What’s On

Sep 13 @ 10:00 am – Oct 9 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
A retrospective exhibition of work by Robert Gillmor MBE SWLA (1936 -2022) A founder of the Society of Wildlife Artists, Gillmor is a renowned wildlife artist who has left a remarkable legacy through his art. ... Read more
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – Nov 20 @ 5:00 pm Nature in Art
                Water Universe by Julie Askew “Water is the driving force of all nature” Leonardo da Vinci Over the years Nature in Art has presented a good number of ... Read more
Oct 29 – Oct 30 all-day
Don’t miss our ever popular Gift and Craft Fair!
Nov 29 2022 @ 10:00 am – Jan 15 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Taking the title of Bird Photographer of the Year, the Overall Winner is ‘Rock Ptarmigan Flight’ by Erlend Haarberg. It features a Rock ptarmigan in winter plumage taking flight over the frozen landscape of Tysfjorden, ... Read more
Feb 7 – Apr 2 all-day
© Jose Fragozo / Wildlife Photography of the Year   The world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at Nature in Art, featuring exceptional images which capture fascinating animal ... Read more
Feb 14 – Feb 26 all-day
The Gloucester Society for Botanical Illustration celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023. Their membership includes winners of The Royal Horticultural Society’s gold, Silver Gilt and Silver medals, both in the Grenfell(for art pictures) and Lindley ... Read more
Mar 7 – Mar 26 all-day
    Held in the atrium of the Education Centre (and in the shop), this is a collection of limited edition (almost all signed) reproductions by artists such as Gary Hodges, Simon Combes, Anthony Gibbs, ... Read more
Apr 4 – Apr 9 all-day
This exhibition is one of a series held in our Education Centre, living out our commitment to collaborate with local community groups. Art For All is a group of artists who use the natural benefits ... Read more
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
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  Where: Nature in Art (Garden and Education Centre) When: Saturday 22nd April 2023 (10am – 5pm) Cost: £5 per person (includes admission to the museum). Under 8’s free Come and join us at Nature ... 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