VISUALISE at 78
2025-03-07 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-08 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-09 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-11 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-13 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) and 3 more dates | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Contemporary Stitched Textiles
The Bassett-Lowke Rooms

Sat 8 Mar 2025 â€“ Sun 25 May 2025

An exhibition of Contemporary Stitched Art Textiles
We are delighted to be hosting this new exhibition of textiles and mixed media work which has been created by the Visualise textile group. Visualise was formed several years ago, by like-minded artists who enjoy creating diverse work with stitch as the common thread.
The exhibition will also feature work by internationally known textile artist and Embroiderers Guild member Nigel Cheney who is the current mentor to Visualise.
On display is a diverse array of abstract, realistic and figurative art using a wide variety of media: paper, fabric (new, distressed and recycled) and found objects which are hand and machine stitched, or felted to create art inspired by both the natural world and the built environment.
The exhibition includes textile art inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and 78 Derngate itself, with framed and small items for sale.
Combining a look round the iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh House before visiting the exhibition, gardens and shop, followed by partaking of some drink or food in The Dining Room is the perfect way to spend a glorious few hours in Northampton town.
There will be some â€˜Meet the Artistsâ€™ days during the exhibition, details as yet to be announced.
The members meet regularly in Welford, Northamptonshire, with the aim of promoting creativity through rigorous discipline, underpinned by an interest in the history of textiles worldwide.
Opening on Saturday 8th March until Sunday 25th May 2025, closed Mondays
10am- 4.30 pm â€“ free admission to galleries, shop and cafe.
https://www.visualise.online/

Shaped by Shoes: The Northamptonshire Shoe Industry
2025-03-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
An exhibition about the history of shoemaking in Northampton.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 28 September 2024 â€“ Sunday 15 March 2025
The shoemaking industry has been part of Northamptonshireâ€™s history for hundreds of years. This exhibition will look at how the industry has affected the lives of the people of Northamptonshire and beyond, not only through employment but providing hospitals, carnivals, days out and Christmas parties. It will explore the history of the biggest employers in Northamptonshire through personal stories and artefacts.

The Conduct Might Seem Innocent. The Victim Might Not Be Aware
2025-03-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-09 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 and 3 more dates | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
The Conduct Might Seem Innocent. The Victim Might Not Be Aware

Image courtesy of the artist and copyright Gemma Briggs
A photographic exhibition about coercive and controlling behaviour, providing evidence of the mundane domestic scenarios that form the crime scene
A photographic exhibition about coercive and controlling behaviour, providing evidence of the mundane domestic scenarios that form the crime scene. These constructed scenes of everyday life – produced in collaboration with survivors – reflect the ambiguities and psychological manipulation that enable this crime to flourish.
