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Modern Painters, New Decorators is an artist-led organisation based in Loughborough, East Midlands, UK, operating a purpose-built gallery, project space, artist studios, shop, and creative kitchen.
We believe artists play a vital role in shaping the places we live and the stories we share. Through exhibitions, workshops, events, and collaborative projects, we foster creativity, community, and long-term support for artists and ideas.
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Exhibition:
The Works by Kaela Galliford
The Works by Kaela Galliford
17 – 19 September 2026
Thursday–Saturday, 10AM–3PM
Project Space
Sculptural works by Loughborough University graduate Kaela Galliford, following her selection for the Modern Painters, New Decorators 2026 Graduate Award. Working predominantly with handmade felt, Galliford explores women’s labour through architecture, language and her own maternal family history.
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Event:
Exhibition Launch Party
Join us for a launch party celebrating Kaela Galliford’s The Works in the Project Space, alongside a new group exhibition in the Gallery Space presented as part of Loughborough University’s Queer Ecologies Symposium. Drop in to see both exhibitions and spend time with the artists and wider community.
Exhibition Launch Party
Friday 18 September, 5–7PM
Across site
Join us for a launch party celebrating Kaela Galliford’s The Works in the Project Space, alongside a new group exhibition in the Gallery Space presented as part of Loughborough University’s Queer Ecologies Symposium. Drop in to see both exhibitions and spend time with the artists and wider community.
Event:
Monthly Artist Gatherings
An informal space for artist-members to meet, share and reflect, held monthly on the third Thursday, with refreshments provided. Artist and academic Selene States will host our three new gatherings, leading crits for work-in-progress and finished presentations.
Monthly Artist Gatherings
Thursdays, 7PM–9PM
17 Sep · 15 Oct · 19 Nov
Common Area / Project Space
An informal space for artist-members to meet, share and reflect, held monthly on the third Thursday, with refreshments provided. Artist and academic Selene States will host our three new gatherings, leading crits for work-in-progress and finished presentations.
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Event:
Lboro Lates
Lboro Lates returns this autumn with an evening of free exhibitions, open studios, and creative experiences across the town. The event invites residents and visitors alike to explore Loughborough’s thriving cultural scene — all within walking distance.
Lboro Lates
Friday 9 October, 6–9PM
Across Loughborough
Lboro Lates returns this autumn with an evening of free exhibitions, open studios, and creative experiences across the town. The event invites residents and visitors alike to explore Loughborough’s thriving cultural scene — all within walking distance.
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Event:
Autumn Mini Market
Following the success of our Summer Fair, we are excited to host a Mini Market at Modern Painters, New Decorators as part of Lboro Lates! We are accepting a select number of applications from independent makers, designers, small businesses, and more to fill our gallery space.
Autumn Mini Market
Friday 9 October, 6–9PM
Gallery Space
Following the success of our Summer Fair, we are excited to host a Mini Market at Modern Painters, New Decorators as part of Lboro Lates! We are accepting a select number of applications from independent makers, designers, small businesses, and more to fill our gallery space.
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