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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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
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:
Winter Fair
Winter Fair
Saturday 12 December, 10AM–6PM
Across our site
We are excited to open up applications from independent makers, designers, small businesses and more to fill our venue with a vibrant range of handmade goods at our Winter Fair on Saturday 12th December from 10am - 6pm! The event will feature independent makers and stallholders from across the East Midlands, alongside Corita, our resident pop-up bakery. Expect a mix of artists, designers, and festive treats. Free entry and family-friendly.
Our programme is currently on pause. For at least the rest of 2026, our programme will look different. Following unsuccessful funding applications, we will not be delivering a regular MPND-curated programme of exhibitions, workshops and public events while we reapply for funding and work out what is possible.
Our studioholders will continue to work from the building, and the site will remain active with pop-up events including Lboro Lates and the Winter Fair. We are also hiring out our Gallery and Project Space for exhibitions, workshops, performances, screenings and other events.
We are working behind the scenes to bring back our programme and develop a sustainable next phase. If our next application is successful, we expect our next funded programme to begin in 2027. If you would like to hear updates from us, please sign up for our Mailing List above. If you would like to support us, you can make a donation via the link below.
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