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Suffolk is an inspiring county! Find Art Exhibitions on across Suffolk in our month-by-month guide.
Don't forget to look at Music In Suffolk for live concerts.
We also have listings for What's on in Suffolk, What's On in Ipswich, What's on in Bury St Edmunds and What's On in Woodbridge, if you're specifically interested in those areas.
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Don't forget to look at Music In Suffolk for live concerts.
We also have listings for What's on in Suffolk, What's On in Ipswich, What's on in Bury St Edmunds and What's On in Woodbridge, if you're specifically interested in those areas.
If you have an event in Suffolk you would like us to promote please submit it here. Free listing
Saturday 13 April to Saturday 29 June
Debenham Millennium City – the capital of England
Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm
Spiral gallery, Debenham
An alternative reality exhibition of photographs by Colin Archibald
Suspend rational thought for a while and enjoy the view of Debenham city!
Contact: 01728 861699
Venue Address: 46 High Street, Debenham. Suffolk IP14 6QW
Debenham Millennium City – the capital of England
Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm
Spiral gallery, Debenham
An alternative reality exhibition of photographs by Colin Archibald
Suspend rational thought for a while and enjoy the view of Debenham city!
Contact: 01728 861699
Venue Address: 46 High Street, Debenham. Suffolk IP14 6QW
Friday 3 May to Sunday 28 July
Come Rain, Come Shine Exhibition
Red House Yards, Thornham Magna
For more information see: Red House Yards
Come Rain, Come Shine Exhibition
Red House Yards, Thornham Magna
For more information see: Red House Yards
Friday 31 May to Sunday 30 June
Suffolk Open Studios Exhibition - Luminograms
Red House Yards, Thornham Magna
For more information see: Red House Yards
Suffolk Open Studios Exhibition - Luminograms
Red House Yards, Thornham Magna
For more information see: Red House Yards
Saturday 1 June to Sunday 30 June
49&Rising@The Apex
10.00am - 5.00pm
The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
The artist’s group 49&Rising have established a regional and international reputation for their range of interesting and idiosyncratic contemporary art. The group’s exhibition at The Apex Gallery demonstrates the accomplished use of different media to express thoughtful and individual responses to the world around them.
There will be an art viewing evening on Thursday 6th June 6.00 – 7.30pm; a free reception with a complimentary glass of wine for visitors, viewing will be followed by Ginger Baker’s Jazz Confusion in the Apex auditorium at 8.00pm. Tickets for this concert can be bought at The Apex Box office - The Apex
Free Admission
Contact: catehadley@btinternet.com
Venue Address: The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds. Suffolk IP33 3FD
49&Rising@The Apex
10.00am - 5.00pm
The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
The artist’s group 49&Rising have established a regional and international reputation for their range of interesting and idiosyncratic contemporary art. The group’s exhibition at The Apex Gallery demonstrates the accomplished use of different media to express thoughtful and individual responses to the world around them.
There will be an art viewing evening on Thursday 6th June 6.00 – 7.30pm; a free reception with a complimentary glass of wine for visitors, viewing will be followed by Ginger Baker’s Jazz Confusion in the Apex auditorium at 8.00pm. Tickets for this concert can be bought at The Apex Box office - The Apex
Free Admission
Contact: catehadley@btinternet.com
Venue Address: The Apex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds. Suffolk IP33 3FD
Saturday 1 June to Sunday 30 June
Suffolk Open Studios
For more information see: Suffolk Open Studios 2013
Suffolk Open Studios
For more information see: Suffolk Open Studios 2013
Saturday 8 June to Tuesday 3 September
Summer Exhibiton
Lime Tree Gallery, Long Melford
For more information see: Lime Tree Gallery
Summer Exhibiton
Lime Tree Gallery, Long Melford
For more information see: Lime Tree Gallery
Wednesday 12 June to Sunday 23 June
Threads Canvas and Paint
1pm - 4:30pm
Melford Hall
Following our success over the last few years, we welcome the return of our art and crafts fortnight. Watch our demonstrators weave, paint and embroider. View the paintings by East Anglian artists throughout the house and in the 17th century Banqueting House. All paintings are for sale and the artists have generously agreed to give Melford Hall 20% of the sale of their paintings; this donation helps to maintain the fabric and upkeep of Melford Hall. (Please note that we are not open on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th).
This is a free event (normal admission to Melford Hall applies)
Venue Address: Melford Hall, Long Melford. Suffolk CO10 9AA
Threads Canvas and Paint
1pm - 4:30pm
Melford Hall
Following our success over the last few years, we welcome the return of our art and crafts fortnight. Watch our demonstrators weave, paint and embroider. View the paintings by East Anglian artists throughout the house and in the 17th century Banqueting House. All paintings are for sale and the artists have generously agreed to give Melford Hall 20% of the sale of their paintings; this donation helps to maintain the fabric and upkeep of Melford Hall. (Please note that we are not open on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th).
