Welcome to our Events page
Dragonfly Framing organises a selection of events each year to both engage and support local artists as well as provide attractions within the Bicester area.
We are co-ordinators for the popular Oxfordshire Artweeks that happens every May and run our own exhibition each year to help raise the profiles of artists and of course our chosen charity.
In 2024 the Bicester Art Network voted to have Bicester Autism as its chosen charity and there will be a series of activities to help raise much needed funds for them during this year. Last year, 2025, we raised funds for The Hummingbird Centre.
We really hope that you'll join us as either a visitor or an artist and come along to support our events and we look forward to seeing soon, thank you.
We have recently agree a new venue (see the events below for location details) for our Artist Gatherings so that we can reduce costs, and move back to meeting on the third Wednesday of each month.
Marsh Gibbon Arts Festival 5th & 6th September 2026
Visitors can look forward to meeting a wonderful mix of makers and seeing a rich variety of work on display, from original paintings and fine art photography to unique gift ideas. Among the featured artists are Alexandra Buckle and Becky Gouverneur, whose work brings colour, character and individuality to the event, alongside photographers Stuart Feurtado and Graham Perryman, whose images capture the world with skill, atmosphere and eye for detail.
The festival begins with a private viewing on Friday 4th September from 6pm until 9pm, offering an early opportunity to enjoy the exhibition in a relaxed setting. The event then opens to the public on Saturday 5th September from 10am to 5pm, and again on Sunday 6th September from 10am to 3:30pm.
Meet the artists
Alexandra Buckle is known for her distinctive creative style and beautifully considered work, while Becky Gouverneur brings her own artistic flair and originality to the festival. Stuart Feurtado’s photography offers engaging perspectives and striking composition, and Graham Perryman’s images reflect a thoughtful approach to capturing memorable scenes and moments.
With 15 local artists taking part, there will be plenty to discover, browse and buy. Whether you are looking for something special for your home, a gift with a personal touch, or simply a chance to support local creativity, the festival offers something for everyone.
A local day out
Tea and cake will be available during the event, adding a warm and friendly touch to a day out in Marsh Gibbon. That makes it easy to linger a little longer, enjoy the surroundings, and chat with the artists about their work and inspiration.
This is a lovely opportunity for local residents and visitors alike to support homegrown talent and enjoy a relaxed cultural weekend. If you appreciate art, photography and community events, make sure St Mary’s Church is on your calendar this September.
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Graham is a professional picture framer and founder of Dragonfly Framing in Bicester. He started his career within the horticultural industry some 35 years ago. Having started growing fruit trees and shrubs in the fields around the south coast before moving into the retail sector. Latterly Graham spent a decade in marketing, winning awards from the Marketing Society for his efforts, before finally deciding to take the plunge and set up his new business in a completely new sector, Picture Framing.
With his keen interest in the arts, photography, the natural world and of course horticulture, Picture Framing was not the most obvious choice of a future career. However, his desire to present his photography to a wider audience and to find a creative outlet that offered a better work/life balance than working away from home the majority of the time was high on the list of priorities. His love of art and horticultural background, influences his photography, and the practical side of picture framing appealed very much to his practical and creative skills. Having invested in the tools of the trade and training Graham launched Dragonfly Framing in February 2017 and hasn’t looked back since.