🌟 Happy International Volunteer Day!🌟 Our volunteers play a vital role in everything we do. Today, and every day, we recognise the incredible impact of their work in building community through creativity. Thank you to our amazing volunteers, past, present and future!

Come and visit our annual Winter Show exhibition showcasing the work of Richmond-based artists in the Stables Gallery. You will see landscapes, portraits, abstract works, ceramics, bronze, and more – all original and made in the borough. https://t.co/VSwy8Kezwv #ArtExhibition

There is still time to book our Winter Show 24 late on 29 November from 6-8pm. It is a chance to celebrate with our local artist community. The event is free to attend and there will be a bar provided by @jawbonebrewing https://t.co/L1Mbk8SD34 #ArtExhibition

Join us for drinks and to celebrate the Winter Show exhibition 2024 with our local artist community on 29 November from 6-8pm. The event is free to attend and there will be a bar provided by @jawbonebrewing Book your free tickets now: https://t.co/3LmUkI5bNQ #ArtExhibition

Dara McLarnon (Postcode Films) and Bea Brennan have been recent residents at OSO Arts Centre, developing an audio feature exploring the experience of group improvisation. This is part of the Artists Make Space programme. #DocumentaryFilmmaking #ElectronicMusic

Let’s Get Creative is back. Come and work with artists Eloise Moody and Vicky Long as they explore playful ways of measuring the world around us. 📆 Saturday 26 October ⏰ 1-2pm and 2.30-3.30pm 🎟️ Tickets are free Book: https://t.co/sKKUS57IZK #FamilyFun

This Autumn Blue Fire Theatre Company have been hard at work & having fun developing a new one person play with music at OSO Arts Centre as part of the Artists Make Space programme. #ArtResidency #Theatre @bluefire_tc @OSOArtsCentre

There is one week to go to apply for the Winter Show at Orleans House Gallery. The exhibition will run from 29 November to 2 February 2025. The deadline for proposals is 14 October. Details and apply: https://t.co/adluik5cY1 Image by Jules Renahan. #LondonArtists

Join artist Shilpi Deb for an open studio weekend on 5 and 6 October from 11.30am-3pm each day. This is at Orleans House Gallery and is part of the Artists Make Space Programme. All are welcome and there is no need to book – just turn up on the day! #ArtResidency

Are you: 🎨 Passionate about art? 🙋‍♀️Looking to volunteer? 🌳Interested in making an impact in your local community? Join us for our Volunteer Open Day to learn about our available opportunities! 📅 Tuesday 1 October 🕚 11am-1pm or 2-4pm 🎫 No booking required, just drop in!

We invite carers – people who look after a family member or friend who needs extra help – to join a free nature-focused workshop on 24 September 🌱 🎟️ https://t.co/5XQ9NEIyCs Workshop leader Caroline Harris ties ‘clootie’ ribbons (wishing ribbons) to a tree. 📸 by Ethan Wilson

Join us and create a character or creature on 22 September with artist Kate Howe. Let’s Get Creative is aimed at families with children aged 4-11 years, though all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Book: https://t.co/khC4KKobjn #FamilyFun

Orleans House Gallery is inviting submissions from artists living or working in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames for our annual Winter Show. The exhibition will run from 29 November to 2 February 25. The deadline is 14 October. More info: https://t.co/0oGz1WOsyg

On 19 September Roots & Berries, who currently run the Stables Café, will be leaving after 5 great years with us at Orleans House Gallery. The Café will be temporarily closed from 20 September, but we look forward to sharing some exciting future plans with you soon.

Artist Madiha Zaidi is in residence at the Old Town Hall, developing a fused glass series "Nature’s Reflections". She will explore nature's symbolism and colours that inspire healing, growth, and transformation. She’ll also craft a jewellery line 🌿✨ #ArtistsMakeSpace

As part of our Artists Make Space program, Donna Enticknap has been working in the Orleans House Gallery woodlands using a pinhole camera to create a series of slow self-portraits that explore our relationship with time and the experience of being alone in nature.

🚨Event Cancellation 🚨 Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control the Curious Tots sessions tomorrow (Tues. 16 July) have been cancelled. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience. If you have a ticket for a session, check your email for more information.

Exciting news this #SummerSolstice ☀️ 📣 Our Cultural Reforesting programme received an EU Citizen Science Prize honorary mention! This comes as we prepare for a new Cultural Reforesting exhibition (spring 2025) + the expansion of Cultural Reforesting into @RichmondIdeas in 2025

As #VolunteersWeek comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers for their amazing contributions! We hope you’ve been inspired by their work and discovered the exciting opportunities we offer.

Have you enjoyed a visit to Play Works recently? Our brilliant project volunteers have been in the gallery to ensure everyone has an fun and creative visit! Thank you to all our volunteers who have supported the exhibition - your contributions have helped bring the space to life!