Friday 7 May 2021
How can artists help us renew our relationship with nature?
How can we renew our relationship with nature? Orleans House Gallery has set out a stall of experimentation and expansive collaboration for the coming years. We aim to open up our grounds and the artistic…
Wednesday 5 May 2021
Octagon 300 Virtual Tour
Octagon 300 opened in October in celebration of the 300th anniversary of the Octagon Room here at Orleans House Gallery. The exhibition has been a huge success and as the show comes down to make…
Sunday 2 May 2021
Top 3 At Home Family Activities
Family activities will be restarting in person on 6 June here at Orleans House Gallery. Until then, you can still take part in our at home activities.
Friday 23 April 2021
Looking Forward to Reopening
The pandemic has given us all a chance to rethink our lives and the team have used the last few months to consider what is special about Orleans House Gallery. The Gallery will continue to be…
Tuesday 13 April 2021
Artist in Focus: Ackroyd & Harvey
Innovative and prolific, Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey are internationally acclaimed for their multi-disciplinary work that intersects the realms of art, activism, architecture, and science. In anticipation of our new main gallery exhibition Remember the…
Wednesday 7 April 2021
Making art lets us imagine the future we want to create
Announcing our new exhibition and a three year programme connecting with our site and ecosystem. Orleans House Gallery and its Woodland Gardens sit amongst the ruins of a grand house and grounds. But all this is comparatively recent history. …
Sunday 4 April 2021
Sunday Afternoon Art – Playing with Perception
Sunday Afternoon Art is our monthly art activity for families, aimed at children aged 4 plus. We are very excited this month to invite Jonathan Roson, from arts collective Alice in Hackneyland, to create an…
Sunday 7 March 2021
Sunday Afternoon Art: Alexander Pope’s Grotto – Making textures and a 3D grotto
Join us for Sunday Afternoon Art and make your own textured grottos, by following the walkthrough below. Our family activities are aimed at children aged 4+ to complete with an adult. This activity is being…
Monday 1 March 2021
Calling early career artists, curators and collectives
We are now accepting proposals for exhibitions at Orleans House Gallery.
Sunday 7 February 2021
Sunday Afternoon Art – Create your own poetry inspired by Pope’s Grotto
Sunday Afternoon Art is our monthly creative activity for families with children aged 4 plus. Activities are designed for you to do together as a family.
Friday 5 February 2021
Collection Focus – Hidden History – The Borough’s Domestic Grottos
In the next article in our continuing Collection Focus series, volunteer Ella discovers the rich history of grottos in the borough through a series of Borough Collection artworks.
Sunday 13 December 2020
Thames Luminaries Virtual Lecture Series returns
Following the success of this year’s Twickenham Luminaries talks, we will be returning with a month of virtual talks from nine organisations based along the Thames.
Tuesday 8 December 2020
Collection Focus – Giovanni Panini, the Baroque and the Neoclassical
In our next Collection Focus, our volunteer Madeleine studies the painting by Panini in the Octagon Room and his position in the artistic movements of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Sunday 6 December 2020
Introducing Architectural Photography – Sunday Afternoon Art
Welcome to Sunday Afternoon Art. Sessions take place at Orleans House Gallery and involve creative arts activities for families with children aged 4 plus.
Tuesday 1 December 2020
Collection Focus – The Man Who Drew Our House
David, one of our Study Gallery volunteers, takes us through the story of this familiar scene of the gallery, drawn by an exceptional artist.
Tuesday 3 November 2020
Art Skills – Impressionism and Orleans House Gallery
In the next article from our volunteer Madeleine, we return to our Study Gallery to examine the Impressionist movement through a Richmond landscape by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.
