Links
This section is to link you to art galleries that may be of interest to you. If you would like other local Bedford galleries added that you enjoyed please let us know so we may add them.
We have also added some of the artists who have done demos and also hold classes we thought you may be interested in.
We have also added some of the artists who have done demos and also hold classes we thought you may be interested in.
The Higgins Art Gallery and Museum
The art gallery and museum inhabit a complex set of historic buildings. As well as the Higgins family home and the Higgins Brewery buildings, there is the Hexagonal Gallery which is the oldest part of the site, and Bedford Gallery, a Grade II listed building.
Castle Lane, Bedford Mk40 3XD
Tel 01234 718618 http://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/
Castle Lane, Bedford Mk40 3XD
Tel 01234 718618 http://www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk/
The Basement at Bunyan
The Basement at Bunyan is a flexible and community-orientated arts centre; the newest addition to the Bunyan Meeting complex.
Bunyan Meeting Church, Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3EU.
Tel 01234 213722 https://www.bunyanmeeting.co.uk/basement-at-bunyan
Bunyan Meeting Church, Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3EU.
Tel 01234 213722 https://www.bunyanmeeting.co.uk/basement-at-bunyan
Eagle Gallery
The Eagle Gallery exhibits and sells the works of local artists.
20 St Peter's Street, Bedford, MK40 2NN
10.30am - 5.00pm Tue - Sat, 11.00am - 3.00pm Sun
Occasionally the gallery is closed on Fridays and Sundays for hanging new exhibitions.
Tel 01234 346995 http://www.eaglegalleryartists.co.uk
20 St Peter's Street, Bedford, MK40 2NN
10.30am - 5.00pm Tue - Sat, 11.00am - 3.00pm Sun
Occasionally the gallery is closed on Fridays and Sundays for hanging new exhibitions.
Tel 01234 346995 http://www.eaglegalleryartists.co.uk
Art & Soul
Art & Soul is a cafe, heavy on the art and creative hub, quirky and fun.
7 New St, Saint Neots, PE19 1AE.
Tel: 07799 265058 https://www.artandsoul.cafe/
7 New St, Saint Neots, PE19 1AE.
Tel: 07799 265058 https://www.artandsoul.cafe/
Vic Bearcroft
Vic Bearcroft is a professional wildlife and pet portrait artist, who specialises in pastel on velour, but also works in pencil, watercolour, coloured pencil, charcoal, oil and acrylic media.
www.vicbearcroft.co.uk
Aine Devine
Aine is a portrait artist and art teacher.
ainedivinepaintings.co.uk
Peter Keegan
Peter Keegan is a professional artist living and working in Buckinghamshire, UK, specialising in portraiture. Zoom and In-Person courses and demonstrations
peterkeegan.com
Jo Allsopp
Jo is a fully qualified art tutor working from her Sable Studio Gallery at Moira Furnace Museum doing watercolours and running workshops.
www.sablestudiogallery.co.uk
Frescoes Art Club
Monday, 7:00 PM 9:30 PM £20
Fiona Wilson runs an art session weekly covering different themes which are very relaxed and designed to encourage experimentation, combat overthinking and cleanse the soul.
£20 including a glass of wine or drink of your choice, paper is supplied and Xanthe puts on a fabulous menu to boot. A suggested materials list will be emailed following booking and art materials are available to buy on the evening.
Join us at Frescoes, Mill Street, Bedford. MK40 3HD. https://www.fionawilsonart.com/events
Fiona Wilson runs an art session weekly covering different themes which are very relaxed and designed to encourage experimentation, combat overthinking and cleanse the soul.
£20 including a glass of wine or drink of your choice, paper is supplied and Xanthe puts on a fabulous menu to boot. A suggested materials list will be emailed following booking and art materials are available to buy on the evening.
Join us at Frescoes, Mill Street, Bedford. MK40 3HD. https://www.fionawilsonart.com/events
Beds Urban Sketchers
See the World, One Drawing at a Time. The global Urban Sketchers mission is:
1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live and where we travel.
3. Our drawings are a record of time and place.
4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
6. We support each other and draw together.
7. We share our drawings online.
8. We show the world, one drawing at a time. https://www.facebook.com/groups/bedsurbansketchers
1. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation.
2. Our drawings tell the story of our surroundings, the places we live and where we travel.
3. Our drawings are a record of time and place.
4. We are truthful to the scenes we witness.
5. We use any kind of media and cherish our individual styles.
6. We support each other and draw together.
7. We share our drawings online.
8. We show the world, one drawing at a time. https://www.facebook.com/groups/bedsurbansketchers