The annual Rugby Open shows work from local artists, and now also further afield. It runs mid-November – mid-January. Applications are accepted from around September each year. Youth entries are also encouraged.
Floor One gallery is a hireable space for artists, makers, and groups to exhibit their own work. It is booked months ahead and there is a ballot where requested dates are oversubscribed. Contact RAGM to be added to the email list.
Art at the Alex is generally open Fridays and Saturdays 10-4 and First Thursday evenings (with live music) 4-8. It’s a great place to find Rugby Artists and Makers and their work. There’s a cafe, and it’s where our Network holds its meetings. Check their website, or subscribe for their newsletter, for the latest news of events and openings. (Closed Christmas – mid-Feb and in August.)
Hatty Bakewell’s, in Caldecott Park. Hosts local artists and makers, as well as soup, sandwiches, coffee and cake.
Lorimer is a gallery and picture framer in the town centre, in new premises as of early 2025.
Solstice coffee shop and nursery at Dunchurch hosts artists’ and makers’ work in its coffee shop.
The Studio by Teapot Flowers hosts a number of local artists and makers.
The Nest has its new home at Hillmorton Locks and hosts local artists and makers.
Further afield
LSA Art Room in Leamington Spa is linked to Leamington Studio Artists and has a new (in 2025) studio and workshop space.
Solas Home in Southam sells the work of selected artists and makers.
Farthing Gallery, Kenilworth, is a shop, gallery and cafe.
Margo & Evie is in the Heart of the Shires shopping village just off the A5 near Weedon, Northamptonshire. It stocks art, handmade, vintage & upcycled.
Warwickshire Artisans, Henley in Arden, hosts many local artists in different mediums.
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Online
UK Artists, run from Leamington Spa.
Also: Etsy, Folksy, NuMonday, ShopAppy, and many more.
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More? Something out of date? This page is a work in progress. Do let me know if there’s more I should add.
Updated 11.04.2025
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