Are you a local artist or maker with work you would like to show at the Alex, in exhibitions, cabinets, gallery or stalls at events here?
This page explains the options (it’s a frequently asked question with several different answers!)
- EXHIBITIONS
Each month we have solo, joint or group exhibitions in the galleries. We also display 3D work in the cabinets. Some exhibitions combine both. S0me have themes and some don’t. Most exhibitors (apart from winners of special prizes, e.g. at Rugby Open) are based within 15 miles of Rugby.
We have Open exhibitions, which are an ideal way for newer artists, or those unfamiliar with our set up, to start showing work here, perhaps showing a single item. We sometimes have exhibitions on a theme (e.g. all printmakers), or on a topic (e.g. Rugby Town).
If you have a body of work which you think would make a good show (solo or as part of a group) email artatthealex@gmail.com and send at least one picture of the work you propose to show.
THE OPEN/GROUP EXHIBITIONS AT THE ALEX
(Email artatthealex@gmail.com if you wish to know more about these).
SALON DES REFUSES
February to early March (annually, special conditions apply, with private view)
ART AT THE ALEX: SUMMER ART EXHIBITION
July (annually, across 2 weeks in mid-month, with private view)
THE RUGBY TOWN and ‘TOWN AND COUNTRY’ EXHIBITIONS;
Open entry, theme of Rugby and area. October (whole month, with private view).
ART AT ALEXMAS EXHIBITION
December (whole month, with private view)
COMING IN 2025: ‘BY INVITATION’ EXHIBITION (May 2025)
This exhibition will include some work which is from outside Rugby.
We retain our focus on local artists and makers the rest of the year.
SOLO AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS (Gallery and Cabinet spaces)
There are four small-medium sized gallery spaces at the Alex:
* The Bar Gallery
* The Cafe Gallery
* The Garden Room Gallery
* The Print Room Gallery
Three cabinets (accommodating eight+ artists in total, these are rented monthly when not used as part of an exhibition)
* Cafe Bar Cabinet
* Print Room Cabinet
* Garden Room Cabinet