Art on the doorstep
Gravesham’s new home for the visual arts is the St George’s Arts Centre conveniently located in Gravesend town centre. With it’s beautiful gallery space and adjacent cafe it compliments the borough’s St Andrew’s Centre and the Blake Gallery facilities. The last few months have seen successful shows from local artists, national touring exhibitions and numerous weekly arts workshops. Our positive geography means we also benefit greatly from links with the the Estuary Festival, England’s Creative Coast initiatives and the emerging Ebbsfleet Garden City cultural development.
Meet The Maker - Call Out for Artists & Creatives
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Call-out for Creatives & Artists.
Meet The Maker is back for Christmas!
Are you an artist or crafter who makes original and creative pieces that could be the perfect gift to make someone’s Christmas extra special?
Then join us at the St George’s Arts Centre for our Meet the Maker event from the 24th November - 6th December.
Creatives will need to commit to a minimum of 2 days during the event.
The event is an opportunity for members of the public to visit the arts centre, meet a talented group of like-minded creatives and artists local to Gravesham who design, create and sell their own work. To see them at work, learn about their skills and talk to them about their ideas and artwork. A great opportunity to see behind the scenes of the artistic mind at work in a creative environment.
To find out more, please register your interest by emailing: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk We will get in touch with further information.
Deadline for registration of interest is midnight on the 3rd August 2026.
We will contact you with further information in the week commencing 10th August.
Young Photographer Commission – Hospitality Photography
Young Photographer Commission – Hospitality Photography
Commission Fee: £500
We are seeking an emerging photographer aged 18–25 to capture the energy, character and atmosphere of our local hospitality sector through a month-long photography commission.
The successful applicant will work across a selection of council-selected hospitality venues, including restaurants, cafés, bars and other food and drink businesses, to create a vibrant collection of professional images celebrating the people and places at the heart of our community.
The Brief
Over the course of one month, you will produce a minimum of 100 high-resolution, professionally edited photographs that showcase the authenticity and diversity of our local hospitality offer.
We are looking for images that capture:
Atmospheric still-life photography of food, drink and venue interiors.
Authentic moments of chefs, baristas and front-of-house teams at work.
Staff interactions with customers and colleagues.
Action shots that reflect the energy of busy hospitality environments.
Warm, welcoming spaces that encourage people to visit and experience local venues.
The photography should feel natural, engaging and visually compelling, creating a strong visual story of the local hospitality sector.
Purpose of the Commission
The image library will be used to:
Celebrate and promote local hospitality businesses.
Increase community engagement and pride.
Support future tourism marketing.
Enhance high street regeneration and promotional campaigns.
Build a lasting media library for council communications and marketing.
Deliverables
The successful photographer will provide:
A minimum of 100 professionally edited, high-resolution digital images.
Images suitable for print, digital and social media use.
Full, unrestricted promotional usage rights for the council across all marketing and communications channels.
The photographer will retain copyright of all images, while granting the council an unrestricted, perpetual licence to use the photographs for promotional purposes.
Safeguarding & Permissions: The photographer is responsible for ensuring GDPR compliance and securing necessary model release/consent forms from members of the public prominently featured in close-up shots (the council can provide template release forms).
Who Can Apply:
This opportunity is open to photographers aged 18–25 who can demonstrate creativity, technical ability and a passion for capturing authentic stories through photography. Emerging photographers and those building their professional portfolio are encouraged to apply.
The applicant should either be a resident of, or have strong connections to the Borough of Gravesham.
Submissions should be no longer than 300 words and should contain a link to an online portfolio or Instagram account showcasing food / lifestyle photography. Please also give an indication of availability.
Submission Deadline: 31st July 2026
Submissions should be emailed to: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk
Autumn Family Workshop Facilitator Call Out
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
This year we are looking to hold two Autumn themed workshops in the October half-term, and we’re therefore looking for facilitators on the following dates (times to be agreed):
· Tuesday 27th October 2026
· Thursday 29th October 2026
General Workshop Information
The workshops will take place in the workshop area of the café at the St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend.
Workshops should last approx. 1.5 hours.