Thursday 29 October 2020
Octagon 300 – Baroque Art and Illusion
Our new main gallery exhibition Octagon 300 is influenced by Baroque art. The show, created by Jonathan Roson along with art group Alice in Hackneyland, is a celebration of the 300th anniversary of the Octagon…
Wednesday 21 October 2020
BIOdance – Enjoy a magical, theatrical walk this autumn and winter on Twickenham Riverside
From October 25 you will be able to download a free map on your smart phone, print a copy at home or collect a copy from Orleans House Gallery. Watch mini films and read interesting facts…
Friday 2 October 2020
Art Unlocked Q&A with Leigh Warnick
Art Unlocked 02-04 – A response to the unfurling of Covid-19 by the Artists, Designers and Makers of Richmond Art House Open Studios. Below, we asked Art Unlocked artist Leigh Warnick, a few questions about his…
Friday 2 October 2020
Art Unlocked Q&A with Ali Clarke
Art Unlocked, October 02-04 – A response to the unfurling of Covid-19 by the Artists, Designers and Makers of Richmond Art House Open Studios. Below, we asked Art Unlocked artist Ali Clarke, a few questions about…
Friday 2 October 2020
Art Unlocked Q&A with Gill Smith
Art Unlocked, October 02-04 – A response to the unfurling of Covid-19 by the Artists, Designers and Makers of Richmond Art House Open Studios. Below, we asked Art Unlocked artist Gill Smith, a few questions about…
Thursday 1 October 2020
Black History Month
Black History Month is a month of events in October which celebrate the culture, history and achievement of Britain’s African and Caribbean communities. In October 2020 Richmond Arts Service will be celebrating artists who have…
Tuesday 15 September 2020
Collection Focus – Twickenham by Moonlight
Our Study Gallery houses almost 100 artworks from the Richmond Borough Art Collection, including the subject of this week’s Collection Focus, Henry Pether’s Twickenham by Moonlight. Our volunteer Madeleine details the Pether family’s familiarity with moonlit…
Tuesday 8 September 2020
Collection Focus – Cardinal Wolsey in Disgrace and History Painting
Our Collection Focus series returns, with volunteer Madeleine detailing a captivating work from the Borough Collection, Cardinal Wolsey in Disgrace.
Sunday 6 September 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – How to make an Origami Bird
Sunday Afternoon Art, our monthly session for families, is back today! You can find details of sessions to book in our What’s On page. Families will be completing a socially distanced trail of the gallery…
Sunday 30 August 2020
Art Unlocked: The Video Diaries
This October Art Unlocked, an exhibition and response to the unfurling of Covid-19, will fill Orleans House Gallery. Championing the work of one of Richmond’s most prolific creative assets, our visual arts community, Art Unlocked…
Monday 24 August 2020
Twickenham Luminaries: A Virtual Lecture Series
We are delighted to be collaborating with Marble Hill House, Pope’s Grotto, Strawberry Hill House and Turner’s House to deliver a week of online lectures about an important individual associated with each historic building. Talks…
Friday 21 August 2020
In conversation with Jonathan Roson
Jonathan Roson is the artist behind our next exhibition, Octagon 300. It celebrates the 300th anniversary of the Grade 1 Listed Octagon Room that is part of the Orleans House Gallery site. Here we find out…
Wednesday 5 August 2020
Face Coverings
As per Government restrictions, from Saturday 8 August face coverings are compulsory in galleries for adults and children over 11 years of age.
Sunday 2 August 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – Viewfinders
Sunday Afternoon Art is our monthly art drop-in session which is usually held at the Gallery for families to take part in on the first Sunday of every month. The August session comes straight to…
Thursday 23 July 2020
Art Unlocked – Save the Date
Art Unlocked – A response to the unfurling of Covid-19 by the Artists, Designers and Makers of Richmond Art House Open Studios. 2 – 4 October 2020 at Orleans House Gallery.
Thursday 16 July 2020
#TheirOpenStudio20 Winners Announced
With hundreds of entries and just 3 places on the podium we are delighted to share the work of the winning students.
