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Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum cares for Warwick District Councils collection of over 14,000 artworks and historical artefacts. Collections include fine and decorative arts; local and social history; world cultures; coins and medals and archaeology. The art gallery and museum occupy the original swimming pool and Turkish bath suite. These spaces are complemented by Haddie’s Gallery for families and a purpose-built temporary exhibition gallery. The permanent displays are supplemented by a programme of three large scale temporary exhibitions, nine smaller displays and approximately 100 engagement activities per year. The building has an annual footfall of 150,000 of which visit the gallery.
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Leamington Studio Artists

Leamington Studio Artists’ (LSA) mission is to celebrate and promote bold striking diverse visual art. By challenging perspectives, sparking dialogue, and igniting imaginations, they aim to enrich the lives of the local community and beyond. LSA has cultivated a vibrant artistic community, uniting over 600 artists and supporters. The LSA is operated as an entirely volunteer-run organisation, leveraging a dedicated network of individuals who generously contribute their time and expertise. They welcomed over thirty thousand visitors to their East Lodge Gallery and The Art Room in one year. LSA embraces artists at all stages of their careers, fostering a welcoming and inclusive community. Our commitment to making art accessible to everyone is reflected in our diverse exhibitions and programmes.
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Warwickshire Open Studios

Since 2000, Warwickshire Open Studios (WOS) has gained an outstanding reputation for helping visual artists and designer makers across the Warwickshire and Coventry area connect with art lovers who enjoy, buy, commission and participate in their work. During their 16-day Summer Art Weeks, their aim is to make art accessible for all – therefore welcome artists of all ages / abilities / mediums and encourage a diversity of venues. They also offer a bursary scheme to support artists early in their creative journeys to get involved. WOS started life as the Arts and Heritage Week and was developed by the County Arts Service. In 2023 they became a CIC and is a self-funded organisation, run entirely by volunteers who are all artists themselves or art enthusiasts. Since its formation, over 1800 different creatives, many of which are based in the Warwick District, have had the opportunity to present their work to the art-loving public of the region.
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Kenilworth Artists Association

A collective of artists in Kenilworth who create a variety of work, including ceramics, glass, painting, prints, cards, textiles, and calligraphy.
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The Attic

Based in Smith Street, Leamington Spa, the Attic provides an incubator space for creatives. Colleague skills and activities range from fine arts to ceramic art, furniture repurposing, and model making. The creative environment supports individual creativity and encourages collaborative conversation. The Attic shares desk space with the project team for a community garden initiative and the Leamington High-Line aerial garden and walkway.
 

Leamington Spa Photographic Society

Leamington Spa Photographic Society (LSPS) is a photography club based in Leamington Spa, but with members from throughout the area. Established in 1887 as the Leamington Amateur Photographic Society, it is now the fourth largest photographic society in the Midlands. Its members range from beginners to those with Royal Photographic Society distinctions who are always happy to pass on their expertise. In addition to hosting a number of expert speakers throughout the year and staging a regular series of competitions, LSPS has several special interest groups catering for specific genres and interests ranging from abstract and nature photography to portraiture, landscapes and street photography. It stages exhibitions at All Saints parish church in Leamington, which are free to the public, as well as working with other local cultural and artistic groups, including Leamington Studio Artists and the Leamington History Group.
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Mercia Murals

Mercia Murals is the parent company of Leamington Mural Festival. Established in 2023, it aims to explore new creative opportunities in the region, including Kenilworth Public Art Trail. Mercia Murals has been established by Tim Robottom of Brink Contemporary Arts and Barnabas Luxmoore of Jabberwocky street food company. Tim has an impressive portfolio of street art commissions, spanning over 15 years. He has been responsible for bringing some of Leamington’s most iconic pieces of work to the streets of Old Town. His work also features on many private businesses in the area, most notably the Birmingham International Railway Station and Royal Pug Pub, and schools, including Milverton School, Clapham Terrace, and Shrubland Street. Tim’s work has gained regional and national attention in the press, including the BBC. Barnabas, who looks after business development and day to day management of Mecia Murals, recently won funding for Brink to run artwork development workshops with Shrubland Street Primary School and to install an impressive 33-metre-long mural in Leamington.
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Pangaea Sculptors’ Centre

All about sculpture. From idea to installation, Pangaea Sculptors' Centre offers a 360° sculpture service. Pangaea Sculptors’ Centre offers a complete sculpture service, from concept to installation, across Coventry, Warwickshire, and London. Their art advisory refines ideas technically and conceptually, while their fabrication team manages design, production, and installation using diverse techniques, from digital sculpting and 3D scanning to traditional carving and mould-making. Post-installation, Pangaea supports projects with community engagement and educational programming to broaden participation and impact. Committed to accessibility and diversity in contemporary art, Pangaea develops public art programmes and commissions through research and collaboration with artists, creatives, and communities. They also provide sculpture courses for all ages, including technical training for professionals. Their “Adventures in Material and Space” programme introduces children aged 6–11 to sculpture and creative thinking through hands-on workshops run in half-term and holidays from Warwick Prep. From bespoke sculptures to community-focused programmes, Pangaea delivers exceptional results while expanding understanding and engagement with the artform.
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