David Shepherd Wildlife Basis’s Wildlife Artist of the Yr 2025 (WAY) exhibition is sort of right here and we will’t wait to welcome you to the Mall Galleries, London, from Tuesday 9 – Saturday 13 September 2025.
Whether or not you’re becoming a member of us to discover the breathtaking art work on show, to participate in an inspiring workshop, or to get pleasure from considered one of our particular occasions, right here’s all the things you should know to plan your go to.
📍 Location & Opening Occasions
Mall Galleries
The Mall, London, SW1Y 5AS
- Monday 8 September: Closed
- Tuesday 9 September: 10am – 3pm
- Wednesday 10 September: 10am – 5pm
- Thursday 11 September: 10am – 5pm
- Friday 12 September: 10am – 5pm
- Saturday 13 September: 10am – 5pm
🎨 Exhibition Highlights
This yr’s WAY exhibition opens in spectacular model, with a week-long programme of occasions designed to encourage, have interaction, and have a good time the ability of artwork for wildlife.
Reside Portray with Pie Herring
Tuesday 9 September, from 11am
Watch acclaimed figurative artist Pie Herring create a placing, spontaneous mural stay outdoors the Mall Galleries. As soon as full, the mural will likely be exhibited inside and obtainable for buy.
The Collaborative Canvas
From Tuesday 9 September, 12pm onwards
London’s largest-ever evolving wildlife art work invitations each customer to make their mark. Decide up a brush and take part – all supplies are supplied.
In Dialog Collection
- Max Denison-Pender & Andy Parkinson (Wed 10 September, 10.30am – 12pm)
- Julia Collins & Natasha Hulse (Fri 12 September, 10.30am – 12pm)
Be a part of main voices from the artwork world in dynamic panel discussions on creativity, ethics, and conservation. Tickets £40.
Artist Workshops
- Mushy Pastel Workshop with Mandy Maria – Wed 10 Sept, 1–2.30pm / Thurs 11 Sept, 1–2.30pm
- Graphite Pencil Workshop with Tom Middleton – Wed 10 Sept, 3–4.30pm
- Watercolour Workshop with Harriet de Winton – Thurs 11 Sept, 10.30am–12pm & 3–4.30pm (SOLD OUT)
- Watercolour Workshop with Wendy Rigg – Fri 12 Sept, 1–2.30pm
- Mushy Pastel Workshop with Rebecca Prout – Fri 12 Sept, 3–4.30pm
Every session contains skilled tuition and a complimentary set of Derwent artist supplies to take dwelling. Tickets £30.
Visitor Exhibitors
Alongside this yr’s finalists, we’re proud to current three extraordinary visitor exhibitors.
- Sarah Lake. Our 2024 Total Winner returns with Paper Safari, a daring new assortment of intricate, large-scale wildlife portraits created solely from layered paper.
- Mandy Shepherd. Daughter of DSWF Founder David Shepherd CBE, Mady unveils Africa and Past, capturing the landscapes and wildlife which have formed her life and work.
- Rachel Bigsby. Wildlife photographer and conservationist Rachel showcases highly effective imagery that blends scientific perception with inventive imaginative and prescient in her Of Salt and Sky assortment.
👉 E-book your tickets right here
🚇 Journey Data
Please remember that London Underground strikes are anticipated to happen throughout WAY Week, seemingly impacting companies throughout all tube traces.
- Different journey: London Overground, Nationwide Rail, buses, strolling, and biking are all anticipated to be unaffected.
- Plan forward: We suggest permitting additional journey time.
You may plan your journey right here: TfL Journey Planner
✨ Be a part of us this September
From world-class wildlife artwork to stay occasions, hands-on workshops, and the possibility to be a part of a collective masterpiece, Wildlife Artist of the Yr 2025 guarantees every week like no different.
Your go to not solely celebrates creativity – it additionally helps endangered wildlife throughout Africa and Asia, with 50% of art work gross sales immediately funding David Shepherd Wildlife Basis’s conservation tasks.
We look ahead to seeing you there.
👉 Uncover the complete WAY 2025 programme
