Arts, crafts and creative heritage in Derwent Valley
The Derwent Valley has outstanding industrial and cultural heritage, and has a vibrant arts and crafts scene today. Here's our roundup of some upcoming arts events for all ages and budgets.
Artisan Market, The Old Lock Up Gallery and half term fun - Cromford
Head to Cromford Mills every third Sunday of the month to enjoy an artisan market packed with local products. There are also several antiques and vintage fairs held at Cromford Mills throughout the year: Cromford Mills | The Birthplace of The Modern Factory System
The Old Lock Up Gallery is a unique and ever changing gallery on The Hill, Cromford. Their new Inner Landscapes exhibition runs from 24 March – 29 April 2023, an abstract exploration of place and inner terrains . Inner Landscapes — The Old Lock Up Gallery
Look out for free art and craft themed family activities run by Derbyshire County Council throughout the school holidays at High Peak Junction. Get creative with sketching and making as you explore nature, history and creativity in the outdoors, by the beautiful Cromford Canal. Countryside events programme – Derbyshire County Council
ArtStand Fair and Belper Arts Trail - Belper
Head to Belper on 15 April 2023 to discover the Spring Arts and Crafts Fair and Exhibition at the at the Strutts Centre in Belper. Just a 5 to 10 minute walk from Belper Station, there will be a wide variety of talented artists, ranging from Derbyshire landscapes to wildlife portraits, exquisite watercolours, handmade crafts and individual items. Free entry. ArtStand Arts and Crafts Fair
Head to Belper on 15 April 2023 to discover the Spring Arts and Crafts Fair and Exhibition at the at the Strutts Centre in Belper. Just a 5 to 10 minute walk from Belper Station, there will be a wide variety of talented artists, ranging from Derbyshire landscapes to wildlife portraits, exquisite watercolours, handmade crafts and individual items. Free entry. Belper Arts Trail | Sunday 30th April & Monday 1st May 2023
Hogarth's Britons - Derby
Derby Museum and Art Gallery presents Hogarth’s Britons: Succession, Patriotism and the Jacobite Rebellion. Running till 4 June 2023, the exhibition explores 18th Century artist William Hogarth’s response to turbulent social change at the time of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745. Free entry. Derby Museums
For more information about creative arts in the wider Derby and Derbyshire area, head to Arts Derbyshire.
Nottingham Contemporary
Nottingham Contemporary is one of the largest contemporary art galleries in the UK. Just 10-15 minutes from the train station, the gallery hosts exhibitions, events and family activities throughout the year, many of which are free. Nottingham Contemporary | Nottingham Contemporary
For more ways to explore this inspiring landscape by train, head to derwentvalleyline.org.uk.
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