Opening Times
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
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 upFriday 20 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, 1.30pm to 3pm. 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. |
March
Truisms Reimagined – Writing Workshop with Rob Walton
Saturday 7 March, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Participants are invited to respond to Jenny Holzer’s Truisms with their own, or remix them to reflect contemporary issues.
Age 16+ Free, Book Here.
Life Drawing with Julie Oxenforth
Saturday 7 March, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Perfect for beginners and established artists alike, this friendly, supportive life-drawing session is a fantastic way to develop your skills and build confidence. Guided by experienced tutor Julie Oxenforth, you’ll explore proportion, form, and expressive mark-making in a relaxed studio environment. All materials are provided 18+
£22.38 per person, Book Here.
Youth Eco Project
Saturday 14 March 2026 10am–12pm
Young artists from the Youth Eco Project present a midpoint celebration pop-up exhibition and zine launch.
Free, no booking required
Art Club
Saturday 28 March, 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
April
Listening Rooms – Live Music in the Gallery feat. Bhajan Bhoy (Netherlands) + More
Saturday 18 April 7pm–10pm
Join us for an evening of ambient performances curated by Andy Abbott (ADRA) in response to Jenny Holzer’s work. Headliner Bhajan Bhoy (AKA musician Ajay Saggar) makes deep meditative music drawing on psychedelic raga and esoteric electronica.
Age 16+ £12 (concessions available), Book Here.
Art Club
Saturday 25 April, 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
I will meet you here
Saturday 25 April 2026 10.30am to 12.30pm
Join curator Alex Stubbs and writer Wes Foster for a practical session exploring Scunthorpe on developing your creative practice and a discussion group to debate topics in the exhibition.
Age 18+ Free, Book Here.
Reoccurring Events
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.
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.
Current Exhibitions:
31 January to 13 June 2026
ARTIST ROOMS Jenny Holzer
20-21 Visual Arts Centre is delighted to host ARTIST ROOMS Jenny Holzer, presented in partnership with Tate and National Galleries of Scotland. Pioneering American artist Jenny Holzer uses text as her primary material and remains one of the most influential figures in contemporary art. Known for powerful, provocative installations and her creative use of electronic technology, she produces art that is impossible to ignore.
Image: Jenny Holzer, from Truisms (1977-79), 1983, T-shirt worn by Lady Pink © 2026 Jenny Holzer, member Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY/DACS, UK / Photo © 2026 Lisa Kahane
24 January to 7 March 2026
Introducing: Richard Barnard
In the latest of our Introducing series of exhibitions showcasing the work of artists from the local area, Richard Barnard evokes memories of visiting his grandparents in industrial Lancashire, through large-scale paintings depicting nostalgic scenes of life in 1950s and 60s terrace houses, under the smog of the factories.
From October 2025
Discover@20-21
Our new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) interactive gallery – bringing together creativity and curiosity in spectacular style. Designed especially for families, the colourful, hands-on gallery is packed with activities that make learning feel like play.
