Current Exhibition
Steve McGuinness
My Style
18th August - 7th September
Steve McGuinness has been painting, exhibiting and living in Kent for the last 35 years. In 2012 he retired as Headteacher of a special school after 18 years in the post, and in 2017 moved back to Ramsgate where he spent his formative years. His style of painting is very varied and has developed over the years as new techniques and media have been explored. He mainly paints large Landscapes which explore light and colour in a linear form. His graphic skills underpinned his compositions and provide the framework for his unique style of work, which is underpinned by strong drawing lines that influence the shape and form of the finished painting. He has developed a readily recognisable style using line form and colour to explore his Landscapes portraying these lines in pastel and charcoal or more recently using pen and markers which give the image movement and energy.
His subject matter is found around the Thanet coast especially structures and boats, which give strong lines allowing him to create movement in the finished pieces. His large dramatic Statement paintings don’t just sit on the wall but make the viewer work with the painting drawing them back to various aspects
He has a gallery/studio at Gallery 7 is located next to Pie Factory in Broad Street Margate where you can see his work and watch him paint. He has had the gallery for nearly 6 years and although small and easily overlooked it has showcased his work to local patrons as well as shipping paintings to various countries around the world.
If you are ever in the Old Town of Margate go in and say hello and take a look at his work or check out his painting on his instagram account macthree_s
Exhibiting with Turner Rowe Art Centre
We have a fabulous galIery wall in the studio to show off your work in all it's glory! You will have approximately 9m of hanging space, on up to 3 levels with extra plinth space. We provide the hanging service, packaging and sales card costs are included, as well as a private view with snacks and drinks.
Hiring our wall costs £200 for a three week period for 2025. With a 25% commission on sales.
Collectives/groups are welcome. Our stewards work hard on your behalf, so all you have to do is drop off your work, invite all of your friends, family and clients, publish details on social media then collect any unsold work. If you would like to exhibit with us, please email or submit our contact form in the first instance.
We are more than happy to offer advice to new exhibitors. Pop in for a chat!
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Dates for your diary 2024 & 2025
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Irina Mcgahan 16th June to 6th July
Maria Gilbert & Clare Pickett 7th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
Victor Agius 28th July - 17th August 2024
Christine Wright & Madeline Lawal 18th August - 7th September 2024
Steve McGuinness 8th September - 21st September 2024
David Bryant 22nd September - 12th October
Mixed Show 12th October - 19th October
Laurence Short 20th October - 2nd November
Alan Collins 3rd November - 23rd November
Karen King 24th November - 14th December
John Watts 15th December - 4th January 2024
Mixed show 5th January - 25th January 2025
Pippa Howard 17th February - 25th February 2025
Art <100 26th February - 23rd March 2025
Skye Tobin Sunday 20th April - Saturday 10th May 2025
Katrina Dallamore Sunday 11th May - Saturday 31st May 2025
Brian Bartlett Sunday 1st June - Saturday 21st June 2025
Alaster Caulder Sunday 22nd June - Saturday 12th July 2025
Laurence Short 13th July - 2nd August 2025
Peter Saunders New Work 3rd August - 23rd August 2025
Kim Saint 24th August - 13th September 2025
Cathy Harvey - 17th September - 4th October 2025
Mixed Show Sunday 5th October - Saturday 25th October 2025
Laurence Short 16th November - 6th December 2025
Print Show 4th January - 24th January 2026
Art <100 25th January - 15th February 2026
Mixed Show 11th October - 31st October 2026
Dates Available for 2025
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Sunday 26th January - Saturday 16th February 2025
Sunday 23rd March - Saturday 12th April 2025
Sunday 26th October - Saturday 15th November
Sunday 7th December - 27th December
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Dates Available for 2026
15th March - 4th April
5th April - 26th April
27th April - 16th May
17th May - 6th June
7th June - 27th June
28th June - 18th July
19th July - 8th August
9th August - 29th August
30th August - 19th September
20th September - 10th October
1st November - 21st November
22nd November - 13th December
14th December - 2nd January (2027)
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Exciting new opportunity
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We have a large portfolio of artists showing in our permanent digital exhibition.
Our clients are invited to view the digital gallery, once they have made their selection, we print on demand. We have had a fabulous response so
If you would like to join us, please message, call or pop in to the studio to find out how it all works.
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