Events
Exhibition: Vincent Matthews
This will be the first time Vincent has exhibited his new surrealist oil paintings in London, having given them their first outing in Rye in 2025 to critical acclaim.
The residency will take place in the Dr Cross room and feature a number of works from the collection.
Exhibition: BLOOM
Bloom — a moment in time, a season unfolding. This exhibition captures the fleeting beauty of growth as it happens, bringing together fresh perspectives and the work of artists at a pivotal point in their creative journeys. Each work reflects a sense of arrival, of ideas just breaking through and beginning to take shape.
Introducing Andrea Shearing
Since training at Edinburgh College of Art, Andrea has drawn deep inspiration from nature, particularly the landscapes of the South Downs and the East Sussex coastline where she lives. Her work explores the emotional symbolism of these environments, distilling observed reality into intuitive, meditative paintings that move between the outer world and inner experience. Embracing a slow, reflective process, each piece evolves beyond direct observation, guided by imagination and a resistance to mechanical precision. Influenced by a family background in medicine, her practice is rooted in a sense of healing, aiming to foster calm, connection, and quiet reflection. Alongside exhibiting in the UK, Europe, and the USA, Andrea has also developed work for public spaces, including polyptychs and free-standing 3D pieces, and continues to present exhibitions across the South Downs and local coastline.
Exhibition: Stories of Mature Woman
The Stories of the Mature Woman is a creative project celebrating the richness, resilience, and wisdom of women’s lives; curated and managed by Carolyn Macleod. Through words, images, or indeed any creative means, participants have been encouraged to share their personal journey — past, present, and future. This project offers space: a place to explore identity, honour passions and achievements, and celebrate the beauty of growing older.
Artists exhibiting: Edith Pargh Barton, Fran White, Chérie Lubbock, Gillian Hollis, Liz Hammond, Carolyn Macleod, Anigna Gates, Gillian Baizley
Please Note: This exhibition takes place in the gallery within the Hotel. The gallery is sometimes used for private events, so we recommend calling ahead if you plan to make a special visit, to ensure the gallery is open.
The exhibition will host an accompanying Memoir Writing Workshop on 5th May - BOOK HERE
Spring Exhibition
Pure Spring Exhibition
Featuring Fran White Tree Travelling
Following the successful inaugural exhibition in 2025, Pure will be returning to showcase a varied range of artwork over the Easter period.
As part of this showcase, Fran White will be hosting a solo exhibition in the rear gallery, Tree Travelling: A Journey Through Time and Life as a Painter and Weaver, beautifully weaves together themes of nature, heritage, and creative exploration through a stunning collection of paintings and textile works, alongside her sketch books, portfolio and artists book for further insight…
Workshop: Surrealist Drawing with Vincent Matthews
Join artist and curator Vincent Matthews, Vice President of the Society of Graphic Fine Art (the Drawing Society), for an inspiring evening of imagination and mark-making at the Royal Society of Arts.
Inspired by the spirit of Surrealism—with its fascination for dreams, chance and the unconscious—this relaxed workshop invites participants to explore the playful and unexpected possibilities of surrealist drawing. Through guided exercises and open experimentation, Vincent will show how imagination can unlock new creative directions and help develop images that move beyond the ordinary.
Members Day: Goodwood Foundation
Join us for this Pure Members’ Day, set in the inspiring surroundings of the recently opened Goodwood Foundation in Chichester. This gathering is designed to celebrate art in all its forms — giving you the time and space to explore, share, and deepen your creative practice alongside fellow artists and makers…
Spring Art & Wellness Day: Lino Cut Printmaking Workshop with Phillippa Egerton
Spend a creative day exploring the bold and expressive art of lino cut printmaking, inspired by animals great and small— from beloved pets to wildlife, insects, birds and mythical beasts.
Led by artist Phillippa Egerton, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the full lino printing process — from developing your design to carving, inking and creating your own striking prints.
Workshop: Tell Your Story - Write A Memoir
Learn the art of writing a compelling personal story with award-winning memoirist
Writing about your personal story can be a transformative experience.
