Current exhibition
Fabric Lenny – Totem Stacks and Kindly Acts
29 June to 26 October 2024
Yorkshire based artist Fabric Lenny uses drawing as a springboard to everything: painting, sculpture, public art and animation, creating ‘candy for the eye and musings for the soul’. This exhibition includes new and existing paintings, prints and sculptures, shown throughout the new-build areas of the building – including new site specific artwork on the gallery and reception windows.
Please note: The Nave and Chancel spaces are currently closed until 10 August 2024 due to work restoring the former St John’s Church building.
A Dog’s Life
It’s a Dogs Life Family Fun Day
Saturday 10 August, 10am to 4pm.
The church section of the building re-opens this summer with a dog takeover in our new canine themed show ‘A Dog’s Life!’ Join us for the exhibition opening event with dog themed activities for the whole family including arts and crafts, therapy dogs, workshops, competition and more.
Free to attend no booking required.
Dog Pottery Workshop
Saturday 10 August
Join artist Karen Raithby of Pentangle Pottery for an exciting workshop making dogs! Lincolnshire-based ceramicist Jane has a wealth of experience running workshops and will guide you every step of the way to create your perfect pooch.
Session One – Children’s workshop suitable for 3+ 10.30am to 12pm.
Session Two – Family Workshop suitable for 8+, 1.30pm to 3pm.
Costs £15 per person and tickets can be purchased on our website.
Four-Legged Friend Fridays
From Friday 16 August, 10am to 4pm.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome at 20-21 every Friday, from Friday 16 August to Friday 25 October. One dog per person. All dogs must be clean and dry and must be kept on a short lead. 20-21 reserves the right to ask badly behaved owners and their dogs to leave the premises.
Free to attend and no booking required.
Pooch Photo Pawtraits by Beki Doig
Friday 23 August, 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm.
Ditch the blurry phone snaps and unleash your pooch’s inner rock star during a photo shoot with professional pet portrait photographer, Beki Doig. Fee includes one 5″ x 7″ photograph to be collected from 20-21.
Costs £20 for a 10 minute session and places can be booked on our website.
It’s a Dogs Life Painting Workshop with Wendy Bruce
Saturday 24 August, 10am to 3.30pm
Join Artist Wendy Bruce for a step-by-step guide of creating a beautiful French Bulldog in Acrylic. All materials provided.
Costs £15 per person and booking is available on our website.
Meet Winnie, a ‘Pet as Therapy’ Dog
Friday 30 August: 11am, 11.30am, 12 noon and 12.30pm.
Meet Winnie, a black Labrador who is registered as a Pets as Therapy dog, and her owner Kate Lonsdale, and find out about the work of PAT dogs. If you or your child are nervous around dogs, this is a great opportunity to watch a friendly and gentle pooch in a supportive environment. Kate will also give tips on meeting a new dog for the first time. Suitable for all ages.
This is free but places need to booked in advance. To book please call 01724 297070 or book at reception.
Strong as Steel exhibition @ Scunthorpe Pride 2024
Saturday 25 August, 10am to 4pm.
To celebrate Scunthorpe Pride 2024 ‘Scunthorpe Steel’ is an exhibition by emerging and established artists who identify as queer.
Free entry and no booking required.
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