Visual Art
At Keele, we host artists and exhibitions in the Chancellor's Gallery, Chapter's Cafe and in other spaces across campus. We also work with partners across the Bourough of Newcastle and the City of Stoke-on-Trent to bring exhibitions and artists into new spaces. Explore what's on below.
A collage style image featuring the human form, hands, floral and botanical imagery and the words From the Acrid Soil.
8 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
Celebrating 30 years of creativity, community and artistic excellence, the Three Counties Open Art Exhibition 2026 presents a vibrant programme of workshops, performances, talks, family activities and special events running alongside this year’s exhibition.
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8 Aug 2026 to 8 Aug 2026
Join us for the launch of the 30th Three Counties Open! Featuring work by over 140 artists from Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire, this is your first chance to explore this year’s exhibition and enjoy a lively day of free activities, performances and creative drop ins from 11am–3pm.
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8 Aug 2026 to 9 Aug 2026
Create colourful mosaic artworks and help celebrate the exhibition's 30th anniversary in this fun, family-friendly drop-in workshop.
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13 Aug 2026 to 13 Aug 2026
Join us for the second Open Lates event at the Three Counties Open Art Exhibition 2026, curated by Kwanzaa Collective UK, an artist‑led organisation supporting Black, Brown and Global Majority creatives, and Pilgrim Arts. This first Open Lates centres on the 30 Emotions, exploring how artists respond emotionally to the works on display.
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13 Aug 2026 to 13 Aug 2026
Join us for the first Open Lates event at the Three Counties Open Art Exhibition 2026, curated by Kwanzaa Collective UK, an artist‑led organisation supporting Black, Brown and Global Majority creatives, and Pilgrim Arts. This first Open Lates centres on the 30 Emotions, exploring how artists respond emotionally to the works on display.
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19 Aug 2026 to 19 Aug 2026
Explore colour, pattern and still life painting with artist Louise Adams in this relaxed introduction to gouache.
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22 Aug 2026 to 19 Aug 2026
Design and decorate your own unique Staffordshire-inspired ceramic dog with artist Alice Thatcher.
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26 Aug 2026 to 26 Aug 2026
Discover the art of linocut printing and create your own original prints inspired by Fenton Town Hall.
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27 Aug 2026 to 27 Aug 2026
Fold, shape and create beautiful paper flowers during this relaxing late-night origami workshop.
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29 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
Make and decorate your own kite before joining a spectacular giant dragon kite launch to close the exhibition. 🪁🐉✨
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