Closing Celebration
Date: 7th November 2026
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: Gallery One, Gallery Oldham, Greaves Street, OL1 1AL
Cost: Free To Attend
I’d love for you to join me for the closing celebration of my exhibition, Wild Lives, at Gallery Oldham. It’s a chance to enjoy the collection one last time, catch up with fellow art lovers and celebrate the wildlife that inspired the work.
Please fill in the short RSVP form below with your name and the number of guests attending. It only takes a moment and, more importantly, it helps me work out how much wine to buy!
About Wild Lives
Wild Lives is my celebration of the animals we share our planet with, the curious ones, the cheeky ones, the grumpy ones and, of course, the posers!
The paintings are inspired by my own reference photography and real encounters with animals in conservation-focused zoos and wildlife parks across the UK and Europe. I spend time watching the animals and waiting for those little moments of personality to appear. Sometimes it’s a curious glance, a dramatic pose or an expression that makes me laugh, and those are often the moments that become the best paintings.
I work in acrylics, oils and mixed media, changing my approach depending on the animal and the feeling I want to capture. Many of the animals featured are endangered or vulnerable species, so alongside celebrating their personalities, I hope the work encourages people to appreciate them and think about the importance of protecting them.
Featured Press
Oldham Council “Meet Oldham’s Town of Culture Ambassadors”, 7th October 2026
Oldham Reporter “Oldham artist named Greater Manchester Town of Culture Ambassador”, by Usma Raja, 2nd October 2026
Saddleworth Independent “Oldham wildlife artist named Town of Culture Ambassador”, By Erin Parker, 28th September 2026
Oldham Chronicle “Oldham wildlife artist named Greater Manchester Town of Culture Ambassador as exhibition continues at Gallery Oldham”, by Susan Pownell, 25th September 2026
Oldham Community Radio, Radio interview with Gerald Brierley and Paula Le Moignan, 18th August 2026
Saddleworth Independent “Oldham artist brings wildlife to life in new Gallery Oldham exhibition”, by Gemma Carter , 11th August 2026
Oldham Chronicle, “Oldham wildlife artist Anne Bardsley to open Gallery Oldham exhibition”, by David Murphy, 7th August 2026
Exhibition Information
The exhibition will be on from 5th September – 7th November 2026
Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm
Learn more about Wild Lives.