• Worcester Society of Artists annual exhibition opens 7 December to 11 January.
• Crafted for You features beautiful work created by artists from across Worcestershire, open until 4 January 2020.
A special Christmas event at Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum on Saturday 7 December 11am – 1pm welcomes visitors to enjoy a festive drink and mince pie and get their Christmas shopping done with a bonus of 10% off purchases all day in the Crafted for You and Society of Artists exhibitions as well as purchases from the Art Gallery & Museum Shop. Every penny spent in the Shop goes back into supporting the work of the Art Gallery & Museum and enables exciting exhibitions and events to happen.
At the special event visitors will also have the first opportunity to see the Worcester Society of Artists 72nd annual exhibition. This is a great opportunity to see and purchase a fabulous and eclectic selection of art created by local artists. Founded in 1947 to encourage the appreciation, understanding and practice of the visual arts, the Society has exhibited every year since their first year of existence at Worcester City Art Gallery. Members of the Society will be doing demonstrations in the Art Gallery on Wednesdays from 10.30am – 1pm during the exhibition.
On Saturday 21 December the festive fun continues when families can enjoy Christmas Crafts; from 11am – 3pm drop in to the Art Gallery and create pots of Christmas Magic; decorate your pot, roll a beeswax candle and wrap it in style to make the perfect Christmas gift!
The charming Balcony Café is also celebrating the festive spirit serving a special seasonal menu including warming lunches, Method-Roastery coffee and delicious home-made cakes.
The Art Gallery & Museum is open Monday – Saturday, 10.30am – 4.30pm, entry is free.
For more information on Christmas events or to find out Christmas and New Year opening times read our Christmas round-up page or call 01905 25371.