An exhibition curated by artist Victoria Lucas, centred around a painting of an imaginary landscape by JMW Turner. Exploring perceptions of reality and representations of the relationship between women and nature.
Art picks
Take a Sheffield art tour with our picks of the exhibitions and artists' events on now and coming soon.
A Playground in the Factory
Fri. 10 November 2023 — Sat. 2 December 2023
Yorkshire Artspace
Renowned artist Paul Housley brings new paintings to Sheffield's very own art factory: Yorkshire Artspace.
Photomarathon Sheffield exhibition
Sat. 25 November 2023 — Fri. 8 December 2023
Sheffield Winter Garden, 90 Surrey Street, S1 2LH
An exhibition showing one day in the life of a city from hundreds of perspectives. Featuring photos from every entrant in this year's Photomarathon Sheffield, including the prize-winning snaps.
Joanna Whittle: Ghosted Ground
Mon. 24 July 2023 — Sun. 10 December 2023
Western Bank Library
Paintings inspired by research on travelling showmen and the traces they leave behind in the landscape. With documents from the National Fairground and Circus Archive.
Open Up Sheffield: Winter Exhibition
Thu. 16 November 2023 — Sat. 16 December 2023
The Art House
Join Open Up for a Winter Exhibition featuring work from the artists who took part their open studios event this year.
Handmade for Christmas
Sat. 21 October 2023 — Sun. 24 December 2023
Millennium Gallery
A showcase of gifts that are truly special, created by talented makers from across Sheffield, Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
Cornucopia
Sat. 18 November 2023 — Sat. 6 January 2024
Cupola Gallery
Share the joy and beauty of creativity at Cupola's Christmas exhibition. A joyous celebration of the human spirit of generosity, with work by over 60 artists.
Pioneers: John Ruskin, William Morris and the Bauhaus
Thu. 19 October 2023 — Sun. 21 January 2024
Millennium Gallery
An exhibition exploring how John Ruskin, William Morris and the students and masters of the Bauhaus shaped our understanding of art and design. They were united by a common belief – that design and making can improve everyday life.
Before, During & After: Here Now (How To Keep The Balance)
Thu. 28 September 2023 — Sun. 18 February 2024
Site Gallery
“A place to confront fears of failure gently.” Read our review of Appau Jnr Boakye-Yiadom's installation. Centred on learning to play the drums, sharing wisdom and embracing the unknown.
Open Up Sheffield
Multiple dates
Sheffield's huge annual artists' open studios event. The open call for artists for 2024 is open 1 October–31 January.
City of Rivers
Fri. 24 November 2023 — Sun. 3 November 2024
Weston Park Museum
An exhibition of stories, objects, artwork, film and photography chronicling Sheffield's relationship with its waterways.
Portraiture and the Human Figure
Thu. 16 March 2023 — Sun. 8 December 2024
Graves Gallery
“A celebration of being, making and looking.” Read our writer Wemmy's review of this inspiring exhibition full of love letters to bodies.