Exhibitions & Events
Welcome to Artisan, Queens Park Arts Centre’s exciting programme of exhibitions and events. Led by Ellie Kirkup, this special project offers free-to-view exhibitions all year round featuring work from the most talented and inspirational artists working both locally and nationally.
Alongside our exhibition spaces we have a beautiful gallery shop stocked with handmade art and craft. You can find out about the latest artists stocking their work by clicking here, or see below for our upcoming exhibitions.
EVENTS
JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR!
Date: Saturday 16 November
Time: 10am – 4pm
Queens Park Arts Centre, Aylesbury, HP21 7RT
Experience the very best handmade art and crafts at our annual Artisan Craft Fair. Explore over 25 stalls featuring the finest creations from talented local artists and makers. Discover unique paintings, beautifully crafted greetings cards, handmade jewellery, fused glass gifts, hand-poured candles, exquisite ceramics and more!
There’s also demonstrations and art workshops, and free family activities with storytelling from Unbound Theatre and drop-in dance classes with SDSD dance school. Find out the full details below!
Unique festive shopping with over 25 excellent local makers and artists
Performances: Join award-winning storytellers Unbound Theatre as they present a brand-new set of stories inspired by the local legend John Bigg, the Dinton Hermit, as part of the Buckinghamshire History Festival.
Performances at:
11am
12.30pm
2pm
Free entry – donations welcomed!
Dance Workshops: Join SDSD for free taster workshops including Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Acro and Street. Take a look around our newly refurbished professional dance studios and facilities.
10.30-11.30am Ballet Tots (18 months – 4 years)
11.45-12.30pm 5 – 7 years
12.45-1.30pm 8 – 11 years
1.45-2.30pm 12 – 14 years
2.45-3.30pm 15+ years
Festive Workshop: Get creative with our Christmas card print workshop. Participants will be able to make five cute, relief-printed Christmas cards. Taking place from 2.45pm-4pm in the Art Studio, all materials will be provided. Book your place here.
Explore QPAC Studios: Watch pottery wheel and woodturning demonstrations throughout the day in our dedicated ceramic and woodwork studios.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to support local artisans and engage in creative activites for all ages. Bring your friends and family and immerse yourself in the hub, heart and home of the arts in Buckinghamshire!
EXHIBITIONS
CURRENT / UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
QPAC WEDNESDAY PAINTING AND DRAWING GROUP EXHIBITION 2024
2 – 28 OCTOBER
A group exhibition from Queens Park Arts Centre’s Wednesday Painting and Drawing weekly workshop. This autumn, the exhibition brings together a collection of diverse paintings and drawings from group members featuring landscapes and portraits, both conventional and semi-abstract.
PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS
Click here to listen to an interview with Brenda.
Kelly’s work is currently on sale in our Artisan gallery shop.
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