Wednesday 15 July 2020
In conversation with Roger Hutchins
This week we continue our ‘in conversation’ with artists featuring in our Beyond the Frame exhibition. This week we talk to Roger Hutchins, a local artist, illustrator and teacher. Roger tells us why he chose ‘Wedding…
Monday 13 July 2020
Found in the Orleans House Gallery Shop!
Learn more about the artists, makers and producers that are featured in our gallery shop. This week, we look at the Octagon Room mug that is a mainstay in the gallery shop.
Friday 10 July 2020
Children’s Art Week – Connecting Across Generations
We continue to celebrate Children’s Arts Week and this week’s theme of ‘Connecting Across Generations’. Today we share activities that you can do together. We have been sharing online activities for families to do together at…
Wednesday 8 July 2020
In conversation with Tahira Mandarino
In this Beyond the Frame interview we talk with a local artist who delights in the use of many different media to express their artistic vision. Welcome artist, author, educator, filmaker and yoga teacher, Tahira Mandarino.
Tuesday 7 July 2020
Collection Focus – Castelnau House
Volunteer Jason dives into the Borough Collection to look at a range of images that catalogue a forgotten landmark in Barnes – Castelnau House.
Sunday 5 July 2020
Children’s Art Week – The Natural World
To celebrate Children’s Art Week, Orleans House Gallery are sharing some of our favourite activities that relate to the natural world – the theme of this year’s children’s art week. We have been sharing activities…
Friday 3 July 2020
See Saw @ Home – Balance
Welcome to another See Saw @ Home – fun activities, encouraging you to See, Imagine and Create, for ages 5 and under to enjoy at home with a grown-up. This week our theme is Balance.…
Wednesday 1 July 2020
In conversation with Mandy Prowse
This week we speak with South West London artist, Mandy Prowse whose sculpture piece for our current Beyond the Frame exhibition was inspired by the fencing shoe of Victorian explorer, Sir Richard Burton whose 200th…
Tuesday 30 June 2020
Collection Focus – A View of the Wilderness
Kew Gardens and its iconic Pagoda is the subject of this week’s Collection Focus, as volunteer Richard looks at the history of the buildings depicted in this work from William Marlow.
Sunday 28 June 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – Mindful Play 2
Sunday Afternoon Art is our monthly art drop-in session which is usually held at the Gallery for families to take part in on the first Sunday of every month. Whilst the Gallery is closed, we…
Friday 26 June 2020
See Saw @ Home – Mass and Volume
Join us on Friday for activities for under 5s to do together with a grown up. We will be exploring line, colour, shape, pattern, texture, design and composition, mass and volume and balance in fun…
Wednesday 24 June 2020
In conversation with Chris Frost
This week we are ‘in conversation’ with artist, illustrator and observant commuter Chris Frost, whose work exhibited in Beyond the Frame juxtaposes a side portrait of William Austin (1802-1857), adopted son of Queen Caroline, George…
Tuesday 23 June 2020
Collection Focus – The Art of Attribution
This week we bring you a unique Collection Focus article from volunteer Madeleine. Learn about how two artists were attributed to our portrait of Queen Caroline, and their artistic styles.
Monday 22 June 2020
Found in the Orleans House Gallery Shop!
Learn more about the artists, makers and producers that are featured in our gallery shop. We feature artist Jill Storey and her local scenes in this week’s article.
Sunday 21 June 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – Mindful Play
Sunday Afternoon Art is our monthly art drop-in session which is usually held at the Gallery for families to take part in on the first Sunday of every month. Whilst the Gallery is closed, we…
Friday 19 June 2020
See Saw @ Home – Design and Composition
Welcome to another SeeSaw @ Home – 9 weeks of activities for ages 5 and under to do at home with a grown-up. This week we’re exploring Design and Composition. Scroll down to find the…
Thursday 18 June 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – Create a Flower Wheel
Join us for this extra Sunday Afternoon Art walk through, created in conjunction with the mindful activities coming up this weekend. Sunday Afternoon Art is our monthly art drop-in session which is usually held at…
Wednesday 17 June 2020
In conversation with Julia van den Bosch
Thinking back to your early years and where you lived, were you influenced then by nature and art? I was very lucky to live in the weald of Kent with its beautiful countryside. This meant…
Tuesday 16 June 2020
Collection Focus – Thames at Richmond
Volunteer Will takes us through the local areas depicted in two landscapes by Ramsay Richard Reinagle in our latest Collection Focus.
