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20 Foss Street, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9DR

I am delighted to have recently joined Coombe Gallery in Dartmouth.

Mark Riley currently has 4 pieces of my work for a mixed exhibition - 2 etchings and 2 drawings. I’m looking fowrard to working with this lovely family owned gallery and developing new work with thier location in mind.

https://www.coombegallery.com/

Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stroud, GL5 4AF

13th March - 26th April 2026

I’m excited to be playing a full part in the celebratory exhibitions and Print fair being held by GPC during the spring.

GPC is delighted to announce a series of events to celebrate 20 years of the Gloucestershire Printmaking cooperative in Stroud.

Celebrations will start with an Exhibition of our current Members Prints at the Museum in the Park, Stratford Park opening on the 13th March running until  the 26th April.

The work will be based around responses to the Museum Collections and the exquisite gardens and arboretum

PRINT FAIR - 18th & 19th April - Make a note in your diary!

http://museuminthepark.org.uk/calendar

https://www.gpchq.co.uk/gpc-20-years-celebration/

18th October 2025 - 10th January 2026 at the Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath BA2 4AT.

I am over the moon to have had two pieces selcted for this wonderful open exhibition, one drawing called ‘Possibilities’ and one etching called ‘Contrary to expectations’

“With over 400 artworks on display this year, the Society’s Open exhibition is a highlight of Bath’s cultural calendar, with a fantastic mix of paintings, prints and sculptures in the widest variety of styles. Packed with colour, innovation and delight, this exhibition has something for everyone. “

https://www.bsaorg.uk/open-exhibitions

The Sanctuary Studio & Gallery, High Street, Newnham GL14 1BB

6th - 26th Sept 2025

Showcasing the depth of creativity possible in handmade print today

Please join us for the Private View

6-8pm, Friday 5th September

Many of history’s most famous artists have worked in print, from Albrecht Durer in the 15th century, to Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso in the 20th century. Often dismissed as a secondary or preparatory technique, handmade print remains a much misunderstood area of fine art, and this exhibition seeks to highlight the many possibilities of 21st century print. It brings together eight contemporary artists working in handmade print today, using traditional techniques such as metal plate etching and lithography, and more contemporary printing methods such as monotype and silkscreen printing.

The collection includescopper plate engravings, aquatints and drypoints by Fiona McIntyre, intaglio etchings by Wendy Rhodes,relief printing by Beth Jenkins and Philippa C Thomas, linocuts and collagraphs byAnne Haworth, wood, lino and card printing by Tabitha Fedden, handprinted works by Jane Sasanow, and screenprints and monotypes by Andy Lovell.

See Purely Print from 6th to 26th September 2025 at The Sanctuary Studio & Gallery, High Street, Newnham-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, GL14 1BB. 

www.thesanctuarygallery.com

Ironbridge Fine Arts, Merrythought Village. Ironbridge, TF8 7NJ

11th Oct - 22nd Nov 2025

I am thrilled to be selected for this wwonderful competition, again this year. My new print, Contrary to Expectations, will be taking its place amongst some of the best printmaking in the UK.

‘Celebrating the very best in printmaking from around the globe’

”Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmaking Open 2025 is a global celebration of printmaking excellence. This competition champions the art, honours the craft, and brings together printmakers from around the world, blending innovation with tradition.”

https://www.ironbridgeframing.co.uk/2025-printmaking-competition/

Spencer House Gallery, Tetbury, GL8 8AQ

19th June - 25th August

Spencer House’s Summer exhibition promises Rococco-inspired flamboyance, ornament and colour… and new monochrome drawing and etchings from me!

“Rococo-inspired art with a very 21st-Century twist!”

https://www.spencerhousegallery.co.uk/

Mini Residencies 16th Jan - 23rd Jan

Exhibition 25th Feb - 1st March

The George, Newnham on Severn

With every participant provided with Fabriano paper measuring 150cm x 150cm, and no theme restrictions, the resulting drawings should be fascinating & fabulous.

Image updated to show my finished piece ‘Line of Sight’

A selection of exhibitions from 2024

Ironbridge Fine Art, Merrythought Village, Ironbridge, TF8 7NJ

8th September - 16th November 2024

I am honoured to be the recipient of the Gunning Etching Prize at the Ironbridge Fine Art Printmaking Competition Exhibition for my circular print 'Places that whisper'.

Wells Art Contemporary 2024, Wells Cathedral, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2UE

3 - 31 August 2024, 9am to 4.30pm seven days a week

I was over the moon to hear that my etching ‘May the path rise up to meet you had been selcted to hang in this prestigous contemporary art exhibition in the first Gothic cathedral in England.

As well as a white wall gallery on three sides of the Cloisters there are amazing site-specific art installations around and outside of the building.

https://www.wellsartcontemporary.co.uk/visitors

White Chalk Gallery, 5 Old Swan Yard, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1AT

The exhibition runs between 23rd July - 17th August. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm.

PRIVATE VIEW 25th July 6 - 8pm

“An exhibition in a new gallery space featuring the etchings and drawings of Wendy Rhodes paired with ceramics by Helen Rondell.”

I am delighted to be showing a broad selection of etchings with a few selected drawings in this lovely gallery.

https://whitechalkgallery.co.uk/

June 2024

I have the brilliant Sarah Edmonds to thatnk for the great article about Authenticity and my drawing & etching work.

It was quite an experience to be asked about this subject, reflect and work out what it meant for me. I’m hugely grateful for the coverage and for introducing me to a new set of artists and art appreciators.

