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 A selection of my work in the exhibition |
Stitch Unbound Exhibition in Oswestry Once again the Willow Gallery Oswestry is hosting an all textile exhibition Stitch Unbound July 4th to August 29th, 2026 Curated by Anthony Smith at the Willow Gallery. 12 invited textile artists showing a cohesive range of their art pieces, each reflecting their practice We have a Meet the Artists event on August 1st when all the exhibitors will be in the gallery from 11am to 3pm. We will be chatting to visitors and showing sketchbooks and work in progress Come along to this free event and wallow in all things textiles! The artists are Anne Kelly Alyssa Robinson Ali Pickard Nigel Cheney Isobel Currie Jill Walker Jan Beaney Jean Littlejohn Suzette Smart Pauline Kiernan Kate Tarling and me! Willow Gallery 56 Willow St, Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1AD 28 Jun 2026 00:00 |
 Opening my Studio for visitors |
Open Studios and Art Trail 2026 It's that time of year again! I will be opening my studio for visitors over 2 weekends June 13th, 14th and 20th, 21st 10 to 5 each day. There are 17 studios opening for visitors with over 30 artists to meet over the 4 days. I will be working on some new embroideries and it would be great to see you and chat about art and textiles. I am joined this year by Judith Harrison, printmaker, who will be exhibiting her prints in the summerhouse The garden is full of colour and you are welcome to explore it all when you come and see us! Look for the red balloons 🎈🎈🎈 The Garden Studio Highfield 85 Oakhurst Rd Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1BL You can park on the drive or around the corner in Park Drive Leaflets available from Willow Gallery, Willow Street Oswestry or online www.borderlandvisualarts.com 29 May 2026 00:00 |
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Textures and Rhythms Exhibition Currently on in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter RBSA GALLERY 4 Brook St Birmingham B3 1SA Finishing on May 16th I am delighted to be in this beautiful gallery with an opportunity to display more than 30 pieces of my work Textures and Rhythms is a joint exhibition from Alison Holt and Jaci Hogan, established artists who work in two distinctly different media; textiles and pastels. Having exhibited together regularly for the past five years, the artists have discovered a synergy between the stitches of Alison’s landscapes and the mark making of Jaci’s seascapes. Together they explore seasonal changes, natural patterns, and elemental textures found in nature. 10 May 2026 00:00 |
 Autumn Aerial - the winning embroidery |
Prize winner at the Society of Graphic Fine Art I was delighted to have 2 pieces of my work accepted into the 105th Open Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London This is an exhibition that celebrates drawing in all its forms. I particularly love to ve involved as I see my textiles as textured drawings I won a prize! How wonderful to be in the exhibition but also to be a prize winner and to receive an email like this Hi Alison Just to wish you hearty congratulations on winning the Pure Arts Group Mentoring Prize, which is worth £3,000. It will be wonderful to be part of this network of artists, with exhibitions opportunities and mentoring 18 Mar 2026 00:00 |
 A selection of new pieces |
Exhibitions and events in 2026 I am delighted to say there is a lot going on this year! I will be creating new work for exhibitions and teaching courses in my Shropshire studio. We have an inspiring theme for each course. Frost in January Topiary in March and Seascapes in June (full details on courses page.) My first exhibition is the New Year Open, in the Willow Gallery Oswestry Shropshire. My local gallery and always a favourite place to be! Work on display January 13th to February 28th I will be making more new work responding to an amazing circular walk last autumn, Cors-ye-Gedol near Dyffryn Ardudwy, woodlands, ancient bridges and mountains . The work will be on display at Ty Meirion Gallery North Wales, April 2nd to July 2nd The Park Gallery will be taking my work again to the Fresh Art Fair, Cheltenham in April I will be a co-exhibitor in May at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Gallery, in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. The exhibition title is Textures and Rhythms reflecting my textiles and Jaci Hogans pastels really well. We are sharing the first floor gallery so lots of wall space to show off our artwork! Open Studios will be in June again. This year I have printmaker Judith Harrison in the summerhouse (more details of all exhibitions are on my exhibitions page) Lots more is happening later in 2026 but that's all for now! 10 Jan 2026 00:00 |
 A selection of our artwork |
