Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa is welcoming back award-winning artist Norman Long for its Summer 2026 Art in the Atrium exhibition.
The latest exhibition, hosted in partnership with Lancaster-based Gavagan Art, showcases a collection of Long’s recent work alongside ceramic creations by North Wales-based artist Wendy Lawrence.
Long is recognised for his versatility across still life, portraiture and landscape painting. His work often focuses on people in public spaces, capturing everyday interactions and relationships through observation and expressive storytelling.
As part of the exhibition, Long will become Low Wood Bay’s first Artist in Residence, spending time at the resort during August where guests and visitors will have the opportunity to meet him and discuss his work.
Executive Chairman of English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues, Simon Berry, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Norman Long back to the Art in the Atrium gallery with his latest display called ‘Multitude’. He is a popular artist with a love for the great outdoors and for painting from observational experiences of everyday life.
“Norman will be painting here in the atrium as our first Artist in Residence. As part of that he will be available at various times throughout the day to chat with guests and visitors about his work and art in general.”
Joining Long in the exhibition is ceramicist Wendy Lawrence, whose work explores natural forms, textures and surfaces inspired by geological landscapes and archaeological influences.
Lawrence has exhibited internationally and has participated in numerous ceramic festivals, exhibitions and symposiums across the UK and Europe. Alongside her creative practice, she continues to teach as a senior lecturer at Wrexham University and helps organise the annual Ceramic Wales event.
Berry added: “Our ceramics exhibitions continue to attract great interest from visitors and guests at Low Wood Bay too. Wendy’s creations in clay are inspired by her research and development of new forms, surfaces, glazes and oxides to make a fascinating display.”
Mary Gavagan of Gavagan Art highlighted the significance of both artists’ contributions to the exhibition.
She said: “As well as being Artist in Residence at Low Wood Bay this summer, Norman is also a member of the New English Art Club and currently has work on display in the Mall Galleries in London.
“He says his range of subjects, whether portraits, figures or landscapes, allow him to always feel the freshness of a beginner. The discovery of new techniques is also fundamental to Norman’s interest in making paintings.”
The Art in the Atrium programme has become a regular feature at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, enhancing the visitor experience through the integration of art, culture and hospitality while supporting established and emerging creative talent from across the region.
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