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Exhibitions
The Museum & Art Gallery exhibition space in the Main Gallery is approx 110m2, and hosts the main exhibitions.
On average the Main Gallery presents six exhibitions annually. The programme covers arts, crafts, local history and we have a family themed exhibition during the summer months.
The majority of exhibitions are supported by arts activities and workshops at the Museum. Public sessions are organised for adults and a programme of children's activities run during the school holidays.
If you are interested in exhibiting in our Main Gallery, please read the exhibition policy link below, and if you meet these criteria, please fill in the application form. We aim to reply within three months to all applicants.
Gallery Exhibitions
Exhibitions 2013
Society of Staffordshire Artists
23rd March-12th May
The Society of Staffordshire artists are a group of local artists both professional and non professional from the Staffordshire Region. A range of paintings, tapestries, and sculpture will be displayed in a variety of different media. The artists will also be holding workshops and demonstrations through out the exhibition, giving viewers the opportunity to work alongside the artists, and learn about the techniques and processes they use to create their artwork. For more information and to book a place, please call the museum.
Trentham Gardens in the Twentieth Century
25th May-7th July
This exhibition will look at the history of Trentham Gardens from 1906, when they were first opened to the public, to 1996 when St Modwen Plc bought the Trentham Estate. The items on display, including postcards, posters, advertising leaflets, programmes, diaries, ceramics etc., have come from public collections, private collectors and from people who formerly worked in Trentham Gardens. These will illustrate how the gardens changed as a result of the construction of new facilities particularly in the 1930’s and 1960’s in response to changes in British society during this period.
Castles, Knights and Princesses
20th July-4th September
Come and join us and step back in time to discover the world of Castles, Knights and Princesses. Climb to the top of the medieval castle, slay the evil dragon and win the heart of the beautiful princess. Lots of fun activities to do, crafts to create and trails to discover. Check out our website, or in the museum for more details of events and activities we have planned!
Open Art and Craft Exhibition
21st September-10th November
Our ever popular, annual Open Art and Craft exhibition. An exhibition displaying the work of selected Staffordshire artists and makers. Artists, both professional and non professional are invited to enter this exhibition, which results in an eclectic exhibition, always enjoyed by our visitors. There will also be the opportunity to vote for your favourite piece of artwork, and the winning artist will get a solo exhibition in our Hall Gallery during 2014.
Application forms will be available, from the Museum and online from 1st August onwards.
B{u}y Me! for Christmas. Art and Craft Exhibition
16th November-23rd December
Our annual, handmade Christmas gift exhibition. Choose from a wide range of jewellery, ceramics, woodwork, textiles and lots more to treat your loved ones to an exclusive handmade Christmas gift. No need to break the bank, as all budgets are catered for!
