Past Exhibitions
Elizabeth Willow (Artist’s Member Selection)
Thursday 1st August 2019 - Saturday 31st August 2019 In the Window: Glimpses and Reflections Elizabeth Willow makes intricate things from gathered materials, including words, ink, thread, dust, and found…
Adam Ross
Monday 1st July 2019 - Wednesday 31st July 2019 Adam Ross is a ceramicist using traditional ceramic forms as a means of sculptural exploration. He creates both sculpture and…
Go Eco
Saturday 15th June 2019 - Saturday 27th July 2019 An exhibition of works by makers working in eco friendly materials or with a focus on sustainability. Exhibiting artists are Jo…
Jessica Geach (Ruby Cubes) GNCCF 2018 selection
Saturday 1st June 2019 - Sunday 30th June 2019 Jessica Geach (also known as Ruby Cubes), was selected for this spotlight exhibition from a range of makers who exhibited…
New Makers
Saturday 27th April 2019 - Saturday 8th June 2019 This exhibition will celebrate the work of recent graduates and newly emerging designer makers, chosen for their innovative design qualities…
Tara Squibb (Carter Preston People’s Vote winner)
Wednesday 1st May 2019 - Friday 31st May 2019 Tara’s work was first exhibited as part of our Carter Preston Prize Exhibition, 2018. During the exhibition, visitors voted for their…
Julie Arkell
Monday 1st April 2019 - Tuesday 30th April 2019 Julie Arkell is one of England's best recognized contemporary folk artists working in papier-mâché and mixed media. Julie works in papier…
Rituals
Saturday 9th March 2019 - Saturday 20th April 2019 A mixed media exhibition that will explore the idea of craft objects making our everyday ‘rituals’ such as drinking tea or…
Joe Bazalgette Zanetti – MMU Graduate Prize winner
Friday 1st March 2019 - Sunday 31st March 2019 Joe has been selected for this spotlight exhibition from a range of makers who exhibited at Manchester Metropolitan University Graduate…
60 @thebdc
Saturday 19th January 2019 - Saturday 2nd March 2019 2019 will be a landmark year for Bluecoat Display Centre when we celebrate 60 years since our opening. To mark…
Gilly Langton
Friday 1st February 2019 - Thursday 28th February 2019 Gilly Langton is a contemporary jewellery designer; having graduated from Loughborough College of Art and Design with a BA Honours…