Events Calendar
We are Northampton Exhibition
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonWe Are Northampton celebrates the town’s rich heritage and gives visitors from near and far an opportunity to explore Northampton’s character through a sense of identity and place. Displays and interactives explore places of special significance and highlight the unique characteristics of the borough’s different neighbourhoods. Notable residents both past and present, iconic buildings, events, activities, groups and clubs will ... Read More
Tear and Repair Exhibition
Peterborough CathedralA textile exhibition created by the artist Nicola Moody, giving a unique insight into the heart-wrenching struggles of five women. Created by the Christian fine-artist Nicola Moody, the display is a ‘textile language’, giving voice to issues such as addiction, prostitution and crime. These issues will be etched into fabrics set against the back-cloth of the Cathedral's New Buillding. Five ... Read More
78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House
78 Derngate 78-82 Derngate, Northampton, NorthamptonshireTake a guided tour of 78 Derngate – an ordinary Georgian terraced house in Northampton – made extraordinary by the dramatic remodelling of the interiors by the famous Glaswegian designer and architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The visionary owner, local businessman W J Bassett-Lowke, commissioned Mackintosh to completely transform his marital home which is now open to visitors and guided tours ... Read More
Exhibition – Autumn Tree Canopies on Clay
Abington Park Museum Park Avenue South, NorthamptonAn exhibition of Mono Printed ceramic work inspired by images of Autumn Tree Canopies observed in Abington Park, Northampton.
Exhibition – 78 Derngate
An exhibition spotlighting botanicals. The colour, shape and vibrancy of florals have been stripped away using the medium of X-ray, using x-ray dye to enhance the internal workings of botanicals. These works encourage you to look beyond external appearances, observing the darker places within ourselves to find peace there, resting with the beauty within.- 3D large scale Etheria Alstroemeria fabric ... Read More
Dr Faustus
Peterborough CathedralLaughing Tree Theatre brings you a stripped back version of Christopher Marlowe’s enduring tale of sin and corruption brought about by lust for power. Doctor Faustus is a brilliant, arrogant scholar, whose thirst for knowledge and influence leads him to summon the demon Mephistopheles, demanding from him power and dominion over the occult arts. Mephistopheles agrees, but the price is ... Read More
Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery – Myths & Legends
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughFind out about some of the local and well-known myths and legends with our family craft activities and Museum trail. Entry to this event and the Museum is free, no booking required. Open 10:00 - 4:00pm (last admission 3:30pm daily)
Rushden Lakes – Handmade and Vintage Fair
Rushden Lakes Rushden, NorthamptonshireHandmade and Vintage Fair is back this December. Located at the Central Boulevard, be sure to come down and have a chance to shop small, local traders, handmade artisan goods and vintage treasures!
Urban – Renowned Street Art Exhibition
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughRenowned street art by some of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists will be on display at Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery in a major new exhibition. An exhibition of major national importance, ‘Urban’ will include original works by graffiti artist Banksy, Damien Hirst, My Dog Sighs, the Connor Brothers, Blek le Rat, Pure Evil, and other prominent artists. ‘Urban’ will open on 11 December and ... Read More
Made in Lockdown
Peterborough CathedralAn art exhibition looking back at our experience of lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, with a focus on the creativity that came to the fore. The closing date for entry forms with photographs of work is Monday 10th January 2022. All entries must have a completed entry form. Please see this page for the full details: Made in Lockdown, how to ... Read More
Art in the Taproom at Saxby’s with Liddy
Saxby's Cider The Cider Yard, Grange Farm, FarndishOur aim is to put on some relaxed art sessions on Saturday mornings that are open to all. Enjoy a couple of hours art with us, cider will be available to buy from the Farm Shop to help lubricate the creative muscles. Meet us in the taproom. We'll provide all the art materials and guidance you'll need
An Introduction to Portrait Painting in Oils
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonA one-day workshop based on a step-by-step process to create a portrait from a photographic reference. The process will cover: • Using oil paints • The typical proportions of the face • Measuring and mapping out key features from the photograph • The use of line, tone, and value to create the portrait Cordell is an experienced painter who will ... Read More
Art History Lecture Series: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle: Interventions in Art
Abington Park Museum Park Avenue South, NorthamptonThis first series of our new strand of art history lectures themed specifically around events and exhibitions taking place at Abington Park Museum explores different ways in which interventive means have been used in art. Inspired by Hit List, a visual guide to the extinction of animals, an exhibition of works by Tom Van Herrewege running in parallel to this ... Read More
Art History Lecture Series: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle: Interventions in Art
