Heavenly Path Art Gallery Newsletter June 2026

HPAG Newsletter June 2026

'The Visitor' by Ioannis Antoniadis

Greetings to all my friendsies.

We are indeed in June, in case you were wondering. The weather certainly isn't doing us any favours, but don’t despair; there is always something to do in Glastonbury. For instance, you can join us this coming Saturday for a new kind of party at the Heavenly Path Art Gallery. The "NO PHONES PARTY" will be held on Saturday, the 13th of June, from 11:00 to 19:00, and you are all welcome, whether you live nearby or are just visiting the town. Click HERE for more details.

People often see me strolling about in my usually stained blue work uniform and wonder if I am working or merely pretending. To clarify, I am constantly painting or assisting my students. Above is an example of my latest oil painting, titled "The Valley of Peace". I hope you enjoy it.

My students are on fire too, and I am incredibly proud of their hard work and the excellent results they produce. You know, we don’t just offer workshops; we are a well-tuned working art studio.

As I am getting older, I am thinking, who's going to fill the vacuum and carry on the legacy of the Glastonbury School of Art Studio when I leave? I wonder if among you there is anyone enthusiastic enough to be an apprentice of mine.

This thought has been on my mind lately. Maybe someone younger with the will to carry on and expand my work after sixteen years of service. I hope so, as there are not many well-equipped open art studios left in the country.

Creativity is King. Hope to see you at the party, yo.

Peace

Ioannis.

WHAT IS INSPIRATIONAL ART?

"Inspirational Art Courses" is a pilot project aimed at incorporating the arts as a vital element in our lives to enhance well-being. It is designed to provide psychological support to all those whose lives have been affected by depression, anger, negativity, inactivity, failure, and fear.

The recalibration of the human mind and soul, particularly after being numbed by long-term habits and other unnatural behaviors, is crucial for the fundamental mission of every human being on the planet: to learn and practice love and service.

In various forms, art can serve as a valuable assistant, offering the user enhanced focus, dexterity, and a deeper respect and appreciation for creation, while also rekindling a connection with all of life.

Art is a very complex, intelligent, skilled, and inspired way to bring order to the chaos of life. The Philosophy, ideas, techniques, styles, and materials have been tested and mastered by bright individuals over thousands of years, and now they serve as a precious inheritance for all of us to use and share for the benefit of everyone.

Humanity has arrived at a very dangerous crossroads, and we are called to use what we have learnt from our chosen disciplines through the eons of time and break through the oppressive limitations.

Though Arts for Health isn’t art therapy with the strict official clinical psychotherapy meaning of the word, nothing has stopped all forms of art from being a hugely successful means to ease the pain of depression and calm aggression. Every type of artist has experience of this.

What we will do is provide you with skilled exercises and advice, stemming directly from our carefully gathered observations of various techniques and materials. I believe that many artists possess valuable insights that cannot be found in any artistic manual; rather, they emerge from years of personal experience, research, and inspiration.

As you may appreciate, the project mentioned above is still underway, simmering gently to maintain its richness. In the meantime, if you have some spare time, we invite you to join our regular workshops at the Glastonbury School of Art.

I hope to see you all soon.

Keep Happy & Healthy.

Best wishes

Ioannis

PS: **We aim to compile a comprehensive list of art teachers across all disciplines, including painting, drawing, music, theatre, dance, poetry, writing, and more, along with information on affordable workshops, as soon as possible.

If you are interested in this project—whether you wish to learn about the arts or are an art teacher seeking collaboration—please click the button below and complete the online form on the following page. Kindly provide your personal details along with a brief overview of yourself and your current circumstances.

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