Elmbridge’s 2025 Moving Art Exhibition is Giving Local Artists Global Exposure
Elmbridge’s Moving Art Exhibition is now open to visitors. The event, which runs from the 20th of January to the 9th of May in 2025 has been running for the last eight years and helps to showcase artwork from the local community. The event invites artists from all levels, from hobbyists to professionals. There are also endless categories that you can submit your artwork to, with photographs posted on the website. Local artists are recognised for their outstanding work, and the event is a huge success every year.
Showing Art as Universal Language
Art is such an important part of our culture, and events like the Moving Art Exhibition help to showcase this in whole new ways.
The history of art expression dates back millennia, to early cave paintings that reflect human experiences, that we would have had no idea about or connection to if it wasn’t for their existence. This shows that art has been able to transcend both time and language barriers, while ensuring the original message is kept clear even after millions of years. This has cemented art’s position as a universal language, as different art forms and images from centuries ago or from today can be widely understood with explanation or need for language.
A popular example of this can be found in the history of playing cards. The first cards didn’t have specific names, including Ace, King, and Queen. Instead, they had illustrations that varied depending on the region, or the game that was being played. This allowed card games to pass through different countries, without the need for language or explanation, as the art non-verbally communicated the hierarchy of the cards.
Expressionism, a movement that emerged in New York, featured non-representational paintings that reflected both spontaneity and emotion. Again, artwork like this could be appreciated by people from all over the world, showing that it’s not just an important part of our culture, but a universal language that can be interpreted by every person who views it.
Events like Elmbridge’s Moving Art Exhibition help to support this, by not only taking inspiration from historical pieces and techniques but also giving modern artists a platform in which they can showcase their work. It’s such an important part of the local community, as some pieces could go on to achieve worldwide acclaim, as the years go by.
The Exhibition is Going to be Restaged
The exhibition was restaged in early 2025, and it is going to be split across two different venues due to the sheer amount of art that has been submitted. The exhibits that are going to be displayed are going to be uploaded onto the Gallery page of the Moving Art website, with notes about the artists available to view. Each artist is also given the chance to make a statement, helping people to buy into the experience and the intention behind the art if they choose. The exhibition not only attracts people from all across the area, it also draws in people from across the country. Established artists often submit their pieces so they can be viewed, and it is also a strong platform for local artists who want to make a name for themselves.
With art being such a huge part of our culture, events like this also help to put Weybridge artists on the map. As anyone can submit their piece, it also helps to include new and budding artists, giving them a platform to showcase their work and their passion for art as a whole.