With the right craft tools, true stories can be as compelling as fiction. Award-winning memoir author, Joelle Tamraz, will share her insights from years of experience writing her memoir, The Secret Practice, as well as editing and reading extensively in the genre.
The workshop is organised in four parts:
1. Introduction to memoir
2. Understanding the four interconnected elements of memoir
3. Memoir exercise
4. Starting/sustaining a writing practice and Q&A
Participants will leave the workshop inspired to begin or deepen their memoir writing.
Slides will anchor the workshop but are not necessary as most of the material is conveyed through the talk and discussion.
For the memoir exercise, participants can write in a notebook or electronic device.
This workshop is being delivered to compliment the "Stories of the Mature Woman" exhbition, which invited participants to share their personal story.
Pure at Chelsea Flower Show
For the very first time Pure will be exhibiting at Chelsea Flower with our very own garden.
Artist's Inspiration Tour: Edinburgh & Glasgow
Step into four days of creative immersion across two of the UK’s most inspiring cultural cities—Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Designed for independent artists ready to grow, this intimate tour (limited to just 10 participants) blends curated gallery visits, hands-on workshops, and real-world insight into building a sustainable art career.
Workshop: Gentle & Slow Stitching with Fran White
Take a moment to pause, breathe and explore the meditative art of hand stitching with artist Fran White.
Slow and gentle stitching with Fran White.
Whether you’re an experienced maker or simply curious, you’ll find ethically sourced, hand-dyed materials ready to spark your creativity. Here, the joy lies in the process rather than the product—each quiet stitch offering relaxation, self-expression, and a chance to connect with others in a spirit of sustainability and care.
Step into a calm, welcoming space dedicated momentarily to mindful making and gentle conversation. Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and let the simple rhythm of needle and thread create a moment of sanctuary.
Materials supplied
Winter Art & Wellness Day: The Art of Portrait Making with Morag Caister
This special day brings together portrait practice, artist conversation, meditation, and sound healing, offering you time and space to slow down, reconnect with your creativity, and explore portrait making in a supportive, inspiring environment.
Online Workshop: Prepare for Success in 2026 & Beyond
Join us and ensure you are ready to embrace all that 2026 has to offer!
Members Day: Lee Miller @ Tate Britain
With the most extensive retrospective of her photography yet staged in the UK, Tate Britain celebrates Lee Miller as one of the 20th century's most urgent artistic voices…
Christmas Market
Join us for the 4th edition of the Pure Christmas Market at Bannatyne Hotel & Spa.
Find that perfect gift for friends and family and support local artisans, makers and artists.
Autumn Art & Wellness Day
Bannatyne Hotel is the home of the Pure Art Gallery and the venue for lots of our in real life workshops and activities. Spend the day with the Pure team and take part in some fun and creative art and well being activities…
Workshop: Marketing for Artists
Are you an ambitious and motivated artist who wants to take charge of their own career and feel empowered to take focused action? If you are you are in the right place.
Online Workshop: Marketing for Artists
Are you an ambitious and motivated artist who wants to take charge of their own career and feel empowered to take focused action? If you are you are in the right place!
Artists on Tour: Barcelona
RSVP HERE for more information and to register your interest in this Pure Members trip.
Members Day: RSA Arts Hour
Join Pure artists and Fellows of the RSA on the steps at RSA House for a joyful exchange of views and shared experience. Moderated by Nour Saleh of Art Breath
Artist in Residence: Liliana Dobbs
Liliana Dobbs FRSA is a UK-based artist focused on creating abstract expressionist paintings in oils. Having grown up in Madeira, a sub-tropical Portuguese island off the coast of Africa, Liliana always felt a profound bond with the natural world. The ocean's fierce beauty and the uplifting, healing power of nature deeply influence all her work.
Autumn & Winter Exhibition
We invited artists to submit work inspired by the shifting seasons of Autumn and Winter.
From golden leaves to frosted mornings, long shadows to festive light, this exhibition will celebrate the beauty, mood, and atmosphere of the colder months.
