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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Art picks

Take a Sheffield art tour with our picks of the exhibitions and artists' events on now and coming soon.

Workshop: Hand Building Pottery Class – Hybrid sculptures inspired by John Hoyland

Sat. 12 April 2025

Millennium Gallery

Make your own sculpture inspired by the 'mad hybrids' in John Hoyland exhibition. A full day workshop led by local ceramicist Andrew Walker.

Work-Leisure

Thu. 20 March 2025 — Sat. 12 April 2025

Yorkshire Artspace: Persistence Works

An exhibition of objects made in leisure time by industrial workers – from furniture welded by steelworkers to whimsical pieces cast by plasterers. Led by artist Bahbak Hashemi-Nezhad, co-curated with Matthew Harle. Preview evening Thursday 20 March.

Family-Friendly Cameraless Filmmaking Workhop with Chris Paul Daniels

Sat. 12 April 2025

Site Gallery

Explore and manipulate 16mm film in this family-friendly workshop with Chris Paul Daniels, inspired by Site Gallery's current exhibition Subjects of State, Labours of Love. For ages 6+ – intergenerational collaboration encouraged.

Anomaly Life Drawing

Multiple dates

The Floristry School, Cotton Mill Walk, S3 8DH

A place to relax, experiment with materials and practice drawing the wonderful human form.

In Conversation with White Teeth and Moira Salt

Thu. 17 April 2025

Site Gallery

Join White Teeth and Moira Salt at Site Gallery for a conversation about the politics of archiving and how this touches on care, ethics, community and access.

Habitat

Sat. 15 March 2025 — Sat. 19 April 2025

Cupola Gallery

A mixed group exhibition, with an opening event on Friday 14th March.

Fanzine Workshop – Kid Acne

Sat. 19 April 2025

St Chad's Community Hub 54-56 Abbey Lane, S8 0BP

Unleash your creativity and make your own mini-fanzine with local artist Kid Acne.

Clothes Swap, Repair Shop

Sun. 27 April 2025

Sheffield Artist Maker Exchange, 108 Prospect Road, Heeley, S2 3EN

Sheffield Artist Maker Exchange invite you to clear out your wardrobe and mend those holey socks. Bring something along, and stay to learn some mending techniques or try block printing.

SADACCA F.M. Screenings

Fri. 2 May 2025 — Sun. 4 May 2025

Site Gallery

A looping selection of films brought together by Memory Dance, White Teeth and Ashley Holmes. Reflecting on 40 years since the miners' strike, the significance of pirate radio to the city's Black community and youth, and politics of space.

Open Up Sheffield

Multiple dates

Sheffield's annual artists' open studios festival.

Late: Thinking in Colour

Thu. 8 May 2025

Millennium Gallery

Discover a thought-provoking, after-hours event with a difference. Explore the galleries with a fresh perspective and try out some new ideas in conversation with others as you investigate the concept of colour together.

These Mad Hybrids: John Hoyland and Contemporary Sculpture

Thu. 20 February 2025 — Sun. 18 May 2025

Millennium Gallery

Rarely seen sculptures by Sheffield-born artist John Hoyland, best known for his abstract paintings. Alongside work by Caroline Achaintre, Phyllida Barlow, Hew Locke and more.

Strange Presence: John Hoyland Paintings

Sat. 18 January 2025 — Sun. 18 May 2025

Millennium Gallery

This spring, two new exhibitions at the Millennium Gallery celebrate the acclaimed Sheffield-born artist, John Hoyland (1934 – 2011). With paintings, sketchbooks, photographs and archival film.

Slambarz Takeover

Sat. 24 May 2025

Site Gallery

Join Slambarz artists aged 14-25 for an exciting live performance inspired by Site Gallery’s current exhibition Subjects of State, Labours of Love.

Paper Wreath Making – Zoe Genders

Sat. 24 May 2025

St Chad's Community Hub, 54-56 Abbey Lane, S8 0BP

Learn how to craft a pretty floral wreath that, unlike real flowers, will last forever.

Subjects of State, Labours of Love

Fri. 14 February 2025 — Sun. 25 May 2025

Site Gallery

An immersive multi-channel film installation, presenting an intimate portrait of Caribbean associations in Wolverhampton from the 1980s to the present day, and Sheffield African and Caribbean Community Association (SADACCA).

Goldsmiths North

Fri. 30 May 2025 — Sun. 1 June 2025

Cutlers' Hall, Church Street, S1 1HG

Meet and buy from over 50 independent silversmiths and jewellery makers in the magnificent surroundings of Cutlers' Hall. Earlybird tickets on sale throughout February.

Anatomy at Sheffield

Mon. 10 February 2025 — Sun. 15 June 2025

Western Bank Library

An exhibition on teaching of the history of anatomy study in Sheffield. Plus chance to see centuries old anatomy textbooks from the Rare Books Collection.

Derrick Greaves: Art Worlds

Sat. 25 January 2025 — Sat. 21 June 2025

Graves Gallery

Sheffield-born Derrick Greaves (1927–2022) was one of the most acclaimed British painters of the last half century, first recognised in the 1950s as a 'kitchen-sink' painter. This exhibition is the first retrospective of his work since his death.

Selected Space Sheffield

Fri. 11 July 2025 — Sun. 13 July 2025

Yorkshire Artspace: Persistence Works

Bringing together some of the region's finest artists, makers and designers for you to support and enjoy, over three days at Yorkshire Artspace.

The Boy with a Leg Named Brian: An Exhibition by Pete McKee

Fri. 29 November 2024 — Sun. 2 November 2025

Weston Park Museum

Join one of Sheffield best-loved artists as he takes you on a nostalgia-filled journey through his 1970s childhood.

Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps

Fri. 10 May 2024 — Sun. 2 May 2027

Weston Park Museum

An exhibition celebrating the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life. With stories of sport, carnival, fighting racism, and more.