Modern Painters, New Decorators is an artist-led organisation running a gallery, shop and studios in Loughborough, East Midlands, UK. We believe that artists can positively impact where we live and why we live there. We make visual art projects, community workshops and creative networks.
Programme

Family Workshop: Drawing Tools
11:00AM-1PM, Saturday 15th February 2025
11:00AM-1PM, Saturday 15th February 2025
In this session we’ll be creating drawing tools from an assortment of objects. Build your own drawing tools and explore making marks. Family workshops are based at Loughborough Library whilst our new venue is being built on Aumberry Gap.
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Members Gathering:
10:00-12:00PM, Thursday 27th February 2025
10:00-12:00PM, Thursday 27th February 2025
Our monthly get-together for members. They allow members to discuss their work, gather feedback, make connections and learn together.

Family Workshop: Character Mix and Match
11:00AM-1PM, Saturday 8th March 2025
11:00AM-1PM, Saturday 8th March 2025
In this session we'll be creating our own imaginary characters by mix and matching different heads, bodies and feet to create your own mixed up creatures. What would a head of a person, body of a fish and feet of a caterpillar look like? Family workshops are based at Loughborough Library whilst our new venue is being built on Aumberry Gap.
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Members Gathering:
10:00-12:00PM, Thursday 27th March 2025
10:00-12:00PM, Thursday 27th March 2025
Our monthly get-together for members. They allow members to discuss their work, gather feedback, make connections and learn together.

Members Gathering:
10:00-12:00PM, Thursday 24th April 2025
10:00-12:00PM, Thursday 24th April 2025
Our monthly get-together for members. They allow members to discuss their work, gather feedback, make connections and learn together.
Family Workshop:
11:00AM-1PM, Saturday 26th April 2025
11:00AM-1PM, Saturday 26th April 2025
Our family workshops explore a range of different creative activities for the whole family to enjoy. More information coming soon on what to expect in this session! Family workshops are based at Loughborough Library whilst our new venue is being built on Aumberry Gap.
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Family Workshop:
11:00AM-1PM, Saturday 17th May 2025
11:00AM-1PM, Saturday 17th May 2025
Our family workshops explore a range of different creative activities for the whole family to enjoy. More information coming soon on what to expect in this session! Family workshops are based at Loughborough Library whilst our new venue is being built on Aumberry Gap.
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Members Gathering:
10:00-12:00PM, Thursday 22nd May 2025
10:00-12:00PM, Thursday 22nd May 2025
Our monthly get-together for members. They allow members to discuss their work, gather feedback, make connections and learn together.

Family Workshop:
11:00AM-1PM, Saturday 14th June 2025
11:00AM-1PM, Saturday 14th June 2025
Our family workshops explore a range of different creative activities for the whole family to enjoy. More information coming soon on what to expect in this session! Family workshops are based at Loughborough Library whilst our new venue is being built on Aumberry Gap.
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Members Gathering:
10:00-12:00PM, Thursday 26nd June 2025
10:00-12:00PM, Thursday 26nd June 2025
Our monthly get-together for members. They allow members to discuss their work, gather feedback, make connections and learn together.
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help build
it here.
Your donation supports the building work needed to open our new arts venue, support artists and continue to provide invaluable creative experiences. Read on to find out more.
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Expanding
ambition.
In 2025, we will open the doors to a new public arts venue on Aumberry Gap in Loughborough, near Pinfold Gate. After seven years at Carillon Court Shopping Centre, Modern Painters, New Decorators will leave the current location in the autumn. The project was started in 2017 by artists and makers with a connection to the town. An exciting opportunity has come up for Modern Painters, New Decorators to relocate and expand. The new arts venue will include a public gallery and learning space, artist studios and micro-bakery.
Build it here.
Work is currently underway at the 195 SQM site. The building will open to the public in 2025 with a programme of free exhibitions, creative workshops, celebration events, open studios, craft markets and coffee mornings. Modern Painters, New Decorators will continue to work in partnership with community groups such as Art Club, which works with young people, the local school Limehurst Academy and the charity Love4Life.
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