A Kingdom Project founded in 2020, the Flaming Lady of Hay arose from the pandemic as an inspirational and welcoming place for creative discovery, free thought, and revelation. Its mission has been to champion (predominantly) female artists in a not-for-profit arts venture, tell stories, spark discussion, connect people and help keep the legacy of Richard Booth burning bright.
Over the years The Flaming Lady did this in abundance, exhibiting and promoting a wealth of artists, giving the community the revelry of Rebel and Misfits events, celebrating Hay’s Independence and launching the now coveted Flaming Lady of Hay Award. Four years after opening the tiny, crooked Art House on Castle Street, the winds of change began to blow and it set sail on an exciting new chapter in its story. The show has now gone on the road and it is embarking on an exciting, full collaboration with the Hay Distillery.
Flaming Ladies Rebels and Misfits events has been taking place at this fabulous micro-venue for the past three years. Its inviting and beautiful space steeped in heady aromatic scents and intriguing narrative, provides a fitting partnership and way of expanding and enhancing the potential to showcase Flaming’s artists work and connect more directly with the community. Here, the Flaming Lady events and exhibitions will continue to grow in a celebration of art, music, frivolity, free thinking and rebellion. This greater collaboration with the Distillery allows a more sustainable working model whilst also helping shine more light on the artistry of Natalie’s superb hand-crafted spirits.
In an exciting new format and in addition to the Rebels & Misfits events, the Flaming Lady’s exhibitions will now take place quarterly. Presented by the Hay Distillery the Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter shows will feature both solo and also duo exhibitions of new work by its artists. Each will kick off in true flaming style with an artisan spirits-fuelled private view!
Keep an eye out to find out who is exhibiting by clicking here!
Flaming Lady of Hay logo by the amazing Alexis Snell
