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About the Open
Tarpey Gallery Open 2021 takes over from the Midlands Open which ran from 2009 – 2017 and will be a more streamlined affair with online applications, a four week duration and a more minimal hang. Entries will be open to all artists working in the UK. Any medium will be accepted. Entries are open from the 25th August – 25th September 2021 and the exhibition will take place from 23rd Oct – 14th November 2021.
This Month At Dronfield Hall Barn Tomorrow!
10am-3pm FREE ADMISSION
Thank you to all of those who have supported our fantastic pop-up mini-markets throughout this month. It has been great to have seen so many people enjoying the stalls in our gardens - and we're looking forward to doing it one final time this summer at the usual time tomorrow!
Horticulture students at Derby College Group’s Broomfield Hall have contributed to the College’s competition medal haul with a silver award in the professional category at Gardeners World Live at the NEC (August 26 to 29).
Get ready for the first Hannells Darley Park Weekender!
This bank holiday sees the first Hannells Darley Park Weekender. Classic Ibiza get the party started on Friday 27 August with the finest Balearic beats remixed for a live orchestra and stunning live vocalists.
The Art of Wellbeing
The Art of Well Being is a series of creative workshops designed specifically to create, support and promote health and well being via the arts. The workshops are held in our beautiful and peaceful gallery space by qualified creative expressive practitioners.
The series of The Art of Wellbeing workshops are co facilitated by Ella Meredith and Rachael Pinks.
Zarzo Basket Weaving Course
Saturday 18th September, 10am - 5pm £85
Join Karina, from Whittle & Weave for this full day basket weaving course at The Old Lock Up Gallery.
These beautiful Zarzo baskets, based on traditional Mediterranean weaving techniques, make great fruit baskets or gift hampers.
THE SECRET POSTCARD SHOW 2021 opens 27th August 6pm - 8.30pm - all welcome - no booking required. We prefer that you wear masks whilst in the gallery and use the hand sanitiser provided.
The exhibition will then go live via Instagram from as close to 8.30pm as possible - work will be available to purchase.
Exhibiting artists will be announced via our website once the show has opened.
14th - 28th August 2021
There are two ways for you to get involved and grab a bargain…
Online
SCREENING FROM FRI 20 AUGUST
PRIDE (15)
Sun 22 Aug 7.30pm
The Creation Station is launching their autumn programme of award-winning arts and crafts classes for pre-school children, and adult craft nights, in the Ashby, Hilton, Melbourne and Swadlincote areas.
For pre-schoolers, the hands-on, exploratory programmes are based on the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum EYFS. Each class is designed to support the individual child’s journey of discovery, through a wide range of different materials and tools, every week.