Floor One Gallery - Rugby Art Gallery & Museum
The Floor One Gallery and Balcony Gallery
Exhibition remembering the New Cross Fire 1981
4 - 21 January 2022
Geoffrey's Acrylic Pouring Art
7 - 18 March 2023
This is Geoff's first exhibition as an artist. Geoff is a local resident of Brinklow and started his artistic journey in February 2020. He specialises in acrylic pouring art using a variety of styles. There is a dutch pour, swipes, blooms, flip cup and many more. All are finished with resin to protect the colours. Geoff takes commissions so do come along and see the range of works he has which include deep edge canvases, ceramic tiles, small table tops and jewellery boxes.
The Floor One Gallery
Mark Curtis Hughes: Ocean of Noise
17- 28 June 2025
“Ocean of Noise” is a collection of works created over the last eight years. Mark Curtis Hughes imagines a journey through the chaos and nuance of everyday life with a series of busy crowd scenes you can lose yourself in. Each papercut is made freehand with a scalpel, the compositions aren’t drawn out on the paper first. The process is like drawing with a scalpel. 
The Balcony Gallery
Future Faces: self portraits by Rugby young artists
17 June - 26 July 2025
An exhibition featuring self-portraits created by talented young artists from Rugby, aged 8 to 16 years old. The exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to see the creativity and unique perspectives of the future generation! Each piece offers a glimpse into the personalities and dreams of these emerging artists, showcasing a variety of styles and techniques—from bold brushstrokes to delicate sketches. Come join us in celebrating the vibrant imagination of Rugby’s youth and support the next wave of creative minds.
The Floor One Gallery
Warwickshire Open Studios: Echoes of Nature
1- 12 July 2025
Five local artists come together to explore the quiet beauty and enduring cycles of the natural world. Through painting and craft, ‘Echoes of Nature’ invites to experience the subtle presence of nature as interpreted through diverse artistic voices.cean of Noise” is a collection of works created over the last eight years.
The Floor One and Balcony Galleries Programme 2025
20 January - 1 February 2025: Rugby Artists and Makers
4 February - 28 February 2025: Paint 2 Impress: Annual Exhbition
18 February - 1 March: Harmarium: Journey of a Character
4 March - 15 March: John Thompson, Clare Pentlow, Vikki Skinner: Rock, Paper, Scissors:
18 March - 29 March: Huyen Phan: Community Arts Project UK: Flourishing
1 April - 12 April: Pete Thornley
15 April - 3 May: Rugby Artists' Group: Seasons
6 May - 17 May : Mike Gale: A rural perspective
20 May - 31 May: Eric Gaskell: Ten years of Linocut in the Balcony Gallery
4 June - 14 June: Percival Guildhouse : Centenary Exhibition
17 June - 28 June : Mark Curtis Hughes: Ocean of Noise
17 June - 26 July : Future Faces : Self portraits by Rugby young artists in the Balcony Gallery
31 June - 12 July : Warwickshire Open Studios
15 July - 26 July : Frances Holmes
29 July - 16 August: Satwant Rai
2 August - 30 August: Sean Wilson 'Marching to the beat of a different drum'
19 August - 6 September: Mark Tweedie and Clint Hamilton - "Raw Sky"
9 September - 20 September : Harris School
23 September - 4 October : The Broadway Group
14 October - 25 October : Alchemy
28 October - 8 November : Dunchurch Photographic Society
11 November - 22 November : Rugby College TBC
27 November - 13 December : Winner of the Rugby 2024 Open Art Exhibition
Exhibition remembering the New Cross Fire 1981
4 - 21 January 2022
Geoffrey's Acrylic Pouring Art
7 - 18 March 2023
This is Geoff's first exhibition as an artist. Geoff is a local resident of Brinklow and started his artistic journey in February 2020. He specialises in acrylic pouring art using a variety of styles. There is a dutch pour, swipes, blooms, flip cup and many more. All are finished with resin to protect the colours. Geoff takes commissions so do come along and see the range of works he has which include deep edge canvases, ceramic tiles, small table tops and jewellery boxes.
Hiring Gallery Space
Floor One Gallery was established in September 2001 to provide more exhibiting opportunities for artists within Warwickshire and beyond. Individual artists and groups of artists can hire the space for two week slots to stage self-organised exhibitions. Artists get the use of 17.75 linear metres of wall space clad to the same standard as the Art Gallery on the second floor. All areas of exhibition organisation are the responsibility of the hirer, including the marketing, installation and supervision of the exhibition. The two or three week slots run from MONDAY to MONDAY.
The current fee for a 2 week hire period is £152.50. Public liability insurance is required (available to purchase for £32.40).
We now hire the Balcony Gallery as a space for freelance artists. The Balcony Gallery has a total of 10.98 linear wall space and is available for hire for 4 week periods. The hire fee for 4 weeks is currently £192.00.
Exhibition remembering the New Cross Fire 1981
4 - 21 January 2022