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There's always plenty happening at The Atkins Building, check out the events calendar below for all the upcoming events and exhibitions!
Jul
2025
The Atkins Gallery annual Open Exhibition returns for 2025 with the theme The Art of Music!
We are looking forward to seeing your music inspired submissions to join our annual local artist showcase
For more information on the Atkins Gallery Open exhibition please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or download an Exhibitor Pack
Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 and look out for additional evenings and weekend viewings.
Submission of artworks 30/06/2025-04/07/2025
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Aug
2025
As part of the Art Of Music Exhibition there will be a FREE lunchtime recital in Atkins Gallery
Introducing Castle Baroque Players is the inaugural concert series of Castle Baroque Players, a new amateur historical performance group based in Leicestershire. Their aim is to combine the past and present: playing Baroque music on authentic eighteenth-century instruments, with a contemporary vitality and flair. Artistic Director Seb Carrington leads the group from the harpsichord in a programme of Telemann, Byrd, and Corelli
The inaugural concert series of Castle Baroque Players, featuring a programme of Telemann, Byrd, and Corelli, directed by Seb Carrington.
No need to book to attend the recital. Freshly made lunches and Fair Trade Coffee available from the onsite Hansom Café
Aug
2025
Earl Shilton Camera Club present their 2025 exhibition with a full members' showcase.
The club has members ranging from beginners to experienced photographer’s with the common aim of improving all members' skills and sharing knowledge.
Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 . Additional evenings and weekend viewings will be added here and promoted on our social media @atkinsbuilding
Evening Event Wednesday 27 August 19:00-21:00
Learn more about ESCC at http://www.earlshiltoncameraclub.org.uk
Sep
2025
Remembering the end of the Second World War with Hinckley & District Museum and Atkins Gallery.
2025 marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War, with Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May 1945 and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on 15 August 1945.
Hinckley & District Museum and Atkins Gallery are partnering up to create an exhibition in September to capture local people’s memories and family stories of VE and VJ Day, with a particular focus on VJ day, the sometimes-overlooked aspect of the Second World War.
Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 . Additional evenings and weekend viewings will be added here and promoted on our social media.@atkinsbuilding
Sep
2025
This exhibition celebrates the everyday factory worker at work and play with objects, photos and stories from the 1960s to 2002
Part of Heritage Open Days
Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 . Additional evenings and weekend viewings will be added here and promoted on our social media.
Sep
2025
Historic Hinckley buildings walking tour, that all have a connection to the notable Atkins hosiery family.
Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel records when the first Atkins (Robert) arrived in Hinckley in 1722 to start his business. The Atkins family continued their connection with the chapel into the 20th century.
Atkins Building, the Victorian hosiery factory built by the descendants of 1722 Robert Atkins where manufacture continued by the family until 2002.
Hinckley & District Museum, a thatched framework knitters cottage the predecessor to the factory and was owned by the Atkins Family.
To book a FREE place on this 3 building tour please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The tour begins at Hinckley & District Museum meeting at 10am for guest registration.
Part of Heritage Open Days 2025
Oct
2025
Underwater Photographer of the Year is an annual competition, based in the UK, that celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools, and attracts entries from all around the world.
The contest has 13 categories, testing photographers with themes such as Macro, Wide Angle, Behaviour and Wreck photography, as well as four categories for photos taken specifically in British waters.
The 2024 collection including the winning images will be on display in Atkins Gallery.
Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00. Look out for additional evening and weekend openings here or on social media @AtkinsBuilding
Image credit Lonesome Drifter by Dennis Corpuz, runner up in the Macro Category
Nov
2025
Our annual Christmas shopping event with local businesses, artists and crafters.
Entry to the Christmas Gift Fair is free.
Festive treats available from the onsite Hansom Café.
All exhibitor enquiries to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Please note no third parties have been appointed to manage exhibitors.
Dec
2025
An exhibition of pupils’ artworks and sensory creations from the Multi Academy Trust consisting of Dorothy Goodman School, Cleveland House and the Dorothy Goodman Satellite bases and the Fusion Academy.
Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 excluding Bank Holidays. Additional evenings and weekend viewings will be added here and promoted on our social media.
Jan
2026
A Hinckley campus wide showcase of student work in various disciplines.
Atkins Galley is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 and look out for additional evenings and weekend viewings.
Feb
2026
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College ( NWSLC) Creative Arts teaching team are mounting their own exhibition in Atkins Gallery.
Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
Look out for additional evenings and weekend viewings.
May
2026
Midland Textile Forum are a group of artists who predominantly use textiles and/or mixed media in their practice. They live and work in central England. The Forum's aim is to develop our individual practice, and support and encourage textile based activity in the region, primarily through exhibitions
Image Loop line patchwork by Jo Hall
Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 . Additional evenings and weekend viewings will be added here and promoted on our social media.
Sep
2026
Cover-Uncover is a group of contemporary artists based in the East Midlands.
Cover-Uncover brings together practices that include painting, collage, printmaking, digital art, sculpture and light installations.
Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 . Additional evenings and weekend viewings will be added here and promoted on our social media.