There will be a maximum of 10 participants per workshop, and we request that all children aged 12 and under are accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the session.
We are looking to choose one workshop which is suitable for ages 4+ and the other suitable for ages 8+. Please advise on your submission which age range the workshop is suitable for.
Ideally workshops should be suitable for anyone (within the advised age range) and therefore have an easier and more technical version of the craft to cater for different ages and abilities.
We ask that you arrive in time to set up and be ready before participants arrive, and you will also be expected to clean and tidy away after the workshop has finished.
Proposals
We are open to suggestions for the actual craft/content of the workshops but would like it to be family arts and crafts based around the theme of Autumn.
If you would like to apply to facilitate one or both of the above workshops, please send your proposal(s) to artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk with the following information:
· Description of workshop
· Material costs and list
· Age ranges the workshop is suitable for
· Images if possible
· Short bio of your previous work/experience (only if you haven’t worked with us before)
· Availability and time preference (either 11am – 12.30pm, or 1pm – 2.30pm)
The information can be within the body of the email itself or a separate Word or PDF document.
Please do not send your proposals to individual members of staff.
Cross Currents Open Call
Open Northfleet
CALL OUT for artists and illustrators from Gravesham to contribute to CROSS-CURRENTS.
Submit an idea for a minute long animation for the chance to have your work featured in a multimedia projected art installation.
Your work will be presented with an original backing track, poems by local artists, and visuals by other animators and filmmakers, creating an immersive artwork that brings together voice, sound and moving image.
CROSS-CURRENTS is inspired by the many stories flowing through our community. The theme is open to interpretation- could be about your town, home, belonging, identity, memories, personal experiences, community, or the people and places that have shaped you. We're interested in hearing the different narratives that make up Gravesham.
The installation will form part of the Open Northfleet programme of events coming to Northfleet.
Must be 18+ to apply
Submit your ideas for an animation piece via the form in our link in bio or below by 3rd August.
https://forms.gle/F1Yu9aGawnGov2Qx8
If you are successful you will have four sessions with an animator who will guide you on how best to animate your piece.
Any issues or questions email on.cross.currents@gmail.com
My Home: A Living Portrait of Gravesham
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Combining the personal archive of Gravesend-based, award-winning photographer Simon Martin with stories and artefacts from the local community, My Home: A Living Portrait of Gravesham begins as an exhibition before evolving, through workshops and portrait sessions, into a growing online archive of the borough.
The project provides open access to images and stories that celebrate the people, places, and memories that define Gravesham.
Simon will also be offering workshops during the exhibition suitable to all ages with a love for photography.
To find out more and to book your place please use the following link.
Life Drawing with Andy Hopton
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Come and join us at the St Georges Arts Centre from 7pm for a 2 hour life drawing class with Artist, Andy Hopton.
We will provide a model, paper and charcoal as well as easels and boards.
Please bring anything else you want to use with you. Models may be male or female.
To book your place please email: andy.hopton@outlook.com or click on the link below:
Life Drawing with Andy Hopton
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Come and join us at the St Georges Arts Centre from 7pm for a 2 hour life drawing class with Artist, Andy Hopton.
We will provide a model, paper and charcoal as well as easels and boards.
Please bring anything else you want to use with you. Models may be male or female.
To book your place please email: andy.hopton@outlook.com or click on this link.
Get Creative Workshop – Mind Your Mandala
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Get Creative – Workshops for Adults
Our programme of monthly creative workshops for adults to learn new skills, enhance existing ones or rekindle the love of an old hobby.
Meet, Learn, Create, Enjoy
Each month we offer you a different activity to try which hopefully you will want to continue with at home.
The workshops are designed to bring people together, learn skills, have fun and connect with each other. We aim for the sessions to be relaxed, friendly and offer a space where people’s creativity can flow. All are welcome (ages 18+ only) with no specific level of skill required.
August: Mind your Mandala with the Lotus Art Hub
A calming 90‑minute “Mind Your Mandala” glass dot painting workshop where participants up‑cycle glass bottles and jars, create therapeutic mandala designs, and enjoy guided mindfulness to make their own take‑home wellbeing décor.
