Winchester has a wealth of public art, the details of some peices can be seen above.
The list below details places you can view, purchase and partake in visual art.
Bell Fine Art Ltd (bellfineart.co.uk)
This two floor gallery shows original contemporary and period paintings by artists from the UK, Europe and further afield, together with prints, limited editions and local views.
Bella Crafts Winchester (www.bellacrafts.co.uk)
Unique Craft Centres in Winchester and Fair Oak offer a lovely shopping experience for all your craft materials and a chance to take a seat and craft, running workshops for adults and children every day.
Canvas Gallery (www.canvasgallery.com/)
Canvas Gallery was established in London, 2008. The gallery relocated in 2015 to the historic city of Winchester, UK.
City Space, The Arc (www.hampshireculture.org.uk/city-space-winchester-discovery-centre)
City Space is a vibrant and versatile gallery space located in The Arc, Winchester. It hosts a rolling programme of exhibitions which celebrate the very best of Winchester’s thriving arts and heritage scene.
Hampshire Framing (www.hampshireframing.co.uk)
The Gallery at Bishop's Waltham hosts a diverse and changing selection of artwork specialising in the UK’s leading established artists, including original paintings, prints, limited editions, etchings, linocuts, photography and local views, stained and fused glassware.
Hampshire Open Studios (www.hampshireopenstudios.org.uk)
Hampshire Open Studios is an annual art trail where the visiting public can meet artists in their studios and galleries.
The Arts Society Alresford (https://theartssocietyalresford.org.uk/home.aspx)
The society meets at 2.15pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month in Itchen Abbas Village Hall. Their objective, through inspiring lectures, visits, study days and heritage projects, is to broaden our knowledge and enjoyment of the decorative and fine arts with like
The Arts Society Winchester (https://theartssocietywinchester.org.uk/Home.aspx)
The Arts Society Winchester aims to promote and advance the aesthetic education of the public through the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts.
The Colour Factory (www.thecolourfactory.org.uk)
A team of professional creatives, occupying a unique setting with working studios, purpose built art and jewellery teaching spaces and a gallery.
The Gallery, The Arc (www.hampshireculture.org.uk/gallery-winchester-discovery-centre)
The Gallery at The Arc, Winchester is a stunning, government indemnity standard exhibition space which allows it to receive works and artefacts of international importance.
The Granary Creative Arts Centre (www.granarycreativearts.com)
The Arts Centre specialise in heritage arts workshops, community outreach and adult art classes that empower you to play with your creativity. Based in Alresford.
The Hampshire Picture Co (www.thehampshirepicturecompany.co.uk)
The Hampshire Picture Co is a film production company and enabler for all stages of filmmaking. They run a series of diverse and unique masterclasses & workshops, aimed at an in-depth understanding of various disciplines in film.
The Minster Gallery Ltd (www.minstergallery.com)
Located in the heart of Winchester, Hampshire, facing the Cathedral, The Minster Gallery shows figurative and abstract paintings and sculpture by contemporary British and international artists
The Winchester Gallery, Winchester School of Art (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/wrc/gallery/index.page)
The Winchester Gallery is Winchester School of Art's own dedicated gallery and provides a unique space for the visual arts in the South East. It provides the venue for a variety of exhibitions, varying from alumni shows to national touring exhibitions.
The Wykeham Gallery (www.wykehamgallery.co.uk)
A leading contemporary art gallery in Stockbridge, Hampshire. Exhibiting the work of many established British and international artists, as well as younger, emerging artists. We offer an extensive range selection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, bronzes and glass throughout our studio and gallery garden.
The Yard Studios (https://www.theyardstudioswinchester.co.uk/)
The Yard is a community of talented artists dedicated to the promotion of visual art. A studio space to both established and emerging artists, welcoming a variety of media such as painting, sculpture, bronze, photography, film, sound, performance, pottery, illustration, drawing, collage, poetry and jewellery.
The West Downs Gallery, University of Winchester (www.winchester.ac.uk/about-us/venue-hire-and-facilities/the-west-downs-gallery)
The Gallery hosts a programme of exhibitions across the year, and aims to show creative work of the highest quality to inspire debate and participation between creative professionals, academics, students and the public.
Whitewall Galleries Winchester (www.whitewallgalleries.com)
National Gallery Chain
Winchester Art Club (www.winart.org.uk/index.html)
The club encourage the practice of Fine Arts in Winchester, particularly among those who paint as a hobby. The programme includes: appraisals of member's work by professional artists; painting courses with professional tutors; painting together in groups; and lectures and demonstrations by artists and art historians.
If you know of a visual arts organisation operating in Winchester that isn't listed here, please contact us: ehickman@winchester.gov.uk