Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Celebrates 25 years with New Exhibition:

25 years | 25 Objects | 25 Artists

4 October 2024 – 12 January 2025

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating its 25th anniversary at the Royal Pump Rooms. Opening this Autumn, the exhibition marks a quarter century of the gallery’s role in reflecting the town’s rich history and vibrant artistic culture since it first welcomed visitors in the summer of 1999.

The exhibition will be divided into three distinct sections, exploring the key themes of Leamington’s heritage and artistic growth. Visitors will also have the chance to view a curated selection of 25 objects from the gallery’s extensive collection of nearly 2,800 items, amassed over the past 25 years. Highlights include a sculpture by Sir Terry Frost, Randolph Turpin’s training gloves, a painting by renowned camouflage artist Dorothy Anan, and memorabilia from the 2022 Commonwealth Games. This display will raise questions around the nature of collections, examining what is collected, why, and who is represented.

Curator Victoria Slade commented:

“We’re excited to mark this significant milestone with an exhibition that both celebrates the diversity of our collection and reflects on its evolution over the past 25 years. Each item on display tells a unique story about Leamington’s rich artistic and cultural heritage, and we hope to inspire our visitors to think more deeply about the role of art and objects in shaping local history.”

In addition to the collection display, the gallery has invited 25 artists, including recent winners of the OPEN 2024 exhibition, to display and sell their work in a dedicated pop-up shop within the exhibition space. The OPEN exhibitions, which have supported local artists since the 1930s, continue to showcase emerging talent from the region. This year’s exhibition will also feature a special display by Mark Elsmore, winner of the OPEN 2022.

The exhibition will run from Friday 4^th October, and visitors are encouraged to explore the range of artworks and historical objects that celebrate the vibrant legacy of Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum.

For more information and image requests on all upcoming exhibitions and events, please email spa.marketing@warwickdc.gov.uk

**About Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum**

Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, located in the historic Royal Pump Rooms, is home to an impressive collection of fine and decorative arts, as well as exhibits that tell the story of Leamington’s fascinating past. The gallery also hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions, events, and activities for all ages, supporting the region’s cultural and artistic community.