On Saturday 14 October we are celebrating the people of Northumberland Heath, past, present and future with a free programme of public art and creative workshops. 
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Gallery No.32 in collaboration with Chloe Rochefort present Northumberland Heath: Now & Then, a celebration of Northumberland Heath and the people who have shaped it. Enjoy a day-long cultural programme including a community-generated exhibition, a public art trail and free creative workshops exploring themes of collective history, contemporary society, intergenerational connection and community resilience.
Jill Laudet, Stronger Together. 2023.
Explore brand new artwork made in response to the unique qualities of Northumberland Heath and its communities. Collect a map from one of our stewards and make your way along the high street to uncover each artwork. Explore the shops, the street and the walls to find them all. Once you find one, stamp your map to mark it off along the trail.
A community-generated exhibition will celebrate the rich past and present of Northumberland Heath by weaving together personal narratives, photographs, and cherished memories submitted by locals past and present. Through this exhibition, we will create a collective portrait of the area and the people who have lived, worked and built their lives here.

Thank you to the Bexley Archive Centre for supporting this exhibition. ​
Join us as we celebrate the creativity and community spirit of Northumberland Heath in a series of collaborative workshops promoting connection, creativity and community spirit.  Explore different artistic mediums and techniques while celebrating the vibrant spirit of Northumberland Heath. ​

​​Please book free places via eventbrite, however there will be space for walk-ins on the day. All workshops are drop-in sessions, allowing attendees to participate at their own pace and for any duration of time. All materials will be provided.
A Stitch in Time
TEXTILE WORKSHOP
with Chloé Rochefort and Alice Burnhope 
Create colourful oak leaves representing a memory to create a collective story of Northumberland Heath during Now & Then.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore art bombing, a form of street art where artworks are temporarily installed in public spaces.

For all skill levels. 
Second Chance Charity Shop, 11am-4pm.
​FREE.
Mosaic Pizza Party ​
MOSAIC WORKSHOP
with Katie Surridge 
Discover the art of mosaic from tile cutting to adhesive. Referencing Bexley's creative history, the workshop is inspired by the histories Katie discovered during a trip to Bexley Archive Centre. 

Once completed off-site, the mosaic will be installed on public display within the area. 

For all skill levels. 
Location TBA, 11am-4pm.
​FREE.
Make a Mark 
STAMP WORKSHOP
with the Now & Then team 
Use the weight of your entire body to get active and get printing. We'll be taking to the street offering a lino printing opportunity throughout the day.

You can use your feet to create your print and take it with you as a memento of Northumberland Heath Now & Then. 

For all skill levels. 
Location TBA, 11am-4pm.
​FREE.
Northumberland Heath: Now & Then
Conceived by Gallery No.32 with Chloé Rochefort
​Commissioned by Three Rivers | Funded by Arts Council England


Contact Us

Gallery No. 32,
Manor Way,
Bexley DA5 3QG
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Directors:
Meg Stuart
Kieran Idle

Testimonials

During the most challenging circumstances of a generation the guys went out of their way to make sure an exhibition happened. As an artist this gave me something to focus on and work towards. Gallery no.32 offers artists a valuable platform. Their support is a constant and capable presence in a wonderfully ego free environment.​" – Patrick Colhoun

​Thank you for providing such a unique opportunity. I love that the exhibition may also be experienced by viewers who wouldn't normally enter the gallery space. I met so many people just wandering by during install, asking questions about the work and excited to come back. It's great to have something so accessible and free to all. – Marie-Louise Jones

Challenge allows your practice to progress. I feel so lucky to have met curators like Meg and Kieran who are sourcing unusual exhibition spaces for artists. After two years with limited access to spaces Gallery No.32 are finding new ways to support artists. I had such a wonderful experience working with them and I hope to be able to continue working together in the future.​ – Tere Chad

I was impressed by the professionalism of the installation arrangements, publicity and catalogue. My work was seen by a group in Amsterdam, who have since offered me a residency and a place in their exhibition later this year. Some friends who live locally, raved how the show inspired and provoked discussion among their grandchildren. They visited twice.​ – Nicola Turner

What a pleasure it was to meet Megan and Kieran, an unstoppable force in the midst of lockdown, generous with their time and space and supportive throughout the WSP show. They have reshaped the notion of a Sculpture Park in their own name as a place for all. – Cat Robertson

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