Events & exhibitions
For details of galleries where Allan's work is regularly displayed, see the links.
Suffolk Open Studios 2023
10-11th & 24-25th June 2023
Ash Tree Cottage, 17 Ash Road, Lower Hacheston, Woodbridge, Suffolk
This year I will be opening my studio at Ash Tree Cottage for two weekends of Suffolk Open Studios 2023.
For more details and directions to the studio space see the Suffolk Open Studios website.
Suffolk Sense: Imaginature
24-29 October 2022
Suffolk Sense, 46 High Street, Wickham Market, IP13 0QS
Open 9am-4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 9am-3:30pm Wednesday and Saturday.
Suffolk Open Studios 2022
11-12th & 25-26th June 2022
Ash Tree Cottage, 17 Ash Road, Lower Hacheston, Woodbridge, Suffolk
This year I will be opening my studio at Ash Tree Cottage for two weekends of Suffolk Open Studios 2022.
For more details and directions to the studio space see the Suffolk Open Studios website.
Suffolk Open Studios Member Exhibition
5-18 May 2022 – open 10am – 4pm
Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings
I’ll be exhibiting some of my work as part of the Suffolk Open Studios member exhibition. Here you will be able to find work for sale from a wide variety of members.
Borders
14 May – 19 June 2022
Ipswich Art Gallery
Some of my work will be appearing at the Borders exhibition in May and June.
Opening hours and more details on the Ipswich Art Gallery website
Suffolk Open Studios 2021
I am still a member of Suffolk Open studios but I won’t physically be opening up my studio to the public (as with 2020) due to restrictions and concerns about the Coronavirus pandemic.
For more details see the SOS website.
New Year Exhibition Ferini Gallery
Some of my work was featured in the Ferini Gallery online New Year Exhibition.
Suffolk Open Studios 2019
1-2rd, 15-16th & 29-30th June 2019
Mill House, Mill Hill, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, IP13 7RP
In 2019 Allan will open up his studio to visitors for three weekends as part of Suffolk Open Studios. Allan will again be working at the beautiful and unique studio space of the old windmill in Earl Soham from 11am to 5pm each day.
Allan’s studio is part of the Suffolk Open Studios ‘Earl Soham to Hasketon’ Trail.
For more details and directions to the studio space see the SOS website.
Suffolk Open Studios 2018
2-3rd, 9-10th & 16-17th June 2018
Mill House, Mill Hill, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, IP13 7RP
This year, Allan will be opening up his studio to visitors for three weekends as part of Suffolk Open Studios. Allan will again be working at the beautiful and unique studio space of the old windmill in Earl Soham (which has had a new thatched roof since last year) from 11am to 5pm each day.
Allan’s studio is part of the Suffolk Open Studios ‘Artists around Framlingham’ Trail:
For more details and directions to the studio space see the SOS website.
Allan Williams at Station House
27 -31st May 2018 h3. Open Monday to Friday 6am – 6pm, Sat. 6.30am – 6pm, Sun. 8.30-6pm
Allan will be displaying a selection of his artwork at this inaugural exhibition in the Easterling Room, Station House (Wickham Market train station), Station Road, Campsea Ashe, Suffolk IP13 0PT
(The Easterling Room is subject to occasional bookings – ring: 07856 810828 to check availability. Additional parking available at church car park opposite.)
Suffolk Artists exhibition, Woodbridge Library
Throughout August 2016
This August Allan is exhibiting some artworks as part of an exhibition of the work of Suffolk artists. 50% of the proceeds of any sales made through the exhibition will be donated to UNICEF.
Woodbridge Library, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1DT
Pigs Gone Wild, Ipswich
27 June-2 September 2016
The streets of Ipswich have been taken over by stunning pig sculptures as part of the highly anticipated Pigs Gone Wild interactive art trail and Allan has created a unique pig for the event.
“The glamorous Piggy Stardust, created by Allan Williams, is sure to dazzle the residents of Ipswich with his star power and prowess. A tribute to David Bowie, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Piggy’s flair adds a glam-rock edge to the Pigs Gone Wild trail. Piggy played guitar – and boy, could he play!”
You can see Piggy Stardust for yourself until 2 September on St Nicholas Street in Ipswich next to the statue of Cardinal Wolsey. You can also follow the trail to see the other 38 pigs.
Find out more at: pigsgonewild.co.uk
Suffolk Open Studios 2016
4-5th, 11-12th, 18-19th & 25-26th June 2016
Mill House, Mill Hill, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, IP13 7RP
2016 sees Allan opening up his studio to visitors for all four weekends as part of Suffolk Open Studios. Allan will be back at the beautiful and unique studio space of the old windmill in Earl Soham from 11am to 5pm each day.
