Coming Up
Together for Bedford: An exhibition of Children’s Work from The Harpur Trust Art Competition
29 June – 8 September 2024
Sir William Harpur Gallery – Free Entry
An exciting exhibition of local children’s art work based around the theme of ‘Together For Bedford’. Pupils aged 4 - 18 years are invited to take part in the competition which ties in with The Harpur Trust’s new plan inspired by the peopleof Bedford and its vision of the borough as a community where everyone can thrive.
The exhibition explores what does an ideal community look like? With students taking inspiration from what communities they belong to; from where they live or go to school, to a sports team they are a member of or their cultural identity. It celebrates what community in Bedford means to them and how they get involved or inspired.
Community Portrait Exhibition
28 September – 23 February 2025
Sir William Harpur Gallery – Free Entry
In partnership with Bedford Creative Arts and Fuji film
This exhibition explores the history of photography from 1840s glass-plate techniques to the latest digital technology through images taken by local school children, Bedford College students, community groups and professional photographers.
Delivered in partnership with Fujifilm and Bedford Creative Arts it showcases the Bedford community through their own portraits, whilst inviting the viewer to reflect on the art of image-making through the decades.
