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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Event:
Saturdays, 10AM–12PM
Creative sessions for children and their grown-ups. Workshops are free and drop-in, but booking is encouraged to help us manage capacity.
Family Workshops
Saturdays, 10AM–12PM
23rd May · 20th June
Project Space
Creative sessions for children and their grown-ups. Workshops are free and drop-in, but booking is encouraged to help us manage capacity.
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Event:
Saturdays, 10AM–3PM
Fresh bakes and seasonal drinks by Josie Jones. Baked in our creative kitchen and served in our foyer until sold out.
Bakery by Corita
Saturdays, 10AM–3PM
23rd May · 20th June
Fresh bakes and seasonal drinks by Josie Jones. Baked in our creative kitchen and served in our foyer until sold out.
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Event:
Monthly Artist Gatherings
An informal space for artist-members to meet, share and reflect. Held monthly in the project space with refreshments provided.
Monthly Artist Gatherings
Thursdays, 6PM–9PM
21 May · 11 June
Project Space
An informal space for artist-members to meet, share and reflect. Held monthly in the project space with refreshments provided.
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Exhibition:
Flat Earth by Phil Root
14th Mar – 13th June 2026
Flat Earth by Phil Root
14th Mar – 13th June 2026
Thursday–Saturday, 10AM–3PM
Gallery Space
Phil Root uses ceramic processes to explore the limits of traditional craft pottery. He works with foraged and industrial materials such as waste clay from his local brick factory to present stories about land and our place in it.
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Exhibition:
The Sick Rose by Jamie Seymour
14th Mar – 13th June 2026
The Sick Rose by Jamie Seymour
14th Mar – 13th June 2026
Thursday–Saturday, 10AM–3PM
Project Space
A garden-like exhibition inspired by William Blake, where flowers, swans and watching eyes hold queer anxiety.
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Event:
Celebration Day
Celebration Day
Saturday 20th June 2026, 10AM–3PM
Across our site
Save the date! Our Celebration Day is a day to make, eat and celebrate together, with gratitude. The day will feature workshops, pop-ups and a whole host of creative things to see and do. More information coming soon.

Event:
Summer Fair
Summer Fair
Friday 3rd July, 5–8PM & Saturday 4th July, 10AM-3PM
Across our site
Following the success of our Winter Market, we are excited to host the Summer Fair at Modern Painters, New Decorators! We are accepting applications from independent makers, designers, small businesses, and more to fill our venue with a vibrant range of handmade goods for the weekend.
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