Looking for creative inspiration this summer? Why not visit Making Space 2026, a community art exhibition celebrating the creativity, talent and diverse voices of artists from across Elmbridge.
Now open at The Robert Phillips Gallery at Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton-on-Thames, the exhibition runs until 23 August 2026 and is free to visit.
Curated by DAiSY (Disability Arts in Surrey) and co-presented by Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Making Space focuses on inclusion, accessibility and community connection. The exhibition is supported by Elmbridge Borough Council and the R C Sherriff Trust.
Featuring a wide range of artwork, from painting and printmaking to photography, textiles, sculpture and mixed media, the exhibition showcases the work of artists with a connection to Elmbridge, including d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists.
Before you visit, why not explore the talented artists taking part this year? Learn more about their backgrounds, creative practice and the artwork featured in the exhibition.
Exhibiting artists:
Alexandra Ashman - Ashleigh Harford - Bowen Li - David Gamble - Edmund Wooley - Phillip Harding - Mandy Saunders - Teri Skelton - Paul Bassett - Catherine Brown - Rita Kavanagh - Mimi Paxton - Trevor Stevens - Gally Kambeu - Galyna Ludchak - Geraldine Lesley Dahlke - Glen Hammond - Hiroko Shand - Jane Barrett - Janet McDonagh - Joanna Benfield - Johanna Thompson - Kathy Li - Kay Kenyon - Kelly van Der Westhuijzen - Kryssy Byrne - Lesley Illingworth - Lorelei Hopkins - Manuel Bonifacio - Margie Haslewood - Maria Rowden - Mary Budd - Mital Patel - Nigel Parr - Nina Malyon - Ousama Tamlawi - Rabiat Abiola - Richard Mangold - Sangeeta Sagar - Sara Day - Sarah Hogan - Sarah Simonds-Gooding - Saw Koon Pui - Shamim Lodhi - Sharon Finch - Sheila Yelland - Stephen Block - Stuart Baker - Sue Kite - Susan Martin - Theresa Abbott - Wendy Hale - Zena Louhichi
Whether you're a regular gallery visitor or simply curious to discover something new, Making Space 2026 offers a great opportunity to support local artists, enjoy some fantastic artwork and celebrate the creativity that exists within our community.
Plan your visit
Where: The Robert Phillips Gallery, Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton-on-Thames
When: open until 23 August 2026 - daily from 10am to 4pm
Free admission
We hope you'll come along, take your time exploring the exhibition and perhaps discover a new favourite artist along the way.
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