What's On
Exhibitions
Take a look at all current and upcoming exhibitions at Inspire venues.
Professional, affordable exhibition spaces
Inspire Libraries art galleries
offer professional, affordable
exhibition spaces that bring
great art to local communities
in the vibrant, creative and
welcoming setting of libraries.
The galleries promote an exciting year round programme of exhibitions by amateur, semi-professional and professional artists, alongside our own programmed exhibitions throughout the year.
There is always something new for visitors to enjoy!
- All exhibitions are free to attend.
- Gallery opening times match library opening times.
- Artists can apply to exhibit their work by contacting the library directly.
- All galleries are suitable for wall-based works. Small installations and sculpture collections will also be considered.
- Visit our Galleries page for more information about how to hire one of our exhibition spaces.
Arts & Culture
Locally organised exhibitions in libraries
Find out more about exhibitions by local groups and creators, on display in your local library.
Heritage
Sherwood Forest Up Close
An exhibition of images by natural history photographer Alex Hyde showcasing some of the special species of Sherwood Forest close up and in fascinating detail, commissioned by the Miner2Major Landscape Partnership Scheme.
Arts & Culture
The Big Draw 2023: Time to Connect
The work on display is by visual artists Mandy Keating and Tracey Meek, sculptor Chris Campbell and photographer Alistair Morrison, who have worked with schools, community groups and members of the public to connect with the people and places of Nottinghamshire.
Reading & Libraries
I Am A Reader: The Exhibition
Featuring beautiful artwork inspired by the words and thoughts of real readers, this exhibition reflects and celebrates everything that happens when we open a book, and poses the question: is reading creative in itself?
Arts & Culture
Open Studios Notts
Each year a group of artists & craftspeople taking part in Open Studios Notts are selected to be part of our Library Exhibitions. On display are photographs & artworks from the artists, that capture rare behind-the-scenes images, revealing a fascinating insight into their working worlds.
Arts & Culture
Fantasy: Realms of Imagination Exhibition, Nottinghamshire Archives
Inspire are delighted that as part of the Living Knowledge Network we are hosting a taster of the full exhibition currently on show at the British Library in London.
Arts & Culture
Surfaces of the Shire Exhibition
An exhibition of frottage artworks collected from different locations across Nottsinghamshire.