Capturing the Landscape I am exhibiting at the Fountain Gallery for two weeks with lots of new work I will be sharing the gallery with fellow artist Jaci Hogan who works in pastels We have landscapes, seascapes and a great selection of art inspired by the natural world We hope you can visit and say hello THE FOUNTAIN GALLERY 26 Bridge Rd, East Molesey KT8 9HA near Hampton Court 12th - 24th August 11am to 5pm each day Closed Monday 10 Aug 2025 00:00 |
 Full colour catalogue available from the Willow Gallery website |
Stitch by Stitch Exhibition 2025 Stitch by Stitch Exhibition 2025 at the Willow Gallery Oswestry Shropshire is in full swing It runs until August 30th and we have 88 artists with over 120 pieces of textile art on display Suzette Smart and I curated this exhibition following the success of Stitch by Stitch Exhibition 2023 There is an extensive programme of Meet the Artists Sessions every Saturday with 4 or 5 artists in the gallery chatting about their process Saturday 2nd August 11am to 3pm Eileen Harrison, Sheila Haldane Heather Hancock, Sue Mulcock Saturday 9th August 11am to 3pm John Peacock Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn Saturday 16th August 11am to 3pm Sue Spence, Jenny O’Leary Kirsty Farrar 12noon-3pm Ali Pickard Saturday 23 August 11am to 3pm Anne Kelly, Annie Brown Diana Browne Saturday 30th August 10am to 12noon Ellie Burkett, Caroline Nixon Esther Montero, Jo Hill 12.30pm to 2.30pm Darren Ball, Ali-Lou Field Grace Gatley, Vinny Stapley Sylvie Millen, Morgaine Cron Mindful Stitching 2-4pm - everyone welcome to this informal group activity to round up the whole event 30 Jul 2025 00:00 |
 Art Trail brochures available |
Open Studios and Art Trail 2025 June 7th 8th and 14th 15th I'm opening up my studio again this June for two weekends as part of the Borderland Visual Arts Open Studios and Art Trail – and I’d love for you to drop by I’ll be working away, happy to chat, answer questions, and show you what goes into my process. There’ll be lots of new work on display – and I’m really excited that local textile artist Suzette Smart will be exhibiting alongside me too It’s a relaxed, friendly event – just a chance to enjoy some art, meet the makers, and maybe find something that speaks to you Open 10 to 5pm each day Highfield Oakhurst Rd Oswestry Shropshire SY11 1BL Brochures of the whole art trail available at my studio or from the Willow Gallery, Oswestry, Shropshire where there is a large group show of the Borderland Visual Artists artwork to see 18 Apr 2025 00:00 |
 One of the embroideries on display |
Beyond the Prize Exhibition Delighted to share the news that I have 4 pieces of my work accepted into the Beyond the Prize Exhibition Celebrating Contemporary Figurative Art As one of the artists who has won an award or prize at Mall Galleries within the last two years, I was invited to submit works for consideration. Mall Galleries, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD Exhibition opens: 16 April, 11am to 6pm daily Exhibition closes: Saturday 26 April, 1pm 02 Apr 2025 00:00 |
 A selection of my artwork on show |
The Threads of Nature - Solo Show March 29th - April 27th 2025 I will be at Pensychnant Conservation Centre Nr Conwy North Wales this Saturday 29th March 11am to 4pm Demonstrating my embroidery process and answering questions All welcome to this free event It's the Opening of my Solo Exhibition which runs from 29th March to 27th April Open 11am to 4pm each weekend inclusive. This is a solo show reflecting the richness and diversity of the landscape of North Wales. Over 30 art works to see Pensychnant Conservation Centre Sychnant Pass Rd, Conwy LL32 8BJ North Wales 25 Mar 2025 00:00 |
 Amongst the Roots |
The Broderers' Exhibition: The Worshipful Company of Broderers I was delighted to hear I had two embroideries accepted into The Broderers Exhibition: The Art of Embroidery at The Bankside Gallery in London Then there was more news! We are delighted to inform you that your artwork, Amongst the Leaves, has been shortlisted for The Broderers' Exhibition 2025 Viewers' Choice Award Voting is now open! The Broderers Viewers Choice Award Please vote via the link. All of the 20 shortlisted entries are there to see, explore the artworks and pick the one that speaks to you.This is your chance to play a direct role in celebrating the embroidery art that moves and inspires you. Thank you! The exhibition promotes and celebrates embroidery as fine art. It provides artists with a platform to gain exposure, display and sell their artwork and connect with art lovers. February 25th to March 2nd, 2025 Bankside Gallery 48 Hopton St, London SE1 9JB (nr Tate Modern) 16 Feb 2025 00:00 |
 A section of 'One Frosty Morning' |
