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

Pool Meadow Art Trail

Pool Meadow in Chipping Norton
9 May to 17 March 2026
Submitted by Carol Harvey

Pool Meadow Art Trail is a display of art pieces on posters around the meadow path created by artist-in-residence Carol Harvey. Her work is inspired by many aspects of the natural area and are created. . .

Demonstration and a workshop – Textured platter

15, East Field Close, Headington Oxford OX3 7SH
10 May to 11 May 2026
Submitted by Kashmira Patel

Come and make a textured plate with me , using lace and other tools.
3 hour workshop cum demo
You will create the piece and I will glaze and fire and you can pick it up later
PRE -BOOKING ESSENTIAL . . .

Bartlemas; 900 years of sanctuary and compassion in east Oxford

Florence Park Community Centre, Cornwallis Road
13 May to 13 May 2026
Submitted by Martin Stott

On the 900th anniversary of the founding of the leper hospital at Bartlemas in east Oxford, photographer Martin Stott charts its origins, turbulent history, its focus on the outcasts, dispossessed,. . .

Last night I dreamt of stars….

Bartlemas Chapel, Cowley Road
17 May to 17 May 2026
Submitted by Martin Stott

This is a collaboration between photographer Martin Stott whose exhibition ‘Bartlemas: Oxford’s hidden sanctuary’ (also the title of his photo book), ‘Oxford Improvisers’, and the singers ‘Voices’.. . .

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

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. . .

Ongoing events

On line Auction of the work of James Kelso

on line
5 May to 12 May 2026
Submitted by Info/Expo Central

James ‘Jim’ Kelso was a lifelong painter and Watlington Art Weeks regular. He died in November 2025, aged 91, leaving a legacy of more than 100 painting.
Around 50 of those works will be auctioned. . .