Alnmouth's Old School Gallery reveals line-up of autumn and winter exhibitions

From September 18, Lela Harris’ illustrations for the prestigious Folio Society will be on display for a whole month.

The exhibition offers a wonderful opportunity to see Lela’s commissioned artwork for James Baldwin’s If Beale Street Could Talk and Giovanni’s Room, building on her celebrated contributions to Alice Walker’s The Color Purple.

Known for her beautifully drawn figurative work and arresting portraits, the exhibition is a fine selection of Lela’s most exquisite original drawings.

Following a successful exhibition at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the gallery is also welcoming Louise Lockhart to bring some vibrant colour to the winter months from October 23 to January 4.

Louise is an illustrator living on a farm in rural Wales. She spends her days creating designs from paper cutouts and line drawings, observing small details that others might overlook.

As an avid collector and documenter of disappearing handmade crafts and unique gems, Lockhart draws inspiration from vintage fruit tissue, hand-painted shop signs, and the everyday objects that shape our visual culture.

After her collaboration with Liberty’s of London in March, Newcastle based artist and biologist Moira Frith has also worked with the gallery on a new range of prints for 2026.

The gallery has also given thanks to everyone who has stopped by to visit their new gift shop at Scotts of Alnmouth.

Located in the heart of the village, the dedicated room for prints, cards, and gifts is nestled perfectly among the fresh coffee, artisan bakes, and local provisions.