Exhibitions

CURRENT EXHIBITION:

Beyond the Bassline - 2-14 October 2024

Inspired by the British Library’s new Beyond the Bassline exhibition, the West End Centre will host a free panel display from the 2nd to the 14th of October, to help tell a national story about Black music in Britain through the Living Knowledge Network.

The panel display at the West End Centre documents 500 years of Black music in Britain and explores the people, places and genres that have formed a British soundtrack. It highlights music as a form of entertainment and vehicle for community, as well as a source of liberation, protest and education, and spotlights clubs, carnivals and community hubs from across the country that have cultivated creative expression and inspired a number of Black British music genres.

Augmented by Aldershot Library's own collection, regional connections and Rushmoor's local music scene, the Beyond the Bassline display and events programme helps to tell a national story about Black music in Britain. 

 

PAST EXHIBITIONS

Kiln Photo - July-August 2024
Kiln Photo is a community workspace for photographers and image makers. We offer the perfect setting in which to pursue your interest, whether you are an enthusiastic beginner, or looking to expand your knowledge of photography and try different styles. This exhibition reflects the diverse interests of the members at Kiln Photo, revealed in their wide ranging photographic styles.

Wayne Jefferson -Trees, Tracks and Tides – 3rd May – 31st May 2024 
Dr. Wayne Jefferson was born and grew up in a small Hampshire village. He studied Fine Art – Painting at Winchester School of Art and an Art teacher’s course at Hornsey Art College. For a number of years, Wayne was Head of Art in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Kingston University. He now devotes his time to his own artwork and has exhibited in a range of venues. He now lives in another small Hampshire village.

Blackham Images - Photography Exhibition -  February - March 2024
Rob Blackham is a renowned photographer who specialises in portrait and studio work. He’s worked with some of the most recognisable names in the industry, and his portfolio of live shots is also bursting with emerging talent. The exhibition was specifically curated for the West End Centre -to include shots of some the artists that have been through the venue, alongside genres that fit the programme. 

OPEN EXHIBITION - 7 November 2023 – 11 January 2024 
The West End Centre's annual Open Exhibition. Open Exhibition 2023 is a local showcase of artwork from across the community, from professional or aspiring artists and hobbyists to children and young people, all are welcome to submit work for display.

Artist Collective -InHale...ExHale - 3rd to 30th October 2023
InHale... ExHale' is a collection of work from artists living in and around Hale, Weybourne and Aldershot. The covid pandemic forced us all to take time to breathe in and out and focused our attention on the absolute necessity of the breath of life. We hope this varied collection of mixed media pieces will also offer an opportunity to pause for a moment and breathe.

JO HECKETT - The Split Second of Awakening  5th to 25th September 2023
What if I told you you belong, here on this Earth, in this galaxy? That the stars shine for you? The Earth turns for you? The moon rises for you? The grass grows for you? This exhibition explores the relationship between the physical and the divine, the deep way humans are connected to the Living Earth. Taking you to outer space and inner space, via the oceans, the earth and your own body, Jo Heckett paints a path for you to feel that connectedness for yourself. See more art works from Jo and learn about them at www.joheckett.com

_SPACES, with Xoanxo Cespon - 5 May to 1 July 2023
Local artist resident in Aldershot, he has been painting for over 30 years in a spontaneous style that denotes his early influences by the abstract expressionist movement. His works have been exhibited in several cities and locations since 1993, amongst them, London (Bolivar Hall, Canning House, John Jones Gallery…), Manchester (Portico Gallery, Instituto Cervantes, Manchester Airport…), Macclesfield (West Park Museum), Stockport (Howard Francis Gallery), Amsterdam (Art Hotel, Schichol Airport…), Hoofddorp, Madrid (Circulo de Bellas Artes). For more information you can visit www.xoanxo.com

WOMEN, LIFE, FREEDOM, with Golnoosh Golestani. Golnoosh is an Iranian photographer and graphic designer who showcase a collection of images that reflect the feelings of the women in Iran, not being able to express themselves freely or dress the way they would want. Opening on International Women's Day 2023 

BIO GRAPH, with Tina Crawford and Darshana Vora. BIO GRAPH speaks of time and journeys through personal history in the artists' lives. 16 - Friday 27th January 2023  

CONVERSATIONS WITH ALDERSHOT, PHASE 2, with Susan Merrick. An intimate archive and artistic response to local lives during and coming out of the lockdowns. This work and exhibition was co-created by the Conversations with Aldershot group, Susan Merrick, Candice Camacho, Asia Mahmood, Daisy Edwards, Debbie Nobbs, Melanie Chiwera, Sameea Jonnud. Many more local people have been involved and this exhibition is a celebration of this collaboration and an opportunity to share this intimate archive with the community. This project is made possible with thanks to public funding from a National Lottery project grant from Arts Council England as well as support from Rushmoor Borough Council and the West End Centre. 

‘ART’, with Kim Riches. - 4 -28 October 2022

HOLD TIGHT, LET GO: 'Painting Series in Identifying Limited Beliefs’, with Christy del Fresno- 3 -30  May 2022 

ICE Heritage Programme, with photographer Paul Gonella and students. ‘Anemoic Rise’ 2 - 24  July 2022. The ICE Heritage project is a two-year collaboration between Hampshire Cultural Trust and Hampshire CAMHS, and is supported by National Heritage Lottery Fund and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.