Multiple UK Art Exhibitions Open Highlighting Mental Health, Local Heritage, Emerging Artists

Several new art exhibitions are opening in the UK, showcasing a range of contemporary and landscape works. Toby Brown's "Behind the Smile" exhibition in Southend features 62 drawings and paintings exploring mental illness, aiming to challenge stigma and foster connection. Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum launched "Your Worcester," a community-driven exhibit highlighting personal and historic items that reflect the city's heritage. At Castlegate House Gallery in Cockermouth, Craig Simpson presents "Our Sanctuary; the familiar and the absurd," a solo show with 20 new paintings exploring themes of home and identity with surreal elements. Francesca Simon's "The Spaces Between" spans two venues, featuring geometric artworks inspired by the North York Moors landscape, emphasizing her structured yet organic style. Meanwhile, Fisherton Mill Gallery in Salisbury presents Louise Bougourd's new collection inspired by Wiltshire’s water meadows, combining watercolour and oil to capture the emotive power of wild landscapes, with a public event planned for visitors to meet the artist.