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For the first time in six years, step through the grand oak doors of Alfred East Gallery and into the home of Kettering’s art collection.After six years of changes and challenges, the Gallery is reopening looking better than ever. Whether it’s your first visit or a long-awaited return, we are welcoming everyone into the historic heart of arts and culture in your hometown with exhibitions, music, and family activities.
From 10am, join us for a day to remember.
🖼️FACES & PLACES🖼️
A major exhibition of Kettering’s art collection.
See Golden Youth, a stunningly restored oil painting by Thomas Cooper Gotch, exhibited in Kettering for the first time.
Trace the history of Kettering through its art, discover the internationally important artists that came from your hometown
📍East and West galleries
🕰️10am – 4pm
🖼️TAG-A-TILE AND KETTFEST🖼️
Two community projects, two exhibitions.
In Tag-a-Tile, see the decorated slates that now form part of Kettering Library’s roof.
Heartwarming messages of support alongside innovative, original art.
In KettFest, see how the community embraced art from the collection in a new and exciting way.
See the inspiration behind KettFest, with original WW2-era artwork displayed alongside the community’s completed mini-canvasses.
📍North Gallery
🕰️10am – 4pm
🎵DJ JOHN SWAN🎵
The legendary Kettering DJ performs a set of chilled tunes in his hometown’s Gallery for the very first time.
Enjoy the exhibitions while listening to John’s curated playlist.
DJ equipment kindly provided by the awesome Lucky Chuck’s.
📍East Gallery
🕰️12pm – 3pm
🏮GOLDEN YOUTH CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES🏮
A full day of art for young artists inspired by our new loan artwork, Golden Youth.
Lantern decorating (limited numbers – first come, first served!)
Reinterpret Golden Youth with our collective portrait artwork.
Gilded frames and golden jewellery crafts.
📍Kate Pierce Studio
🕰️10am – 4pm
🧑🤝🧑FRIENDS OF KETTERING ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM🧑🤝🧑
Learn how you can get involved with the charity that supports us, as they celebrate their 70th year.
Chat to members of the Friends and discover how you can help.
See how the Friends have helped Kettering’s collections grow.
View Golden Youth and learn how the Friends made this loan possible.
📍West Gallery
🕰️10am – 4pm
🥂PLUS, a drinks reception available from 12pm!🥂
Entry to Alfred East Gallery is FREE.
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Our opening day celebrations are made possible by Friends of Kettering Art Gallery and Museum.
Golden Youth appears courtesy of The John Gurney Charitable Trust.
Main Image: Golden Youth (detail) by Thomas Cooper Gotch.
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Alfred East Gallery, Deli Bloc, Sheep Street, Kettering, NN15 7, United Kingdom
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