"Val was a fantastic 

support and mentor …”

POLLY JAMES

“Exhibiting at The Chair afforded me the unique opportunity …

to have a solo show ….”

ISOBEL CRAGGS ALFEROFF

“The Chair is a wonderful gallery …

and exhibiting my paintings there for a week in August 2024 was a positive and valuable experience.

JONNY CHURCH

“When Val was thinking about 'Walls for a Week’ …

we immediately thought it would be an ideal space for WAC to exhibit, and we were certainly proved right!”

WAC

“I had visited the Chair very recently when I saw the post

about it being available to rent for a week at a time..“

TINA BALMER

“When Val offered the Hay Festival slot to share with Jo Davies,

I couldn’t have been more lucky.”

SIWAN GILLICK

“The Table Gallery frees up and speeds up the exhibition timetable.  

It gives you a solo show if you want one ….”

LOIS HOPWWOD

“The process of applying to The Chair ran smoothly

and once I’de been accepted …”

TOM EVANS

“I think the gallery is super, well-lit and well positioned

at the centre of Hay ….”

MARK HARRELL

“I never thought I’d get to have a Solo Show,

until Val’s idea of ‘walls for a week’ was introduced.”

SANDRA BERTI