The acclaimed MAHL art collective is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, MAHL 2026, running at The Horsebridge Arts Centre from 9 to 21 September 2026. This highly anticipated showcase marks a sentimental homecoming for the group, coinciding perfectly with the energy of the local Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival.

Formed in 2012, the collective of East Kent-based artists has spent the last fourteen years evolving and exhibiting across the region. Whitstable holds a unique place in their history; the group’s very first exhibition was held at The Horsebridge fourteen years ago. While the collective’s membership has naturally grown and changed over the decade, founding member John Hughes has remained the group’s guiding presence, now leading a refreshed lineup of talented East Kent contemporary artists back to where it all began.

Paul Gadenne, artist and spokesperson for the collective said,”We are incredibly excited to return to The Horsebridge. Whitstable has always been a vital cornerstone for our group. Having our founding member John Hughes exhibit alongside our newer members during the Oyster Festival feels like the perfect celebration of how the East Kent arts scene continues to grow, pass the torch, and thrive.“

The exhibition is free to attend and provides an excellent opportunity for local residents and art collectors to meet the artists and experience the thriving creative spirit of the East Kent coast.

Event Details:

• Exhibition: MAHL 2026

• Dates: 9 – 21 September 2026

• Meet the Artists: Saturday 19 September 2026

• Venue: Gallery 1, The Horsebridge Arts Centre, 11 Horsebridge Rd, Whitstable, CT5 1AF

• Admission: Free