London Gallery Weekend Patron Visit
A group of nine of us, including our Visual Art Patrons, Ned McConnell (Head of Visual Arts), João Conceição (Curator), Suzy Trevethan (Development Manager), and Jessica Cheetham (Head of Development), spent a brilliant day exploring London Gallery Weekend and visiting some of the city’s most exciting contemporary art galleries.
Across the day we visited exhibitions by Mark Corfield-Moore at Kate MacGarry, Ally Fallon at Hales Gallery, Russell Perkins and Shaniqwa Jarvis at Public Gallery, Candace Hill-Montgomery at Hollybush Gardens, and John Riddy at Frith Street Gallery. We also made a special visit to Phillida Reid to see an exhibition by Prem Sahib. Although this wasn’t officially part of London Gallery Weekend, it was too good an opportunity to miss.
One of the real highlights of the trip was hearing directly from several of the artists. We were fortunate to have talks from Mark Corfield-Moore, Russell Perkins, John Riddy and Prem Sahib, giving us a unique insight into their practices and the ideas behind the work on display. Having Ned and João with us throughout the day added another layer to the experience, helping to introduce the exhibitions and guiding us through them.
More than anything, the day was a chance to spend time together and enjoy contemporary art in a way that’s rarely possible. The artists and gallerists generously shared their time and knowledge, offering us special access to the exhibitions and creating opportunities for conversation that went far beyond a standard gallery visit.
It was a fun and memorable day being able to encounter a wide range of contemporary art, and a great example of the kinds of experiences available through the Visual Art Patron programme. If you’d like to enjoy exclusive visits, artist-led tours and behind-the-scenes access to some of the best contemporary art around, becoming a Visual Art Patron is a great way to get involved.
Posted by Joel Cheshire on Sunday 14 June 2026