Art is alive and well and being celebrated in towns all around the county and at galleries in some more surprising locations. Most will also be participating in h.Art, Herefordshire’s annual art event in September.

Canwood Gallery in Checkley
A charity gallery set up with the goal of exhibiting thought provoking art within the beautiful and inspiring countryside of Herefordshire. Profits will be donated to Bart’s Charity. In the 1970s, the gallery owner, then a farmer, became critically ill with leukemia, and was sent down to Bart’s hospital in London, to take part in a medical trial as a last ditch attempt to try and save his life. In between some pretty severe treatments, including radiation and mustard gas amongst many others, he decided to venture out and took a black cab to the Tate, the driver refused to take any fee. The first thing he saw when he walked in was the controversial Carl Andre’s bricks. It was the first of many visits. Whether it was the inspiration from art or the treatment, or both, he was the only person in his batch of 12 to survive to this day. It has always been his desire to give something back and to build a gallery in Herefordshire where people could experience interesting art for free.
June 4 to July 4, Face to Face, Nicole Farhi and Friends, July 23 to September 15, h.Art, September 7 to 15.


Old Chapel Gallery, Pembridge
Old Chapel Gallery sources the best in handmade British contemporary fine arts and crafts, made by both emerging and established artists and makers.
We’re located in the heart of rural Herefordshire, between Kington and Leominster. Pembridge is a key position on the popular North Herefordshire black and white village trail. Old Chapel Gallery is firmly established as a centre of excellence for casual browsers and serious collectors alike. Lovers of contemporary British arts and crafts can find work by local and nationally established artists and makers, alongside the innovative work of talented newcomers.
Popular artists include Frans Wesselman, Hilke MacIntyre, Tim Nash, John Maltby, David Frith, Mary Ann Rogers, Colin See-Paynton, Rachel Wright, Philip Hearsey, Anna Ravenscroft, Robert Palmer, Hannah Willow and Tamsin Abbott.
An exhibition of garden sculpture runs to the end of the year.


Green Stage Gallery
The GreenStage opened in the summer of 2005, with the aim of providing a show case for artistic talent by local, national and international artists, in an accessible, friendly environment on the Herefordshire Worcestershire border. It is run by founder Will Pudge, and the work exhibited is greatly influenced by his love of originality and colour.
You'll find a range of styles of painting and sculpture from abstract through to still life; with an emphasis on statement pieces in oil and acrylic. The shows change regularly; within them you will find a varied collection of sizes, styles and media by our "Gallery Artists" complemented by guest exhibitors. The current exhibition, which runs to July 7, features the works of Doug Eaton, Sara Mead, Beth Richardson, Steve Johnston, Brian Denington, Jo Lucas, Plum Neasmith, Sally Stafford, Peter Sharman, Rob Van Hoek, Peter Kotka, Paul Powis and Pierre Williams.


Made in Ross
Made in Ross is a co-operative of local arts and craft producers living within 20 miles of the beautiful market town of Ross-on-Wye.
​Dedicated to the development of Ross as a thriving and creative place, the diverse range of work that our members produce and sell is beautifully displayed seven days a week at the historic Market House in the centre of Ross.
Our members manage the exhibition space and our volunteers are on hand to welcome and assist visitors from 10am to 4pm every day.


The Courtyard
During Summer 2018, The Courtyard offered an opportunity for three emerging visual artists aged 16 – 25 with a link to Herefordshire to take part in our latest visual arts project, Cultivate@Courtyard.
The selected artists, Rebecca Hand, Lauren Waycott and Sarah Pitcher, who are now being mentored by professional artist Maria Morgan. They will work towards producing an exhibition at The Courtyard, which will cover a range of disciplines including; basket weaving, jewellery and illustration.
From Saturday July 6 to August 3, Hidden will feature the work of a group of contemporary artists who are based in Herefordshire.
Drawing on a range of different media, including animation, printmaking, painting, installation and abstract photography, all are part of a group called ArtSpace, run by Herefordshire Mind, which seeks to support and promote artists in their creative practice, whilst continuing to maintain their well-being.

Hereford Museum and Art Gallery
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a spectacular Victorian gothic building, has been exhibiting artefacts and works of fine and decorative art connected with the local area since 1874. Although the exterior of the building has changed very little, the museum and gallery have kept up with the times. 
The current exhibition, which runs until August 24, features the work of wood engraver, Sarah van Niekerk took inspiration for her prints from the world around her, and her former student Harry Brockway, whose wood engravings are predominantly inspired by the world of literature.


The Old Mayor's Parlour
Located in the old City, at 23 Church Street, Hereford, the Old Mayor’s Parlour has a history of being used for the exhibition and sale of art – both 2-D and 3-D. The seasonally changing exhibitions allow the first floor of the building to be open Tuesday to Saturday.
The summer exhibition, Zest, features work by Ilona Bayley David, Karlin Rushbrook, Laura McCarthy, Katie Smith, Jeff Henderson, Dave Mullin and Paul Clarke.

Applestore Gallery
Apple Store Gallery was opened in 2005 by husband and wife team David Laws and Marion Campbell in an Arts & Crafts apple store in Brockhampton, Herefordshire. We moved to Bridge Street, Hereford in October 2010 and again in March 2014 to Rockfield Road, Hereford where they are now open throughout the year for exhibitions of local artists’ work, artist’s workshops, poetry and music events. The current exhibition, Alchemy and Algorithms, features work by Tim Rawlins and students of Black Mountain Bronze with photos by Matthew Day. The gallery also offers a framing service.

 
Oxenham Art Gallery, Leominster
Oxenham Art Gallery showcases the renowned work of Michael and Patrick Oxenham, as well as a collection of modern art and an eclectic mix of beautiful pottery, jewellery and gifts.
Owned and curated by Alice Oxenham, the daughter of Michael Oxenham and granddaughter to Patrick Oxenham and ceramic jewellery maker Judy Laws, the gallery continues the family’s artistic passion and tradition.


Lion Street Gallery, Hay
The Lion Street Gallery focuses on showcasing some of the very best artists working in Wales and the borders today, rated one of the best galleries to visit in Wales by rated by Culture Trip.
The gallery's sister venue is called Erwood Station Gallery, four miles before Builth Wells and is Wales’ largest privately owned contemporary applied arts space, exhibiting a whole array of three dimensional work in every medium imaginable.


Haymakers Gallery
The Hay Makers is a co-operative of professional designer makers that has flourished since opening in the 1980s. During this time the gallery has gained a reputation for an exciting selection of high quality crafts and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 
The co-operative includes many disciplines. Visitors will find a broad range of work on display throughout the year, as the gallery organises seasonal exhibitions showing the work of some of the finest contemporary British makers. The gallery also sells a good selection of cards and wrapping paper, with gift vouchers also available.