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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · 2d

📢 Last chance to submit works to the Bethlem Art Fair 2025: deadline is 31 October

We are celebrating our 17th annual open exhibition showcasing work by artists connected to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

To submit, please fill in the online submission form (via link in bio).

Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · 4d

Bethlem Artist Andrea Mindel is hosting a free workshop at the @wellcomecollection.bsky.social on Saturday 15th November from 1pm to 4pm.

Using sketchbooks and fabric, explore the life and work of Audrey Amiss.

More info and sign up via the link below: wellcomecollection.org/events/an-ar...

An Artist in Everyday Life

Join artist Andrea Mindel for a hands-on workshop exploring creativity, mental health and everyday materials.

wellcomecollection.org

Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · 4d

What is the colour of music? Can we draw the shape of a melody?

Join us this Saturday 25 October for an in-person listening and drawing workshop, where we will explore connections between the sounds we hear and visual art.

Get your ticket via link in bio.

@maudsleycharity.bsky.social

Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · 5d

Details from Bethany Williams: #ThisWildAchinglyBeautifulPlace now showing at Bethlem Gallery.

The low light is important in creating an atmospheric and immersive experience that also underpins an enquiry about how the senses are impacted for someone living with pain. 

#chronicillness

Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · 11d

Notes from the Isle of Man 🇮🇲

In Bethany Wiliams' new exhibition at Bethlem Gallery ‘This Wild, Achingly Beautiful Place’, the materials, natural dyes and imagery used in the works are based on her home region of the Isle of Man.

See the works in the exhibition which opens on Saturday 11 October

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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · 15d

Details from the exhibition opening later today:
Bethany Williams: This Wild, Achingly Beautiful Place

The exhibition invites visitors and viewers to explore concepts of recovery both historically and today, very personally, through the work of Bethany Williams. 

#ThisWildAchinglyBeautifulPlace

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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · 17d

🌿 Wreath Making Workshops
Saturday 6 and 13 December 2025
10.30am-12.30pm and 2-4pm
Bethlem Gallery
£25 (Concessions available)

Join us at Bethlem Gallery in December to make your own artistic wreath
The ticket price also includes tea, coffee and mince pies.

bethlemgallery.com/whats-on/

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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · 18d

Behind the scenes with #BethanyWilliams preparing for her show at Bethlem Gallery which opens this Saturday 11 October.

These are some of Bethany's natural dyes and fabric, that are being used to create fabric vessels for the show.

See link in bio for more info.

@maudsleycharity.bsky.social

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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · 20d

📢 FYI: the Gallery and Studio are closed this week whilst we prepare for our upcoming exhibition 'Bethany Williams: This Wild, Achingly Beautiful Place' which opens on Saturday 11 October (read more via link in bio).

We look forward to seeing you all then!

#BethanyWilliamsatBethlemGallery

Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · 25d

This Saturday 4 October, join our Crit Session / Share and discuss your work through an open, friendly, and experimental format, hosted by artist, facilitator, and learning practitioner #FrancescaTelling.

This event is part of #PhotoBethlem2025.

bethlemgallery.com/whats-on/pho...

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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 25

Mud,
Nor A Human Without Trials
Acrylic on cardboard

Two head-shaped forms gaze at one another before a dark field of colour, with fire- and root-like forms growing symmetrically from above and below.

See the work in person before the show closes this Saturday 27 September 2025.

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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 24

We are so pleased to announce that Bethlem Gallery will present Bethany Williams' first solo art exhibition, opening on 11 October 2025. Its title, 'This wild, achingly beautiful place', is inspired by a poem called ‘In This Mind’ by Eno Mfon

More info via link in bio.

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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 24

As featured in British Vogue's October issue and online, Bethany Williams speaks about navigating life and creativity with a chronic illness, and her upcoming show at #BethlemGallery, which opens on the 11 October 2025!

