Additional May events

This is a list of the additional events taking place from 2 – 25 May which are associated with the Artweeks venues and exhibitions.

You might also be interested in workshops with Artweeks artists all year round.

Upcoming events

Summertown Art Forum: Material Matters

Summertown Arts, 294 Banbury Road, Summertown
20 May
Submitted by Oxfordshire Artweeks

A panel discussion exploring the ‘dialogue between the medium and the maker

ART FORUM ‘Materials Matter ‘A dialogue between Medium and Maker

Summertown Arts 294 Banbury Road OX2 7ED
20 May
Submitted by Susan Moxley

The Art Forum 2026 is a presentation and discussion with 4 speakers chaired by Jim White – MATERIALS MATTER- a dialogue between media and maker, followed by questions.
This is an annual event now in. . .

Bartlemas: Oxford’s hidden sanctuary

Bartlemas Chapel
21 May to 21 May 2026
Submitted by Martin Stott

Celebrating the links between past and present, the talk explores the Bartlemas Hamlet and leper hospital on the 900th anniversary of their foundation. A rich mix of place, spirituality, ‘edgeland’. . .

Fragments to Fabric exhibition talk & craft activity

Abingdon Museum
23 May
Submitted by Claire Frampton

A free workshop led by artist Claire Frampton at Abingdon Museum as part of the Oxforshire Artweeks 2026.
Learn more about the work in the exhibition, which demonstrates the development of the. . .

Bartlemas: Oxford’s hidden sanctuary

SS Mary & John Church, Cowley road
23 May to 23 May 2026
Submitted by Martin Stott

An illustrated talk by photographer Martin Stott on Bartlemas, its history and contemporary impacts on the 900 anniversary of the founding of the leper hospital. This accompanies his photobook. . .

Introduction to Botanical Art

The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury
6 June to 6 June 2026
Submitted by Victoria Bolduc

Spend a relaxed day painting an early summer flower in watercolour with local botanical artist Victoria Bolduc. This enriching and restorative experience is a beginner-friendly workshop and ideal if. . .

2 Day Abstracted Landscape workshop

The WindmillCentre, Hempton Road, Deddington OX15 0QH
11 July to 12 July 2026
Submitted by Caroline Chappell

Please see the flyer attached or my website for detailed information about the two days

Introduction to Botanical Art – Summer School

The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury
3 August to 24 August 2026
Submitted by Victoria Bolduc

This August summer school, led by botanical artist Victoria Bolduc, offers a gentle introduction to botanical art across four relaxed studio sessions. Designed as an introductory course, it’s ideal. . .