What’s on

Since April 2024

'Slices of Peace' is a public artwork by artist and designer Yinka Ilori MBE installed in Orchard Park – a new public park in Kings Hill, near West Malling in Kent.

Since 2017

See one of a series of one hundred, solid cast-iron figures by Antony Gormley exploring the experience of being human.

Apr 2025–Apr 2026

Celebrating 250 years since the birth of JMW Turner. #Turner250

Sun 26 Oct 2025, 10am–5pm

Join writer and tutor Dominic from Creative Writer UK for a full-day workshop designed to get words flowing—whether you’re a total beginner or deep into a draft.

Sat 14 Jun–Sun 26 Oct 2025

Join us this summer to discover The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories, an exhibition by Anna Boghiguian, which will explore global maritime histories and today’s environmental and geopolitical crises.

Fri 7 Feb-Sun 1 Jun 2025

Come and meet this giant commission by Lily Mixe, alongside Young Creatives X RNLI.

8 Apr 2025–Apr 2026

Join us to see JMW Turner’s oil sketch 'Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore at Margate (Study for ‘Rockets and Blue Lights’)' at Turner, part of a year-long festival celebrating 250 years since the artist's birth.

Sun 26 Oct 2025, 11am–12pm

Join Talk Art's Russell Tovey and Robert Diament as they present 'Art School (in a Book)', an exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives. They'll be joined by award-winning illustrator Rose Blake for an interactive workshop inspired by artists from the book.

Fri 3 Oct 2025–Sun 15 Mar 2026

Experience two monumental sculptures by acclaimed American artist Simone Leigh.

Sat 14 Jun–Sun 26 Oct 2025

Explore paintings, collages, photography, video and installation pieces created by local young artists inspired by the force of the sea.

22 Feb–26 Oct 2025

Make your mark in our Clore Learning Studio with the Chalk Stream. Our Clore Learning Studio has been transformed into a Chalk Stream. Designed for play, alongside the children’s art library of over 400 books and regular workshop programme.

Saturdays & Sundays, 2–4pm

Come and create at our free, drop-in family workshops for ages 12 and under.