the greenhouse is the Guernsey Arts Commission’s dedicated space committed to the nurture, cultivation and exhibition of ideas and projects. As a non-commercial space the greenhouse has the opportunity to bring the more unique and innovative to Guernsey.

Centrally located in the Guernsey Information Centre (where the Arts
Development Team Offices are housed), the greenhouse remains focused on providing a diverse programme while also giving the opportunity, through a far reaching workshop programme, to increase participation in a wide range of arts activities.

If you would like to discuss a potential project / exhibition for
the greenhouse please do contact the Arts Development Team via:
info@arts.gg or telephone (01481) 739747.

the greenhouse
Guernsey Information Centre
North Esplanade
St Peter Port
GY1 2LQ

Opening hours:

Monday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm
Sunday 9am – 1pm
Free Admission

Current Exhibition – RIBA Downland Prize 2009

9 July 2010 - 8 September 2010

The current Exhibition in the greenhouse is a selection of the shortlisted Architectural Projects to be considered for the winning project of the 2009 RIBA Downland Prize.

Andy Goldsworthy

Exhibition of Drawings

10 June 2010 – 5 July 2010

This exhibition by renowned British artist, Andy Goldsworthy was a collection of 33 of his drawings relating to his large scale Alderney Stones Project. These fascinating drawings are made using the clay found in Alderney.

Photomarathon Exhibition

6 Hours, 12 Topics, 1 Shot

14 May 2010 – 31 May 2010

This exhibition was the result of a 6 hour photography competition which took place on the May Bank Holiday, Monday 3 May. 80 Contestants had 6 hours to take 12 pictures on topics that were given to them in groups of 4 every 2 hours. Contestants were only allowed 1 photo per topic and the use of digital cameras were not allowed.

Petra Scheibe Teplitz

Little Chapel

18 March 2010 – 11 May 2010

Little Chapel is a series of nine acrylic paintings inspired by Guernsey’s Little Chapel.  Petra who is from Germany found inspiration in the multiple colours and shapes of the Little Chapel.