Upcoming Events
Launch Party: Visionary Art Exhibition
Tue 9th May, 7.30pm
The gallery will launch during Brighton Festival, which is the largest arts festival in England. The event is part of Brighton Fringe which runs at the same time.
Join us at the gallery for the launch party from 7:30pm. Meet some of the artists involved, and enjoy a special preview of their work. Music will be played by DJ OmNebula. See the contact page for location details.
Painting Workshop: Inner Nature with Kuba Ambrose & Vera Atlantia
Wed 10th & Thu 11th May, 6pm - 10pm
This 2-day workshop for both beginners and experienced artists is a rare opportunity to study with master visionary artists Kuba Ambrose and Vera Atlantia. We will be synthesising both inner and outer imagery and exploring our visions in paint. You will be guided step-by-step through a traditional approach to oil painting. By the end of the Intensive workshop, you will take home your unique work of art and an understanding of the painting process.
Life Drawing Class: Greek Goddess Mnemosyne - Mother of the Muses
Fri 12 May, 7pm-10pm
Join us in the gallery for a themed life drawing session, 'Mother of the Muses'. Bring your own materials for a combination of poses in a relaxing and inspiring atmosphere. All levels welcome. Model - Naomi Wood.
Talk: Mnemosyne - Forgotten Goddess of Memory and Brainwave Invocation & EEG
by Sarah Janes of The Explorers’ Club
Brainwave Invocation and EEG by Luciana Haill - The University of Greenwich
Sun 14 May, 7pm-10pm
£6.50 + b.f. in advance / £8.00 on the door
This talk, given by Sarah Janes (the host of The Explorers’ Club) is about a very special member of the illustrious ranks of Greek Goddesses - Mnemosyne. Plus Luciana Haill invites participants to explore and measure their own brainwaves.
Talk: Sharing the Vision - the Visionary Art Movement and its First Academy
by Florence Ménard
Fri 12 May, 3pm
Donations on the door, all proceeds will be given to the Academy.
In this lecture, Florence Ménard, managing director of The Vienna Academy of Visionary Art (VAVA), will introduce the emerging phenomenon of a global visionary art movement.
Talks: An Exploration into Art & Mysticism,
An Exploration into Psychedelic Art
by Emma Watkinson & Stuart Griggs
Sat 13 May, 5.30pm - 6.30pm
In these back to back lectures renowned visionary artists Emma Watkinson and Stuart Griggs talk about the connection between art & mysticism and the role of psychedelic art in society.
Previous Events
Visionary art oil painting retreat with Daniel Mirante
Monday 26th June - Sunday 2nd July, 9am to 6pm
Join us for a group journey where we will explore painting craft with the instruction of painter and teacher Daniel Mirante, who will be fresh from teaching for 3 months at the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art.
We will be studying a diverse range of oil painterly principles centred around oils and egg tempera, known as 'Mischtechnik'.
Journey into Alchemy, Mischtechnik & Oil Paint
Workshop over three weekends: 9-10, 15-16, 23-24 September 2017, 10am - 5pm
In this course you will learn how to transfer your visualisation to canvas. You will learn the basics of underpainting and glazing, and working with egg tempera, techniques used by master Visionary Artists. If you have been itching to get back to the easel and dying to unlock your creative potential and be put on track for a regular artistic practice, this is the place to start.