This is a free event (normal admission to Melford Hall applies)
Venue Address: Melford Hall, Long Melford. Suffolk CO10 9AA
Saturday 22 June to Sunday 23 June
Suffolk Open Studio
11.00am to 4.00pm
Highbank Nursery, Stanstead, Nr Sudbury
A display of traditional and contemporary paintings by Suffolk artist Peter Speed. Seascapes and landscapes inspired by the Suffolk coast and countryside. See and discuss work in progress, processes and techniques.
The studio is in a log cabin with a terrace overlooking the Glem Valley. Free refreshments available.
No charge
Contact: peter@highbanknursery.freeserve.co.uk, 01787 280031 or 07957886689
Venue Address: The Hill, Stanstead, Nr Sudbury. Suffolk CO10 9AP
(2 miles off the A1092 and about a quarter mile off the B1066 through Stanstead village towards Shimpling. Ample parking space and easy disabled access.)
Suffolk Open Studio
11.00am to 4.00pm
Highbank Nursery, Stanstead, Nr Sudbury
A display of traditional and contemporary paintings by Suffolk artist Peter Speed. Seascapes and landscapes inspired by the Suffolk coast and countryside. See and discuss work in progress, processes and techniques.
The studio is in a log cabin with a terrace overlooking the Glem Valley. Free refreshments available.
No charge
Contact: peter@highbanknursery.freeserve.co.uk, 01787 280031 or 07957886689
Venue Address: The Hill, Stanstead, Nr Sudbury. Suffolk CO10 9AP
(2 miles off the A1092 and about a quarter mile off the B1066 through Stanstead village towards Shimpling. Ample parking space and easy disabled access.)
Saturday 22 June to Sunday 23 June
Art Studio Open Weekend
10 am to 4 pm
Rookery Farmhouse Studio, near Sudbury
We will be showing a collection of Art and Craft work from a variety of local artists. Enjoy our home made scones and jam in the idyllic setting of the Belchamp Brook Valley. A fun way to celebrate Midsummer.
Free entry
Contact: g_jford@btinternet.com for more information and directions.
Venue Address: Belchamp Walter, Sudbury. Suffolk CO10 7AL
Art Studio Open Weekend
10 am to 4 pm
Rookery Farmhouse Studio, near Sudbury
We will be showing a collection of Art and Craft work from a variety of local artists. Enjoy our home made scones and jam in the idyllic setting of the Belchamp Brook Valley. A fun way to celebrate Midsummer.
Free entry
Contact: g_jford@btinternet.com for more information and directions.
Venue Address: Belchamp Walter, Sudbury. Suffolk CO10 7AL
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Friday 5 July to Wednesday 17 July
Textile Art Group Suffolk Annual Exhibition
10 am to 5 pm
The Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, nr Aldeburgh
TAGS annual exhibition of textile art has the theme of "Strands'' this year.
Textile Art Group Suffolk (TAGS) was formed in 1993 by a group of Suffolk textile artists. Members include embroiderers, spinners, weavers, paper makers and quilters although many of the artists have others specialties. The emphasis is on Art and experimentation and the mixture of skills within the group provides a broad, lively environment in which to work.
Admission free
For more information visit: www.tags.org.uk
Venue Address: The Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, near Aldeburgh. Suffolk IP17 1SR
Textile Art Group Suffolk Annual Exhibition
10 am to 5 pm
The Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, nr Aldeburgh
TAGS annual exhibition of textile art has the theme of "Strands'' this year.
Textile Art Group Suffolk (TAGS) was formed in 1993 by a group of Suffolk textile artists. Members include embroiderers, spinners, weavers, paper makers and quilters although many of the artists have others specialties. The emphasis is on Art and experimentation and the mixture of skills within the group provides a broad, lively environment in which to work.
Admission free
For more information visit: www.tags.org.uk
Venue Address: The Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, near Aldeburgh. Suffolk IP17 1SR
Friday 26 July to Thursday 8 August
Society of East Anglian Watercolourists Members Exhibition
10.00am - 5.00pm
The Edmund Gallery, Bury St Edmunds
Annual members exhibition of watercolour paintings.
Free entry
Contact: www.seaw.co.uk
Venue Address: Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds. Suffolk IP33 1LS
Society of East Anglian Watercolourists Members Exhibition
10.00am - 5.00pm
The Edmund Gallery, Bury St Edmunds
Annual members exhibition of watercolour paintings.
Free entry
Contact: www.seaw.co.uk
Venue Address: Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds. Suffolk IP33 1LS
Saturday 27 July & Sunday 28 July
Westhall's Secret Postcard Auction (WSPA) 2013
Secret Auction of Postcards painted by well known artists & locals, Tessa Newcomb, Mary Gundry, Maggi Hambling, Enrico Dummett, Andrew Pitt, Gerald Nason, Oonagh Gleeson, Mark Ward, etc. Postcards signed on back and artist not revealed until bidding won.
