Press Release for Spring 2006 "Picturing a Better Future" At the Robert Phillips Gallery in association with Save the Children sponsored by Savills 26th April - 1st May Wednesday - Saturday: 11 - 4pm Sunday: 2.30 - 4.30pm Monday: 11 - 4pm Private Views Wednesday: 7 - 9pm Thursday: 7 - 9pm During Save the Children Week (22 April - 30 April) the Esher and District Branch of Save the Children are organising 'Picturing a Better Future', an exhibition and sale of unique works from new emerging artists from the Wimbledon Art Studios at the Robert Phillips Gallery in Walton on Thames. The proceeds from the sales of artwork from the exhibition will help paint a brighter future for many children around the world. On the evenings of 26th and 27th April there will be Private Views from 7 - 9pm with the Mayoress of Elmbridge attending on the 26th, at which there will also be displays of the work of Save the Children worldwide. A selection of the artists who work from the Wimbledon Art Studio (www.wimbledonartstudios.com ) have been selected to present their work at the first Save the Children art exhibition at the Robert Phillips Studios. Among the 33 chosen artists you will find a diverse mix of painting, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, mosaics, and furniture design. The Robert Phillips Gallery Riverhouse Barn Manor Road Walton on Thames KT12 2PF www.riverhousebarn.co.uk (Directions available on website) London Art & Design Show December 2005 This was a unique opportunity to view and buy contemporary craft and design by over 70 exhibitors. The show is being held in the Arts and Crafts splendour of Mary Ward House, a fine example of late nineteenth century architecture. Fine art installation, painting, ceramics, jewellery, furniture, glass, metalwork, lighting, printmaking and sculpture. There were several Wimbledon Art Studios participants who were chosen to show and sell their work, these were: Katie Gough Sarah Grove David Chalkley David Gifford Moira Chester Andrew Sargant