Abington Park Museum Park Avenue South, NorthamptonThis first series of our new strand of art history lectures themed specifically around events and exhibitions taking place at Abington Park Museum explores different ways in which interventive means have been used in art. Inspired by Hit List, a visual guide to the extinction of animals, an exhibition of works by Tom Van Herrewege running in parallel to this ... Read More
Some Times Graffiti: Archaeology, Art and Archives from Scotland
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughJoin Dr Alex Hale, who is Senior Archaeology Researcher at Historic Environment Scotland for an online talk about graffiti and archaeology, running alongside the Urban exhibition at Peterborough Museum. This talk will explore evidence of people leaving marks and messages across Scotland for thousands of years. From the earliest carvings to contemporary graffiti, the talk considers graffiti from an archaeological ... Read More
Art History Lecture Series: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle: Interventions in Art
Abington Park Museum Park Avenue South, NorthamptonThis first series of our new strand of art history lectures themed specifically around events and exhibitions taking place at Abington Park Museum explores different ways in which interventive means have been used in art. Inspired by Hit List, a visual guide to the extinction of animals, an exhibition of works by Tom Van Herrewege running in parallel to this ... Read More
Painting the landscape with Lee Burrows
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonJoin us for this day-long workshop where you will use oil or acrylic paint to create your own landscape painting, led by Northamptonshire artist and art tutor Lee Burrows. The workshop will cover laying down the basic foundations, the structure of the painting, applying colour, working from thin paint then adding thicker paint, texture and highlights. Lee will give advice ... Read More
Pure Evil – Artist Talk
Peterborough Museum Priestgate, PeterboroughPure Evil will be hosting a talk and question and answer session, there will be a welcome drink and entry into Urban where you will be able to view several works by the artist. Charles Uzzell Edwards a.k.a. PURE EVIL grew up in South Wales. He spent his teenage years customising his own clothes and this love of urban street ... Read More
Rushden Lakes Handmade and Vintage Fair
Rushden Lakes Rushden, NorthamptonshireThe Rushden Lakes Vintage and Handmade weekend pop-up event is back this Good Friday and Easter Saturday 09:00 to 18:00. Head down to the central boulevard to shop from local small business and artisans. With clothing, homeware, gifts, accessories, treats, art and much more. Free entry and free parking.
Inside The Floating World: An introduction to Japanese Art
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonJapanese art covers a wide range of art styles and media, including ancient pottery, sculpture, ink painting and calligraphy on silk and paper. Its common denominator is an exquisite sense and sensibility of art and design that is unique in the world. Developed largely in isolation from the outside world, Japanese art became hugely influential on Western European artists during ... Read More
Inside The Floating World: An introduction to Japanese Art
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonJapanese art covers a wide range of art styles and media, including ancient pottery, sculpture, ink painting and calligraphy on silk and paper. Its common denominator is an exquisite sense and sensibility of art and design that is unique in the world. Developed largely in isolation from the outside world, Japanese art became hugely influential on Western European artists during ... Read More
Inside The Floating World: An introduction to Japanese Art
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonJapanese art covers a wide range of art styles and media, including ancient pottery, sculpture, ink painting and calligraphy on silk and paper. Its common denominator is an exquisite sense and sensibility of art and design that is unique in the world. Developed largely in isolation from the outside world, Japanese art became hugely influential on Western European artists during ... Read More
Inside The Floating World: An introduction to Japanese Art
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonJapanese art covers a wide range of art styles and media, including ancient pottery, sculpture, ink painting and calligraphy on silk and paper. Its common denominator is an exquisite sense and sensibility of art and design that is unique in the world. Developed largely in isolation from the outside world, Japanese art became hugely influential on Western European artists during ... Read More
Inside The Floating World: An introduction to Japanese Art
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonJapanese art covers a wide range of art styles and media, including ancient pottery, sculpture, ink painting and calligraphy on silk and paper. Its common denominator is an exquisite sense and sensibility of art and design that is unique in the world. Developed largely in isolation from the outside world, Japanese art became hugely influential on Western European artists during ... Read More
Mini Museum Explorers
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonJoin us at Northampton Museum for our new hands-on fun sessions for under-fives. Explore the museum with stories, music and arts and craft activities, whilst making new friends and creating memories in an exciting and family-friendly environment. With a different museum or seasonal theme and activities each week, sessions run 10 - 11.30 am during term times. Booking essential as ... Read More
