Here is everything you need to know about Exhibition 2025.
The exhibition is a non-competitive showcase for amateur and professional artists, craft workers and photographers living within 30 miles of Church Stretton. You will find hundreds of paintings, collage, photography and various forms of craftwork on display. Most of the work in the exhibition is for sale, and purchased items would be available for collection on Sunday 10th August between 9.30am and 12.30pm.
The Exhibition will again be held at St Lawrence Primary School, Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton SY6 6EX.
Opening Reception
Monday 28th July 7.30-9pm, St Lawrence Primary School
Admission £5 including refreshments
General Opening Times
The exhibition is open every day from Tuesday 29th July to Saturday 9th August, 10.30am to 5pm. Admission is £1; free to children, students and exhibitors. Your £1 entry fee allows you to return as many times as you like during the exhibition.
We are very pleased to be hosting workshops again this year. These are Lino printing led by Amanda Hillier (Wednesday 30th July, and now also Thursday 31st July) and Peg loom weaving led by Catherine Crowther (Tuesday 5th August). Please see our Workshops page for more info and booking details.
Workshops page
We are also excited to be hosting two free demonstrations during the exhibition. On Saturday 2nd August, leading caricature artist Chris Ryder will be presenting demonstrations of her skill, and on Sunday 3rd August, local stringed instrument maker Richard Commander will be demonstrating his craft. These are free, no need to book, just come along! More details can be found on our Demonstrations page.
Demonstrations page
Monday 28th July: Opening Reception, 7.30-9pm
Tuesday 29th July to Saturday 9th August: Exhibition Open Daily, 10.30am to 5pm
Wednesday 30th July: Workshop: Lino printing – led by Amanda Hillier
Saturday 2nd August: Caricature demonstration and drawings – with Chris Ryder
Sunday 3rd August: Meet the stringed instrument maker – with Richard Commander
Tuesday 5th August: Workshop: Peg loom weaving – led by Catherine Crowther
Saturday 9th August: Last day of exhibition – closes 5pm
Sunday 10th August: Artwork Collection Day; if you purchase any artwork you will normally be required to collect it on this day, between 9.30am and 12.30pm, although different arrangements can be made if this is not possible.
Exhibitors are Welcome
If you are a local artist, craft worker or photographer, and are interested in exhibiting at the exhibition, please see the Exhibitors page.
Exhibitors page
The exhibition is fully accessible from the car park at the school via the main front entrance. There is level access to all of the rooms and the toilets.