What’s On

Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – Oct 6 @ 5:00 pm
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 22 @ 10:00 am – Nov 17 @ 5:00 pm
    Blending geology with creativity, Jackie Garner’s contemporary art is thoroughly modern, yet echoes Earth’s most ancient forces. Her acrylic paintings are inspired by, and celebrate, the rich patterns and textures of minerals, rocks and ... Read more
Nov 26 @ 11:22 am – Dec 29 @ 12:22 pm
One of the very first showings of the winning and commended images from the very latest awards following its launch. 70 stunning photographs from around the world selected from over 23,000 entries, including .. all ... Read more
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – Dec 1 @ 4:00 pm
Here at Nature in Art we are extremely passionate about supporting local artists and craftspeople, helping to highlight the array of crafts available and the creativity of the people in the local area. On various ... Read more
Jan 7 – Feb 2 all-day
From Small Acorns        .   January 7th – February 2nd A selling display of 2D and 3D work by Elizabeth Gray. Elizabeth Gray died in March 2022, two weeks before her 94th ... Read more
Feb 4 – Feb 13 all-day
Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration February 4th – 13th The Gloucestershire Society for Botanical Illustration annual exhibition. Members include winners of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Gold, Silver Gilt and Silver Medals. Meet members every day. ... Read more
Feb 4 – Apr 6 all-day
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 4th February – 6th April Selected from 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories, the winners of the Natural History Museum’s prestigious competition in its 60th year are all on ... Read more
Feb 15 – Feb 23 all-day
Inspired by Nature February 15th – 23rd A colourful selling display by five local artists from Junction 12 Art Group. It includes art, landscapes, figurative and abstract paintings, plus fused glass. Meet artists each day.
Apr 8 – Apr 27 all-day
Disappearing Woodlands – Disappearing Skills   April 8th – 27th A sumptuous display by members of the Goldwork Guild showcasing varied techniques of hand and goldwork embroidery. The show aims to revive these endangered art ... Read more
Apr 12 – Apr 27 all-day
Same Sea, Different Boat April 12th – 27th See the power of craft as a force for good, helping us share stories, relieve stress and connect with one another. An open-ended project, over 600 printed ... Read more
Apr 21 all-day
£3 per child, adults go free. No need to book.  Buzz on over this Easter Monday for a hive of fun with arts and crafts, an exciting activity trail, bee-tastic learning, and a sneak peek ... Read more
May 6 – Jun 8 all-day
Nature in Miniature: May 6th – June 8th          An exhibition of exquisite 2D and 3D works celebrating wildlife and nature in miniature by members of the Royal Miniature Society. Founded in 1896 ... Read more
May 13 – May 19 all-day
Ros Wise Garden Paintings A special display to coincide with the National Garden Scheme Open Day. This is a feast of large canvases capturing the contrast in tones and colour, and the vibrancy, energy and ... Read more
May 17 – Jun 1 all-day
Growing Together: A Photographic Exploration of Community, Heritage, and Healing Through Gardening Growing Together explores how gardening connects people and improves well-being. Social prescribing provides activities that support emotional and mental health, as is evident ... Read more
May 19 all-day
Special MONDAY opening on 19th May Come and see Nature in Art’s garden as part of the National Open Garden Scheme which raises millions of pounds each year for charity. The whole museum will be ... Read more
May 24 – Jun 1 all-day
TWASI May 24th – June 1st (including B.Holiday Monday) .  The annual selling exhibition of the Wildlife Art Society International. Over 350 works, both 2D and 3D. The Society is a focus for the interests ... Read more
May 30 – May 31 all-day
A Nod for Lady Elwes May 30th – 31st   Lady Carolyn Elwes was the lifeblood running through the snowdrops at the renowned Colesbourne Gardens. Lady Elwes, who always liked to be called Carolyn, was ... Read more
Jun 10 – Jul 13 all-day
This is a unique selection of work assembled exclusively for this display – a celebration of the whale. It includes a few familiar exhibits and artists already represented in Nature in Art’s collection, shown in ... Read more
Jun 14 – Jun 28 all-day
Join us on a Saturday morning in June for a free story time in our cosy corner, learning about the environment and how we can help. Sessions are 10:30 and 11:30, and last 15-20 minutes ... Read more
Jul 22 – Sep 7 all-day
British Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 July 22nd – September 7th Kingdom of the Hare by Drew Buckley / BWPA This prestigious competition has toured the UK since 2009, celebrating the talent of wildlife photographers in ... Read more
Jul 29 – Aug 11 all-day
The Gloucestershire Coloured Pencil Artists are a new group of local artists who met through an online Drawing Academy course. Brought together by a shared love of coloured pencils, they now meet regularly as friends ... Read more
Aug 12 – Aug 22 all-day
Art & sculpture inspired by British big cat encounters With evidence from DNA and tooth marks on bones, Britain’s big cats are emerging from myth to reality. These reported pumas, black leopards & lynx are ... Read more
Aug 24 – Sep 7 all-day
2D and 3D works by artists from Gloucestershire Society of Artists. This is their 101st Annual Exhibition. Most exhibits are for sale. In the Education Centre, free to visit
Sep 9 – Sep 18 all-day
Come and explore a special display in our Education Centre, created to coincide with Heritage Open Days (12th–14th). This engaging exhibition offers a rare opportunity to jump into the rich and varied social history of ... Read more
Sep 16 – Oct 19 all-day
  Totally Tactile is a fully tactile exhibition where visitors will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with all the exhibits. From wood to metal, from realistic animals to abstract interpretations, this ... Read more
Oct 7 – Oct 12 all-day
         Join us for a chance to see the winners of the Wildlife Art Society International’s 2025 exhibition! Located in the Education Centre, this exhibition is free to visit. Meet TWASI artists ... Read more
Oct 21 – Nov 16 all-day
  We are delighted to announce that Sketch for Survival, the international art initiative from conservation charity Explorers Against Extinction, will make its debut at Nature in Art this autumn. Now in its ninth year, ... Read more
Nov 25 – Dec 21 all-day
This selling exhibition of contemporary crafts draws inspiration from the urgent themes of the UN’s International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. The works celebrate the beauty of glaciers, polar regions, ice, snow, and water; life-giving and ... Read more
Jan 6 – Feb 8 all-day
            We were very sad to have had to report early last year, the passing of the renowned glass engraver and long-time trustee of Nature in Art, Michael Fairbairn (1935 – ... Read more