What’s On

Apr 18 – Jun 4 all-day
   THIS EXHIBITION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 4th BY POPULAR DEMAND (previously advertised as ending on May 21st) The very first item to be accessioned into the Nature in Art collection was by Elizabeth Gray, a ... Read more
May 27 – Jun 4 all-day
  Five artists exploring themes from the natural world through drawing, painting, printmaking and poetry. Murmur II (Conversations with Nature) brings together a new body of work, in a variety of styles and media by ... Read more
May 27 – Jun 4 all-day
The annual exhibition of The Wildlife Art Society International. A display consisting of over 300 works, both 2D and 3D. The society provides a focus for the interests of wildlife artists, painters, sculptors and photographers, ... Read more
Jun 6 – Jul 23 all-day
NOW EXTENDED TO 23rd July (was 16th)    A unique selection of work by the popular UK cartoonist, Norman Thelwell. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of Britain’s most popular ... Read more
Jul 25 – Sep 3 all-day
  Charlie Page / British Wildlife Photography Awards   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 ... Read more
Jul 25 – Aug 6 all-day
  Sense of place is important to everyone, whether it is a location, the beings around us, an emotion, time, a memory, or all of the above. In this exhibition, Midlands Textile Forum (MTF) explore ... Read more
Aug 8 – Aug 20 all-day
  The annual exhibition of this county group, founded almost 100 years ago, in 1924. The society is still a devoted community made up of enthusiastic individuals who work in a variety of styles and ... Read more
Aug 22 – Sep 3 all-day
   One World Imagined is an art collective consisting of five award-winning artists David Skidmore, Christine Dadd, Valerie Briggs, Jess Pritchard and Jordan Price each specialising in depicting the natural world. Working in a variety ... Read more
Sep 12 – Oct 1 all-day
    A major display of turned wood by members of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain. The pre-emminent organisation of its type, with international members and profile, this display brings together a huge ... Read more
Sep 19 – Oct 22 all-day
    A unique exhibition to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Society of Wildlife Artists. 2D and 3D works by members who have played an important role in the journey of the Society thus ... Read more
Nov 7 – Dec 10 all-day
    The paintings of Nicholas Jones immerse the viewer in the vast space and luminous light of the Arctic. Capturing a world made up of the simplest of ingredients – ice, water, rock, and ... Read more
Dec 19 2023 – Jan 21 2024 all-day
    Bird Photographer of the Year is back after it’s popularity last year at Nature in Art. Photographers from all over the world entered more than 20,000 images into this year’s competition, each with ... Read more
Feb 6 – Apr 7 all-day
      Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the Natural History Museum’s (London) globally renowned annual competition and exhibition, highlighting the unique and beautiful relationship between photography, science and art. A forest rodeo, a hidden ... Read more
Feb 13 – Feb 25 all-day
  The Gloucester Society for Botanical Illustration’s Annual Exhibition will be held in the Atrium of the Education Centre. GSBI grew out of botanical art classes held in Cheltenham and Stroud taught by Michael Hickey, ... Read more
Mar 19 – Mar 24 all-day
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 26 – Apr 14 all-day
  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
Mar 26 – May 12 all-day
    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
Apr 9 – Apr 28 all-day
    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 30 – Jun 2 all-day
  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 25 – Jun 2 all-day
  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
May 25 – Jun 2 all-day
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
Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – Jul 14 @ 5:00 pm
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
Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – Jul 14 @ 5:00 pm
    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
Jul 23 @ 10:00 am – Sep 1 @ 5:00 pm
   © 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 6 @ 10:00 am – Aug 11 @ 5:00 pm
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
Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – Sep 1 @ 5:00 pm
  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
Sep 3 @ 10:00 am – Sep 15 @ 5:00 pm
    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
Sep 10 @ 10:00 am – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm
  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
Sep 17 @ 10:00 am – Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm
.  . 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
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