Sunday 14 June 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – Reassembling the Collection: Fantastic Fez
Sunday Afternoon Art is our monthly art drop-in session which is usually held at the Gallery for families to take part in on the first Sunday of every month. Whilst the Gallery is closed, we…
Friday 12 June 2020
See Saw @ Home – Pattern
Join us on Friday for activities for under 5s to do together with a grown up. We will be exploring line, colour, shape, pattern, texture, design and composition, mass and volume and balance in fun…
Wednesday 10 June 2020
In conversation with Louise Vale
In our latest interview from the Beyond the Frame exhibition, we meet an artist who is exhibiting for the first time professionally. This week we speak with gardener, writer and photographer Louise Vale. Louise shows…
Tuesday 9 June 2020
Collection Focus – Louis Philippe during his visit to Queen Victoria of Britain
In this week’s Collection Focus, volunteer Michele investigates the important history behind this lithograph, with Louis Philippe and his connection with Britain.
Monday 8 June 2020
Found in the Orleans House Gallery Shop!
Learn more about the artists, makers and producers that are featured in our gallery shop. Silversmith Karenmary is the highlight of this week’s article.
Sunday 7 June 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – Reassembling the Collection: Accidental Owls
Sunday Afternoon Art is our monthly art drop-in session which is usually held at the Gallery for families to take part in on the first Sunday of every month. Whilst the Gallery is closed, we…
Friday 5 June 2020
See Saw @ Home – Texture
Welcome to another SeeSaw @ Home – 9 weeks of activities for ages 5 and under to do at home with a grown-up. This week is all about Texture. Scroll down to find the artwork…
Wednesday 3 June 2020
In conversation with Louise Anderson
Our ‘in conversation’ this week is with artist, printmaker, teacher and gardener, Louise Anderson who took inspiration on the photos of the garden at Byfield House on Church Road in Barnes from the Leslie Paton…
Tuesday 2 June 2020
Collection Focus – Wedding at Twickenham Church
Following on from last week’s Collection Focus, volunteer Madeleine discusses the life of Osmund Caine and offers another view on his work, Wedding at Twickenham Church.
Monday 1 June 2020
Found in the Orleans House Gallery Shop!
Learn more about the artists, makers and producers that are featured in our gallery shop. This week we take a look at ethical and eco-friendly handmade brand Nkuku.
Sunday 31 May 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – Terrible Tom and the Hidden Treasure
Sunday Afternoon Art is our monthly art drop-in session which is usually held at the Gallery for families to take part in on the first Sunday of every month. Whilst the Gallery is closed, we…
Friday 29 May 2020
See Saw @ Home – Shape
Join us on Friday for activities for under 5s to do together with a grown up. We will be exploring line, colour, shape, pattern, texture, design and composition, mass and volume and balance in fun…
Wednesday 27 May 2020
In conversation with Jeremy Morgan
In this interview with artists from our Beyond the Frame exhibition, we speak with Oxfordshire based artist Jeremy Morgan. We ask painter, printmaker and graphic designer Jeremy about his route to where he is now artistically; “I think something in…
Tuesday 26 May 2020
Collection Focus – Wedding at Twickenham Church
Volunteer Will brings us the first of two analyses into an incredibly popular piece from the collection – Osmund Caine’s Wedding at Twickenham Church.
Monday 25 May 2020
Found in the Orleans House Gallery Shop!