@vogue.co.uk.web.brid.gy @maudsleycharity.bsky.social

British Vogue - Fashion, Trends, Latest News, Catwalk Photos & … @vogue.co.uk.web.brid.gy · Sep 23

“I See The World Completely Differently Now”: Bethany Williams On Navigating Life And Creativity With Chronic Illness

After chronic illness took her away from a high-flying fashion career, Bethany Williams found other ways to let her creativity shine through.

www.vogue.co.uk

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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 24

Last chance to see!

Extended for one more week, Mud's exhibition I AM ALIVE closes this Saturday 27 September 2025. Stop by to see Mud's work in the space and learn more about her journey of transformation.

#MudIAmAlive #BethlemGallery

Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 18

This Saturday our film 'Something Glamorous Something Awkward' is premiering at #WomenXFest!

Women X is the UK’s leading international women’s film festival. The film shows on Saturday 20th September 17:00pm (running time for all films is 80m).

Image: Film still featuring Bethlem artist Mr X

Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 17

Bethlem Artist Albert's work is currently showing as part of 'Art Brut' an exhibition at the @grandpalaisrmn.bsky.social in Paris! The show is on for a few more days until 21 September 2025.

Thanks to Beth Hopkins for the photos :)

Find out more: www.grandpalais.fr/en/program/a...

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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 17

Outsiders Shelter by Xavier White

Running in parallel with this years Open House Festival, Bethlem Artist Xavier White is opening his home, gallery and garden for a limited number of personal tours.

Tours are running today, 20th, 21st of September at 1pm.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/outsiders-...

Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 16

💫 Photos from Friday when current exhibition artist Mud came to continue work on the piece 'Healing Homonculus' ✨

There are a few spaces left if you'd like to join Mud's Developing a Manifesto workshop taking place on Saturday 20 September, link in bio.

#BethlemGallery #CreatorMud #MudIAmAlive

Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 11

Mud
The Ending of Group Therapy
Acrylic on paper

Two seated, faceless figures appear to gaze towards the viewer, with both their hands folded over their torsos, while the space in both the foreground and background is full of lush potted plants.

See the work in Mud's Solo Exhibition on now!

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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 9

Mud will be back in the gallery on Saturday 13 September to continue working on her piece 'Healing Homonculus'.

Drop by to see the artist working and to have a chat! The gallery is open 9.30am-5pm and is free entry.

#CreatorMud #BethlemGallery #EvolvingArtwork

Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 6

📷 Photo Bethlem 2025 📷
1 – 4 October 2025

Running alongside #PhotoMonth Photography Exhibition 2025, Bethlem Photo 2025 is four days of photography focused programming including artist-led, guided photo walks and photo talks.

#PhotoWalks #PhotoTalks

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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 Bethlem Art Fair 2025
🤝Bethlem Gallery in partnership with Bethlem Museum of the Mind
📆 29 November 2025 – 10 January 2026

This year we are celebrating Bethlem Gallery’s 17th annual open exhibition showcasing work by over 150 artists connected to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are excited to announce our film 'Something Glamorous Something Awkward' has been nominated for Best Documentary in the 2025 Women X Film Festival Awards 🎉

Women X is the UK’s leading international women’s film festival. You can watch our film at the festival on Saturday 20th September 17:00pm

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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Sep 3

Develop Your Own Manifesto with Artist Mud

Join Mud on Saturday 20 September 2025, 2pm – 4pm at Bethlem Gallery for a fun, relaxed, and interesting writing workshop.

Get your tickets via link in bio.

#MudIAmAlive #CreatorMud #BethlemGalley #WritingWorkshop @maudsleycharity.bsky.social

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Bethlem Gallery @bethlemgallery.bsky.social · Aug 30

Mud’s Brain
Bamboo, rags, cloth, acrylic paint, wool;
Acrylic on wooden panel

This central work consists of two main parts, a floor-mounted panel featuring a colourful painting of a brain, and a hanging, kite-like sculpture made of bamboo and textile.

bethlemgallery.com/whats-on/exh...

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