The old fire engine house gallery

11/03/2024

07/11/2023

Preview Tonight 6pm - 8pm

Our wonderful new exhibition of Ceramics and Paintings starts tomorrow by Stephen Murfitt and Terry Beard.

08/02/2023

Anthony Day 1922 - 2023
Please Join us for a Celebration of his work and life on Sunday the 19th February 2.30pm - 6pm.
https://mailchi.mp/.../february-gallery-information-13525012
An extensive exhibition of his work will be on show until the 26th February.

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11/01/2023

Artists Sonia Lewis and Peter Cavaciuti, who currently exhibiting their work at The Old Fire Engine House will be giving Gallery talks on their recent work this month.

Sonia Lewis 11am Sunday the 15th of January
Peter Cavaciuti 11am Saturday the 21st of January
Please do join them on these dates and have a look around their art and hear about the process that goes into their work.

25/10/2022

A vibrant exhibition of colour and pattern features in our 1st floor Gallery this month and until the end of November. Ceramics by Sara Paynter and paintings and prints by Paul Edwards.
Please visit Tues-Sat, open from 10am until the end of dinner service and Free Entry.

08/10/2022

Preview Morning tomorrow, Sunday 9th 10.30am with Sara Paynter and Paul Edwards

Sara Paynter I make wheel thrown and press moulded domestic pottery, using transparent glazes over coloured slips. I use traditional English slipware techniques of trailing, pouring and sponging to create contemporary surface designs. Also using piercing (making holes) for function and design. I am....

31/07/2022

We are looking for new pieces of art to hang amongst our mixed display. If you would like to submit a piece for consideration, please email one or two images with price and media details to Chloe at [email protected]. Please do not message via Facebook.

31/07/2022

Please join us for an open house this morning and a glass of sparkling elderflower with Rebecca Harvey before her wonderful exhibition, Bowl of Stars, returns to Cornwall. Pieces from £18.

11/06/2022

The June Newsletter is out, details on Bowl of Stars, the new exhibition from Rebecca Harvey, open now until July 31st.
https://mailchi.mp/cffd8490b78f/february-gallery-information-13502332

28/05/2022

Last chance to see INSIGHTS by Terry Beard and Stephen Murfitt this weekend as the show ends this Sunday evening.
The Gallery is open until 9pm this evening and from 12noon tomorrow, free entry, no need to book. Pieces are also available to view online here https://theoldfireenginehousegallery.squarespace.com/portfolio-1/insights

INSIGHTSNew work by Stephen Murfitt and Terry Beard5th April to 29th May 2022Preview - April 3rd 10-11.30amSince their first show at the Old Fire Engine House in 1980, Stephen and Terry have exhibited their work widely, including 11 shows here. Based in the Huntingdonshire Fens, their current practi...

13/05/2022

The May e-newsletter is out now, to sign up, please visit our website.
https://mailchi.mp/7ffacdf7f92c/february-gallery-information-13499280

20/04/2022

We are delighted to exhibit Amanda MacPhail in The Sitting Room on the 1st floor, with a selection of framed prints and ceramics throughout April and May.
Coffees served 10.30-11.30am Tuesday to Saturday and the gallery is open all day for viewing on the 1st floor.

02/04/2022

Really excited to be hosting our first preview in two years for Terry Beard and Stephen Murfitt on Sunday morning from 10-11.30am.
We also have new work from Amanda MacPhail in the Sitting Room, both exhibitions run until May 29th.

24/02/2022

Three new pieces by Melanie Goemans have been added to exhibition this week in the Landing on the 1st floor, catching the light beautifully. Framed etchings £195, Mimosa on Board £495.

10/02/2022

Our spontaneous mixed exhibition opened yesterday until March 27th. Featuring new ceramics, photography, paintings, textiles and sculpture from many artists. Mainly in our 1st floor gallery and landing with more for sale throughout the house.
Open from 10am, closed Mondays. Coffees and teas served 10.30-11.30am Tues-Sat and 3.450-5.15pm Tues-Sun.
For more information please visit our website.
https://mailchi.mp/6405aa59d8c7/february-gallery-information-13434832

05/01/2022

Looking forward to re-opening on January 6th at 10am after our festive break. Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Coffees will be served from 10.30am-11.30am as normal.

18/12/2021

Winter exhibitions open until 7pm on Dec 23rd, reopening again on January 6th and available online through our website. Please call fir further information on any piece or email Chloe at [email protected]

07/12/2021

Newsletter out today full of images from our new exhibitions opening weekend
https://mailchi.mp/800e5f3865c7/february-preview-and-gallery-information-6599204

03/12/2021

Thanks to Bob Banks for this video of Derek Andrews exhibition in our Gallery https://youtu.be/hq6KonNr0to

Derek & Margot also feature here in an interview about the inspiration behind his latest work, https://youtu.be/19RkhEObQ5Q

The Winter exhibitions feature sculptures inspired by Barbara Hepworth alongside paintings and drawings of East Anglia and the Kent coastDecember 4th to Janu...

02/12/2021

Really excited to see our galleries full with new exhibitions again ready for the Christmas season. We have a fabulous selection of paintings and sketches from Richard Neal throughout the ground floor. Our 1st floor gallery hosts an exhibition inspired by Barbara Hepworth with Derek Andrews and 100 years in the Fen landscape from Anthony Day. The Garden Room Washstand is awash with Amanda MacPhail's ceramics from just £15.
https://theoldfireenginehousegallery.squarespace.com/portfolio-1/dec-2021

19/11/2021

Landlines exhibition featuring Lyz Gardner, Katrina Wilkie & Jeremy Peake continues until Sunday November 28th in our 1st Floor Gallery, 1 min from Ely Cathedral. Open Tues-Sat 10am-7pm and Sun 12-6pm. Free entry, all welcome

12/11/2021

Joss Goodchild exhibition dates now extended in the Bar until November 28th. To view work online please click below
https://theoldfireenginehousegallery.squarespace.com/portfolio-1/joss-goodchild

Joss Goodchild - The BarOctober & November 2021Whenever artistic doubts and anxieties surface, I’m consoled by the knowledge that my subject, the East Anglian fens, remains constant. My interest and exploration of this unique landscape continues, regardless of the successes and failures encountere...

19/08/2021

Our latest newsletter has gone out today featuring the three exhibitions throughout August & September including our summer show until the end of September.
https://mailchi.mp/e2afa5034179/february-preview-and-gallery-information-6589396?e=b94781bfa9

04/08/2021

On The Wall - Andy English and Michael Edwards, exhibiting in The Bar and The Sitting Room until the end of September. Prices from £25 to £210, original watercolours, prints and engravings.
https://theoldfireenginehousegallery.squarespace.com/portfolio-1/on-the-wall-michael-edwards-andy-english

On The WallAndy and Michael exhibited over lock down in our virtual gallery. This exhibition is now On The Wall in the Gallery in the Sitting Room and The Bar with two pieces by Andy English in the Entrance Hallway. Featuring framed original watercolours, art prints and engravings from just £25 to ...