01/05/25 till 07/05/25

Salon presents: “Polite People in a Polite Society”, a conceptual photo project contemplating the interaction between “polite people,” or so-called “green men,” with a “polite society,” thus transferring traces of one’s activities into the space of others. The project questions the idea of empires’ capacity for self-analysis and the reevaluation of their own historical mistakes, addressing the effectiveness of such self-reflection.

27/03/25 till 02/04/25

Department of Somethings

The show consists of 4 x 16 page colour tabloid newspapers, each published in an edition of 50. These will be sold. The themes covered by the newspapers include grief and loss, invisible systems, moments passing, magick, horror, lost spaces and the ineffable

20/03/25 till 26/03/25

Jason Evers is a self taught artist with an interest and talent for drawing. His art career began anew while exploring super 8 at The Klinker Club, playing percussion live with the Bicycle Clip Sex collective at the Camberwell Arts Festival in 2007 and showing super 8 film with live music at the Sun & Doves in Camberwell.

13/03/25 till 19/03/25

Salon presents: Experimental Fragments by Austin Fernando.

Taking inspiration from abstract expressionism, prehistoric art, the natural world, Classical cameo carvings and August Rodin’s sculptures, Austin creates figurative and abstract sculpture using materials ranging from clay and plaster to latex and bio-plastics. His work celebrates the unique beauty of his materials, conveying the sense of wonder with which he meets the world.

08/03/25 till 11/03/25

Green Ray Gallery presents: ‘Reasonable Living’, a group exhibition that finds the momentous in the mundane and ordinary.

Artists work with drawing, colour, textile and sculpture to contemplate the fundamentals of living. Revealing the presence of the person in the space even when they’re not there.

27/02/25 till 04/03/25

This exhibition is a result of an ongoing collaboration between artist Dr Melanie King and Dr Claudia Mignone – an astronomer and science communicator at INAF – Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica, the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics.

13/02/25 till 26/02/25

“I created these paintings with a loose idea of representing my relationship with Margate during the winter. As summer’s excitement fades away, there is a quietness that descends upon the town – an often comforting and peaceful blanket, and sometimes a stark loneliness.”

23/01/25 till 29/01/25

This is an installation about ownership, belonging, and the complexity of community. It creates literal grey areas.

The exhibition is slowly reduced, counting down from 1000 pieces at the beginning – deconstructed and changing shape as people take ownership of the individual pieces of the whole. At the same time, by taking a piece one owner becomes connected to every other. They are part of something bigger, if more diffuse.

28/11/24 till 19/01/25

Superstore returns for its second festive incantation, with over 300 affordable artworks from 43 local artists. A veritable smorgasbord of paintings, prints, ceramics, textiles, books & artisan foods. 

07/11/24 till 20/11/24

“ANIMA meaning soul or life in Latin relates to Animism – a metaphysical belief system, focused on the concept of the immaterial soul. All creatures are deemed to possess a distinct spiritual essence and sentience does not just exist in humans….

26/09/24 till 02/10/24

Lily Hughes presents The Cleaner – a portrait of one artist’s labour in Margate’s Airbnb industry. The experience of cleaning holiday lets is seen through the lens of her art practice, which would not have been possible without a second job. Drawings, linocuts, sculpture and a short film are collected here to produce a body of research that explores different types of work, and the politics of time, money and art.

19/09/24 till 25/09/24

Lisa Hawkins is an oil painter, who is interested in Spirit of Place, memory, imagination and colour. The works are completed from drawings and studies in the landscape and worked up in the studio to evoke the “feeling” of the original encounter. Not necessarily representative, they nonetheless have a deep connection to their original subject. 

05/09/24 till 11/09/24

Karen Vost – Light Box Pop Up Sale

Ramsgate artist, Karen Vost, will be illuminating Salon for a week with her infamous light boxes.

29/08/24 till 04/09/24

Zana Glaser – ‘No Fish. No Swim.’

