We programme a number of exhibitions throughout the year, with a particular focus on local artists, and work that links in with our professional programme of live events.
For more information, or for artists enquiring about programming an exhibition, please contact Laura Walker, Creative Learning Officer.
The Mill Arts Centre is very excited to offer local artists the opportunity to showcase their work in our gallery! Be part of our Empower Exhibition this Winter!
We are happy to accept visual arts and small crafts to display and sell in our gallery. With Christmas approaching, this exhibition will be the perfect occasion for shoppers to pick up some local, handmade gifts.
Exhibition Install Date: Tuesday 4th November 2025
Exhibition Dates: Thursday 6th November – Saturday 10th January 2026
Private View: Monday 10th November 2025 (More details to follow soon)
If you would like to display work as part of this exhibition, please complete this exhibition form and return it to Laura Walker (Creative Learning Officer) on laura.walker@themillartscentre.co.uk. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact Laura.
Application deadline: Monday 24th October 2025
We’re delighted to present an exhibition of work by the Reception class at Cherry Fields Primary School. Inspired by Henri Rousseau’s painting Surprised!, the children spent time learning about a range of artists before exploring different artistic techniques and media. This hands-on approach allowed each child to make creative choices in developing their final piece. The artwork on display also features detailed observational drawings of small world animals, thoughtfully layered into each composition, showcasing the children’s developing skills and imaginative interpretations.
This exhibition runs until Saturday 1st November and is free to view within our normal opening hours (Mon – Sat, 9:30am – 4:30pm).
The Mill is proud to present a diverse showcase of work by students of our popular Textiles Classes!
We run three regular textile courses aimed at all ability levels and this exhibition is an exciting culmination of a year’s worth of project work. You can join our textiles classes and be part of next year’s exhibition:
Advanced Textiles – Thursdays, Thursdays 10am – 3pm (11 week course)
Textiles for Mixed Abilities – Thursdays, 6pm – 8pm (11 week course)
Creative Crafts – Fridays, 10am – 12pm (drop in/pay as you go)
This exhibition runs from Tuesday 5th August – Saturday 31st August and is free to view within our normal opening hours (Mon – Sat, 9:30am – 4:30pm).
