Surrey Artist of the Year 2026: Celebrating Creativity in Surrey
New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham · 12 September to 7 November 2026
Photo: Alan Varndell, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Alan Varndell, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Surrey Artist of the Year 2026 exhibition shows work by the competition's finalists, from painting and printmaking to textiles and ceramics, at the New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham. The winner was announced on 23 October, and the exhibition is in its final week until Saturday 7 November. Entry is free, and it suits anyone interested in local art and craft.
Highlights
- Finalists' work on display at New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham
- Winner receives a bursary for a solo exhibition
- Free family art workshops during October half-term
Getting there
New Ashgate Gallery, GU9 7PS
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