Opening Times
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
January
Freestyle Yoga with Julie Oxenforth
Tuesday 6 January, 5pm to 6pm
Experience the calming world of yoga right in the middle of the Arc In Movement Exhibition. No experience necessary
£6.13 per person, please book here.
Figure Drawing – Arc In Movement – Sold Out
We are hosting a unique figure drawing session where the model will be wearing one of the iconic dresses featured in the Arc In Movement Film. Even better, the session will take place within the stunning exhibition space itself, offering an inspiring backdrop for your artwork. Led by experienced tutor Julie Oxenforth, you’ll explore proportion, form, and expressive mark-making in a relaxed, supportive environment.
£6.13 per person, please book here.
Beginners Burlesque Workshop -Sold Out
Thursday 8 January, 5pm to 6pm
Learn the empowering art of burlesque in this fun and friendly class. Lead by International burlesque performer Elsie Diamond you will learn to walk, shimmy and shake like a pro. No experience necessary.
Free to attend, booking required, please book here.
Life Drawing with Julie Oxenforth
Saturday 10 January, 11am to 1pm
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, please book via Eventbrite.
Watercolour Workshop with Liliana Relich – Sold Out
Saturday 24 January, 10am to 12pm
Join renowned Ukrainian artist Liliana Relich for an exploration into the enchanting world of watercolour. Be warned these workshops sell out fast so grab your place fast! Discover the joy of learning a new skill while crafting a breath taking piece of art to adorn your home. All materials provided.
£16.96 per person, please book via Eventbrite.
Art Club
Saturday 31 January, 1pm to 2pm
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 Event
Tuesday 17 February, 11am–3pm
A STEAM-inspired family fun day set in the exciting interactive Discover@20-21.
Free to attend, No booking required.
Art Club
Saturday 28 February, 1pm to 2pm
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
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.