Facilitator: The Lotus Art Hub
Ages 18+ only
Workshops must be booked in advance.
Workshop lasts approx. 1.5 hours
Print Your Own Ice Cream Workshop
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
In this workshop participants will be able to explore simple print making techniques to design their own ice cream. Once printed, our scoops of ice cream can be decorated with mixed media sprinkles, pom pom cherries, wafers and wool sauce drizzles. We will tower up the scoops in a sky scraper cone as well as designing a fancy ice cream sundae. Almost good enough to eat!
Suitable for ages 4+
Workshop facilitated by Clare from Meet and Makes
Workshop lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Workshops must be booked in advance via the Woodville Box Office.
Please note, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an appropriate adult at all times throughout the workshop. Adults do not need to book a place if only assisting the child.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance via: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Glass Mosiac Workshop with Mona Whitton
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Join artist, Mona Whitton to create a unique glass mosaic panel.
Using scrap glass, UV resin and grout you will create your own small panel which can be used as a decorative piece or coaster.
Suitable for ages 16+
Workshops must be booked in advance.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance via: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Rangoli Pattern Art Workshop
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Explore the traditional art of Rangoli and create stunning patterns.
A relaxing and creative experience for all art lovers!
Discover the beautiful art of Rangoli through a fun and creative hands-on workshop. Inspired by traditional patterns and floral designs, participants will explore shapes, symmetry and colour while creating their own Rangoli artwork in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Workshop facilitated by Bala Madhumitha Vijaya Sarangapani
Workshop lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Workshops must be booked in advance via the Woodville Box Office.
Please note, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an appropriate adult at all times throughout the workshop. Adults do not need to book a place if only assisting the child.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance via: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Animal Peg Puppet Workshop
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Come and create a cheeky, characterful talking peg puppet of your favourite animal!
No experience necessary, suitable for ages 6+
Workshop facilitated by Jonny Dixon
Workshop lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Workshops must be booked in advance via the Woodville Box Office.
Please note, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an appropriate adult at all times throughout the workshop. Adults do not need to book a place if only assisting the child.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance via: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Stained Glass Flowers with Mona Whitton
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Join us at the St George's Arts Centre with artist, Mona Whitton for this creative stained glass workshop.
In this 2 hour session you will have the opportunity to make 3 stained glass flowers using the copper foil technique.
You will learn how to cut, grind, foil and solder in the session.
Suitable for ages 16+
Workshops must be booked in advance.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance via:artsandculture@gravesham.gov.ukso that we can make our facilitators aware.
Beach Hut Pencil Pot Workshop
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Join Jo Lucy for this fun workshop to create 1 beach hut pencil pot. Resources will be provided for all abilities.
Workshop will take place in the St George’s Arts Centre main gallery as part of our Great British Summer Holiday exhibition.
Suitable for ages 8+
Workshop lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Workshops must be booked in advance via the Woodville Box Office.
Please note, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an appropriate adult at all times throughout the workshop. Adults do not need to book a place if only assisting the child. We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance via: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Get Creative Workshop – Seaside Postcards
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Get Creative – Workshops for Adults
Our programme of monthly creative workshops for adults to learn new skills, enhance existing ones or rekindle the love of an old hobby.
Meet, Learn, Create, Enjoy
Each month we offer you a different activity to try which hopefully you will want to continue with at home.
The workshops are designed to bring people together, learn skills, have fun and connect with each other. We aim for the sessions to be relaxed, friendly and offer a space where people’s creativity can flow. All are welcome (ages 18+ only) with no specific level of skill required.
July: Seaside Postcards
In this workshop you’ll carve a seaside inspired design - think boats, light houses, beach huts - and use what’s called the “jigsaw” technique to quickly add colour to your prints, creating layered results without the complexity of multiple blocks.
By the end of the workshop you’ll have a set of seaside postcards, perfect for sending or keeping as a reminder of the day.
Facilitator: Rachel // iPrintedThat
Ages 18+ only
Workshops must be booked in advance.
Workshop lasts approx. 2 hours.
Sea & Beach Monsters Workshop
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Join ceramicist Laura Hollis for a fun and creative workshop making your very own sea or beach monster.
