The Gallery

Exhibitions, showing a wide variety of painting, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and ceramics, change every one or two weeks,

An artist or a member of the exhibiting group is generally available to answer questions or just to chat about the work on show.

If you are interested in hiring the gallery, please email us on gallery@shaftesburyartscentre.co.uk.

For all other gallery enquiries, please contact gallery manager Percy Lizzard on gallerymanager@shaftesburyartscentre.co.uk. or by text message to 07979 590790.

Call for Artists: Spring Open Exhibition 2026

Celebrate the changing seasons with us! We are thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for our annual Spring Open Exhibition (formerly Snowdrops).

Whether you are an established professional, a budding artist, or a weekend creator, we invite you to share your work with our community. The theme is ‘Spring’—we welcome any and all interpretations of renewal and growth.

Key Details:

  • Exhibition Dates: 4th – 21st February

  • Entry Fee: £10 per artwork | Free for artists under 18

  • Deadline: Act fast! We close submissions once we reach 120 artworks.

Don’t miss your chance to exhibit in the gallery. For full information and to apply please use the following link:  https://pci.jotform.com/form/253414717441353

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