Art Fix with Guernsey Arts

Dive into the world of art with our weekly art fix!

Discoveries from the Shrouded Isles of Sarnia by James Kitts

The latest Greenhouse Gallery exhibition is just around the corner…

Opening this Saturday the 30th of August and running until the 12th of October, ‘Discoveries from The Shrouded Isles of Sarnia’ is a narrative surrounding new Island Folklore.

Artist James Kitts has developed a new mythology of magical creatures, a set of which he has built practically as lifesized puppets.

The creature skekSalt has voyaged far to uncover the mysteries of the rumoured hidden realm, Sarnia. This realm, if the stories are true, exists right on top of Guernsey, on a different plane of existence. Only those who find themselves adrift in the fog can slip beyond the veil into this realm of uncanny fantastical creatures.

James is a multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker from Cornwall, now living in Guernsey.

In recent years James has focused on puppetry as an artistic medium which has presented him with many opportunities to perform with his creations. His most popular being skekSalt, a skeksis puppet/costume inspired by the 1982 film The Dark Crystal.

This exhibition is certainly not one to be missed.

The Greenhouse Gallery, located within Candie Museum, is open daily from 10am – 5pm. Tickets can be obtained from the front desk, and are free with the Discovery Pass.

Enjoy the show, which is being hosted by Guernsey Arts. You can find out more online HERE.

Radio Silence

Radio Silence is a brand-new musical set against the backdrop of the Occupation of Guernsey in World War Two, taking place next week at the Princess Royal Centre for the Performing Arts.

This story examines the complex relationships of oppressor and the oppressed, thrown together in a situation not of their choosing, and highlights the resilience of the Guernsey folk who stayed behind when thousands were evacuated.

Set against real historical events, Radio Silence explores the universal themes of communication, good and evil and what freedom means to us all. Although firmly set in 1940s Guernsey, the story is just as relevant today as we try to navigate a world more polarised than ever. At its heart, Radio Silence celebrates our Island spirit. Created by international award winning Guernsey artists Laura Simpson and Lydia Jane Pugh, this captivating musical is a deeply human story of love, loss and loyalty and asks: What would you risk to resist?

There will be just four shows between Thursday the 28th and Saturday the 30th of August. Don’t miss your chance to see this enthralling performance… Grab tickets while you can, online available HERE!

You can find out more about the production HERE.

Supported by Guernsey Arts.

Art at the Park: ‘HeARTfelt’ by Maggie Le Conte

The next art exhibition to take residence at the fabulous Art at the Park Gallery is titled ‘HeARTfelt’ by Maggie Le Conte!

Running from Tuesday the 2nd of September until Friday 26th of September within The Folk and Costume Museum at Saumarez Park, the showcase will be open daily from 10am until 5pm… With the exception of the final day when the exhibition will close at 2pm. The Gallery has free entry and is accessible friendly.

Maggie’s bright and detailed paintings delight the viewer; whether it is the bold, stark design of a snowy night at Stonehenge, an intense vibrant scene of the Albecq rocks or a flower-packed view of the Victorian walled garden, with the plants so intricate that you could almost identify each type! Come and marvel at the detail!

The learn more about Maggie and her artwork ahead of the show, you can do so online HERE.

FOX Art Competition: Submissions OPEN

Jersey Arts Centre and Guernsey Arts are calling on Channel Island artists from both Bailiwicks to be part of our island-wide Fox Open Art Competition 2025. Winning and selected artworks will be exhibited at Jersey Arts Centre and The George Crossan Gallery Guernsey!

The Fox Open Art Competition, sponsored by JJ Fox International Ltd, is now in its 43rd year, and has featured local artists such as Jason Butler, Kay Ara, Ian Rolls and Kevin Pallot.

This year artists can enter online by completing our online application form and submitting photographs of their artwork. Our judge will make a selection from the photographs then choose the winning works in person.

Online forms can be found HERE.

This year’s prizes total £2,000 and will be awarded to Channel Island-based artists who, in the opinion of the judge, have produced the most original work of art. This year’s prizes are £1,000 for the overall winner, £500 for the winner of the Jock Russell Award for 12 to 18 year olds and prizes of £100 for 5 highly commended artists. The competition is open to artists who are resident in the Bailiwick of Jersey, Bailiwick of Guernsey and who are aged 12 and over.

This year’s Judge is Tom Wood. He will be exhibiting his own work in the Berni Gallery in the run up to the competition exhibition – make sure to check it out!

Find out more about Tom Wood HERE. The closing date for entries is 5pm Tuesday 9 September 2025.