Using excellent quality air dry clay young artists will learn professional hand-building techniques to build their quirky monster inspired by the Sea side, scalely skin, googly eyes, let their imaginations go wild, with time to paint lots of funky colours.
No kiln needed, leave your monster to harden at home. Bring a box (or cage) to transport your monster home.
One monster per participant.
Suitable for ages 4+
Workshop facilitated by Laura Hollis
Workshop lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Workshops must be booked in advance via the Woodville Box Office.
Please note, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an appropriate adult at all times throughout the workshop. Adults do not need to book a place if only assisting the child. We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance via: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Deckchairs, Piers & Souvenirs: A History of the British Seaside in 100 Objects
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Further to the pop-up on the Pier event last August, we are delighted to welcome Kathryn Ferry back to Gravesend for her talk ‘Deckchairs, Piers and Souvenirs: The History of the British Seaside in 100 Objects’.
In this talk historian and author Dr Kathryn Ferry takes a whistle-stop tour through three centuries of seaside history using the favourite holiday objects featured in her book Seaside 100. Encompassing buildings, piers, transport, souvenirs, food and fashions Kathryn explores how the layering of all these different elements has created the distinctive landscapes of our coastal resorts. Pull up a deckchair and join her to find out all you ever wanted to know about sticks of rock, sandcastles and donkeys!
Dr Kathryn Ferry is an author and architectural historian who likes to be beside the sea. Her publications include the official history of Butlin’s as well as titles on beach huts and bungalows. She is a founder member of the Seaside Heritage Network and a frequent contributor to television, radio and podcasts.
Tickets are £3pp which includes a hot/cold drink.
Tickets must be booked in advance from the Woodville box office: www.woodville.co.uk or 01474 337500
The talk starts at approx. 11.30am until 12.30pm. Please feel free to arrive from 11am to get your drink.
The talk takes place in the main gallery at the St George’s Arts Centre which will be closed to the general public during the duration of the talk.
Please note the talk is accompanied by a projection.
The Great British Summer Holiday Exhibition
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
After the fun of our mini pop-up exhibition on Gravesend Town Pier in August 2025, we’re very excited to be bringing The Great British Summer Holiday Exhibition back for three weeks this summer to the Arts Centre.
Join us from Tuesday 30th June – Sunday 19th July at st George’s Arts Centre for a nostalgic look back to they heyday of the Great British Seaside holiday!
The exhibition features artwork from creatives in response to an open call, as well photographs, postcards, souvenirs, memorabilia and more…
Take your photo at our selfie station and enjoy reading about day trips in the Victorian era, the introduction of the summer holiday camp, to the resurgence of the popularity of the staycation in the early 2020s.
Alongside the exhibition we are excited to welcome Dr Kathryn Ferry back for her talk ‘Deckchairs, Piers and Souvenirs: The History of the British Seaside in 100 Objects’, as well as family workshops and a specially themed Get Creative workshop for adults.
Artist Commission Brief: Upcycled Armchair Project
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
St. George’s Arts Centre invites artists to submit proposals for the creative upcycling of an existing armchair located within the Arts Centre. The selected artist will develop an original design for the chair, which will then be professionally upholstered using custom-made covers designed by the artist.
The completed chair will become a unique artistic feature within the Arts Centre, celebrating the identity, history, community, and cultural activity of St. George’s Arts Centre. The chair to be upcycled is shown in the image. Artists are welcome to contact the Arts Centre to arrange a time to view and take measurements.
Design Theme
Artists are encouraged to create a design that has a meaningful connection to St. George’s Arts Centre.
Possible sources of inspiration include:
The local community and people who use the Arts Centre
The surrounding landscape, buildings, landmarks of Gravesend
The history and heritage of Gravesend
The role of the Arts Centre as a cultural hub
Performance, Exhibitions, Workshops held in the Arts Centre
Artists are welcome to interpret these themes creatively and are encouraged to propose a concept that reflects what the Arts Centre represents to them.
