Fen Ditton Gallery Exhibition Programme
Inherited Lines: Tim and Kip Gresham
Fen Ditton Gallery is delighted to present Inherited Lines, an exhibition of works by Tim Gresham (Penfold) and his father, the late Kip Gresham.
Kip Gresham (left) and Tim Gresham (right) at The Print Studio, Cambridge
Run by mother and daughter duo Lotte Attwood and Hannah Munby, both photographers by training, Fen Ditton Gallery has a particular interest in intergenerational dialogue. Inherited Lines sits at the heart of this ethos, exploring artistic legacy, shared practice, and the subtle transmission of creative influence across generations.
Tim comments:
“Through Dad, I grew up surrounded by incredible artwork, from Eduardo Paolozzi sculptures to Peter Blake prints, and this went on to shape my taste in art. It was when I was 18 and worked with Dad at the studio that I learnt pretty much everything I know now about colour theory, texture, technique, application and approach.
Fen Ditton Gallery was really important to Dad and, with the recent second anniversary of his passing, if feels right to honour him in this way, hanging our work side by side. Something I wish we’d done whilst he was still with us.”
Tim has selected works by Kip to hang alongside his own. While some of these pieces may initially appear far removed from one another, for Tim the connections run deeper than surface appearance, revealing shared sensibilities nurtured through experience, process, and time.
Through this pairing, the exhibition reveals a visual conversation shaped not only by influence, but by memory, material understanding, and a shared creative environment. The works invite viewers to consider how artistic languages are formed, that which is consciously adopted, and what is absorbed almost unknowingly over time.
Exhibition dates: Saturday 4th - Sunday 26th July 2026
More information about events to follow.
Register for invites and early access to the catalogue here
About Tim Gresham (Penfold)
Tim Gresham, working under the name Penfold, is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, print, and visual experimentation. His work is characterised by a bold, intuitive use of colour and an interest in layered composition, balancing spontaneity with a deep understanding of material and process. Having spent formative years immersed in the print studio, Tim’s approach is informed by both technical knowledge and a willingness to push beyond it. Inherited Lines marks a significant moment in his practice, as he reflects on this early influence while asserting a distinct and independent visual language.
About Kip Gresham
Kip Gresham (1951–2024) was a prolific artist and one of the UK’s most respected master printmakers, renowned for his technical innovation and collaborative approach. He established several influential and highly productive printmaking studios and publishing houses, including the Manchester Print Workshop in 1975 and the Chilford Hall Press in 1982 in partnership with Sam Alper. He became director and master printer at both Curwen Chilford Prints (1989-1994) and Gresham Studios (1994-2001), before establishing The Print Studio, Cambridge in 2002.
His final major collaboration was Sea Grape, created with painter Hurvin Anderson. The work stands as a testament to Kip’s lifelong commitment to experimentation and dialogue between artist and printmaker.
As artist Stephen Chambers RA wrote of Kip; ‘The best printers are artists themselves’
Fen Ditton Gallery worked with Kip Gresham on a number of exhibitions in the final few years of his life, including The Language of Abstraction (2022), Shards and Sources (2023) and his final exhibition A Gathering of Friends (2024). He was a dear friend and huge supporter of the gallery and we are delighted to be working with Tim to honour Kip’s life and legacy in this way.
Contemporary Printmaking Prize 2026
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The Contemporary Printmaking Prize celebrates the vitality and diversity of printmaking today, bringing together 40 outstanding original prints selected from over 500 submissions. Showcasing a wide range of techniques, voices, and perspectives, the exhibition highlights both emerging and established artists working in the field of print. Each work demonstrates the continued relevance and innovation of printmaking as a contemporary art form.
Since the inaugural printmaking prize in 2021, the gallery has been building on the active, and acknowledged, relationship that the City and University of Cambridge have with historical and contemporary fine art printmaking and established a collaborative relationship with the late Kip Gresham of The Print Studio, Cambridge.
