April 6, 2026

UK Art

UK Art

The 10 London Art Exhibitions We’re Most Excited About in Spring 2026

Spring has finally sprung, and as the capital’s parks and gardens start to burst into life, its art scene is also a hive of activity. Some brilliant shows have opened in the last few weeks – there’s Beatriz González at the Barbican, Catherine Opie at the Portrait Gallery and Hurvin Anderson at Tate Britain, to name a

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Watford art exhibition celebrates River Colne at Pump House

The River Colne Art Exhibition, currently on display at the Pump House Arts Centre’s Tina Lake Café, draws inspiration from the river that runs through Watford, exploring its impact on the town’s environment, wildlife, and community identity. Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor and Cllr Ian Stotesbury at the exhibition event (Image: Watford Borough Council) The

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Art Schools of Yorkshire – exhibition celebrates the history, legacy and value of arts education

Matthew Cornford and John Beck in the Blenheim Walk Gallery at Leeds Arts University which hosts their new exhibition The Art Schools of Yorkshire, the latest iteration of the ambitious Art School Project to locate and document the nation’s art school buildings or the sites upon which they once stood. The exhibition features new photographs

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The 25 best cultural memberships (that also make great presents)

Cinephiles who already make a beeline for the BFI’s London Film Festival or its themed seasons dedicated to specific directors or stars should consider taking out an annual membership (from £39). As well as priority booking, it gives you decent discounts on tickets, food and drink sold on-site, BFI shop purchases, and film rentals. Hidden

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Free art workshops offered to Scots in rural communities to inspire next generation

Free art workshops will be offered to people living in rural communities across the North East of Scotland.  A three year partnership between Robert Gordon University, Gray’s School of Art, and art gallery Hauser & Wirth will see the Mobile Art School programme rolled out across the region. Last week, Hauser & Wirth artist Thomas

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Art exhibitions help communities learn about marine habitats

Durham Wildlife Trust has been working with artists to explore the qualities of kelp and seagrass, culminating in exhibitions in County Durham and Northumberland. The Trust teamed up with the East Durham Artists’ Network (EDAN), based at Seaham, to produce artworks inspired by kelp as part of the ‘Stronger Shores’ project. It also worked with

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BA Art History and French (2026 entry)

This joint honours programme equips you with intellectual and practical skills applicable to many spheres of employment. We live in an image-saturated world where understanding the power of images and having the skills to interpret and analyse them can lead to a satisfying career in a variety of industries. Studying Art History at Manchester will

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BA History of Art (2026 entry)

A degree in Art History not only prepares you for a career in the art world but also equips you with intellectual and practical skills applicable to many spheres of employment. In our image-saturated world, understanding the power of images and having the skills to interpret and analyse them can lead to a satisfying career

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Birkenhead to celebrate late night of art and culture

‘Art After Dark’ – described as ‘an evening of exhibitions, open studios and collaboration’ – is set to take place on Friday, March 20. Preparations are well underway and its organisers Make CIC are encouraging attendees to “plot their path” using the now-available event map to ensure they don’t miss a single workshop, exhibition, or

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No Art Manchester Unveils Bolesworth Castle Location and Two-Stage Line-up

🎭 NEW! UK Regional Theatre Newsletter Get all the top news & discounts for UK Regional & beyond. No Art Open Air will stage its biggest UK edition yet south of Manchester at Bolesworth Castle on Saturday 30th May 2026, launching with an expanded festival format. 🎭 NEW! UK Regional Theatre Newsletter Get all the top news & discounts for

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