Functionality
Please note that the completed chair will remain in use within St. George's Arts Centre and must therefore function as both an artistic and practical piece of furniture. Artists should ensure that their proposed design is suitable for regular public use. Materials, finishes, and upholstery should be durable, safe, and appropriate for a high-traffic public environment. While creativity and artistic expression are strongly encouraged, the comfort, usability, and longevity of the chair should also be carefully considered.
Proposals will be assessed on how successfully they balance artistic ambition with functionality and durability.
Budget: £2500
Artists should submit a breakdown of the budget covering all aspects of the project, including but not limited to:
Artist design and development time
All materials and production costs
Transportation and delivery costs
Movement of the chair to and from upholsterers or other workspaces
Professional upholstery services
Installation and finishing
No additional expenses will be paid beyond the agreed commission fee.
Chair Identification
The completed chair should include a small permanent plaque identifying:
Artist name
Title of the work (optional)
Year of completion
Submission Requirements
Applicants should provide:
A brief artist statement.
A visual proposal, sketch, mood board, or design concept.
A written explanation outlining:
The inspiration behind the design.
How the design connects to St. George’s Arts Centre, its community, landscape, history, or artistic programme.
A project budget showing the total inclusive commission fee.
Selection Criteria
Proposals will be assessed on:
Artistic quality and originality
Relevance and connection to St. George’s Arts Centre
Feasibility of project budgets and delivery
Durability and suitability for public display
The selected artist will work with St. George’s Arts Centre to agree project timeline and delivery arrangements.
We look forward to receiving imaginative and meaningful proposals that celebrate the spirit of St. George’s Arts Centre through this unique upcycling project.
Submission Deadline: Monday 27th July 2026
Submissions should be sent to: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk
GET CREATIVE – Vinyl Record Decorating - Gravesham Fringe Special
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Get Creative – Workshops for Adults
Our programme of monthly creative workshops for adults to learn new skills, enhance existing ones or rekindle the love of an old hobby.
Meet, Learn, Create, Enjoy
Each month we offer you a different activity to try which hopefully you will want to continue with at home.
The workshops are designed to bring people together, learn skills, have fun and connect with each other. We aim for the sessions to be relaxed, friendly and offer a space where people’s creativity can flow. All are welcome (ages 18+ only) with no specific level of skill required.
Gravesham Fringe Festival – Vinyl Record Decorating
Join Libbie for a relaxed vinyl record decorating workshop to transform your own 7” record into a unique piece of wall art.
During this 1.5-hour workshop, you will sketch out your design and use an array of acrylic paints and paint pens to bring it to life.
Please come with some inspiration photos to help any potential creative nerves.
Facilitator: Libbie – L Watson Design
Ages 18+ only
Workshops must be booked in advance.
Clubbs Yard - Open Studios
CLUBB'S YARD, May Avenue, Gravesend DA11 8RH
Clubb’s Yard Studios launched in April 2024 to provide professional creative studios to artists, creative practitioners and small businesses at an affordable and sustainable rate. Clubb’s Yard Studios welcomes the public to visit their open studios. Come and explore the space, meet the artists and be inspired.
Clubb’s Yard Studios will be open on both weekends of the Fringe from 11am-4pm.
Teen Age Riot: A Story of Local Skateboarding
CLUBB'S YARD, May Avenue, Gravesend DA11 8RH
A celebration of skate culture, creativity, and community, Teen Age Riot shines a spotlight on the local skateboarding scene through photography, stories, and shared experience.
Hosted at Clubb’s Yard Studios, the exhibition features a collection of photography capturing the energy, individuality, and spirit of skateboarding in and around Gravesend by photographer Sam Wainwright. From street sessions and hidden spots to portraits and candid moments, the work documents a culture shaped by movement, friendship, and self-expression.
Alongside the exhibition, a special skate market will take place on Saturday 30 May, with merchandise available from Altar, a Kent-based skateboard company.
Whether you’re part of the skate scene or simply curious about the culture surrounding it, Teen Age Riot offers a vibrant glimpse into a creative local community.
GET CREATIVE – Singing Mamas - Gravesham Fringe Special
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Get Creative – Workshops for Adults
Our programme of monthly creative workshops for adults to learn new skills, enhance existing ones or rekindle the love of an old hobby.
