It was exceptionally busy at the New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham on September 12 for the private viewing of five new exhibitions.

The exhibition for the Surrey Artist of the Year 2025 competition was enjoyed alongside new ceramics by Richard Miller, paintings by Rosalinda Kightley, a paper sculpture by Anna Cook and the gallery’s autumn craft collection.

Previous competition winners Pippa Ward, Tessa Pearson and Rachel Mulligan are on the shortlist again.

The New Ashgate Gallery team said: “We were thrilled to welcome such a fantastic turnout - proof of how vibrant Farnham’s creative community is. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, and to our artists whose work made the night so special.”

Voting for the Surrey Artist of the Year award runs until October 17 at midday.