Members Day: Goodwood Foundation
Join us for this Pure Members’ Day, set in the inspiring surroundings of the recently opened Goodwood Foundation in Chichester. This gathering is designed to celebrate art in all its forms — giving you the time and space to explore, share, and deepen your creative practice alongside fellow artists and makers…
Members Online Q&A
Join this live Q&A and ask Pure Founder Lesley Samms anything art related. The focus for this session will be on the Artist Odyssey…
RSA Open House
The Royal Society of Arts celebrates Open House Festival and Heritage Open Day by opening its doors to the public and hosting a day of free activities.
This is a unique opportunity to visit the RSA’s historical House and join in a series of exciting events, including free tours, archival displays, artist talks and family-friendly activities !
An architectural gem designed as part of the Adelphi complex, RSA House boasts incredible historical rooms and murals, including some of the iconic Adam features, fireplaces and staircases. The RSA has a wealth of history and anecdotes, having welcomed, as part of its Society, fellows such as Charles Dickens, Karl Marx, Benjamin Franklin, and more recently Judi Dench and David Attenborough.
The RSA will be open from 11am to 4pm, with a series of activities, including:
Tours on the hour (11am-3pm)
Family-friendly painting activities
Archival displays
Art exhibitions
Live Drawing and Making by artists
Artist Talks: Pure Founder Lesley Samms will be moderating and interviewing Pure Artists Liliana Dobbs and Carole Bury in two separate talks
Come hear more about the RSA’s bustling history, our current Fellowship offers, grab some drinks at our Coffeehouse and Muse bar while exploring the House’s beautiful architecture, artworks and archives.
Members Day: Arts Hour at RSA
Join Pure artists and Fellows of the RSA on the steps at RSA House for a joyful exchange of views and shared experience. Moderated by Nour Saleh of Art Breath…
Artist in Residence: David Kirkman
David Kirkman, an abstract mixed media artist based in Essex, UK, creates bold, vibrant paintings that celebrate emotion, freedom, and life’s evolving journey…
Summer Exhibition
Summer captures the essence of the season through a curated collection of artworks by Pure members that celebrate warmth, light, and the vibrancy of life…
Pure at Roche Gallery
A captivating Spring showcase featuring selected works from our talented member artists. Taking place this April in the picturesque and historic town of Rye, Sussex, this exhibition will celebrate the diversity of our vibrant artist community.
Exhibition: Spring
Spring – A Celebration of Renewal and Growth
As the world awakens from winter’s hush, Spring bursts forth with new life, color, and energy. This exhibition invites artists to explore themes of renewal, transformation, and nature’s vibrant return…
Artist in Residence: Fran White
Fran's artist in residence exhibition, Tree Travelling: A Journey Through Time and Life as a Painter and Weaver, beautifully weaves together themes of nature, heritage, and creative exploration through a stunning collection of paintings and textile works, alongside her sketch books, portfolio and artists book for further insight.
Carole Bury Open Studio
This unique opportunity allows visitors to step into Carole’s creative world, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her artistic process as she works on her stunning textile pieces. Guests will have the chance to witness art in action, learn about her inspirations, and engage in meaningful conversations about her craft.
Pure Christmas Market
Join us in the Conservatory between 11am - 4pm.
Complimentary mulled wine and mince pies will be served throughout.
Artist in Residence: Carole Bury
“Rhythms: A collection of pleated drawings
Come lose yourself in the hypnotic rhythms and serene beauty of Carole Bury’s pleated landscapes. Discover the poetry of paper, the harmony of handwork, and the quiet power of an artist’s journey across paths both real and imagined.
Exhibition: HUSH
An exhibition of artwork by Pure members in response to the title Hush - which infers to become or be silent or quiet
Artist in Residence: Jane Cordery
Tracing the Past
A solo exhibition of mixed media drawings, paintings and thread and metal sculptures.
Pure at Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Come and say hello - You will find us outside on stand 965
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity and hosts a number of flower shows throughout the summer including the iconic Chelsea Flower Show in May.