Meet, Learn, Create, Enjoy
Each month we offer you a different activity to try which hopefully you will want to continue with at home.
The workshops are designed to bring people together, learn skills, have fun and connect with each other. We aim for the sessions to be relaxed, friendly and offer a space where people’s creativity can flow. All are welcome (ages 18+ only) with no specific level of skill required.
Gravesham Fringe Festival – Singing Mamas
Come and sing with Marianna in this workshop singing for your wellbeing. In this Singing Mamas session we will sing a variety of songs, all taught by ear, to make us feel good.
Women of all ages and stages are welcome - bring a baby, a little one or just come by yourself. No prior singing experience is required - we're singing for connection not perfection and if you can talk you can sing! Singing together in this way connects us, boosts those feel good hormones and reduces stress as well as regulating our breathing and heart rates.
We'll sing for around an hour and then have an opportunity at the end to connect over a hot drink - refreshments included.
Facilitator: Marianna Stone
Ages 18+ only
Workshops must be booked in advance.
Workshop lasts approx. 1.5 hours
GET CREATIVE – A Beginners Guide to Performing with Half-Masks! Gravesham Fringe Special
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Get Creative – Workshops for Adults
Our programme of monthly creative workshops for adults to learn new skills, enhance existing ones or rekindle the love of an old hobby.
Meet, Learn, Create, Enjoy
Each month we offer you a different activity to try which hopefully you will want to continue with at home.
The workshops are designed to bring people together, learn skills, have fun and connect with each other. We aim for the sessions to be relaxed, friendly and offer a space where people’s creativity can flow. All are welcome (ages 18+ only) with no specific level of skill required.
Gravesham Fringe Festival - A Beginners Guide to Performing with half-masks!
Ever wanted to find out what it’s like to be a completely different character! This accessible and fun workshop will be suitable for those with no performance background as well as those already with some drama experience. Using a mix of games and exercises and a set of bespoke latex half masks we will explore how to use our bodies and voices expressively, how to be playful and spontaneous, how to create effective characterisation and simple scenarios and how to work well as part of a creative ensemble. This workshop will be playful, lively and a lot of fun…bring your energy with you!
Facilitator: Jonny Dixon
Ages 18+ only
Workshops must be booked in advance.
Workshop lasts approx. 1.45mins
Got Something to Say? T Shirt Design session
St George’s Arts Centre
Make Your Statement: Design a Bold 80s Slogan T-shirt
Ever wanted to wear your words? Now’s your chance.
Join us for a drop-in design session where you’ll create your own powerful slogan t-shirt inspired by Katherine Hamnett—the Gravesend-born designer who literally changed fashion by putting activism onto fabric. Design studio Second Opinion will be set up in the Arts Centre from 2-4pm – drop in anytime.
We’ll help you mock up your ideas in a strong graphic style and then we’ll select our ten favourite designs to print up.
Fashion isn’t just about looking good—it’s about speaking up. Whether you’re 8 or 80, your words deserve to be heard. This session celebrates that spirit.
Clubbs Yard - Open Studios
CLUBB'S YARD, May Avenue, Gravesend DA11 8RH
Clubb’s Yard Studios launched in April 2024 to provide professional creative studios to artists, creative practitioners and small businesses at an affordable and sustainable rate. Clubb’s Yard Studios welcomes the public to visit their open studios. Come and explore the space, meet the artists and be inspired.
Clubb’s Yard Studios will be open on both weekends of the Fringe from 11am-4pm.
Teen Age Riot: A Story of Local Skateboarding
CLUBB'S YARD, May Avenue, Gravesend DA11 8RH
A celebration of skate culture, creativity, and community, Teen Age Riot shines a spotlight on the local skateboarding scene through photography, stories, and shared experience.
Hosted at Clubb’s Yard Studios, the exhibition features a collection of photography capturing the energy, individuality, and spirit of skateboarding in and around Gravesend by photographer Sam Wainwright. From street sessions and hidden spots to portraits and candid moments, the work documents a culture shaped by movement, friendship, and self-expression.