As dear Kip said: It’s great to see printmaking alive and kicking
Congratulations to this years shortlisted artists:
Catherine Ade · Josephine Birch · Lorraine Botbol · James Bristow · Fi Brown · Peter Buck · Felicity Cormack · Eddie Curtis · Esther Douglas · Inga Eičaitė · Poppy Fraser · Jane Gardiner · Grace Hailstone · Alison Hart-Arkley · Liz Hartley · Dougal Kirkland · Niall MacCrann · Alan MacKenzie · Theo Miller · Josie Molloy · Loraine Monk · Peg Morris · Chrissy Mouncey · Daisy Nutting · Louise Ockenden · William Orme · Chris Otley · Karine Savage · Hannah Scoones · Jane Shepherdson · Alice Sherlock · Bachittar Singh · Valerie Syposz · Sarah Targett · Elizabeth Taylor · Jess Townsend · Sarah Vines · Felicity Warbrick · Qinlin Yang
The winner will be announced at the private view on Thursday 21st May, 6 - 8pm. RSVP here
This is a selling exhibition and presents an exciting opportunity to discover and collect original prints, often an accessible and rewarding way to begin building an art collection.
Request early access to the catalogue here.
Exhibition opening times: 23rd May - 14th June 2026
Open weekends 10am - 5pm
Purchase appointments can be arranged outside opening hours by contacting Hannah on info@fendittongallery.com / 01223 295657
The Presence of Birds
An exhibition that brings together eleven artists and makers whose diverse practices explore the enduring, intimate role of birds within our landscapes, imaginations, and everyday lives.
Agnes Treherne: Kindred Land
Fen Ditton Gallery presents Kindred Land, a debut solo exhibition by Agnes Treherne. These intimate paintings and prints explore family and memory through the landscapes of East Sussex.
Autumn / Winter Exhibition 2025
An evolving exhibition of contemporary artists and makers, including seasonal gifts
Kittie Jones Artist Residency Exhibition
You are invited to come and discover a new collection of works by Kittie Jones exploring the Fenland landscape and wildlife.
This October, Edinburgh-based artist Kittie Jones has returned to Fen Ditton Gallery for the second instalment of her Fenland residency. Building on the first phase of her project, Kittie returned to further immerse herself in the unique landscape of the Cambridgeshire Fens and Norfolk Marshes. Known for her expressive mark-making and close observation of the natural world, and working en plein air, Kittie captures the essence of place, from the flight of birds across vast skies to the quiet rhythm of water, reeds, and shifting light.
These new works will be exhibited at Fen Ditton Gallery on
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October 2025
Open 10am - 5pm
Coffee Morning on Saturday 18th October at 11am
Kittie will be at the gallery throughout the weekend to meet visitors and discuss these new works
All works are for sale, alongside pieces from Kittie’s previous projects
Available works:
Between Light and Shadow
Continuing our occasional series of exhibitions that highlights artists’ response to colour, Between Light and Shadow explores the moments when colour is removed allowing tone, gesture and line to speak for itself.
Summer Exhibition
You’re warmly invited to explore the work of our gallery artists in this year’s Summer Exhibition
Copper and Wool
Fen Ditton Gallery are delighted to be making their 7th birthday this May with an exhibition inspired by the materials associated with a seven-year anniversary – Copper and Wool.
Andrew Carter: Artist Residency Open Studio
Come and see what Andrew Carter has been up to during his Artist Residency this month…
Spring Exhibition at 21 Aylestone Road
Fen Ditton Gallery are delighted to have the opportunity to bring a Spring Exhibition of gallery artists to Central Cambridge, taking over Lotte’s former photographic studio at 21 Aylestone Road.
Green Shoots
‘Life is so exciting; nature is so exciting. Trying to catch that one simple statement about it. That’s what I’m aiming for.’
