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Cheltenham’s Literature Festival may be centred on books, writers and ideas, but on its opening evening Montpellier will also be celebrating the town’s thriving visual arts scene. On Friday 9 October, several of Montpellier’s galleries will be keeping their doors open into the evening, inviting…
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Private view evening Friday 9 October 5.30 – 8pm Exhibition ends Saturday 7 November Paragon Gallery is delighted to announce Literary Lions & Other Beasts , a major new exhibition by acclaimed British artist PJ Crook, opening with a Private View Evening on Friday 9 October and continuing until…
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This autumn, The Wilson relaunches its museum wing to tell the story of Cheltenham through the eyes of its communities. The museum’s transformation has been shaped by over 58,000 responses to the Big Museum Project, answering questions including which of Cheltenham’s many stories are important to…
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An ambitious new series of sculptural “stations” celebrating Cheltenham’s rich history, communities and natural environment will brighten up one of the town’s busiest walkways. A Time, A Place will transform the Honeybourne Line into a journey through time, with six major sculptures and three…
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The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum is proud to announce a major new exhibition, The Art of Looking: from Dutch Masters to Modern Britain. Opening 29 May, this exhibition celebrates the richness of the Wilson’s collection, from the forty-three paintings gifted to Cheltenham in 1898 of the de…
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If you’re looking for a fun night out in Cheltenham that’s a little different from the usual dinner or drinks, why not try a sip and paint experience? Relaxed, creative and sociable, these events are a great way to spend an evening with friends, enjoy a date night, or simply try something new in…
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Fresh Art Fair returns to The Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse from 24 April 2026, bringing with it a host of exciting new exhibitors. With over 50 galleries taking part, it remains the only fair outside London where visitors can browse and buy artwork from emerging talent alongside world-renowned…
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Local arts enthusiast, Darren, takes us on a gentle wander through Cheltenham’s beautiful Montpellier district - a place where Regency elegance, independent galleries and café culture come together. In this guest blog, he explores what makes the area such a joy for art lovers, discovering inspiring…
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With Mother’s Day just around the corner — and a calendar full of birthdays, weddings and other celebrations still to come — it’s the perfect moment to show your…
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The critically-acclaimed ‘Material Worlds: Contemporary Artists and Textiles’ exhibition, which demonstrates how familiar, everyday materials can be transformed into unexpected, radical and bold art, will be on display at one of the Cotswolds’ most esteemed galleries, The Wilson Art Gallery &…
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