The Art of PR exhibition returns, bigger than ever

The third annual The Art of PR exhibition takes place at The Coningsby Gallery, London, 21-26 September 2026.

In what’s becoming something of an annual PR highlight, The Art of PR will return this September for its third year with its largest exhibition to date, showcasing work by 21 artists connected to the PR industry.

The annual event encourages creativity beyond the workplace, supports emerging artists by exhibiting their work alongside established professionals, and highlights the breadth of creative talent within PR.

The free exhibition will run at The Coningsby Gallery in Fitzrovia, London, from 21-26 September, displaying and selling artwork from current PR professionals as well as former practitioners who now work as full-time artists.

This year's exhibition welcomes new exhibitors...

Emma Alexander, Mike Buck, Ellie Hawes, Henry Hemming, Dr Carl W. Jones, Stuart Lambert, Annie Limm and Matt Weston, joining returning artists Kim Badland, Justine Bower, Tonye Ekine, Alexandra Heybourne, Jessica Jackson, Shama Johns, Ade Lee, Simon Moore, Gemma Moroney, Nadia Padayachy, Ruby Quince, Joe Thomas and Stella Tooth.

The exhibition showcases a broad range of media, including oil painting, watercolour, acrylic, drawing, letterpress, sculpture, digital art, wet plate collodion photography and digital photography.

Exhibition founder and curator Ade Lee said: "The Art of PR exists to support and promote creative potential and artistic talent wherever it exists in the PR industry. I have huge respect for people who dedicate their own time and resources to making beautiful things, exploring original ideas and finding new ways to express themselves. Now in its third year and with our biggest show yet, The Art of PR demonstrates that our industry is full of remarkable human creativity."

The Art of PR 2026 is partnered by Boldspace and 72Point Group.

Mike Robb, co-CEO of Boldspace, said: "Over the last three years, The Art of PR has shown that people in our industry are creative because they choose to be, not simply because a client asks them to be. Ade consistently brings together an exceptional group of artists for a truly inspiring showcase of talent."

Katie Earlam, managing director at 72Point, said: "Great PR has always been about people, relationships and creativity. The Art of PR captures that perfectly, giving talented individuals the freedom to create without a client brief. We're proud to continue supporting the exhibition and especially pleased to see one of our own, Ellie Hawes, exhibiting this year."

A private view will take place on Tuesday 22 September, 5.30pm-9pm, featuring a special performance by jazz musician and BBC publicist/producer Eleonora Claps. Drinks will be provided by award-winning craft brewery Salopian.

Exhibitors

Emma Alexander is a director and co-founder of PR consultancy Indie Comms.
Kim Badland is a figurative painter and former communications leader at Burson, Cohn & Wolfe and Accenture.
Justine Bower is communications director at Global and creates digital portraits and abstract paintings.
Mike Buck is founder of visual media agency crunchyWAVE and an internationally exhibited photographer.
Tonye Ekine, a former communications professional, is a Camberwell College of Arts alumnus whose work explores identity and persona.
Ellie Hawes is a senior designer at Oath, the in-house design studio at 72Point, and creates paintings exploring identity, femininity and self-acceptance.
Henry Hemming is founder and CEO of Rooster and is an avid street and landscape photographer.
Alexandra Heybourne is a communications leader and photographer whose work explores everyday moments and human connection.
Jessica Jackson is a London-based abstract artist and communications and brand specialist.
Shama Johns transitioned from a career in PR to become a full-time artist, creating still-life paintings inspired by food, community and shared experiences.
Dr Carl W. Jones is a creative, researcher and senior lecturer/head of public relations and advertising pathway at the University of Westminster. His activist-inspired work has been exhibited internationally.
Ade Lee is founder and curator of The Art of PR and a full-time artist specialising in historic wet plate collodion photography.
Annie Limm founded Limm Communications and now produces contemporary figurative oil paintings focused on portraiture, memory and family relationships.
Simon Moore has held creative director roles at Cake, Mischief, Havas and Porter Novelli and has exhibited work including at the National Portrait Gallery.
Gemma Moroney is co-founder of creative communications agency SHOOK and will exhibit letterpress works combining her love of language and design.
Nadia Padayachy is UK and global marketing manager at Grayling and was a quarter-finalist in Sky Arts' Portrait Artist of the Year 2024.
Ruby Quince is a creative director at Burson whose work explores the intersection of technology, creativity and changing workplace rituals.
Joe Thomas is an independent creative director currently studying at the Royal Drawing School and exhibiting landscape works.
Stella Tooth, a former senior PR at Sky News and BBC News, is a portrait artist whose work is inspired by performers and people in everyday settings.
Stuart Lambert is co-founder of Blurred and former creative director at Weber Shandwick. His paintings draw inspiration from the landscapes of Devon.
Matt Weston is a creative who has worked across PR and advertising and is known for acrylic paintings that blend condiments with social commentary.
Feature image credits: 'Fury's thoughts' by Ade Lee, 'Arnold' by Kim Badland, Squeezy Marmite by Matt Weston, 'Maddy' by Simon Moore.