Winner of the People's Choice Award 'One Frosty Morning' was accepted into the Open Art Exhibition at Pensychnant Conservative Centre North Wales this summer I am delighted to tell you it went on to win the People's Choice award The prize is a solo show at Pensychnant next year! Details below Solo Show Pensychnant Conservation Centre Sychnant Pass Rd, Conwy LL32 8BJ North Wales Meet the Artist Sat 29th March 11 to 4pm Exhibition runs 29th March - April 27th Open 11am to 4pm each weekend inclusive 04 Oct 2024 00:00 |
 Textured Light |
Textured Light Exhibition: Cheltenham I am returning to Cheltenham for another week long exhibition with pastel artist Jaci Hogan September 26th to October 2nd 10 to 5 each day Sixteen Gallery Montpellier Street Cheltenham GL50 1SW I will have my sewing machine with me and lots of work in progress if you are interested to see me working Intricate detailed embroideries alongside beautifully observed pastel drawings. Vibrant and textured interpretations of water in all its forms. Exploring the rhythm and movement in the imagery along the coastlines and waterways. Both artists enjoy observing the textures and colours found within this subject, and use their different mediums to to create a cohesive body of work. 16 Sep 2024 00:00 |
 My selected artwork One Frosty Morning |
A Demonstration Day at Pensychnant N. Wales Saturday 14th September I will be Artist in Residence at Pensychnant Conservation Centre North Wales In conjunction with the Open Art Exhibition currently on display filling this beautiful Arts and Crafts House with art 11am to 4pm demonstrating my machine embroidery It would be great to see you there! Pensychnant Conservation Centre Sychnant Pass Rd, Conwy LL32 8BJ 08 Sep 2024 00:00 |
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Exhibition Launch Park Gallery Cheltenham I have been approached by a new gallery wanting to represent me and my work Its an exciting opportunity for me and I have agreed to sell my work through the lovely Park Gallery, Montpellier Avenue, Cheltenham There is a launch event to celebrate there are 12 pieces of mine on display its on Thursday 29th August at 6pm. The gallery will be launching three new artists - Camilla Dowse, Colin Clark and me! There will be live music, Pimms and canapés and you're invited! If you live nearby it would be terrific to see you there at the event 16 Aug 2024 00:00 |
 'Raked Light' and 'Winter Sun' |
The Gallery at Green and Stone - Summer Exhibition My next trip to London is to be at the Private View of the Summer Exhibition in The Gallery at Green and Stone 251-253 Fulham Rd, London SW3 6HY I am delighted to have these 2 pieces accepted into this show, 'Raked Light' and 'Winter Sun' will sit alongside some top notch art! Update! Thrilled to say both pieces sold at the PV! Thank you Green and Stone! The exhibition is on from July 31 to August 30 26 Jul 2024 00:00 |
 A joint textile exhibition |
Stitched Boundaries Exhibition MEET THE ARTISTS I currently have an exhibition alongside textile artist Suzette Smart in the Willow Gallery Oswestry Shropshire This body of work focuses on my love of living on the border of Shropshire and Wales. It is a rich source of diverse landscape with the seasons adding to the range of colour, light and texture that attracts my attention, from my own garden to the landscape beyond This Saturday we will both be in the gallery working on our textile pieces and chatting with visitors who are interested in seeing our process We will be there 10 am to 2pm Saturday 20th July I hope you will join us! 15 Jul 2024 00:00 |
 A selection of my new work |
My Open Studios and Forthcoming Exhibitions My studio will be open over 2 weekends in June 8th/9th and 15th/16th. Open 10am to 5pm each day You are most welcome to visit me there to have a look at my work, chat about my process in a relaxed space I am busy having a tidy up and trying to make it look presentable! The garden is looking pretty, it's very colourful at the moment and the ponds are full of fat tadpoles! I have lots of new work to show you, mainly due to 2 forthcoming exhibitions! STITCHED BOUNDARIES in the Willow Gallery Oswestry Shropshire. 29th June to 17 August In conjunction with Suzette Smart textile artist there is a Meet the Artist day on July 20th in the gallery 10am to 2 pm Plus ILLUMINATED LANDSCAPES in the Fountain Gallery, East Molesey Near Hampton Court July 1st to 14th I will be in the gallery most days and sharing the show with Jaci Hogan, Pastel Artist More information on all my shows this year are over on my Exhibitions page 05 Jun 2024 00:00 |
 Primavera embroidery detail |
STITCHERY STORIES PODCAST I was delighted to be invited to be a guest on Sue Weeks Stitchery Stories podcast She has interviewed many interesting and well renowned textile artists so I was in great company We had a lovely afternoon chatting about all things textiles, from inspiration to exhibitions and new projects You can listen to us via the website Stitchery Stories Why not make yourself a cup of tea or maybe pour a glass of wine, relax and enjoy! 28 May 2024 00:00 |
 New work by Alison in stitch and Jaci in pastels |