Alongside the exhibition, a special skate market will take place on Saturday 30 May, with merchandise available from Altar, a Kent-based skateboard company.
Whether you’re part of the skate scene or simply curious about the culture surrounding it, Teen Age Riot offers a vibrant glimpse into a creative local community.
Exhibition: Harriet Hammond
St George’s Arts Centre
Harriet Hammond will be exhibiting work at St George’s Arts Centre for the duration of the Fringe festival, among a number of other brilliant local artists!
Please note the gallery is closed on Mondays.
Exhibition: Victoria Printmakers at Munn’s
Munns of Gravesend, Windmill St
An exhibition by the Victoria Printmakers at Munn’s! Come and take a look at some amazing prints by incredible local artists, & perhaps even buy one for yourself (purchases between 11am-2pm).
This exhibit is open from 10am-3pm, Monday-Saturday. Free to enter!
Exhibition: Steve Knowles
St George’s Arts Centre
Steve Knowles will be exhibiting work at St George’s Arts Centre for the duration of the Fringe festival, among a number of other brilliant local artists!
Please note the gallery is closed on Mondays.
Exhibition: North Kent Embroiderers
St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
North Kent Embroiderers will be exhibiting work at St George’s Arts Centre for the duration of the Fringe festival, among a number of other brilliant local artists!
Please note the gallery is closed on Mondays.
Art on the Railings
St George’s Church Gardens
St George’s Church Gardens becomes an open-air gallery as the Gravesend Art Group presents Art on the Railings — a vibrant outdoor exhibition celebrating local creativity.
Wander through the gardens and discover a diverse collection of artwork displayed along the railings, showcasing the talent, imagination and individuality of artists from across the community. From bold contemporary pieces to delicate, detailed studies, the exhibition offers something new to enjoy at every turn.
Set in the peaceful surroundings of St George’s Church Gardens, this free Fringe installation invites visitors to pause, explore, and experience art in an informal, accessible setting right in the heart of Gravesend.
Exhibition: James Howard
St George’s Arts Centre
James Howard will be exhibiting work at St George’s Arts Centre for the duration of the Fringe festival, among a number of other brilliant local artists!
Please note the gallery is closed on Mondays.
Local Ceramics Exhibition: The Wonky Potter Studios
Munns of Gravesend, Windmill Street
Naomi Boyle (AKA The Wonky Potter) will be exhibiting stunning ceramic works in Munn’s, alongside some of her students.
Come along and see this beautiful work by local artists. You can also find out more about classes if you are inspired to create!
Featuring work from the Wonky Potter Studios by Claire Mash, Kate Woodlock and Naomi Boyle.
Naomi will also be doing throwing demonstrations in Clubb’s Yard as part of their Open Studios on the 6th June between 2-4pm.
Exhibition: Tess Carey
St George’s Arts Centre
Tess Carey will be exhibiting work at St George’s Arts Centre for the duration of the Fringe festival, among a number of other brilliant local artists!
Please note the gallery is closed on Mondays.
Exhibition: Elle Tennyson
St George’s Arts Centre
Elle Tennyson will be exhibiting work at St George’s Arts Centre for the duration of the Fringe festival, among a number of other brilliant local artists!
Please note the gallery is closed on Mondays.
A Day in the Life: Photography Open Call
The Gravesham Fringe and The Gravesham Grapevine present ‘A Day In The Life - Photography Open Call’
Photographers of all ages and abilities are invited to help document Gravesham’s rapidly changing Borough over a unique twenty four hour period.
The collective work will form part of an ongoing digital archive that will hopefully be added to every year in order to create a long term visual history of our town and borough.
Take a photo in our borough anytime on Saturday 30th May and send it to: mark@seekasecondopinion.com – an online gallery will then be produced.
Step Out & Innovate - Celebrating World Creativity Day with Mural Art
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
21st April 2026 is World Creativity & Innovation Day. Theme: ‘Step out & Innovate’
Four different artists have created different murals to hang in the St George’s Arts Centre to celebrate World Creativity Day, honouring creativity as a driving force for cultural expression, innovation, and social connection. The project brings together artists to create large-scale wall murals using a variety of mediums, transforming walls into bold visual statements that reflect the power and diversity of creative thinking.