Wilhelmina Barns Graham (1912-2004)
Fen Ditton Gallery is delighted to start the New Year with an exhibition which highlights different artistic responses to the colour green.
Life, art and nature are intertwined in a show which brings together 15 artists across three generations exploring the cultural associations, moods, tones and materials of a green world.
Winter Lights Christmas Exhibition
EXTENDED OPENING TIMES: Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December 11am - 2pm
Fen Ditton Gallery are shining a festive light on artists and makers this Christmas.
Winter Lights continues the gallery’s Conversation with Trees with some fine engravings by master wood engraver Andy English; stunning woodfired vessels by Skye potter Patricia Shone; sustainably sourced wood work by Tim Plunkett; Rebecca Jewell’s limited edition birdsong silk scarves as well as a new selection of photographs by Paul Hart together with further copies of his new photobook ‘Fragile’
In a modest but beautiful ‘pre-loved’ element to Winter Lights we have sourced one or two gems of mid twentieth century domestic pottery from a private collection. This includes three beautiful Ray Finch (1914-2012) woodfired teabowls. Finch took on Winchcombe Pottery from Michael Cardew and carried on producing his strong, functional wares well into his nineties. Also available is a delightful tenmoku glazed tea set by Harry and Mary Davis (1910-1986/1914-1998) made at their 1950s Crowan Pottery, Cornwall which they established after meeting at, and working with, Bernard Leach at St Ives and before leaving England to work in West Africa; South America and finally New Zealand.
All this is on show alongside new paintings by Rosemary Cullum and a vibrant selection of other prints and drawings by gallery artists including Nigel Hall RA whose new show has just opened at Towner Gallery Eastbourne.
Other Winter Lights include jewellery by Janet Powell and glassware by Yorkshire’s Gillies Jones.
Opening times: 29th November - 8th December
Fridays 11am - 4pm
Weekends 10am - 5pm
Other times by appointment, contact info@fendittongallery.com / 01223 295657 to book
JOIN US FOR FESTIVE COFFEE AND CAKE
11am – 1pm on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 8 December
A Conversation with Trees
We are delighted to invite you to ‘A Conversation with Trees’, the next exhibition in our continuing series of Art and Environment inspired shows.
Including works inspired by both the beauty of trees as well as the materiality and physical properties that have historically been so important in aiding the practice of artists and makers.
Thoughts of Summer: From the sketchbook and studio wall
As the summer draws to a close, we invite you to come and see what our artists have been up to in this exhibition of sketches and works inspired by their recent travels in the UK and beyond.
Artist Residency: Kay Goodridge
Local artist/photographer, Kay Goodridge, is our artist-in-residence this August, exploring the meaning of ‘home’.
Summer Exhibition
A mixed exhibition to celebrate some of the gallery artists that we have had the pleasure of showing over the past few months, including new works by Rosemary Cullum and David Emond, as well as recent fenland works from Kittie Jones’ artist residency.
Original prints will once again feature in the form of nature prints by Rebecca Jewell, etchings by Norman Ackroyd and Roger Law, and screenprints from our recent exhibition ‘A Gathering of Friends: Prints from Kip Gresham Editions’, including works by Hurvin Anderson, Willard Boepple, Stephen Chambers, Nigel Hall and Soheila Sokhanvari, alongside paintings and drawings from exciting emerging artists Otis Blease, Euan Evans, Felix Higham, Agnes Treherne and Olly Williamson, and glass vases designed by Kathryn M Holford.
Kittie Jones: Artist Residency Open Studio
We look forward to welcoming award-winning wildlife artist and regular gallery exhibitor, Kittie Jones, to take up residency at the gallery.
A Gathering of Friends: Prints from Kip Gresham Editions
A Gathering of Friends celebrates the gallery’s relationship with Kip Gresham and The Print Studio, Cambridge, through a newly selected collection of prints by just a few of the many artists, across three generations, who have, like us, found working with Kip both a revelation and a productive delight.
