The Basingstoke Art House Gallery

30/08/2026

🎨 Meet Jo Peate — Berkshire Artist

We’re delighted to showcase the work of Jo Peate, a Berkshire-based artist inspired by the beauty of the natural world and the character of architecture.
Working across watercolour, acrylic and oil, Jo explores the unique textures, atmosphere and possibilities of each medium. Her paintings capture quiet moments of beauty and connection, inviting us to pause, reflect and perhaps be transported to a familiar place—or somewhere imagined. ✨

From atmospheric landscapes to striking architectural forms, Jo’s work brings a wonderful sense of place and emotion to the gallery.

🎨 Discover Jo’s work at The Basingstoke Art House Gallery and connect with her at www.jopeate.art⁠

26/08/2026

David Plant about his atmospheric works, combining traditional watercolour techniques with a loose, expressive approach to landscape and architecture. His paintings capture recognisable places without becoming overly rigid or photographic.

26/08/2026

🎨 Meet Our New Artist – Julia Birtwistle 🐆✨
We’re delighted to welcome Julia Birtwistle, a talented artist based in Berkshire, to The Basingstoke Art House Gallery!

Julia works in original acrylic and watercolour, often incorporating beautiful textures and metallic details into her artwork. Her expressive animal paintings are particularly captivating — including her striking abstract Cheetah, which was selected as a finalist in a competition for a film of the same name and later exhibited in London.

🖼️ Julia also offers prints and commissions, making her work accessible for art lovers and collectors alike.

Come and discover Julia’s work alongside our wonderful collection of local and independent artists at the gallery! 💜

📍 The Basingstoke Art House Gallery
🎨 Original art • Prints • Commissions

26/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Alex and Kate for spending their Sunday with us at The Basingstoke Art House Gallery! 🎨❤️
It was wonderful meeting you both, sharing our gallery and introducing you to the talented artists behind the work. Thank you for your time, enthusiasm and for capturing our space on film.
We can’t wait to see the video when it goes live and share it with our artistic community! ✨
Here’s to hopefully many more collaborations in the future! 🥂

26/08/2026

Something exciting is coming! Stay tuned!

The Basingstoke Art House Gallery — thank you for having us. Video tour of the space and special guest artist interviews too! 🖼️ 🎨

Festival Place Alex Blacklist

22/08/2026

Well done Uplift Project for hosting those creative workshops in our space!☘️🌾🌿

They are running until the end of September

21/08/2026

Something I’ve been meaning to share with you all for a little while — our Make 4 Peace installation is now taking shape at the gallery. 🕊️💙

We’re working together towards a goal of 1,000 origami cranes by 21 September, International Day of Peace. 🌍

I’d really appreciate your support! To take part, you can simply:

🕊️ Fold an origami crane
✍️ Write the word “Peace” on it
💙 Add it to the installation
🙌 Encourage visitors to join in too!

Every crane counts.

And if folding isn’t your thing, don’t worry — we also have some ready-folded cranes available for you to add to the installation.

I hope you’ll join this small but meaningful collective effort, bringing together creativity, hope and a shared message of peace. 💙🕊️🌍

Installation created by Shachi Jain

17/08/2026

🎨 DID YOU KNOW? 👀
You can enjoy the art while your little ones get creative — completely FREE! 🖌️✨
Every Sunday, we’re running free children’s creative workshops right here at Basingstoke Art House Gallery. 🖼️
While the children are busy making, drawing and creating, parents can take their time to explore the artworks, meet the artists and enjoy the gallery.

❤️
🎨 FREE Children’s Workshops
📅 Every Sunday
⏰ 12pm–1pm & 2pm–3pm
📍 Basingstoke Art House Gallery
👧🧒 Children can get creative while you discover something beautiful!

No need to worry about keeping the little ones entertained — we’ve got the creativity covered! 😉
Bring the children, explore the gallery and let their imaginations run wild! 🌈🎨

Tag a parent who would love this! 👇

15/08/2026

Well done, John! 👌🏻

His work is brilliant

15/08/2026

David Plant

David’s work reflects a lifelong love of creativity, colour and storytelling. He first explored watercolour through landscapes and seascapes inspired by Dorset, before developing his practice into a much broader and more expressive body of work.

His inspiration comes from the vibrant colours of Africa and Spain, the character and humour of everyday life in the North East of England, miners’ art, steam railways and, of course, the beauty of the female form. These influences often come together with a deliberate move towards abstraction, creating artwork that feels both familiar and wonderfully unexpected.

Watercolour remains David’s favourite medium, allowing him to explore colour, movement and atmosphere in his own distinctive way. Above all, his work is driven by a passion for creativity and the joy of producing something different that connects with and is appreciated by others.