Forthcoming exhibition - LUMINOSITY April 3 - 9 Opening on April 3rd for a week in Spring Gallery, Montpellier Street in Cheltenham This is my collaboration with Jaci Hogan Pastel Artist. We are both exploring the effect of light on the landscape. We have shared a journey discovering rich unexpected colour combinations, vibrant contrasts and texture. This is our first joint exhibition for 2024 We will be in the gallery from 10 - 5 each day Pop in and say hi and view the new exciting work we are eager to share with you in this lovely gallery, we would love to see you! 04 Mar 2024 00:00 |
 My selected piece Autumn |
Royal Society of British Artists Exhibition 2024 Final Selection Completed Dear Artist, On behalf of the Royal Society of British Artists, congratulations on being selected for the RBA Annual Exhibition 2024. We look forward to seeing your work. I am delighted to shares this news and the embroidery that has been selected! It will be on display at the Mall Galleries London 29 February - 9 March The RBA Annual Exhibition gathers together the Society's members, among the finest artists in the UK and beyond, to showcase their work alongside a selection of works by non-members, which are of the highest quality. The Royal Society of British Artists was founded by a group of painters in 1823 and in 1887 the Society was granted ‘Royal’ status. The RBA has since remained a premier art societies and has attracted renowned artists for more than 200 years. 17 Feb 2024 00:00 |
 Winter Dusk: 1 of 2 pieces in the exhibition |
ING Discerning Eye Exhibition Mall Galleries London What a great email to arrive in my inbox! Dear Alison, Thank you for applying to ING Discerning Eye 2023 we had an outstanding response to this year's call for entries and all the selectors were extremely impressed with the quality of the work submitted. We are delighted to inform you that you have been selected for exhibition I am so pleased to announce I have had 2 of my embroideries accepted by the ING Discerning Eye Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London It runs from November 16th to 26th More details here https://www.discerningeye.org/exhibition The exhibition comprises both publicly submitted works and works independently selected by six prominent figures from different areas of the art world: two artists, two collectors and two critics. Each section is hung separately to give each its own distinctive identity. The impression emerges of six small exhibitions within the whole. It provides an unusual opportunity for works by lesser-known artists to be hung alongside contributions from internationally recognised names. 07 Oct 2023 00:00 |
 Between the Rock Pools |
Royal Society of Marine Artists 2023 The Royal Society of Marine Artists presents its 78th Annual Exhibition UPDATE I won the Charles Pears award for outstanding work by a non member! Absolutely thrilled! Thank you RSMA My embroidery Between the Rock Pools has been accepted into this exhibition in the Mall Galleries London. I am delighted that textile art is represented in this prestigious exhibition This exhibition a showcase for the best in contemporary marine art, whether that is painting, drawing, printmaking, or sculpture, and as such the exhibition celebrates a diversity of approach as well as subject matter. The private view is Wednesday 20th September 11am to 8pm. I will be there in the afternoon, let me know if you would like an invite! The exhibition runs from 21st to 30th September 10-5 pm My piece is on page 7 of the online catalogue https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/royal-society-marine-artists-annual-exhibition-2023 02 Sep 2023 00:00 |
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Turning Tide Exhibition 19th August to 28th October Turning Tide is a new exhibition inspired by our coastal landscape and rhythm of the tides. This exhibition will have a focus on our precious and very fragile coast as well as the local communities that reside here. I have 6 selected pieces in this new show Located in the centre of the village of Dyffryn Ardudwy which is on the main coastal road between Harlech and Barmouth in the stunning Snowdonia National Park. Check website for opening times ​https://www.tymeirion.co.uk/ 17 Aug 2023 00:00 |
 Our usual blend of animals and landscapes united by our love of texture |
Exploring Textures July 13th - 26th Sixteen Gallery, Cheltenham Yes! We are back in Cheltenham with a new exhibition - Exploring Textures It's a Meet the Artist style event. A two woman show, my textiles and pastel art by Jaci Hogan I will have my sewing machine and lots of my embroideries in progress for people to see Jaci will be in the gallery drawing at her easel Come and see us! July 13th - 26th 10 - 5pm each day 16 Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier Street Cheltenham GL50 1SW 04 Jul 2023 00:00 |