2026 Exhibition
The 12th Annual hART Exhibition
Three days of original art, remarkable makers and creative discovery, bringing hART artists and invited guests together at Hythe’s Tin Tabernacle.
A LOOK BACK AT 2026
The 12th Annual hART Exhibition brought together an exceptional variety of creative work, with hARTists exhibiting alongside an invited collection of guest artists.
Across three days, the Tin Tabernacle became a showcase for painting, ceramics, textiles, glass, jewellery, sculpture and more — giving visitors the opportunity to discover different approaches to contemporary art and meet some of the artists behind the work.
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- A selection of original artwork displayed at the 12th Annual HART Exhibition in Hythe, April 2026.Highlights from the HART Exhibition 2026 at the Tin Tabernacle, Hythe, showcasing work by HART members and guest artists including painting, jewellery, ceramics, textiles and mixed media.
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- Painting, ceramics, glass, sculpture and textile art were among the many works exhibited by HART & Friends in 2026.
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- A glimpse around the 2026 HART Exhibition, bringing together an eclectic collection of original art and craft.
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- Original artwork by HART members and guest artists on display during the 2026 annual exhibition.
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- Just some of the diverse work exhibited by HART artists and invited guest artists during the 2026 exhibition.
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- Ceramics, jewellery, glass, painting and textile work on display at the HART & Friends 2026 exhibition.
The 2026 Exhibiting Artists
Discover the artists whose work formed part of hART’s 12th Annual Exhibition in April 2026.
An award-winning printmaker creating richly layered landscapes, seascapes and still lifes that blur the boundaries between digital collage and fine art.
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- A richly textured coastal landscape by HART exhibiting artist Mark Farrow.
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- An atmospheric coastal scene by HART exhibiting artist Mark Farrow.
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- A beautifully composed still life by HART exhibiting artist Mark Farrow.
An abstract artist working across paint and textiles, allowing organic forms, colour and intuition to shape each composition.
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- An expressive abstract work by HART exhibiting artist Olga Van Dijke.
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- Colour and intuition meet in this expressive abstract painting by Olga Van Dijke.
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- A richly layered mixed-fibre textile work by HART exhibiting artist Olga Van Dijke.
An expressive abstract artist whose richly layered paintings explore colour, landscape, emotion and the natural world.
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- An atmospheric abstract composition by HART exhibiting artist Elaine Almond.
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- Bold colour and expressive mark-making come together in this abstract work by Elaine Almond.
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- An expressive exploration of colour, movement and form by HART exhibiting artist Elaine Almond.
A contemporary jeweller creating distinctive pieces in precious metals and gemstones, characterised by intricate detail, texture and unexpected touches.
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- A contemporary silver bangle showcasing Julian Warrender’s distinctive approach to texture and form.
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- A distinctive beaded necklace with sculptural silver fish details by Julian Warrender.
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- An intricately detailed silver bead bracelet by HART exhibiting artist Julian Warrender.
A representational painter working in oils and acrylics, drawn particularly to buildings, places and the stories they seem to hold.
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- Rose Cottage captured in paint by HART exhibiting artist Ann Momtahan.
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- A characterful architectural study by HART exhibiting artist Ann Momtahan.
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- Ann Momtahan’s atmospheric interpretation of Prospect Cottage in the distinctive landscape of Dungeness.
A Kent printmaker creating limited-edition linoprints inspired by nature, with a beautifully simple, graphic and Japanese-influenced aesthetic.
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- A beautifully composed figurative vessel print by HART exhibiting artist Beverley Johnson.
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- Black Peony III by HART exhibiting artist and printmaker Beverley Johnson.
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- A striking bird linoprint by HART exhibiting artist Beverley Johnson.
A glass artist inspired by the natural world, combining kiln-forming, fusing, glass painting and enamelling to create distinctive contemporary pieces.
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- A colourful arrangement of wildflowers captured in glass by Caroline Raffan.
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- A characterful running hare captured in fused glass by HART exhibiting artist Caroline Raffan.
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- A delicate floral fused glass piece by HART exhibiting artist Caroline Raffan.
A Fine Art graduate whose expressive paintings explore identity, with a longstanding interest in giving women and their experiences a voice.
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- A striking figurative composition by HART exhibiting artist Vicky Brand.
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- An intimate figurative portrait of a father and newborn by HART exhibiting artist Vicky Brand.
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- A bold and characterful contemporary figurative painting by Vicky Brand.
A multidisciplinary artist exploring glass, sculpture, mosaic, print and silver through a fascination with material, texture, form and the Romney Marsh landscape.
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- A delicate floral elephant in stained glass by HART exhibiting artist Yolanda Houston.
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- Frida Kahlo reimagined in colourful stained glass by HART exhibiting artist Yolanda Houston.
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- A playful flying pig created in stained glass by HART exhibiting artist Yolanda Houston.
A contemporary painter creating atmospheric landscapes and seascapes inspired by the shifting light, colour and character of coast and countryside.
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- An atmospheric coastal landscape by HART exhibiting artist Sue Houghton.
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- A serene abstract waterscape exploring colour, reflection and open space by Sue Houghton.
