2026 “WE are our memory…”

“We are our memory, we are that chimerical museum of shifting shapes,

that pile of broken mirrors”

~Jorge Luis BorGES

The Jorge Luis Borges’ quote was chosen in order to prompt a multi-faceted (and possibly fractured) reflections on the artists’ perceptions either of self or the worlds around them. Each artist selected, has done so in their own particular way. Our hopes are you will enjoy delving into the diverse interpretations when the exhibition opens on 8th October.

For more information on our selectors and our judges please look at our instagram account

sponsors

For this second exhibition in October 2026, we are delighted that sponsors Shepherd Neame, Kent’s oldest brewery, will continue to award the Shepherd Neame Kent Artist Award. Prizes have generously be sponsored by Contemporary Art Academy and The Muse Gallery. Other prizes will include a week in a gallery in Whitstable and a People’s Choice prize, sponsored by Carole Ridley. We are delighted once again that Vinko will be sponsoring an event for us again this year and that Brenley Wine will be sponsoring our main exhibition Private View and Barnsole will be supporting an event.

PRIZES

Kent Artists Award £1000 sponsored by Shepherd Neame
Artist exhibiting opportunity with London gallery
Online professional development course and art crits with Contemporary Art Academy
Exhibition week in Whitstable gallery
People’s Choice Prize sponsored by Carole Ridley