EXHIBITIONS in the Mansion Gallery – Sundays & Mondays FREE ENTRY
You can visit The Gallery on the ground floor of the Mansion on Open Days to see exhibitions by the Mansion Artists and others with links to Valentines. Watch this space for details of the next exhibition.
The Gallery is very much a late Georgian room with a simple plaster cornice (19th century plaster egg and dart design) and plain plastered walls. It was used as a Dining Room by the Victorians. Today , as well as for exhibitions, this beautiful room is used for events.
Current Exhibition
Valentines Mansion Studio Artists Winter Exhibition
From 23 November the Mansion Resident Studio Artists come together to show off their latest work from 2025.
Past Exhibitions
Honouring Our Heroes by Jacqui Cooke
From 5th – 27th October The exhibition will feature artworks highlighting the commitment and sacrifices of the many individuals from Commonwealth nations who volunteered to serve Britain during both WWI and WWII. Each piece serves as a testament to their remarkable achievements. Despite facing significant adversity, many displayed exceptional courage and resilience, rising to the ranks of Officer and surpassing all expectations. This exhibition provides an opportunity for those unfamiliar with the contributions of individuals of African descent and First Nations to both world wars to gain insight into the lives and characters of some of the most courageous, resilient, and conscientious people in history.
Sunday in the Park with Art – An Exhibition by the Essex Art Club
Shades of Meaning -A Monochromatic Exhibition by the Mansion Artists
In the absence of colour, come and see the world in a different light. A monochromatic exhibition by the Valentines Mansion Studio Artists. Featuring artists Julian Walker, Anne Eggebert, Tara Patrick, Jason Rose, Emily Wen, Louise Moore, Amanda Seljubac, Lisa Atkin, Matthew Webb and Gepher Louis. F
August 2025
Her Majesty and then a Celebration of the life of Queen Elizabeth II
Endangered by Jason Rose
An exhibition themed around the environmental crisis, focussing on endangered species of animals and plants, including images sculpted from earth, compost & sand.
28 Sept – 2 Nov 2020
Our Valentines by Mansion Artists
Celebrating the Friends’ 20th Anniversary
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February 2020
The Mansion Through Young Artists Eyes by ARTYGalina.
The 10th year of opening celebrations continued at Valentines Mansion with an exhibition which showcased the talent of a group of young artists, some as young as 6 years of age. The four day exhibition, featured a variety of work ,all relating to Valentines, in different art mediums by members of a local club, ‘ARTYGalina’ Read more ….
23-25 October 2019
Friends Of Valentines Mansion 