Remembering Kathryn M Holford
In March 2024, Fen Ditton Gallery will stage a major exhibition to celebrate the life of one of the UK’s leading glass designers, who stepped away from the hustle of commercial design at the height of her career to find peace in her own creative practice.
The exhibition will showcase some of Kathryn M Holford’s most significant works in glass and paint, including a specially produced limited edition vase made by master glassmaker Bob Crooks, with whom Kathryn often collaborated.
Voices in Drawing
Showcasing the work of six emerging artists, recently graduated from the prestigious Drawing Year at The Royal Drawing School.
Exhibiting artists: Otis Blease, Euan Evans, Felix Higham, Ellie Lonsdale, Agnes Treherne and Olly Williamson
Gallery Artists January Exhibition
To start the year, we are open with a selection of works by our regular artists and makers.
The exhibition is open by appointment only, please contact us on info@fendittongallery.com to book or call 01223 295657
Including works by: Stephen Bird, Willard Boepple, Alan Davie, Stephen Chambers, Rosemary Cullum, David Emond, Nigel Hall, Gillies Jones, Lara Scobie
Wintering
A mixed exhibition to celebrate the beauty of Winter…
Long shadows, crisp walks and snow covered trees... winter is beautiful. We're celebrating that, and the artists that it inspires, in a curated mixed exhibition including prints, photography, painting, photography and much more.
Exhibiting artists include: Norman Ackroyd, Lotte Attwood, Rosemary Cullum, Anthony Day, Mingyu Du, David Emond, Andy English, Justin Hawkes, Kathryn Holford and Rikki Morgan-Tamosunas
Going Yellow
14th October - 12th November
Autumn leaves, sunshine, light – there are so many life enhancing associations with this vibrant colour. We are delighted to celebrate that this autumn with a mixed media exhibition drawing together artists who have found new ways of drawing attention to the colour’s expressive, and symbolic power. Works range from the brilliant thread works of textile artist Ptolemy Mann, subject of a new podcast by Hannah which is available to listen to here to screenprints by Willard Boepple, Nigel Hall and Stephen Chambers, created in collaboration with Kip Gresham studio, and new works in both glass and ceramic.
David Emond: Light, Colour, Pattern
Fen Ditton Gallery are delighted to work with Cambridge artist David Emond to present a new perspective on a lifetime of creating. Light, Colour, Pattern brings together a collection of David’s drawings, painting and installations spanning the last 45 years.
Gallery Artists August Exhibition
An exhibition of works from some of the established and emerging artists we have had the pleasure of working with
Artist-in-Residence: Chris Winch "Time and Tied"
Artist-in-Residence: Chris Winch
Fen Ditton Gallery are delighted to welcome our third artist-in-residence, Chris Winch.
After visiting our Art and the River Deben exhibition (Autumn 2022), Chris was inspired to explore his own long-standing connection to the River. He is a regular visitor to the Deben, sailing and investigating the myriad of creeks and shallows.
Shards and Sources
Fen Ditton Gallery is delighted to announce a new collaboration with Kip Gresham of the Print Studio launching a new body of work with leading American sculptor Willard Boepple (b.1945). Shards and Their Sources’ sheds new light on the 20 year dialogue between a master printer and a sculptor.
Contemporary Printmaking Prize: Selling Exhibition
This free-to-enter open call received over 600 entries and highlights the very best of contemporary printmaking in the UK today.
This is your opportunity to browse and buy works from established and emerging printmakers, whose work has been selected by our panel of distinguished judges
UNDISCOVERED: Pop-up Exhibition
Fen Ditton Gallery are once again shining a spotlight on the next generation of artists, bringing you a pop-up exhibition of emerging talents.
Art, Science and the Natural World
Art, Science and the Natural World is explored in this third exhibition, with three resident artists of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative; Sarah Gillespie, Rebecca Jewell and Esther Tyson