Salon is delighted to welcome back the wonderful Zana Glaser for her second solo show at the gallery. She follows last years greatly acclaimed ‘Woz I Here?’ show with ‘No Fish. No Swim.’, using her unique style to approach the subject of pollution in our seas, feng shui and other matters.

23/08/24 till 28/08/24

Freyja Crow – ‘Sproutland’

Multi-disciplinary artist, Freyja Crow, will be bringing her magical creations to Salon and transforming the space into ‘Sproutland’. Expect a truly sublime spectacle for the senses…

15/08/24 till 21/08/24

David works primarily in oils, charcoal and pencils. His traditional, figurative style consciously contrasts with the topics of his paintings. Sometimes narrative, often tender, his oils celebrate queer moments which he feels have been underrepresented in the history of art. There is a sense of intimacy which is the fruit of his observation of and conversations with his models.

Private View: TBC

08/08/24 till 13/08/24

Our Pride month continues as Shelly Grotto and Preztel Cage grace Salon with high concept mannequin art, t- shirts, zines, objects & a raffle to win art.

Private View: Thursday 8th of August, 6 till 9pm

03/08/24 till 07/07/24

Animals in suits of self-loathing, gimp masks and come-hither eyes…

Private View: Friday 2nd of Aug, 6 till 8pm

25/07/24 till 31/07/24

Chris Vervain will be gracing Salon with a large selection of giclée prints from her original paintings and silk screen prints

Private View: Friday 26th of July, 6 till 9pm

11/07/24 till 17/07/24

Experience the paintings by Jess Hazell that seek to connect us to the moments of stillness that reside between our prescribed roles as women. A body of work created for realignment and encouraging a mindful practice, the work by Jess Hazell is a response to the high-speed race of modern-day and hustle culture that grips our society and holds captive our ability to feel free and at peace.

Private View: Friday 12th July

05/07/24 till 10/07/24

First Margate exhibition of Ondrej’s work will show his figurative paintings made at the Pure Shores studios in an iterative process of layering, washing off and searching.

Private View: Friday 5th of July, 5 till 8pm

28/06/24 till 03/07/24

A show of original artworks and collaborative pieces with local guest artists, Cat Neil, Imogen Marshall, Bob Connell & Amie Crawford.

Private View: Friday 28th of June, 5 till 9pm

21/06/24 till 26/06/24

Join us in the heart of Margate for a striking display of hand-woven artistry. This exclusive event showcases the skilful craft of Charlotte, who transforms dead-stock yarns into vibrant, intricate textiles.

Private View: Thursday 20th June, 6 till 9pm

07/06/24 till 16/06/24

101 Social & Salon will be hosting a very special fundraiser event for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund @thepcrf , which will include a day of events across both venues. From 5pm, Falastin Zindabad will be playing a DJ set of sonic offerings of rage & action for a free Palestine. And in the gallery space we have artworks on sale, with profits going to the charity (please buy buy buy and support!)

16/05/24 till 22/05/24

Discover the vibrant world of Margate through a fusion of urban sketching and collage at our upcoming exhibition! Immerse yourself in watercolour depictions of Margate’s charm, alongside powerful and playful collage compositions. Meet the artist, Shelly, and have a chat about her work and her upcoming courses. Explore art, creativity, and community!

23/05/24 till 05/06/24

“Exploring relationships of mind, self and nature using Prana-Sutra (thread of breath) in abstract Madhubani paintings.

I use line drawings and cultural symbolism inspired by Madhubani paintings from Bihar, India in combination with Kriya Yoga philosophies of union. My work is an invitation to pull, peer through and unlayer patterns- to keep looking beyond and challenge the fabric of oneness.”

02/05/24 till 08/05/24

An exhibition of dysfunctional ceramics, by Jonathan Hughes.

