A hand holds a pencil as it draws the outline of a tree on a plain piece of paper

Connecting Creativity: an exhibition of Chelsea Pensioner’s artworks

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Connecting Creativity: an exhibition of Chelsea Pensioner’s artworks

Date: Saturday 25th -  Sunday 26th April 2026

Discover Connecting Creativity, a vibrant exhibition of mixed media artworks created by the Chelsea Pensioners at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Showcasing a wide range of styles and techniques, the exhibition offers a rare insight into the imagination, skill and personal expression of the Pensioners, celebrating creativity as a vital and shared part of life within the Royal Hospital community.

A selection of hand-drawn trees are displayed on a table underneath a colourful array of watercolour paintings.

Event Details

About the Exhibition

Throughout the exhibition we invite our visitors to engage with stories, perceptions and interpretations made by Chelsea Pensioners working in a range of styles and techniques. This curated collection is an experience that celebrates expression and creativity in its many forms. Our Artist in Residence, Grace Holliday describes the exhibition as “A body of work that connects through a shared curiosity for making. Our ethos across the Hospital is very much art for all, and here you will find not only a sense of community but also individuality - something that is so important in the arts across all stages of life”. 

The art programme at the Royal Hospital Chelsea is delivered in collaboration with the activities team at the Royal Hospital Chelsea and sponsored by Loveday. 

Dates: Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th April
Times: 10:00–16:30. (Please note last admittance will be at 16:00).

Special talk by Artist in Residence, Grace Holliday
Saturday 25 April, 14.00 – 14.30. 
Join Grace to hear about her work with the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the stories behind some of the artworks on display. Grace’s time at the Royal Hospital Chelsea is sponsored by Loveday.
Admission: Free – no booking required

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Thanks to our sponsors Loveday, for making the special talk by artist in residence, Grace Holliday, possible.