Annual display of art created by Ibstock Art Club.

Held in the Community Gallery

Admission to this exhibition is but usual museum Prices apply to enter the museum.

Exploring the work of five contemporary War artists, who have either experienced conflict at first hand or in their capacity as war artists or serving officers. Their experiences are often described as "living life at the sharp end". Some works are a documentation of conflict while others are a response to events and experiences.

Matthew Cook is an illustrator for the Times who has also served in the Territorial Army, Arabella Dorman has completed two tours as an official artist for the British Army in Iraq and Afghanistan, Jules George completed a two week tour of Afghanistan that resulted in an exhibition and a sale at Bonham's to raise funds for "Combat Stress". Doug Farthing is a retired officer who still works for the army - painting in his spare time - some of his works are completed on re-cycled ammunition boxes. The fifth and final artist is Steve Pratt who was a Senior NCO in the SAS (1969-1981), obtained a purchase discharge and was featured on the Culture Show documentary in November last year - Art for Heroes - investigated veterans who are using art therapy to counter past traumas.

Usual museum Prices apply to enter the museum.

From austerity inspired underwear, footwear and evening wear, this exhibition shows that the fashion of the war years was full of colour and vibrancy lifting the black and white memories that are so familiar to us all.

Alongside the exhibition are garments from De Montfort University's Fashion students who have designed and produced outfits both inspired by the museums utility garment collection and the restrictions of the utility scheme.

Usual museum entry Prices apply, however entry to the Fashion Gallery is free two hours before closing each Wednesday.

Annual exhibition by Coalville Photographers Society.

Held in the Community Gallery

Admission to this exhibition is but usual museum Prices apply to enter the museum.