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The Halpern Gallery is a dedicated gallery space for hire in the Medway towns offering artists, designers, students, schools and graduates a chance to present their work in a self-curated, contemporary exhibition space.

03/06/2026

MEDWAY LENS

This exhibition is a showcase of work from Medway and Kent photographers exploring identity, place, creativity, everyday life, and local culture through photography; bringing together a wide range of artistic styles, lived experiences, and creative approaches.

Funded by Arts Council England and led by Black Art Hub CIC, Medway and Kent Lens is a new open-call photography, film and video event that includes a photography gallery exhibition and online film and video platform celebrating the diverse creative voices across Medway and Kent.

Free entry. Everyone welcome.

Open Mon to Sat 10am til 4pm.
The Crane Blue Boar Lane, a study.
Framed photographic image, printed on aluminium. Limited Edition of 25.
Image accepted for The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2024.
£485
Martin Kirby

02/06/2026

CALLING ALL ARTISTS 🌱
Submissions to our annual Summer Exhibition are now OPEN.

This year there is a theme: Common Ground
Let’s celebrate what we have in common rather than that which divides us, however loosely observed; be a it a love of nature, humour, beauty or shared passions. Or take it more literally and explore your local common ground.

This year the Summer Exhibition will be at The Halpern Gallery in Chatham only.

🎨 It is £15 to submit up to two pieces of work and guarantee that at least one piece will be included
📆 Deadline: 14 July
✍️ Enter at nucleusarts.com/opencall

All disciplines considered, every artist included.

01/06/2026

Medway Lens

Showing until 1st July, open every Mon to Sat 10am til 4pm.
In safe hands
Photography
NFS
Faith Howard
Last Bloom
Canon EOS R5camera
£25
Florence Lapthorne .artificium
The River Medway at Upnor
Photography
£55
Amy Parker .art

30/05/2026

28th - 1st July

MEDWAY LENS

This exhibition is a showcase of work from Medway and Kent photographers exploring identity, place, creativity, everyday life, and local culture through photography; bringing together a wide range of artistic styles, lived experiences, and creative approaches.

Funded by Arts Council England and led by Black Art Hub CIC, Medway and Kent Lens is a new open-call photography, film and video event that includes a photography gallery exhibition and online film and video platform celebrating the diverse creative voices across Medway and Kent.

Free entry. Everyone welcome.
Hasted Road
Photography
£150
Laura Fisher
Soap Bubbles
Photography
£150
Hayley Scott
The person inside
Photography
NFS
Immy Reeves
Amy Parker
Sunset Over the River Medway
Photography
£55art

26/05/2026

Last few days to see Vessels of Memory, by Gledys Ibarra

Vessels of Memory is a series of recent paintings exploring memory and the recurring motif of the vessel. The works emerged gradually in Gledys's studio, evolving from quiet, introspective compositions to a broader exploration of form, scale, and colour. Across the series, some paintings are restrained and contemplative, while others are more expressive, reflecting the range of her engagement with memory and material.

Show ends 27th May, don't miss it!

Free entry, everyone welcome.

20/05/2026

14 - 27 May

Vessels of Memory

Gledys Ibarra

Venezuelan artist Gledys Ibarra presents her first solo exhibition in the United Kingdom with Vessels of Memory, a series of recent paintings exploring memory and the recurring motif of the vessel. The works emerged gradually in her studio, evolving from quiet, introspective compositions to a broader exploration of form, scale, and colour. Across the series, some paintings are restrained and contemplative, while others are more expressive, reflecting the range of her engagement with memory and material.

15/05/2026

Showing now...

Vessels of Memory

By Gledys Ibarra

14th - 27th May

Venezuelan artist Gledys Ibarra presents her first solo exhibition in the United Kingdom with Vessels of Memory, a series of recent paintings exploring memory and the recurring motif of the vessel. The works emerged gradually in her studio, evolving from quiet, introspective compositions to a broader exploration of form, scale, and colour. Across the series, some paintings are restrained and contemplative, while others are more expressive, reflecting the range of her engagement with memory and material.

The exhibition is part of Ibarra’s sustained studio practice, developed alongside her career as an actress. Alongside her exhibitions in Venezuela, including Casa 22 Gallery, El Hatillo, Caracas, she has participated in cultural initiatives such as the Latin American Awards by LA United, London, in collaboration with Latin American House, where her works were presented and auctioned.

MEET THE ARTIST

SATURDAY 16th MAY
2pm - 4pm in The Halpern Gallery
Free entry, everyone welcome!

13/05/2026

It's the last couple of days to see 'The Art of Belonging', don't miss it!

Show ends 13th May

Open Mon to Sat 10am til 4pm

Free entry. Everyone welcome!
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272 High Street
High Street
ME44BP

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Website

https://www.nucleusarts.com/halpern-chatham

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