1. Open Studio - Steve Mcpherson

Almost any object you can think of has been replicated or made in plastic -  from a miniature toilet to false teeth.

For over 30 years, Margate artist Steve McPherson has been collecting and creating art with the many plastic objects that frequently wash ashore on the Thanet coast. 

His studio is crammed with found objects, repurposed into artworks of subtlety and detail.

While it is impossible to ignore the environmental concerns present in his work, his practice draws analogies with the role of a future archaeologist and treasure hunter.

Steve’s work is shown internationally in museums, galleries and art fairs, his practice includes collage, collections, sculpture, installation, drawing, textile works, book works, photography, and sound. 

Come say hello, in my Westgate studio, (Just down the road from Margate). Browse available works and see developments with new materials collected from the coast.

Let him know you’re coming via Instagram @mcphersonsteve

THE JAVES SECURITY BUILDING, 7 EDITH RD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, CT8 8RU

Accessible, Suitable for under 18s

Fri-Sun 10.30am–6pm

2. In Dialogue - Matthew Burrows, Alex Calinescu, Vincent Hawkins, Hannah Lees, Boo Saville And Charles Williams

“In Dialogue” at The Old School is an exhibition of work by the artists Matthew Burrows, Alex Calinescu, Vincent Hawkins, Hannah Lees, Boo Saville and Charles Williams.

They first came together in 2025, when they became the mentors on the new Turps I Margate Programme. The exhibition, as part of Off Season Margate, builds on this relationship, bringing their work into conversation for the first time.

THE OLD SCHOOL, DENT-DE-LION ROAD MARGATE CT9 5LB

Accessible, Suitable for under 18s

Fri-Sun, 11am -3pm

3. The Pantry - Jayne Wright /Jaw Ceramics

The Pantry is a collection of pots decorated by family and friends.

37 WESTBROOK AVENUE CT9 5HA

Accessible, Suitable for under 18s

Fri-Sun 12pm–4pm

4. Three Tides In Winter -  Deborah Gilbert, Heike Nwagbo, Nikki Turner

Three final year Fine Art students have grouped together for the show ‘Three Tides in Winter’ at DIG Gallery.  Deborah Isabella Gilbert interprets winter through colour, translating cold air and low light, where atmosphere becomes emotion and the season feels strangely luminous. Heike Nwagbo is a socially engaged artist, working with various mediums, creating abstract work with connection to people as her aim. Turnermosaics (Nikki Turner) wants to warm up winter by evoking nostalgic summer treats through glass and porcelain lollies and ice creams. 

DIG GALLERY, 85A CANTERBURY ROAD, MARGATE, CT9 5AX

Accessible, Suitable for under 18s

Fri-Sun 11am–4pm

5. U + Me = Us -  Kadir Karababa

A new public artwork about unity, belonging, togetherness, and celebrating the humanity we hold in common.

NAYLAND ROCK FLAGPOLE, ROYAL CRESCENT PROMENADE, MARGATE, ENGLAND CT9 5AJ

Accessible, Suitable for under 18s

Private view Fri 12pm.  24hrs a day

6. Blue Linings - Brogan Bertie, Hannah Chaney, Stef Felton, Tolu Oshodi, Rudi Minto De Wijs and Chani Wisdom.

Blue linings is a group show that connects multi-disciplinary artists over their personal relationship to the colour blue. Blue invites meditations deeper than colour; from cyanotype to soundscapes, Blue Linings responds to the emotional, metaphorical, and physical depth of blue as a muse. Set against the backdrop of the Margate sea, this show follows a rich artistic history of using blue as a doorway. Come in. 

THE SHAKESPEARE PUB, 1 CANTERBURY ROAD, MARGATE, CT9 5AQ

Accessible, Suitable for under 18s

Open: Friday 23rd: 2pm–11pm. Saturday 24th: 12pm–11pm. Sunday 25th 12pm–10pm.

7. Behind The Barista - Hannah Swann, Christie Drozdowski, Imogen Allen, Natalie Austin, Ellen Hills, Sophie Strotton

Behind the Barista is a group exhibition showcasing work from the Garage Coffee team. Often found behind the espresso machine, the show explores what baristas create outside of work, highlighting the artistic practices, ideas, and passions that exist alongside their roles. Featuring a range of mediums, behind the Barista celebrates the cross over between coffee and creativity, offering a closer look at the artists behind your daily cup.

GARAGE COFFEE ROASTERS THE SUNDECK ROYAL CRES PROMENADE, WESTBROOK, MARGATE CT9 5FJ

Accessible, Suitable for under 18s

Fri 12- 15:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-15:3