🎄 Carshalton & Wallington Art Group
Annual Exhibition 2025
Published by CANDWAG Committee | Updated 20 Nov 2025
What is the Carshalton & Wallington Art Group Winter Exhibition?
Each December, the Carshalton & Wallington Art Group (CANDWAG) transforms the historic All Saints Church, Carshalton (SM5 3AG) into a festive celebration of local creativity. The 2025 Winter Exhibition combines community, craftsmanship, and Christmas spirit—showcasing South London artists from Carshalton, Wallington, Sutton, Banstead and Epsom.
🕯️ Key Dates and Times
Open Evening
Wednesday 3 Dec | 7 – 9 pm
Live music + refreshments + first look at the collection
Public Viewings
Three days of exhibition
Admission is free and part of the All Saints Advent Fair Festivities—a community event featured in the London Open House programme (2024 records).
🎨 What Visitors Can Expect
Meet the Artists
Members steward throughout, ready to share stories behind their work.
Vote for Your Favourite
Visitors choose the painting that moves them most.
Charity Raffle
A featured artwork raffled to support a local cause (selected by the church committee).
Live Performances
Seasonal music creates warm atmosphere in the ornate aisles.
Seasonal Refreshments
Tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies available on-site.
🌟 Advent Calendar Art Reveal
Beginning 1 December, CANDWAG will reveal a new painting each day on Instagram and Facebook (@candwag) as a visual Advent Calendar of colour and community spirit.
Based on previous years, these posts reach over 5,000 viewers across Surrey and South London combined (Facebook Insights 2024).
🏆 Favourite Painting Competition
Winners 2025 Autumn Showcase
According to visitor votes collected at All Saints on 14 Sept 2025
Susan Farlow
End of Summer I
Greg Howse
Tea by the Ponds
Sylvia Nickson
Lavender Sunset
These artists return for the Winter Exhibition with new works celebrating light, texture and seasonal mood.
🧭 Why Visit This Local Art Exhibition in Carshalton?
Free Art Events in South London
Discover free art events in South London rooted in community heritage.
Surrey Artists Across Mediums
Experience Surrey artists across mediums – watercolour, oil, acrylic, pastel, ink and mixed media.
Historic Landmark Venue
Enjoy a landmark venue documented in the Carshalton Historical Society records (2023).
Weekend Activities
Add something unique to your "things to do in Sutton this weekend" list.
🤝 Community & Membership
CANDWAG is a non-profit group supporting local artists since 1952. Membership is open to painters of all abilities across Surrey.
According to group records (2024 AGM minutes), over 60 members regularly exhibit throughout the year. New members are welcome to join via candwag.co.uk/join.
Join Our Community✨ Join Us This December
Come and celebrate art, music and community in Carshalton's most beautiful setting. Follow @candwag on Instagram and Facebook for daily Advent reveals and updates.
Venue
All Saints Church, High Street, Carshalton SM5 3AG
Website
www.candwag.co.uk