21 June - 6 September 2025

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, Blueprints invites you to explore the foundations of both the building itself and the remarkable collection it houses. This exhibition delves into the literal and metaphorical blueprints that have shaped our cultural landscape.  

Featuring works from The Rugby Collection alongside rare artist sketches, this exhibition offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creative processes that underpin iconic pieces of 20th Century British art. These "blueprints" reveal the early stages of artistic thought, where imagination meets technical precision.  

Blueprints also takes a step back in time to examine the architectural journey of the gallery and museum. Designed to house Rugby’s growing art and museum collections, this purpose-built space stands as a testament to the town's commitment to the arts. Through historical photographs and original blueprints of the building, we trace the story of why and how the gallery came to be - a place built for the people of Rugby to experience art in a new, dedicated environment.