Mini Museum Explorers
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonJoin us at Northampton Museum for our new hands-on fun sessions for under-fives. Explore the museum with stories, music and arts and craft activities, whilst making new friends and creating memories in an exciting and family-friendly environment. With a different museum or seasonal theme and activities each week, sessions run 10 - 11.30 am during term times. Booking essential as ... Read More
Mini Museum Explorers
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonJoin us at Northampton Museum for our new hands-on fun sessions for under-fives. Explore the museum with stories, music and arts and craft activities, whilst making new friends and creating memories in an exciting and family-friendly environment. With a different museum or seasonal theme and activities each week, sessions run 10 - 11.30 am during term times. Booking essential as ... Read More
Bloomin’ Marvellous: An Exploration of Floral Art Through the Centuries
Abington Park Museum Park Avenue South, NorthamptonArtists have sought to capture the blooms of nature in all their beauty and decay from earliest times. This art form continues to inspire artists today. Inspired by an exhibition of works by members of the Northampton Botanical Arts Society at Abington Park Museum and following on from last summer’s very popular series on gardens in art, join us for ... Read More
Mini Museum Explorers
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonJoin us at Northampton Museum for our new hands-on fun sessions for under-fives. Explore the museum with stories, music and arts and craft activities, whilst making new friends and creating memories in an exciting and family-friendly environment. With a different museum or seasonal theme and activities each week, sessions run 10 - 11.30 am during term times. Booking essential as ... Read More
Bloomin’ Marvellous: An Exploration of Floral Art Through the Centuries
Abington Park Museum Park Avenue South, NorthamptonArtists have sought to capture the blooms of nature in all their beauty and decay from earliest times. This art form continues to inspire artists today. Inspired by an exhibition of works by members of the Northampton Botanical Arts Society at Abington Park Museum and following on from last summer’s very popular series on gardens in art, join us for ... Read More
Mini Museum Explorers
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonJoin us at Northampton Museum for our new hands-on fun sessions for under-fives. Explore the museum with stories, music and arts and craft activities, whilst making new friends and creating memories in an exciting and family-friendly environment. With a different museum or seasonal theme and activities each week, sessions run 10 - 11.30 am during term times. Booking essential as ... Read More
Bloomin’ Marvellous: An Exploration of Floral Art Through the Centuries
Abington Park Museum Park Avenue South, NorthamptonArtists have sought to capture the blooms of nature in all their beauty and decay from earliest times. This art form continues to inspire artists today. Inspired by an exhibition of works by members of the Northampton Botanical Arts Society at Abington Park Museum and following on from last summer’s very popular series on gardens in art, join us for ... Read More
Get Drawing at Chester House
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughWe so often hear of the fear of drawing. Get Drawing aims to banish those fears through simple and guided tasks and instructions to help you learn new skills and improve on existing ones, in this enjoyable small group series at The Chester House Estate, Irchester. Each session is bookable individually and has a different theme and stands alone, but ... Read More
Mini Museum Explorers
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Crispin Street, NorthamptonJoin us at Northampton Museum for our new hands-on fun sessions for under-fives. Explore the museum with stories, music and arts and craft activities, whilst making new friends and creating memories in an exciting and family-friendly environment. With a different museum or seasonal theme and activities each week, sessions run 10 - 11.30 am during term times. Booking essential as ... Read More
Bloomin’ Marvellous: An Exploration of Floral Art Through the Centuries
Abington Park Museum Park Avenue South, NorthamptonArtists have sought to capture the blooms of nature in all their beauty and decay from earliest times. This art form continues to inspire artists today. Inspired by an exhibition of works by members of the Northampton Botanical Arts Society at Abington Park Museum and following on from last summer’s very popular series on gardens in art, join us for ... Read More
Get Drawing at Chester House
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughWe so often hear of the fear of drawing. Get Drawing aims to banish those fears through simple and guided tasks and instructions to help you learn new skills and improve on existing ones, in this enjoyable small group series at The Chester House Estate, Irchester. Each session is bookable individually and has a different theme and stands alone, but ... Read More
Get Drawing at Chester House
Chester House Estate Irchester,, WellingboroughWe so often hear of the fear of drawing. Get Drawing aims to banish those fears through simple and guided tasks and instructions to help you learn new skills and improve on existing ones, in this enjoyable small group series at The Chester House Estate, Irchester. Each session is bookable individually and has a different theme and stands alone, but ... Read More