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On this week: 17 - 23 July. Rita Thorn and Melanie Thorne Potten present an exhibition of semi-abstract mixed media interpretations of nature alongside impresionistic landscapes

Lions At Large is a public art trail running throughout the summer raising funds for proposed new cancer care facilities in Cheltenham and Sixteen Gallery is taking part!

Introducing the judging panel for this year’s Artist Open Call — five talented and experienced industry professionals whose diverse backgrounds reflect the rich spectrum of today’s creative landscape

24 - 30 July. Fragments, is a deeply personal and politically resonant solo exhibition by Ukrainian abstract artist Olha Barvynka.

31 July - 6 August. Joyful is a presentation of Barbara Curry's textured oil paintings celebrating her surroundings of Cotswolds walking country.

7 - 13 August. Janet Chaplin and Caroline Davies present a join exhibition of paintings and ceramics

14 - 20 August. An exhibition of abstract paintings quirky wall objects, fused glass and handmade paper-based treasures.

21 - 27 August. Dawn Booth presents Art In Bloom, a floral exhibition immersing viewers into a world of vibrant colour and beauty.

What to see and where from the collective artists this month. All the artists exhibitions this June

Calling all artists! Submit work (for free) to Sixteen Gallery's Open Call 2025.

10 - 16 July. At Sixteen Gallery, Mike Skinner ASGFA curates an interesting and joyful summer exhibition of eclectic 2D and 3D art.

3 - 9 July. A Fine Balance is an exhibition of original paintings by Tamsin Hyde exploring the delicate interplay between internal and external landscapes.

26 June - 2 July. Charlotte Keating presents Tranquility, an exhibition of dreamy abstract paintings at Sixteen Gallery

19 - 25 June. Litha is an enticing midsummer exhibition of printmaking, willow art and painting by four female artists.

5 - 18 June. Cheltenham Open Studios is back and Sixteen Gallery presents the work of six local artists working across print, paint and jewellery.

29 May - 4 June. A solo retrospective by textile artist and feltmaker Sarah Brooker at Sixteen Gallery.

22 - 28 May. An exhibition of work by two unique artists echoing a different response to their environments

16 - 20 May. Local artist Rebecca Morris presents a new collection of dreamy and dramatic skies

9 - 14 May. An exhibition of collected works by two artists united by a shared sensitivity to form and mood

1 - 7 May. Andy Owen-Smith presents a series of paintings exploring sea swimming and the contrast of human fragility against the sea