Dartford Archives • Stephen Oliver: Studio & Gallery

Mistletoe and Lime

By Stephen OliverArt, Dartford

Mistletoe and Lime (the ladies of Wilmington Common) In January 2023 I completed this painting. It was intended for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition – unfortunately, it didn’t get selected from the 13,000+ applicants. Mistletoe and Lime is my painting...

18 September 2023

The Glimmer Twins

By Stephen OliverArt, Dartford, Events

Sculptures of Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards by Amy Goodman unveiled at their hometown, Dartford “What should we call the producers? And it was just right off the top of the head. Hey Mick, what we gonna call ourselves?...

10 August 2023

One Town That Changed The World

By Stephen OliverArt, Dartford

Dartford’s Industrial Heritage As part of the Millennium celebrations in 2000 Gary Drostle and the Wallscapes public art team (Gary and Rob Turner) were commissioned by Dartford Borough Council to paint the "One Town That Changed The World" mural at One...

8 August 2023

Summer Exhibition 2020

By Stephen OliverArt, Dartford, Events, Exhibition

The Sir Peter Blake Gallery is an exhibition space located in the same building as Dartford Library and the Borough Museum. The gallery is curated by Dartford Borough Council on behalf of Kent County Council’s Libraries, Registrations & Archives service....

4 February 2020

Children’s Summer Exhibition 2019

By Stephen OliverDartford, Events, Exhibition

The Children’s Summer Exhibition is back! This year, the team is looking for children to create a picture on the theme of ‘happiness’. As well as showcasing the brilliant range of young local artistic talent, this is an exciting opportunity...

20 May 2019

Calling Young Artists!

By Stephen OliverArt, Dartford, Events, Exhibition

The Sir Peter Blake Gallery is inviting young aspiring artists to exhibit their work in the Children’s Summer Exhibition. The exhibition is looking for children aged 5 to 15 to create a picture on the theme of summer. As well...

8 May 2018

The Big Pink Ball – In Aid Of Breast Cancer Now

By Stephen OliverDartford, Events

I was diagnosed with breast cancer 17 years ago, a total shock, and as a young mother, it was pretty tough going. I had my operation followed by 6 months of chemotherapy, which was very harrowing, and then a 4-week...

14 August 2017

Dartford Lions Peace Poster Competition

By Stephen OliverArt, Dartford, Events, Exhibition

Dartford Lions have created a Peace Poster Competition. This will be run independently of the national competition to allow five groups of young people with special needs to participate on a level playing field, as no special needs section yet...

24 July 2017

Dartford Toy Appeal 3 has been a wonderful success

By Stephen OliverDartford, Events

Dartford Toy Appeal 3 has received over 1,000 Christmas gifts for local children. Launched in 2013, Dartford Toy Appeal was an idea from Kelly Grehan, a Dartford resident, to collect Christmas presents for local, disadvantaged children. At that time, her...

20 December 2016

DAN’s first exhibition at the Mick Jagger Centre

By Stephen OliverArt, Dartford, Events, Exhibition

The first day of Dartford Arts Network’s ‘Traces’ exhibition at The Mick Jagger Centre is on 2nd November, 2016. This is our first exhibition at MJC, and I’m pleased to have one of my paintings included in the project. Bronze, Bricklayer & Borough...

1 November 2016

Roald Dahl Centenary

By Stephen OliverArt, Dartford, Events

This year (2016) marks the 100th birthday of the famous author Roald Dahl – much loved for his children’s books such as Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The BFG. During January, I will be approaching local primary schools...

4 January 2016

Alice in the Orchards

By Stephen OliverArt, Dartford, Events

Community art in the Orchards Shopping Centre Starting in May 2015, I will be putting together a large art canvas which, when finished, will be installed in the mall at the Orchards Shopping Centre, Dartford. The only component that’s missing...

21 April 2015

Lowfield Street, Tesco, and Art

By Stephen OliverDartford

Earlier this year, Tesco pulled the plug on developing the area along Dartford’s Lowfield Street. After eleven years of neglect, and demolition of some of the oldest shops in the town, the supermarket giant decided Dartford was no longer a...

25 February 2015

Dartford’s Orchard Theatre gets £180,000 refurbishment

By Stephen OliverDartford

Dartford Borough Council has pushed the button on £180,000 of refurbishments at The Orchard Theatre to improve the experience for theatregoers. Work begins this month to install an air-cooling system to ensure theatregoers stay cool in the Theatre’s packed auditorium....

6 February 2015

Dartford Book Exchange 2015

By Stephen OliverDartford, Events

World Book Night World Book Night is an annual celebration of reading that takes place on 23 April. It sees passionate volunteers give out hundreds of thousands of books in their communities to share their love of reading with people...

4 February 2015

Mistletoe and Lime

The Glimmer Twins

One Town That Changed The World

Summer Exhibition 2020

Children’s Summer Exhibition 2019

Calling Young Artists!

The Big Pink Ball – In Aid Of Breast Cancer Now

Dartford Lions Peace Poster Competition

Dartford Toy Appeal 3 has been a wonderful success

DAN’s first exhibition at the Mick Jagger Centre

Roald Dahl Centenary

Alice in the Orchards

Lowfield Street, Tesco, and Art

Dartford’s Orchard Theatre gets £180,000 refurbishment

Dartford Book Exchange 2015

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