Allen Gallery

19/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported our Big Give campaign.

With your help, we raised over £13,000 through the campaign, unlocking vital match funding to help children and young people find inspiration, creativity and joy in the arts when they need it most. Since the campaign closed, further gifts and Gift Aid have taken the total to over £18,000, which is a wonderful result.

We are also grateful to the donor who provided match funding and believes deeply in this work, helping every pound given to go further. Together, this shared commitment will enhance local children and young people’s connection to their local museum or gallery and access to creative opportunities

12/05/2026

Only 3 days left to have your donation doubled in our match-funding campaign for our Children and Young People's Fund.

The more we raise, the more children and young people we can support, with opportunities and safe spaces to express themselves, explore their feelings and build confidence - like the ceramics workshops shown here.

If you can, please make a donation today, and make double the difference in the lives of children and young people.
Donations must be made before midday on 15th May to be eligible for match-funding.

Please make your donation via the Big Give platform here: https://buff.ly/0CIreUT

Thank you for your support 🙏

08/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated to our Children and Young People’s Fund during our match funding campaign so far.

Your generosity is directly funding creative programmes across our venues, that provide safe spaces for children to express themselves, explore their emotions and build self-confidence.

Could you help us to help even more children and young people? We’d love to reach our target and have a little way to go!

By donating what you can before midday on 15th May, your contribution will be doubled, thanks to a very generous supporter of our work.

For more information about the work of our Children and Young People’s Fund and to make your donation, head to the Big Give platform here: https://buff.ly/0CIreUT
Thank you

27/04/2026

📢Big Give Match funding campaign - now live! 📢

Every donation made to the Hampshire Cultural Trust's Children and Young People Fund through the Big Give platform, from today until midday on 15th May will be doubled, thanks to a generous donor’s match funding of up to £10,000!

Your donation will fund creative programmes for children and young people struggling with their mental health, helping to build their confidence and emotional resilience.
Donations must be made via our page on the Big Give platform before midday on 15th May to be doubled in value.

Donate now to transform young lives through the arts.

Please donate here : https://buff.ly/EKSbxAF

13/04/2026

Discover the joy of needle-felting and join us for a morning's introduction to this absorbing and fascinating craft with local maker and artist Judith Venn.

While we are closed for refurbishment, our community workshops and events programme continues at the Curtis Museum

We are delighted that with the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund we have the opportunity to run a workshop at an affordable rate - about half the price of comparable sessions elsewhere! - here in the centre of Alton, open to all adults and young people aged 16+.

https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/event/adult-craft-workshop-needle-felted-eggs-new-date-15-april-2026

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Note: This workshop was originally listed for 1st April, the booking link will update to the 15th.

30/03/2026

Easter workshops have arrived at the Curtis Museum, Alton! Join us for family paper crafts on Tuesday 31st March, or adult needle felting on Wednesday 15th April. Spaces are limited at these small group sessions. Please visit the Curtis Museum website to book https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/curtis-museum-events And drop in for a range of free trails and workshops throughout the holidays!
Supported with generous funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, East Hampshire District Council and Alton Town Council as part of the Allen Gallery Project.

28/02/2026

🏺Today is the last day for our February “Object of The Month” hosted at whilst the Allen Gallery is being redeveloped

♥️ We were fortunate to be visited by Jenny Beavan recently, the talented creator of this wonderful Queen of Hearts stoneware cheese dish.

Why not pop in to to see it on display and read more about Jenny’s story? 😁

14/01/2026

Book now for our February sewing workshop to create a stunning Japanese-inspired drawstring flower bag. This workshop is aimed at adults and older children from 16+.

While the gallery is closed for refurbishment all our workshops will continue from the Curtis Museum

With thanks to:

12/01/2026

The Allen Gallery is now closed until early 2027, as we begin an exciting new chapter!

Our collections have been carefully packed and safely stored while we carry out a major redevelopment, generously supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

When we reopen, you can look forward to revitalised galleries, a welcoming community space, and new ways to explore our nationally and internationally significant ceramics collection.

Find out more about our “Rediscovering The Allen Gallery” project at www.hampshireculture.org.uk/rediscovering-allen-gallery and follow us for updates.

26/11/2025

We need your views! If you have ever visited the Allen Gallery in the centre of Alton we would love to hear from you - as part of our exciting "Rediscover the Allen Gallery" project we are seeking your feedback to help us develop activities that work for the community.

We would be very grateful for a few minutes of your time... in return you will receive a FREE coffee (latte, cappucino, Americano, decaff, we have it all!), or a tea or hot chocolate in our little cafe.

https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/event/free-hot-drink-visitor-survey

And if you've never been - do pop in to see the beautiful collection, or enjoy our little shop and secret garden in the centre of Alton. You can complete the paper survey while you are here! We close on 23rd December for refurbishment. Find out more via the link.
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The Rediscovering the Allen Gallery project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.