Galleries and studios

Information about and links to galleries and studios in Derby and Derbyshire

From the prehistoric to the present!
The oldest art-work you'll see in Derbyshire are the cave paintings at Creswell Crags. If you want something a little more modern, try one of the galleries below.

The Beetroot Tree
The Beetroot Tree is an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ for all things arty, showcasing named artists and selling their handmade works through ever changing exhibitions. The diversity of the Beetroot Tree enables you to experience a range of visual arts while encouraging the development of your own creativity.
The workshop runs enjoyable courses throughout the year for skill development, and the on-site café is an incredible place to relax and allow the vision around you to sink in. ART to covet: FOOD to enjoy: SPACE to relax.

The Derwent Gallery
The Derwent Gallery is set in the beautiful Peak District countryside close to Chatsworth House and Stanage Edge. We showcase and sell images that relate directly to the landscape we are privileged to be situated in. All of the exhibited paintings in the gallery are local landscapes and most of the artists are from the local area and have come to us to display their work as we live and work alongside each other. The Derwent Gallery setup is idyllic, from the backdrop to the displays inside and the hard work that the gallery and the artists go to make it all a pleasure to visit and become a part of.

Gallery 52
Gallery 52 is situated in an old cow shed in Brailsford, presenting a wide variety of art, sculpture, ceramics and accessories. We offer a relaxed atmosphere for customers to look at and enjoy our wide range of arts and crafts and should you feel that you want to take part of your experience home with you, we offer prices from as little as a couple of pounds.

 
Harrington Mill Studios
Harrington Mill Studios is an exhibition space set within a working studio. The complex boasts 18 artists’ studios and an exhibition space which has helped to raise the profile of the studios by participating in art exchanges with artists from Sweden, Chicago and Korea.
2012 is an exciting year for Harrington Mill Studios, as we are set to showcase in Seoul, South Korea and artist Rose Pritchard from Chicago will be exhibiting at HMS in May.

The Lally Gallery
The Lally Gallery at Erewash Museum is a contemporary display space showcasing an array of exciting exhibitions and in house displays ranging from photography to cartoonists, fine arts to textiles and historical artefacts. An accessible and engaging space set within the historic museum building in Ilkeston Town Centre. Erewash Museum, Derbyshire Museum of the Year 2011, is FREE admission and is open Tuesday Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am to 4pm, last admission is at 3:30pm. 

 The Seed Gallery and Studio
The Seed Gallery and Studio is a bijou treasure trove of unique, handmade, contemporary crafts with a sustainable ethos.
Set in the beautiful Derbyshire village of Crich, the gallery focusses on showcasing recent graduates in applied arts or crafts from Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, and more established artists or designer makers who are local.
Selected works on display and for sale include ceramics, glass, sculpture, jewellery, textiles, print and cards.

Derbyshire Open Arts - the biggest gallery of them all!
Don't forget to put Derbyshire Open Arts in your diary for the 2nd to the 5th June: for 3 days Derbyshire turns into one gigantic gallery as over 100 venues display the work of over 200 artists and craftspeople. The public are invited to view and purchase work as well as take the opportunity to meet the visual arts professionals and find out more about what they do. The event is free and you can pick up a free brochure at all Peak District & Derbyshire Tourist Information Centres, Visitor Centres, Libraries and Derby Arts box scheme.