Shoreham Art Gallery – Embracing Spring
As the days grow longer and the first hints of spring begin to show, many of us feel that gentle nudge to freshen things up. Maybe you’re thinking about a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift, or perhaps you simply want to bring something new and uplifting into your home. If so, Shoreham Art Gallery is a lovely place to start.
Tucked away on Brunswick Road, just a short stroll from Shoreham’s train station, this small but perfectly formed gallery is a real gem for the town. It’s welcoming, relaxed, and full of beautiful things that feel just right for this time of year – warm, hopeful, and quietly joyful.
Angela Evans
One of the artists you’ll discover is Angela Evans, a ceramic tile maker whose work is as charming as her garden studio. Surrounded by apples, peas, and onions, Angela creates tiles that feature fruit, vegetables, flowers, and playful details from everyday life. For over 30 years, she has been making each piece slowly and thoughtfully by hand. Her tiles find homes in kitchens and bathrooms, but also on walls, shelves, and mantelpieces as decorative artworks. They bring colour, character, and a gentle sense of happiness into a space – perfect if you’re craving something fresh but timeless.
Phil Driver
You’ll also find the atmospheric oil paintings of Phil Driver. Inspired mainly by Sussex landscapes and coastlines, Phil’s work captures light, sky, and mood in a way that feels both familiar and slightly dreamlike. Although rooted in real places, Phil allows himself artistic licence, adjusting composition, colour, and detail to enhance the impact of each piece and to better convey the feeling of the scene rather than simply recording it exactly as it appears.
Bebe Bird
Then there’s Bebe Bird, whose ceramics are deeply rooted in the natural world. Her sculptural pieces and tableware blend organic shapes with rich textures, using both handbuilding and wheel-thrown techniques. Whether it’s a vase, a bowl, or a decorative form, each piece feels unique and quietly expressive. Bebe’s work brings warmth and a sense of nature into the home, without ever feeling fussy or overworked.
Shoreham Art Gallery is open seven days a week and always offers a warm, friendly welcome. If you are looking for quality, beauty, and meaning in a gift for a loved one or for your own home, this is a place you’ll truly appreciate. Pop in, have a browse, and you just might find that perfect piece you didn’t even know you were looking for.