VIEWING Sat 27th July 12.00-17.00 with light lunches & refreshments
AUCTION Sun 28th July with VIEWING at 17.00-19.00 and AUCTION STARTS at 19.00 - Wine & Cheese Evening.
Proceeds split 50/50 between East Anglia's Children's Hospices & Westhall's St. Andrew's Church. Last year we raised £5,566, and hope to make this year's event even more successful.
For further information visit - www.wspa-2013.com or phone 01986 875920
Venue Address: Village Hall, Wangford Road, Mill Common, Westhall IP19 8RQ
Westhall's Secret Postcard Auction (WSPA) 2013
Secret Auction of Postcards painted by well known artists & locals, Tessa Newcomb, Mary Gundry, Maggi Hambling, Enrico Dummett, Andrew Pitt, Gerald Nason, Oonagh Gleeson, Mark Ward, etc. Postcards signed on back and artist not revealed until bidding won.
VIEWING Sat 27th July 12.00-17.00 with light lunches & refreshments
AUCTION Sun 28th July with VIEWING at 17.00-19.00 and AUCTION STARTS at 19.00 - Wine & Cheese Evening.
Proceeds split 50/50 between East Anglia's Children's Hospices & Westhall's St. Andrew's Church. Last year we raised £5,566, and hope to make this year's event even more successful.
For further information visit - www.wspa-2013.com or phone 01986 875920
Venue Address: Village Hall, Wangford Road, Mill Common, Westhall IP19 8RQ
Saturday 27 July to Sunday 28 July
Inspired by Becker
10 - 4
St Peter’s Church, Wenhaston, near Halesworth
An exhibition of contemporary art by East Anglian artists,celebrating the centenary of the artist Harry Becker's arrival in Wenhaston, and his fluid, passionate interpretation of the landscape and its working people.
(image courtesy of Woottens of Wenhaston)
Free admission. Raising funds for Friends of St Mary's Halesworth.
Contact: ruth@threeways.mail1.co.uk
Venue Address: Wenhaston, Suffolk IP19 9EG (Parking in Village Hall)
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Inspired by Becker
10 - 4
St Peter’s Church, Wenhaston, near Halesworth
An exhibition of contemporary art by East Anglian artists,celebrating the centenary of the artist Harry Becker's arrival in Wenhaston, and his fluid, passionate interpretation of the landscape and its working people.
(image courtesy of Woottens of Wenhaston)
Free admission. Raising funds for Friends of St Mary's Halesworth.
Contact: ruth@threeways.mail1.co.uk
Venue Address: Wenhaston, Suffolk IP19 9EG (Parking in Village Hall)
Sunday 1 September
Art on the Prom
10am-4pm
Felixstowe Prom
Art on the Prom is a contemporary Art Fair where professional and hobby artists display and sell original work. Last year’s event featured 85 artists covering a wide range of media and attracted an estimated 20,000 people.
Free workshops run throughout the day, provide young and old with the opportunity to have a go at creating their own piece in one of the many media available, for example painting, tie-dye, decorative art and willow sculpting.
A variety of professional bands and entertainers perform throughout the day to add to the enjoyment of the occasion.
Admission free
Contact: info@artontheprom.org
Venue Address: Felixstowe seafront from the Pier to the Spa Gardens. Felixstowe. Suffolk IP11 2AG
Art on the Prom
10am-4pm
Felixstowe Prom
Art on the Prom is a contemporary Art Fair where professional and hobby artists display and sell original work. Last year’s event featured 85 artists covering a wide range of media and attracted an estimated 20,000 people.
Free workshops run throughout the day, provide young and old with the opportunity to have a go at creating their own piece in one of the many media available, for example painting, tie-dye, decorative art and willow sculpting.
A variety of professional bands and entertainers perform throughout the day to add to the enjoyment of the occasion.
Admission free
Contact: info@artontheprom.org
Venue Address: Felixstowe seafront from the Pier to the Spa Gardens. Felixstowe. Suffolk IP11 2AG
Dr Roger Simpson Art History Talks
Ten Victorian Paintings
A series of ten weekly lectures on the Englishness of English Art. A work by one Georgian painter will be examined in detail each week, in its social context. Starting September - For full details and dates, please see: Dr Roger Simpson Art History Talks
Ten Victorian Paintings
A series of ten weekly lectures on the Englishness of English Art. A work by one Georgian painter will be examined in detail each week, in its social context. Starting September - For full details and dates, please see: Dr Roger Simpson Art History Talks
Saturday 7 September to Sunday 29 September
Artworks - 14th Annual Exhibition
Blackthorpe Barn, nr Bury St Edmunds
For more information see: Blackthorpe Barn
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Artworks - 14th Annual Exhibition
Blackthorpe Barn, nr Bury St Edmunds
For more information see: Blackthorpe Barn
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