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 Art in our Schools' - Rugby Schools 2025 curated by Harris School
9-18 September. Please note new end date.
This exhibition brings together artwork from students across nine of Rugby’s secondary schools: Lawrence Sheriff School, Bilton school, Houlton School, Rugby Free Secondary School, Rugby School, Rugby High, Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College, Harris Church of England Academy, and Ashlawn School.
The exhibition showcases a selection of work from KS3, GCSE and A Level students, celebrating the creativity, skill and individuality of young people across the town.
It’s a chance to see what’s happening in art rooms across Rugby. From expressive paintings and observational drawings to experimental mixed media and design. The work on display reflects the breadth of talent developing in our schools and the importance of giving students the space to express themselves.
'Creative Inspiration' - The Balcony Gallery
Rugby Community Aspiring Club
2 -27 September
RCAC is proud to present their first exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
The exhibition celebrates the achievement of RCAC members and also contributes to the 25th Anniversary of the Art Gallery and Museum.
RCAC was established in February 2022 and hopes to encourage people (especially over 50s) to get involved in community activities which can be of great benefit to mental, social and physical well-being.
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 : The Art of our Schools: Rugby 2025
23 September - 4 October : The Broadway Group
30 September - 25 October: The Batik Guild 'Connections: Threads, Journeys’ The Midlands members of the Batik Guild show a diverse range of batiks for their exhibition ‘Connections: Threads, Journeys’. There will be an opportunity for the public to try the technique on Saturday, October 4th. No booking necessary.
14 October - 25 October : Alchemy
28 October - 8 November : Dunchurch Photographic Society
11 November - 22 November : Rugby College TBC
27 November - 13 December : Anya Kalsi, 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 the Floor One Gallery
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).
Hiring the Balcony Gallery
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 (flexible). The hire fee for 4 weeks is currently £192.00. Public liability insurance is required (available to purchase for £32.40).
Exhibition remembering the New Cross Fire 1981
4 - 21 January 2022