Learn more about the artists, makers and producers that are featured in our gallery shop. Frances Kiernan is this week’s focus, who produces handmade paper based products.
Sunday 24 May 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – When the Queen Comes for Tea
Sunday Afternoon Art is our monthly art drop-in session which is usually held at the Gallery for families to take part in on the first Sunday of every month. Whilst the Gallery is closed, we…
Friday 22 May 2020
See Saw @ Home – Colour
We are pleased to bring you SeeSaw @ Home – 9 weeks of activities for ages 5 and under to do with a grown-up. New activities will be released on Friday mornings and we’ll explore…
Thursday 21 May 2020
Burton: Exploring without Boundaries
In view of next year’s bicentenary of the birth of Victorian explorer Sir Richard Burton, Emily Lunn, Heritage Project Manager for the Environment Trust, talks to Chris Burton, our Exhibitions and Collections Arts Officer, about…
Wednesday 20 May 2020
In conversation with Mike Cole
Continuing our conversations with the artists exhibiting at Beyond the Frame, local artist Mike Cole takes time to explain why he started painting, the creative process behind his work and how Hilditch’s ‘Richmond Bridge from…
Tuesday 19 May 2020
Collection Focus – James Gibbs
Our volunteer Megan takes a look at a portrait of prolific architect and designer of the Octagon Room – James Gibbs.
Monday 18 May 2020
Found in the Orleans House Gallery Shop!
Learn more about the artists, makers and producers that are featured in our gallery shop. Today we look at Jennie Ing, who works with relief printing.
Sunday 17 May 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – Octagon Room Colouring
Sunday Afternoon Art is our monthly art drop-in session which is usually held at the Gallery for families to take part in on the first Sunday of every month. Whilst the Gallery is closed, we…
Friday 15 May 2020
See Saw @ Home – Line
Join us on Friday for activities for under 5s to do together with a grown up. We will be exploring line, colour, shape, pattern, texture, design and composition, mass and volume and balance in fun…
Wednesday 13 May 2020
In conversation with Loraine Monk
Continuing our chats with artists from our Beyond the Frame exhibition, we (virtually) meet up with academic and artist Loraine Monk. Growing up in Kingston Upon Thames, Loraine gives us an insight into the part luck, as well as personal and social history, played in giving inspiration…
Tuesday 12 May 2020
Collection Focus – Statue of Diana
In another article looking at our Borough Collection, our volunteer Megan has chosen a unique item to discuss – the statue of Diana located in the grounds, outside the Octagon.
Sunday 10 May 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – Make Your Own Paintbrush
Sunday Afternoon Art is our monthly art drop-in session which is usually held at the Gallery for families to take part in on the first Sunday of every month. Whilst the Gallery is closed, we…
Friday 8 May 2020
Found in the Orleans House Gallery Shop!
Learn more about the artists, makers and producers that are featured in our gallery shop. Jewellery maker Helen Delanghe is today’s focus.
Friday 8 May 2020
See Saw @ Home – Collections
Join us every Friday for the next 9 weeks for activities for under 5s to do together with a grown up. We will be exploring line, colour, shape, pattern, texture, design and composition, mass and…
Wednesday 6 May 2020
In conversation with Bessie Millar
Continuing with our conversations with the artists from Beyond the Frame this week it is Bessie Millar’s turn to tell us more about her beautiful en plein air pastels. Bessie chose as inspiration a book of…
Sunday 3 May 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – Recycled Rockets
Inspired by our Sunday Afternoon Art sessions, we are posting easy art activities for families online. Today we are taking inspiration from Richmond Council’s ‘Ask an Astronaut’ interview with Helen Sharman and their project to use…
Friday 1 May 2020
Found in the Orleans House Gallery Shop!
Learn more about the artists, makers and producers that are featured in our gallery shop. Today’s post highlights ceramics artist, Charlotte Stockley.