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- A striking interpretation of England’s distinctive white chalk coastline by HART exhibiting artist Sue Houghton.
An artist working in ceramics and digital art, creating characterful clay pieces alongside imagery inspired by the local coast.
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- An expressive figurative ceramic sculpture by HART exhibiting artist Rob Lansman.
A mixed-media artist whose contemporary embroidery draws on traditional stitch, nostalgia and memory to create beautifully evocative scenes.
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- A stylish embroidered portrait by HART exhibiting artist Marie-Hélène Hunter.
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- The Window Chatroom — a characterful stitched scene by HART exhibiting artist Marie-Hélène Hunter.
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- A beautifully layered harbour scene combining embroidery, texture and landscape by Marie-Hélène Hunter.
Ceramic artist creating expressive, one-of-a-kind forms in clay, with a particular passion for the unpredictable beauty of Raku firing.
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- Rich colour and unpredictable surface effects characterise this Raku ceramic piece by Penny Graham.
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- A sculptural collection of contemporary Raku ceramics by HART exhibiting artist Penny Graham.
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- A distinctive Raku vessel by HART exhibiting ceramic artist Penny Graham.
A skilled woodturner creating individually shaped pieces from predominantly home-grown and sustainably sourced timbers.
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- A striking decorative woodturned bowl by HART exhibiting artist Paul Johnson.
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- Natural grain and sculptural form come together in this handcrafted wooden bowl by Paul Johnson.
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- A beautifully finished lidded wooden vessel handcrafted by woodturner Paul Johnson.
A painter working primarily in acrylics, moving between florals, landscapes, seascapes and more personal abstract compositions.
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- A bold daffodil painting by Fiona Yorke-Saville, guest artist at the HART Exhibition 2026.
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- Expressive floral artwork by Fiona Yorke-Saville, a guest artist at the 2026 HART Exhibition in Hythe.
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- A colourful collection of floral paintings by 2026 HART guest artist Fiona Yorke-Saville.
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- Fiona Yorke-Saville at work creating one of her distinctive colourful floral paintings.
A glass artist whose fused-glass practice has evolved from traditional forms towards increasingly sculptural and playfully unconventional work.
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- Contemporary fused glass wall clock by Roger Sturley, guest artist at the 2026 HART Exhibition.
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- Colourful fused glass fish artwork by Roger Sturley, exhibited with HART in Hythe in 2026.
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- Characterful figurative sculpture by Roger Sturley, a guest artist at the HART Exhibition 2026.
A fused-glass artist who experiments freely with shape and colour, drawing inspiration from nature, travel and everyday life.
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- Vibrant multicoloured fused glass bowl by Julie Williams, guest artist at the 2026 HART Exhibition.
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- Contemporary blue and turquoise fused glass dish by Julie Williams, exhibited with HART in Hythe.
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- Playful fused glass ice lolly artwork by Julie Williams, a guest artist at HART’s 2026 exhibition.
A ceramic artist creating sculptural and functional work inspired by the Kent marshes, coast, hedgerows and changing seasons.
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- Delicate bluebell ceramic sculptures by Alison Proctor, guest artist at HART’s 2026 exhibition in Hythe, Kent.
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- Colourful nasturtium-inspired ceramic flower sculpture by Alison Proctor, exhibited with HART in Hythe, Kent.
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- Botanical ceramic vessels by Alison Proctor, guest artist at the 2026 HART Exhibition in Hythe, Kent.
An accomplished woodturner recognised for distinctive forms and innovative colouring techniques that transform the natural character of wood.
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- Contemporary turned wooden bowl by Julian Williamson, featuring natural wood grain and a colourful decorative rim.
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- Elegant hand-turned wooden vessel by Julian Williamson, exhibited with HART in Hythe, Kent.
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- Hand-turned lidded wooden bowl by Julian Williamson, guest artist at HART’s 2026 exhibition in Hythe, Kent.
An illustrator creating intricate pen-and-ink work inspired by British trees and wildlife, often woven around recurring storybook characters.
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- Detailed woodland illustration by Philip Presland featuring animals sheltering beneath the roots of an ancient tree.
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- Whimsical tree and wildlife illustration by Philip Presland, exhibited with HART in Hythe, Kent.
A Fine Art graduate and former art tutor whose colourful mixed-media work is deeply influenced by Romney Marsh and the wider Kent landscape.
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- Expressive rural artwork by Phillippa Goddard depicting an old wooden gate secured with chains and padlocks.
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- Atmospheric monochrome coastal artwork by Phillippa Goddard, exhibited with HART in Hythe, Kent.
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- Bold sunflower artwork by Phillippa Goddard, guest artist at HART’s 2026 exhibition in Hythe, Kent.
A fashion illustrator and portrait artist celebrated for expressive drawings of people, clothing and character, including live illustration at events.
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- Vibrant fashion illustration by Zoe Parker featuring an elegant figure in a colourful feather-inspired outfit.
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- Expressive contemporary fashion illustration by Zoe Parker, guest artist at the 2026 HART Exhibition in Hythe, Kent.
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- A collection of lively catwalk and designer fashion illustrations by Zoe Parker, exhibited with HART in Kent.
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