Allan’s studio is part of the Suffolk Open Studios A1120 Art Trail:
For more details and directions to the studio space see the SOS website.
Autumn Breeze - an exhibition by Suffolk Artists
21-25 October 2015
This October I’ll be taking part in a joint exhibition with fellow Suffolk Artists, Naomi Brangwyn and Helen Cassells.
The Quay Gallery, Snape Maltings, Suffolk IP17 1SR
Open 10am to 5pm daily.
Find out more at snapemaltings.co.uk
Suffolk Open Studios 2015
6-7th, 13-14th & 27-28th June 2015
Mill House, Mill Hill, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, IP13 7RP
2015 sees Allan once again opening up his studio to visitors for three weekends as part of Suffolk Open Studios. Allan will be back at the beautiful and unique studio space of the old windmill in Earl Soham from 11am to 5pm each day.
For more details and directions to the studio space see the SOS website.
If you’ve missed the Open Studio in previous years you can now see two virtual tours from the studio on Google Maps:
Sea, Coast & Water: Memories & Observations
21 June – 13 July 2014
This June & July I’ll be taking part in an exhibition at the CO3 Gallery in Colchester.
Co3 Gallery, 83 & 90 Shrub End Road, Colchester CO3 4RX
Saturday 21st June until Sunday 13th July. Weekends 12:30-4:00 pm. All other times by appointment.
Find out more at co3gallery.co.uk
Artist-in-residence at Burton Agnes Hall
16-30th April 2014
I will be artist-in-residence at the beautiful Burton Agnes Hall, Yorkshire from 16-30th April 2014.
Simon Jenkins, author of England’s Thousand Best Houses, described Burton Agnes Hall as ‘the perfect English house’ and as one of the twenty best English houses alongside Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace and Chatsworth House.
Find out more at the Burton Agnes Hall website.
Suffolk Open Studios 2014
7-8th, 14-15th, 21-22nd & 28-29th June 2014
2014 sees Allan once again opening up his studio to visitors as part of Suffolk Open Studios 2014, this year for four weekends in June. Allan will be back at the beautiful and unique studio space of the old windmill in Earl Soham.
For more details and directions to the studio space see the SOS website.
If you missed the Open Studio last year you can now see two virtual tours from the studio on Google Maps:
Mill House, Mill Hill, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, IP13 7RP
Art Bridges The Gap
2-30 November 2013, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Theronda Hoffman, local Suffolk artist, is organising an art exhibition at Kesgrave Arts, Kesgrave, Ipswich during the month of November 2013 and raising funds for Age UK Suffolk who are celebrating 65 years of providing services for older people in Suffolk.
The exhibition ‘Art Bridges The Gap‘ will feature a variety of work by Suffolk Open Studio artists, including Chris Deacon, Allan Williams, Colin Slee, Edmund Oxborrow, Anne Trueman, Ray Burgoyne, Richard Cox, Theronda Hoffman as well as paintings by her students. Artists will be displaying their work with a percentage being donated to Age UK Suffolk.
Theronda Hoffman said “I am very keen to promote art in Suffolk and to encourage people of all ages to become creative, particularly older people who often find art classes beneficial both socially and creatively“. She continued “I really wanted to support Age UK Suffolk, who provide so many valuable services for older people in Suffolk and am very please do offer my studio and art space for the exhibition. I would like to thank all the artists who are taking part in the exhibition”.
If you are interested in coming along to the exhibition during November please contact Theronda on 01473 333553 for further details or email info@kesgravearts.co.uk
Kesgrave Arts, 83 Main Road, Kesgrave, IP5 1AF
Suffolk Open Studios Late Summer Exhibition
3 July – 10 August 2013
A final chance to see some of Allan’s work in the Suffolk Open Studios 2013 collection. A large scale contemporary art show as the finale to the exhibition series.
The Apex, Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3FD
Portrait Exhibition at The Gallery Highwaymans
6-28 July 2013
The exhibition runs from 6 to 28 July, with the Private View on Friday, 5 July. It is featuring three portraits by Mary Beale from the St Edmundsbury collection in anticipation of the Sainsbury Centre exhibition, Masterpieces: Art and East Anglia.
The Private View will be a fundraising event, to raise money to lend the Mary Beale self portrait to the Sainsbury Centre exhibition.
The Gallery Highwaymans, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6QP
Suffolk Open Studios 2013
1st-2nd, 8th-9th & 22nd-23rd June 2013
Allan will again be opening up his studio to visitors as part of Suffolk Open Studios 2013, this year for three weekends. Allan will be using a beautiful and unique studio space for this – an old windmill at Earl Soham.