Thursday 30 April 2020
Art Skills – Visual Analysis
Following on from our Collection Focus articles, our volunteer Madeleine has written a guide to visual analysis, so you can learn how to analyse the components of an artwork and gain a greater understanding of…
Wednesday 29 April 2020
In conversation with Tabitha Macbeth
Continuing our look at the artists from the Beyond the Frame exhibition we share a cup of tea with Tabitha Macbeth. Taking a well earned break from the building work on her house and all the other…
Sunday 26 April 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – Miniatures
Looking for something creative to do this weekend? Inspired by our Sunday Afternoon Art sessions, we are posting easy art activities for families online. Today we are taking inspiration from our miniatures gallery activity from…
Friday 24 April 2020
Found in the Orleans House Gallery Shop!
Learn more about the artists, makers and producers that are featured in our gallery shop. Today’s post highlights Twickenham artist, Jem Panufnik.
Wednesday 22 April 2020
In conversation with Jem Panufnik
During this time of stay at home visits to museums, galleries and theatres, the team here at Orleans House Gallery thought that this would be the perfect time to find out a little more about…
Monday 20 April 2020
Collection Focus – Henry Ye 7th
In the second of our articles exploring an artwork from the Richmond Borough Collection Art, our volunteer Jason examines a portrait of Henry VII by an unknown artist.
Friday 17 April 2020
Found in the Orleans House Gallery Shop!
Learn more about the artists, makers and producers that are featured in our gallery shop. Today’s post looks at Fiona Dickson, who provides Richmond Park honey.
Friday 17 April 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – Doodle with Poodle
It’s Sunday afternoon, and time to get creative again! Below is the second of our Sunday Afternoon Art digital activities released on our website every weekend. This activity is suitable for all ages! You will…
Wednesday 15 April 2020
Collection Focus – George Hilditch
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be bringing you a range of articles about the gallery, from looking at the Richmond Borough Art Collection and our exhibitions, to some of the makers featured in our…
Thursday 9 April 2020
Sunday Afternoon Art – Process Weaving
Sunday Afternoon Art takes place at Orleans House Gallery and is a chance for families to get creative. While the gallery is closed, we will be sharing activities every Sunday for you to do at…
Monday 16 March 2020
Their Open Studio 20
Richmond Art House Open Studios Festival and Star Print Twickenham: Young Artist Schools & Colleges Competition for Year 7-13 Building on the success of the inaugural competition last year Art and DT teachers in Richmond…
Wednesday 26 February 2020
We’re open late on Thursday 12 March
Orleans House Gallery will be open until 8pm on Thursday 12 March. This is your chance to see Beyond the Frame and Robin MacFarlan’s Views from a Playroom outside of normal hours. The café will…
Monday 24 February 2020
Beyond the Frame
Beyond the Frame presents new work by eighteen artists. Each taking a piece from the Richmond Borough Art Collection as a starting point, they invite you to wander beyond the physical and conceptual confines of…
Monday 3 February 2020
Join in, engage with and explore!
With Spring teasingly on the horizon our minds peek into June and Art House Open Studios Festival taking place 19- 21 & 26-28. Art House is a great way into our thriving local creative community.…
Thursday 21 November 2019
Beyond the Frame – Exhibition Submissions
We’re seeking artists to create works in response to the Richmond Borough Art Collection for a new exhibition for the main gallery space running from February – May 2020. The collection of over 4,400 works…
Monday 21 October 2019
Richmond Art House Open Studios – Calling all artists: What do you think?
We have been talking to facilitators & artists throughout Richmond upon Thames, have you got involved yet? Do you make art? If so join in the conversation as we review how to make our annual…
Thursday 26 September 2019
Arts in Care Homes
For the first National Day for Arts in Care Homes hosted on Tuesday 24thSeptember, the Education Team hosted a busy day of activities within three local care homes. These workshops demonstrated the impact the arts can have…