25/04/24 till 01/05/24

Renowned Thanet street artist, CatNeil, graces the gallery with a show of original artworks and merchandise, including tarot card stickers and had spray-painted t-shirts. 

19/04/24 till 22/04/24

We are honoured to have the MA students of The

11/04/24 till 17/04/24

Venerable local artist, Stephne Taylor, and six of her friends will be adorning Salon for the first new show of April. 

01/03/24 till 31/03/24

We will be celebrating ‘Power of Women’ month throughout March with our ‘Salon Sanctuary’ group show.

23/02/24 till 28/02/24

The first solo show of the incredibly talented oil painter, Max Oliver. Salon is proud to be showing a collection of the artists ethereal observations of Margate’s coastline and the town where he resides.

08/02/24 till 14/02/24

An exhibition of paintings created by Louise Hynes, delving into colourful, gold embellished fantasy and consciousness.

Throughout December

In the build up to Christmas, Salon will be turning into a pop-up art gift store, selling originals, prints, ceramics, cards and more. Featuring the artists that have been showing at the gallery over the last 6 months, as well as renowned artists from Thanet and beyond.

23/11/23 till 29/11/23

For one week, Bibba London, Nina Joanna Dmyterko & Agata Dixon-Smith take over Salon as a pop-up exhibition and shop, showing their beautiful and intricate jewellery, ceramics, paintings, drawings & prints.

17/11/23 till 22/11/23

Renowned landscape painter, Imogen Marshall, launches her new collection and alter ego, Abstract Marshall. A vividly emotive array of form and colour, in her unique colour palette.

10/11/23 till 12/11/23

Goat Comics for Borges fans

Stupid jokes about Deleuze

We know all your sins

27/10/23 till 09/11/23

“Taking inspiration from distant travels, nostalgic memories of childhood, the natural world and dreams we have dreamt. We will displaying a wide range of illustrations, paintings and prints, made both collaboratively and individually.”

10/11/23 till 22/10/23

Margate artist, Zana Glaser, will be showing over 100 of her wonderful paintings, depicting local locations, political reactions, and intricate abstract works. Having previously shown at the Turner Contemporary, it’s a great honour to be housing such a prolific and well-loved painter.

29/09/23 till 06/10/23

Corporeal: relating to a person’s body as opposed to their spirit

something you can touch, something that decays, something that is simultaneously limiting and permitting

08/09/23 till 26/09/23

LOSER GANG IS A COLLECTIVE OF PEOPLE MAKING UNDERGROUND ART.
LOSER GANG STATES YOU DON’T NEED A PHD TO ENJOY ART.
LOSER GANG WAS FORMED AS AN ATTEMPT TO WIN BACK THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND CELEBRATE ABNORMAL ART.

28/07/23 till 04/09/23

‘Glimmer’, a collection by Ukrainian surrealist Anastasia Tory Tyranova-Romanchuk, currently taking refuge amidst the shores of Thanet. Her beautiful and haunting ceramic and paint based works express inner thoughts and emotions that can’t be put into words.

7th of July – 27th of July

To celebrate the official launch of Salon (formerly EEL), a creative hub in the heart of Margate, we are kicking things off with a multi-disciplinary group show. ‘Transitions’ features 15 artists and explores periods of change, flux and re-incarnation.

9th of June (5pm) till 10th of June (5pm)

Starting at 5pm, Kit Bula will drum unceasingly for 24 hours, not stopping even for the necessities of human life (e.g. the evacuation of the bowels, or preparation of food). This physically, psychologically and rhythmically dangerous feat of percussive ingenuity threatens to overturn contemporary conceptions of drumming.

2nd of June – 18th of June (Free entry)

An exhibition of new works by Adam Bartlett. Adam works with a combination of acrylic, enamel, spray paint and emulsion on paper and board. He builds up layers of form and colour, contrasting graphic geometric design qualities against intricate illustration and abstract textures. Resulting in brightly coloured, tropical, joyful scenes.