground Floor Gallery


Emma Hill Art
📷 ©Emma Hill, Fresh Citrus, Pine Night 2023, Acrylic on Canvas

Could this be the start of something big this Christmas?🎄Choose between Dinosaurs, Tiger, Unicorn and more... 🦖🦄🦈🐯😻🐶Thes...
11/12/2023

Could this be the start of something big this Christmas?🎄
Choose between Dinosaurs, Tiger, Unicorn and more...
🦖🦄🦈🐯😻🐶

These 'Clockwork Soldier' paper model kits will make a great Xmas Eve box filler or certainly keep the kids entertained over the festive period. Age 7 - 107, No glue or scissors required.

It's the start of the week and so making plans, how about joining us for Mini painters with your under 5s this Friday!Yo...
11/12/2023

It's the start of the week and so making plans, how about joining us for Mini painters with your under 5s this Friday!

You can book a spot here: https://bit.ly/2PQdJsN or in advance for January 2024 onwards.

Come join us!Our last 2023 'Drawing for Adults' session is on Friday 15th December.Whether it be venturing off into our ...
10/12/2023

Come join us!
Our last 2023 'Drawing for Adults' session is on Friday 15th December.

Whether it be venturing off into our Gallery Spaces enjoying a little bit of alone time or some creative time spent with a friend!

Add your name to the list here: https://bit.ly/2PQdJsN
FREE to attend / A small donation to The Lightbox Charity is always appreciated

And why not enjoy a coffee or find those last few festive gifts afterwards too

Give the gift of creativity this Christmas 🎨🎄 with one of these beautiful ARTFUL kits.Whatever the medium of choice - Cl...
09/12/2023

Give the gift of creativity this Christmas 🎨🎄 with one of these beautiful ARTFUL kits.

Whatever the medium of choice - Clay, Screenprinting or Printmaking
A box with all the necessary supplies, step-by-step guides and inspiration for all skill levels!

Don’t miss out! It’s the Final Weekend of our Art Fund Prize Gallery show -  ‘The Pull of The Land’. A beautiful body of...
08/12/2023

Don’t miss out!
It’s the Final Weekend of our Art Fund Prize Gallery show - ‘The Pull of The Land’.

A beautiful body of work brought together by five artists (Anne Winstanley Wood, Claire Hankey, Debbie Tearle, Emma Tweedie, and Sarah Cox) to celebrate British and Irish landscapes and seascapes.

Anne Winstanley Wood - Artist Claire Hankey Artist Debbietearleart Emma Tweedie Art Sarah Cox - sjcoxart

Free Entry | Suggested Donation £5 | Ground Floor Gallery


📷 ©Emma Tweedie, 'No Muckle Matter', Mixed Media on Canvas 2023

This morning we have a described tour of 'A Spirit Inside' for our visually impaired visitors.If you would like to come ...
07/12/2023

This morning we have a described tour of 'A Spirit Inside' for our visually impaired visitors.

If you would like to come along to our next one, please have a chat with us before you book, details can be found here: https://bit.ly/2jWy1oV



📷 Deniz Guzel, 2023

We are delighted to announce that we are a part of Bloomberg Connects Some great content up at the moment in Woking's St...
05/12/2023

We are delighted to announce that we are a part of Bloomberg Connects

Some great content up at the moment in Woking's Story and in our A Spirit Inside Exhibition.

More to come, so watch this space

Mini Gallery Explorers is back on Tuesday in Woking's Story at 11am.FREE to all, you just need to get your ticket from 1...
03/12/2023

Mini Gallery Explorers is back on Tuesday in Woking's Story at 11am.

FREE to all, you just need to get your ticket from 10.30am on the day, first come, first served.

Take a look at what we have coming up in December!Both our Exhibitions 'A Spirit inside' and 'Raising the Roof' continue...
01/12/2023

Take a look at what we have coming up in December!

Both our Exhibitions 'A Spirit inside' and 'Raising the Roof' continue this month, with two shows in our ground floor gallery; 'The Pull of the Land' and 'Emma Hill: Colourscapes'

Then we also have

Drawing for Adults - today and 15th
Mini Gallery Explorers for Under 5s - 5th
Described tour of A Spirit Inside - 7th
Mini Painters for Under 5s - 15th
FREE Family Drop in Snowmen Decorations - 20th

Oh! and advance warning - we will be closed for a Christmas Break after Sunday 24th December and open again on Tuesday 2nd January 2024!

Find out more on our website, www.thelightbox.org.uk

Drawing for Adults is back on Friday!  Time to take some time out for you and draw, or like some of our visitors, time t...
29/11/2023

Drawing for Adults is back on Friday!

Time to take some time out for you and draw, or like some of our visitors, time to meet up with friends, have coffee and do a little drawing.

FREE, but please book here: https://bit.ly/2PQdJsN

Don't forget every Wednesday Morning we have 'Pay What You Wish' and so not only can you visit the FREE exhibitions as u...
28/11/2023

Don't forget every Wednesday Morning we have 'Pay What You Wish' and so not only can you visit the FREE exhibitions as usual, but you can decide what you want to pay for all of the exhibitions in the building.

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Winter Craft Fair.What a magical way to get into the festive spirit! 📷 Judyt...
27/11/2023

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Winter Craft Fair.

What a magical way to get into the festive spirit!



📷 Judyta Potocka

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Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Our Philosophy

The Lightbox is an award-winning charitable arts and heritage organisation with a social purpose to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of its community.

We strongly believe that art has the power to make you feel good and we strive to ensure that this philosophy is at the heart of everything we do. Our diverse cultural programme includes exhibitions featuring world-renowned artists, local heritage, talks and tours, social events and arts and crafts workshops for all ages.

We also host special fundraising events. These raise money for our charitable ventures such as our Art and Wellbeing initiative which provides opportunities for those that would otherwise not be able to access arts and heritage services to take part in creative workshops, including free drop-in sessions for families. The programme also includes community workshops for those living with dementia and their carers, those affected by mental health issues, those in local care homes and hospices, and clients of the nearby homeless shelter.

These programmes would not be possible without the support of our visitors. Whether you choose to become a Lightbox Member, attend a fundraising event, visit an exhibition, or simply buy something from our Shop, all profits feed back into the charity which means these valuable services are able to continue.


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