What&#8217;s On

Gloucestershire Society of Artists was founded in 1924 linked to the Gloucester Art College and several of the talented tutors at the college were the first members. The Art Club is still a devoted community ... Read more

Mar

From Chalk Streams and Woodlands to Open Oceans – Innovations in Wildlife Conservation Imagery. An illustrated talk by Paul Colley CB OBE FRPS

Mar 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

7:00 pm

Paul is a freelance wildlife photographer striving to make images count in the conservation of wildlife and habitats in rivers, lakes, forests and oceans. He works with marine, freshwater and wildlife conservation agencies ... Read more

Elemental (The Westhope Group)

Mar 26 – Apr 14 all-day

12:00 am

An exhibition of contemporary lace. ‘Elemental’ is the Westhope Group’s latest of many varied exhibitions. Members’ work is grounded in centuries-old techniques, but challenges the traditional view of lacemaking. Using traditional lacemaking techniques, group ... Read more

Porcelain Portraits

Mar 26 – May 12 all-day

12:00 am

This exhibition will now finish on May 12th (was 28th April) Royal Copenhagen Porcelain was established in Copenhagen in 1775 by the Danish monarchy and is still in production today. The porcelain is ... Read more

The Decline of Eels

Apr 9 – Apr 28 all-day

12:00 am

A fascinating series of relief editioned original prints, primarily created using wood, lino and stencils, by renowned print maker Julia Manning RE, SWLA. Bringing to life what she calls the ‘incredible – implausible ... Read more

Apr

Tue

‘The incredible – implausible sometimes! – life of Eels.’ An illustrated talk by Julia Manning RE SWLA

Apr 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

7:00 pm

Julia has a love of estuaries and salt marshes, particularly those not far from her Somerset studio. Working with Andy Don, an international eel expert, she has discovered the incredible – implausible sometimes! – life ... Read more

Animalia

Apr 30 – Jun 2 all-day

12:00 am

An inspiring display of sculpture by Anita Mandl and photography by Steve Russell, in collaboration with Gallery Pangolin, Stroud. Where would we be in a world without animals and birds? Their beauty astounds, their ... Read more

May

Private View of Animalia

May 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

6:30 pm

Join staff from Gallery Pangolin and photographer Steve Russell to view ANIMALIA, a stunning display of sculpture by Anita Mandl, and photographs by Steve Russell. FREE, but donation appreciated. BOOK HERE If you have any ... Read more

TWASI

May 25 – Jun 2 all-day

12:00 am

The annual selling exhibition of the Wildlife Art Society International (TWASI). Over 320 works both 2D and 3D. The society provides a focus for the interests of wildlife artists, painters, sculptors and photographers both ... Read more

Words of the Natural World

May 25 – Jun 2 all-day

12:00 am

An exhibition of work by Gloucestershire Lettering Arts embracing diverse calligraphy and lettering on the wall, in books, on boxes, pots and textiles. A wide range of styles and techniques transforming words into beautiful works ... Read more

Extinction

Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – Jul 14 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

Richard Deacon CBE This display features work by renowned artists and sculptors and comes from Explorers Against Extinction, a campaigning charity with whom Nature in Art has worked in the past. Amongst the exhibitors are ... Read more

Treasure Hunter

Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – Jul 14 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

Last September saw the death of Nature in Art’s founder, David Trapnell, aged 95. His interest in art and nature was obvious as a boy and, even though he spent his working life as an eminent ... Read more

Jun

Fri

Rough Diamonds Concert

Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

7:00 pm

We are delighted to be welcoming back Rough Diamonds under their musical director Hilary Davies. Rough Diamonds is a choir of 23 enthusiastic friends, who have spent the past fifteen years wowing audiences both here ... Read more

Jul

Wed

Treasure Hunter, an illustrated talk by Simon Trapnell

Jul 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

7:00 pm

An illustrated talk by Simon Trapnell. This is a great chance to find out more about the stories behind some of the exhibits in the Treasure Hunter exhibition, the beginnings of Nature in Art itself and ... Read more

British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024

Jul 23 @ 10:00 am – Sep 1 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

© Ryan Stalker The British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) is a revered showcase of nature photography in Britain and a crucial reminder of what value our woodlands, wetlands and other ecosystems still hold. ... Read more

Aug

Sun

The Railway Children and Jeeves & Wooster Plays

Aug 4 @ 1:45 pm – 7:30 pm

1:45 pm

There will be two plays on the front lawn of Wallsworth Hall on Sunday 4th August, performed by Tethered Wits, the premiere open-air theatre company in the Cotswolds. 2:30pm The Railway Children – based ... Read more

The Fosseway Artists

Aug 6 @ 10:00 am – Aug 11 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

As part of our programme of displays in the Atrium of the Wallsworth Centre, supporting and highlighting local creative endeavour, we are delighted to be welcoming The Fosseway Artists, a group of Cotswold based practitioners ... Read more

Landscape into Etching and Aquatint

Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – Sep 1 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

The subjects of landscape, architecture and our industrial heritage have inspired Grahame Tucker’s work in printmaking, watercolours and more recently sculpture. Grahame has supported our education programme and this exhibition of large prints reflects ... Read more

Aug

Sat

The Importance of Being Earnest Play

Aug 17 @ 6:15 pm – 9:00 pm

6:15 pm

This play will be performed on the front lawn of Wallsworth Hall, by Tethered Wits, the premiere open-air theatre company in the Cotswolds. The Importance of Being Earnest – by Oscar Wilde The Tethered Wits ... Read more

100 Years and Counting (GSA Centenary)

Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – Sep 15 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

This exhibition is part of our programme of initiatives to encourage and support local creative endeavour. On show in the Atrium of our Wallsworth Centre, it features work by members of the Gloucestershire Society ... Read more

Ancient Trees

Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

Left: Philippa Beale. Right: Tim Craven Following on from previous exhibitions by the Arborealists at Nature in Art, this exhibition is a collaboration between them, a group of professional artists of diverse art practise ... Read more

Tue

Ancient Trees Private View

Sep 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

6:00 pm

An great opportunity to meet some of the participating artists in the Ancient Trees Exhibition from 6pm – 8pm and to hear a short talk from the founder of the Arborealists, Tim Craven (c7pm). A ... Read more

Fri

The History of Wallsworth Hall

Sep 13 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am

11:00 am

An illustrated talk by Simon Trapnell giving an insight into the history of Wallsworth Hall, the home of Nature in Art. This is part of Gloucester’s 2024 Heritage Open Days Book your free place by ... Read more

Fri

The History of Wallsworth Hall (afternoon presentation)

Sep 13 @ 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm

3:00 pm

Postcard Portraits

Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

. . Elizabeth Gray (left) and Dafila Scott It is hard to believe that we recently celebrated the 36th anniversary of us opening our doors to the public. Over the years we have been fortunate ... Read more

The Ancient Trees of Britain – History, Legacy and Lore

Sep 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

7:00 pm

An illustrated talk by Julian Hight, which coincides with the exhibition by The Arborealists. Julian is a designer, photographer and musician and a well known writer and speaker. He has had a passion for trees ... Read more

On The Wild Side (TWASI)

Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – Oct 6 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am

This is one of a series of shows highlighting the work of art societies. This exhibition, on show in the Atrium of our Wallsworth Centre, features work by The Wildlife Art Society International’s award winners ... Read more

Oct

Star Gazing Evening

Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

7:00 pm

An evening with members of the Cotswold Astronomical Society to experience some star gazing and learn a little about the sky at night. Full details to be published soon.

GeOdyssey

Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – Nov 17 @ 5:00 pm

10:00 am