Together, the murals will form a dynamic exhibition celebrating creativity as a vital force that shapes communities, ideas, and the future.
The artists will be on site from Tuesday the 21st – Friday 24th April to create their murals within the gallery space. The gallery will be open to the public during this time so that the creative process can be seen.
GET CREATIVE – Block Printing on Fabric
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Get Creative – Workshops for Adults
Our programme of monthly creative workshops for adults to learn new skills, enhance existing ones or rekindle the love of an old hobby.
Meet, Learn, Create, Enjoy
Each month we offer you a different activity to try which hopefully you will want to continue with at home.
The workshops are designed to bring people together, learn skills, have fun and connect with each other. We aim for the sessions to be relaxed, friendly and offer a space where people’s creativity can flow. All are welcome (ages 18+ only) with no specific level of skill required.
May: Block Printing on Fabric
A 1.5 – 2-hour workshop using printing blocks to decorate fabric.
Lots of small printing blocks and a selection of fabric squares will be provided to experiment on. The facilitator will show you how to print patterns and overprint designs in different colours. The backgrounds, patterns and pictures can also be coloured in with fabric pastels.
There should be time to try out several patterns and designs on fabric pieces to take home.
Please bring an apron and wear old clothes as printing can get messy. Wear gloves if necessary to protect your hands.
Fabric printing ink and acrylic paint dries fairly quickly but you will need to bring a folder or similar to carry your pieces away. The fabric should then be ironed at home to fix the ink. You can then use the fabric for other textile projects or just admire them...
Ages 18+ only
Workshops must be booked in advance.
Facilitated by Judith De St Croix
MURALS - An Urban Art Workshop celebrating World Creativity Day
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
In this workshop, the artist, Eduard Sacrest, will be inviting participants to explore painting around themes of creativity and the things that inspire us, whether it’s music, books, our pets, or the little moments and objects that make us feel happy and present.
The session celebrates the everyday things that make each of us unique. Participants will take part in an urban art workshop focused on the stencil technique, where we will design, draw, and cut out our own stencils, and then bring them to life with spray paint. Never used spray paint before? No problem!
This will be a fun and engaging experience. No prior experience is needed, just bring your energy and your ideas, and let’s create together.
Suitable for ages 18+
GET CREATIVE – Mid Century Masterpiece
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Get Creative – Workshops for Adults
Our programme of monthly creative workshops for adults to learn new skills, enhance existing ones or rekindle the love of an old hobby.
Meet, Learn, Create, Enjoy
Each month we offer you a different activity to try which hopefully you will want to continue with at home.
The workshops are designed to bring people together, learn skills, have fun and connect with each other. We aim for the sessions to be relaxed, friendly and offer a space where people’s creativity can flow. All are welcome (ages 18+ only) with no specific level of skill required.
April: Mid Century Masterpiece
In this workshop inspired by a 1951 painting by Ellsworth Kelly, you will paint, cut, collage and use the laws of chance to create unexpected compositions. With free and energetic brushstrokes, you will create your own abstract, mid-century style masterpiece. Guided by Donna (@noama.art), in a friendly, non-judgemental environment.
Open to all, no artistic experience required. This workshop is about curiosity and discovering what we can create when we allow ourselves to play.
All materials will be provided, including paper, non-toxic paints, pencils, scissors, rulers and glue. You are welcome to bring along any found papers that you wish to recycle, these could be packaging papers, paper bags, or any paper substrate that is plain enough to paint on.
At the end of the workshop, you can take your masterpiece(s) home, to infuse some mid-century style to your interior.
Facilitator: Donna - NOAMA Art
Ages 18+ only
Workshops must be booked in advance.
Workshop lasts approx. 1.5 hours.
Celebrating Vaisakhi Exhibition
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Come and absorb the colour and joy of the Seikh celebration of Vaisakhi in this unique and exciting textiles exhibition.
Immerse yourself in the pieces created by participants of the art group at the Sri Guru Nanak Gurdwara Wellbeing Centre led by artist, Mona Whitton. Truly a joyous experience.