Opening Times
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
January
ARTIST ROOMS Jenny Holzer – Exhibition Preview
Friday 30 January, 7pm to 9pm.
Join us to celebrate the launch of our new exhibition, ARTIST ROOMS Jenny Holzer.
This exhibition, presented in partnership with Tate and National Galleries of Scotland, explores the work of one of the most influential artists of the last 50 years.
Free to attend, but please email 20-21.epd@northlincs.gov.uk to book a place.
Art Club
Saturday 31 January, 1.30pm to 3pm
Art Club is our free, friendly guided arts and craft session for children 8+. Each month is a different exciting theme inspired by our exhibitions.
Free to attend, no booking required
February
Little Sparks launch eventTuesday 17 February, 10.30am to 12pm An introduction to the new session for younger children. Little sparks is a STEAM inspired session at Discover@20-21. Come and investigate, build, create and learn. Free to attend, and no booking required. Have a go – Pop Art portraitsWednesday 18 February, 10.30am to 12pm. Drop in and create you own piece of art inspired by the striking pop art movement. Children aged five years and above and adults welcome. Free to attend, and no Booking required. Lab RascalsThursday 19 February, 10.30am to 3pm. An exciting, hands-on interactive show at Discover@20-21. Explore the magic of light and colour through fun, engaging STEAM activities. Perfect for curious minds aged five years and above and grown-ups are very welcome too. Free to attend, and no booking required. Have a go – Badge me upWednesday 18 February, 10.30am to 12pm. Express yourself and get creative in our drop-in badge-making session! Make a bold statement or design your own wearable work of art. Suitable for children aged five years and above and adults.. Free to attend, and no booking required. Art ClubSaturday 28 February, 1pm to 2pm. Art Club is our free, friendly guided arts and craft session for children aged eight years and above. Each month is a different exciting theme inspired by our exhibitions. Free to attend, and no booking required. |
Reoccurring Events
ARTivity Table
Daily: Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10am to 4pm
Arts and Crafts activities for the whole family based around our current exhibitions.
Free to attend no booking required
Get Crafty
Every Wednesday, 1.30pm to 3pm
Craft sessions for age 16+ with a disability.
Free to attend no booking required
Our Exhibitions:
Here at 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, we have multiple exhibition spaces showing a range of contemporary art and craft from local, regional, national and international artists.
Please note that the main exhibition space is currently closed for the final stages of restoration and will reopen on 22 August.
Current Exhibitions:
27 September 2025 to 10 January 2026
Clare Hewitt – Everything in the forest is the forest
Responding to a government report suggesting that loneliness and isolation were increasing in rural areas of the UK, acclaimed photographer Clare Hewitt presents new work that celebrates trees and their remarkable ability to nurture and communicate. Setting up a studio within a circle of twelve oak trees, Hewitt documented the forest and its seasonal changes, exploring nature and the forest through a range of sustainable photography techniques.
13 November 2025 to 10 January 2026
Marc Renshaw – Nowherby Gateway
Grimsby artist Marc Renshaw explores the poetry and poignancy of peripheral spaces. This cafe showcase exhibition presents evocative drawing, photography and film inspired by walking around Normanby Enterprise Park on the outskirts of Scunthorpe.
15 November 2025 to 10 January 2026
Arc in Movement
Produced in partnership with Tenfoot Dance Company and performed and filmed at locations across North Lincolnshire as part of ‘The Woman’s Movement 100’, a major national touring project, Arc in Movement presents a film and multi-media installation to be exhibited at 20-21 Visual Arts Centre during Autumn 2025, shining a light on our unique place and community.
For more information head over to our dedicated Exhibitions page.