Mall Galleries, The Mall, St. James’s, London SW1Y 5AS June 25th – 29th 2024

I am delighted that I have had work selected for the Exhibition. I am exhibiting a pair of large etchings, May the path rise up to meet you & Let the shadows slip away

‘The Society of Women Artists (SWA) will be presenting a stunning collection of works from some of the finest women artists working today from the UK and beyond on show at the prestigious Mall Galleries

This is fabulous opportunity to see over 450 works, from members and non-members, including: oil paintings, watercolours, drawings, etchings, lithographs, screen prints, sculpture, ceramics, portraiture, landscapes, with a rich balance of large and small pieces, abstract and figurative, traditional and quirky.

The Society of Women Artists’ 163rd Annual Open exhibition will be at the Mall Galleries, Visit www.society-women-artists.org.uk for further information and opening times.’

An archived selection of exhibitions and events from 2023

Burlington House, London

13 June - 20 August 2023

Over the moon to have been selected for this prestigious exhibition.

The Summer Exhibition is the annual celebration of art and artists, run without interruption since 1769 and the world’s largest open submission exhibition

This year, celebrated British painter David Remfry RA takes the reins as exhibition co-ordinator. Remfry’s Summer Exhibition will explore the theme Only Connect, taken from the famous quote in Howards End by E.M. Forster.

https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/summer-exhibition-2023

Hornsgatan 6, 118 20 Stockholm

27th May - 18th June 2023

A collaboration between 39 graphic artists from members of the Graphic Society (GS) and the Gloucestershire Printmaking Cooperative (GPC) in the UK

What a wonderful journey this project has been. The exhibition celebrates all our prints coming together in the Swedish Graphic Society’s Gallery. Here I am pictured with my print partner Ulla-Carin Winter and our prints that respond to each other’s practice and advice.

A return exhibition will be held in Cheltenham, 23rd Nov - 6th Dec 2023, details to follow.

Mall Galleries, London

6th June 2023 to 10th June 2023

I’m looking forward to this wonderful opportunity to show a drawing inspired by the Cornish coastline. Initial sketches and photos were taken at Portcothan Beach. The Portal shown here is a rock arch where visitors leave decorated, commemorative and memorial pebbles - providing a gateway for us to share in the lives and memories of others.

“The SWA seeks works of the highest standard within its specific field. The SWA continues to promote women artists and prides itself on the very diverse nature of the work shown during our Annual Open Exhibition from both our non-members and our members.” SWA

https://www.society-women-artists.org.uk/2023-exhibition

Victoria Art Gallery, Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AT

22nd April - 24th June 2023

Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30am to 5.00pm

A lovely opportunity to show both a drawing and an etching at Bath’s glorious Open Exhibition. This is a wonderful showcase of beautiful work - always well worth a visit.

“In its 118th year, this exhibition showcases the best of the region’s artistic talent through many different forms, including paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture.

Whatever your taste, you are sure to find something among the 400 or so works on display to delight and intrigue you! Almost all of the works on display will be for sale, many at very affordable prices.” Victoria Art Gallery

https://www.victoriagal.org.uk/event/bath-society-artists-118th-annual-exhibition

THELMA HULBERT GALLERY Elmfield House, Dowell St, Honiton EX14 1LX

18 March 2023 - 3 June 2023

An exhibition of 36 contemporary artists and the Camden Town Group. Delighted to be showing with this amazing group of artists.

Each contemporary artist has responded to an image by one of the Camden Town artists. We visited the location of the original work and each of us has responded in our own way, providing contemporary visons of each place.

https://www.thelmahulbert.com/?q=exhibitions/paradise-found-new-visions-blackdown-hills

Royal West of England Academy, Queen’s Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX

8 Oct 2022 - 8 Jan 2023.

I am delighted to be showing my drawing ‘Shadow Dance’ at this years Open.

The RWA's renowned Annual Open Exhibition will be returning for its 169th year with a stunning variety of work from emerging and established artists.

This dynamic and varied exhibition invites painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, installation and mixed media submissions and is a showcase of some of the most exciting artists from across the country and beyond.

https://www.rwa.org.uk/collections/art-exhibitions/products/169-annual-open-exhibition

Spencer House Gallery, Spencer House, 34 Long St, Tetbury GL8 8AQ

Thursday 17th November – Friday 23rd December 2022

Beauty and meaning in contemporary art - many styles, techniques, topics and viewpoints

In their first Christmas Exhibition, this new contemporary art gallery in Tetbury will be showing some of my etchings and some new drawings.

https://www.spencerhousegallery.co.uk/

Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 May 2022

Over the moon to have my drawing, Revelatory Shadow Walk, selected for this wonderful exhibition.

https://www.wrhodesart.com/gallery/drawings

Delighted to have a drawing, ‘Restless shadows slipping away’ and an etching ‘Rain water chase’ selected for this Bath art event.

Exhibition runs from 14th May - 2 July 2022 at the Victoria Art Gallery, Bath

https://www.bsaorg.uk/open-exhibitions.html

https://www.victoriagal.org.uk/events/bath-society-artists-117th-annual-exhibition

The Setting, Three Storeys, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

17th May - 28th May 2022

Group exhibition - Wendy Rhodes, Emily Lucas and Sally Clarke. Prints, drawing and sculpture.

https://www.threestoreys.co.uk/whatsonarticles/made-visible

Collaborative Portfolio show,

Ecléctico ArtSpace: Galería Arte Contemporáneo, Zapopan, México

14th January - 13th March 2022

My etching, ‘Severn Riverscape: Its own appointed limits keep’ is exhibited within this collaborative portfolio exhibition.

https://eclecticoartecontemporaneo.weebly.com/