Galleries & exhibitions

Summary

On this page you will find details of galleries in South Norfolk, including the opening times, a description of the type of work on show and a programme of planned exhibitions (where applicable).

We will also include information on touring exhibitions - these sometimes visit community venues around the district.

Harleston & Waveney Art Trail logoHarleston & Waveney Art Trail 2008

Find out about the 30 professional artists exhibiting in their studios over the weekends of 5/6, 12/13 and 19/20 July 2008. Download the flyer, which includes a map and descriptions of the artists work, below.

Galleries in South Norfolk

Abel Arts

Raveningham Centre
Beccles Road
Raveningham
Tel: 01508 548688
Contact: Doreen Abel or Ian McKenzie
Open: Thurs –11-9Fri - Sun 11- 5(and Bank Holiday Mondays)

A very ‘people friendly’ gallery showing 50 specially selected East Anglian artists in a relaxed atmosphere. There is also a secluded area where Doreen runs her extremely popular pastel classes and workshops.

Anteros Arts Centre

White House Farm
Loddon Road
Bergh Apton
NorfolkNR15 1BT
Tel: 02073947028
Mobile: 07976587797
Email: John.hemmant@yahoo.co.uk

Two and four day courses in watercolour, acrylic, oil and etching for beginners and intermediates. Specialist courses in tempura, etching, pottery. Gallery space. Keep checking the Anteros website [external link] to find out what's going on.

The Cinnamon Gallery

Raveningham Centre
Beccles Road
Raveningham
Tel: 01508 548441
Contact: Liz Cannell
Open: Fri – Mon 10am -6pm or by luck/appointment

Beautiful artefacts and local crafts in a unique space. The site also plays host to a coffee shop, picture framers, antiques and oriental rug showroom. Visit the Norfolk Rugs webite [external link] to find out more about events during the summer months.  Come and be inspired.

Harleston Gallery & Studio Café

3 Old Market Place
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9BE
Tel/Fax: 01379 855366
Email: harlestongallery@btinternet.com
Gallery & Cafe open: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm and Sunday from 10am - 2pm.
Bistro & Bar open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6.30pm.

Harleston Gallery is an independent gallery showcasing the work of local professional artists and makers. It is also the hub of the Harleston & Waveney Art Trail. The Gallery is a participating gallery within the Arts Council's ownart scheme, facilitating the sale of larger pieces of work by offering interest free credit over a 10 month period.

The Gallery has now moved to its new home and boasts a café/bistro area on the ground floor, with three gallery spaces and gallery bar on the first floor.

The Old Stables Gallery

11/12 Market Hill
Diss
IP22 4JZ
Tel/Fax: 01379 643848
Email: towncouncil@diss.gov.uk
Contact: Amanda Osborne
Opening hours vary.

This charming gallery space is available to hire on a weekly basis for exhibitions. The cost is £50 per week or 15% of sales whichever is greater and the total display area is 4m x 9.75m.

Ella Lyon Gallery

74 High Street
Wicklewood
Wymondham
NR18 9QA
Tel: 01953 602341
Email:ejarmstrong@waitrose.com
Contact: Elizabeth Armstrong
Open by appointment only.

The gallery was conceived and realised by professional artists for the promotion of contemporary art and artists in East Anglia. We have an unprecedented programme of exhibitions by established and emerging artists offering: unique, dramatic, inspiring, groundbreaking, provocative, beautiful and controversial works, in diverse mediums, and without boundaries.

Contact us

contact officer/team: Cultural Development Manager
web: online enquiry form
email: lcc@s-norfolk.gov.uk
telephone: 01508 533979
minicom/textphone: 01508 533622
address: South Norfolk Council
South Norfolk House
Swan Lane
Long Stratton
Norwich NR15 2XE

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Last updated on: 19 June 2008