The Exhibition Gallery
Some previous exhibitions:
- Any Old Iron? Oil Paintings by Phillip Ayriss. -12 to 26 November 2005 "This work comes from my fascination with engineering and aging machinery, combined with an interest in the way manmade objects exist in the natural environment and how they become the environment. All this work is influenced from my previous working career as a car mechanic." Phillip Ayriss.
- “Art of Travel” - 22 January - 24 February 2005. An exhibition of posters from the Leicestershire Artworks Collection.
- "Arts and Crafts" - 15 to 25 June 2005. An open exhibition of local contemporary crafts and artworks by Julien Birchall, John Boulter, Arthur Cross, John and Sheila Newberry and Winsome Ruddock. Leicestershire by the Sea
- “Beyond the Door” - 6-19 January 2005. An exhibition of works by Elaine Miller, a fine artist of the Knighton Lane Artist Group
- Bruce Collins - Art Exhibition - 20 August to 10 September 2011
- Desford and Peckleton Art Club - 26 October to 5 November 2005. Paintings by the Desford and Peckleton Art Club.
- "Diversity” - 8 December 2004 - 1 January 2005. The Wednesday Group
- "Droodleville Art Exhibition. 5th July - 13th August 2010. Zac Cummings is 14 years old, dyslexic and a brilliant artist! Zac has always loved to draw and is very visually aware. In the autumn of 2009 Zac applied for a grant from Leicestershire County Council's, 'Find Your Talent' team. He was awarded £250 in January 2010. With the support of his friend, Community Artist Winsome Ruddock, Zac has gone on to produce a fantastic body of work. If you would like a flavour of Zac’s work see www.zaccummings.co.uk
- "Excavations at Watermead Country Park" - 3-18 March 2005. This exhibition, by the LCC Archaeological Team, explored the archaeology of Watermead Country Park.
- 'Hidden Treasures' - 24 September to 22 October 2005. An exhibition of works by Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland visual arts practitioners who live and work in their own communities. Each artwork will demonstrate participation in the Open Studios Event, where artists and art organisations open their doors to the public throughout the region.
- How I see Things - 19 June - 15 July 2011. An exhibition of artwork by Neil Rollinson
- Ladybird Life - 17 December 2005 to 11 February 2006. The colourful story of Ladybird Books over the last century, this exhibition is a celebration of the history of Ladybird Books, which began in Loughborough during World War One. The displays tell the story of the world famous books and the people who made them.
- "Paintings 2005" - 30th April to 14th May 2005. This lively exhibition by the Hinckley Society of Arts demonstrates improvements throughout the year. The society meets monthly with expert artists to share and improve skills.
- Picasso: Histoire Naturelle - 20 August to 17 September 2005. An exhibition of works by the National Touring Exhibitions. This set of 31 prints is considered by many to be one of Picasso's most important graphic productions.
- "Picture Postcards: Artists and their Studios" - 1-23 April 2005. This exhibition of photographs and artworks shows the A-Z of designing postcards which promote the work and work spaces of local artists.
- “Prints and New Works” - 9 November - 4 December 2004. An exhibition of new artworks by John Boulter
- Simply the Best - John Cleveland College 10 September - 22 October 2011. Work by the students of John Cleveland College. Showcasing excellence in art and the many artforms used. Come and see the work by many talented students in the area.'
- “Six Visions” - 30th November to 14th December 2005. An exhibition of contemporary painting and sculpture by six fine art undergraduates from De Montfort University. The group is varied in age, background, approach and style but united by their desire to make art.
- "View Point" - 2-16 October 2004. Images of the Venice carnival, jousting, people at work, animals and landscapes
For details of how you or your group could exhibit at the Hinckley Library Gallery please contact Kim Brammer at thegalleryhinckley@hotmail.co.uk or Lindsay Orton, Creative Communities and Tourism Officer on 01455 255833 or lindsay.orton@hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk
Page Last Updated: 16 September 2011