For more details and directions to the studio space see the SOS website.
If you missed the Open Studio you can now see two virtual tours from the studio on Google Maps:
Mill House, Mill Hill, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, IP13 7RP
Before London 2012 exhibition at The Hub, Newham
5 – 31 July 2012
Allan’s Before London 2012 artwork will be exhibited at this East London gallery space.
For more details and directions to the gallery see the Before London 2012 website.
The Hub Centre, 123 Star Lane, Canning Town, London, E16 4PZ
Artwork at Ladies That Lunch
Ongoing
Allan is exhibiting paintings and prints at Ladies That Lunch – a lovely old building in Ipswich that Allan has previously painted.
See www.ladiesthatlunchonline.com for more details.
14-20 Fore Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1JU
Paintings & prints at Framlingham Technology Centre
11 May – August 2012
Allan will be exhibiting paintings and prints at Framlingham Technology Centre, the home of Suffolk Business Hub, for three months from May 11th.
See www.t-centre.co.uk for details of how to find the centre.
The Technology Centre, Station Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9EZ
Suffolk Open Studios 2012
2nd-3rd & 16th-17th June 2012
Allan will be opening up his studio to visitors as part of Suffolk Open Studios 2012. Allan will be using a beautiful and unique studio space for this – an old windmill at Earl Soham.
For more details and directions to the studio space see the SOS website.
Mill House, Mill Hill, Earl Soham, Woodbridge, IP13 7RP
Suffolk Open Studios Showcase Exhibition
26 May – 5 June 2012
Allan will also be exhibiting his work alongside othe Suffolk artists at Suffolk Open Studio’s Showcase Exhibition. See www.suffolkopenstudios.co.uk for further details.
Blackthorpe Barn (off the A14 at junction 45).
Ripple
12-18 May 2011, 10am – 4pm daily
An exhibition of art work made by teachers living and working in Suffolk. Contact the gallery for more information on 01728 688 303 or see (their website).
Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, Nr. Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP17 1SR
Discerning Eye
11-21 November 2010
The ING Discerning Eye Exhibition is a show of small works independently selected by six prominent figures from different areas of the art world: two artists, two collectors and two critics. Work is selected from open submission and from artists invited by the individual selectors.
One of Allan’s paintings is amongst the work selected for display.
The Mall Galleries (nr. Trafalgar Square) London
Before London 2012 at East Gallery, West Ham Lane
1-27 June 2009
Allan’s Before London 2012 artwork will be exhibited at this East London gallery. Accompanying the artwork are photographs of the Athletes’ Village site as it is now. The end result is a visual delight and a valuable archive for the people of Newham.
Find out more about the exhibition on the East Potential website.
The gallery is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-6:00pm and 9am-2pm on Saturdays.
East Gallery at West Ham Lane, 29-35 West Ham Lane, Stratford E15 4PH
Stranger on the Shore
1-29 June 2008
A one-man exhibition of paintings and prints featuring landscapes of Suffolk.
The exhibition is open 11am-4pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
Find out more about the gallery at www.feriniartgallery.co.uk or contact the gallery directly on +44 (0)1502 56 2222.
Ferini Art Gallery, All Saints Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0JL
East End Artist Exhibition, Shoreditch Town Hall
30 November – 2 December 2007
This show themed “East-end life past & present”, will feature some of Allan’s work.
Basement, Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, EC1V 9LT
The Hub, Canning Town
21 November 2007 – 29 February 2008
Some of Allan Williams’ work was exhibited at this space in East London. You can contact the gallery directly on +44 (0)20 8586 4493
The Hub, 123 Star Lane, Canning Town, E16 4PZ
Faces & Places, Hornchurch
15-28 October 2007
Some of Allan Williams’ work will be exhibited at this exhibition of portraits of people and houses. More information is available at www.queens-theatre.co.uk or on +44 (0)1708 443 333.
The Queens Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch
2007 Brentwood Art Exhibiton
May 12 2007
Some of Allan Williams’ work will be exhibited at the one-day 2007 Brentwood Art Exhibition alongside the work of over 100 other local artists. More information about this exhibiton is available on the Beehive website.
St Thomas’ Church. Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4HB
Layers Exhibition, Beccles
27 February – 27 March
Allan’s work will be on show as part of a group exhibition with the Association of Suffolk Art Teachers in Beccles.
Upstairs Gallery, Beccles
Peloponnesian Perspectives
May 3 – June 2, 2006
An exhibition of paintings from life and imagination by Allan Williams. Call 020 7487 5060 for opening times.