Ilminster Arts Centre

Ilminster Arts Centre Our mission is to bring amazing art, live music and creative workshops to the South West. Gallery: Constantly changing exhibitions in our gallery.

Music: local as well as international musicians from the world of jazz, folk and classical music. Workshops: we offer a range of tutored and untutored workshops to all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Try your hand at clay, watercolour, oil painting, drawing, felt making, rag rugs, or one of our one off workshops. All ages and abilities are welcome. Gallery Cafe: Open Tuesday - Friday 09.30 -

3.00. Saturday 09.30-2.00 for coffee, cakes, light lunches and our famous cheese scones! Craft Shop: our ever-changing craft shop offers one-of-a-kind treasures ranging from handbags to woodwork from talented south-western crafters. To book for any event please contact us by telephone, email, on our website, or pop in and say hello. Please see our website for full listings and dates of this season's events. We wouldn't be here without your support, so a big thank you to all our Friends, volunteers and everyone involved.

Mikeleiz-Zucchi DuoWinners of the Royal Over-Seas League Annual Music Competition’s Mixed Ensemble Prize and City Music ...
08/04/2025

Mikeleiz-Zucchi Duo

Winners of the Royal Over-Seas League Annual Music Competition’s Mixed Ensemble Prize and City Music Foundation Artists, the Mikeleiz-Zucchi Duo’s repertoire spans everything from reimagined traditional works to modern repertoire and improvisation, all vividly rendered by the unique combination of saxophone and accordion.

Promoted by Concerts in the West

11 April
7.30 - 10pm
Tickets £20

🎟TICKETS ON THE DOOR🎟🎹'Unforgettable' - Tribute to Nat King ColeDenny Illett and Craig Milverton delve into the rich leg...
04/04/2025

🎟TICKETS ON THE DOOR🎟
🎹'Unforgettable' - Tribute to Nat King Cole

Denny Illett and Craig Milverton delve into the rich legacy of Nat King Cole's ground breaking work of the early 40's with his trio and on into his world famous years as not only as a brilliant pianist who influenced Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans, but as a supremely gifted vocalist.

Performance starts at 7.30pm

Tickets: £20
www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances

NEW exhibition: Sue Durant &Lin Hawkins: Points of ViewOPENS NEXT WEEKAn exhibition featuring landscapes, seascapes, nat...
03/04/2025

NEW exhibition: Sue Durant &Lin Hawkins: Points of View

OPENS NEXT WEEK

An exhibition featuring landscapes, seascapes, nature and semi abstract representations of the world.

8 April - 2 May
https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/exhibitions

WORKSHOP: Oil and Cold wax - A different approach to paintingSaturday 12 AprilCold wax is a versatile medium mixed with ...
02/04/2025

WORKSHOP: Oil and Cold wax - A different approach to painting
Saturday 12 April

Cold wax is a versatile medium mixed with oil paints and applied with unconventional tools. Both landscape and figurative painters around the world find that the addition of cold wax medium offer unique and exciting effects.

This workshop is especially suited to those who prefer learning new techniques and playfully experimenting with colour and texture. No previous experience is required, just come and be surprised by what you create!

10.30 - 2.30pm
£55 and £12 to tutor on the day for materials

www.ilminsterartscentre.com/workshops

Due to unforeseen circumstances Annie’s Cakery Bakery at The Gallery Cafe will be closed on Thursday 3rd April.We are so...
02/04/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances Annie’s Cakery Bakery at The Gallery Cafe will be closed on Thursday 3rd April.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
The Café will be open as usual on Friday.

THIS FRIDAY: 'Unforgettable - Tribute To Nat King ColeFriday 4 April 'Unforgettable ' Is stunning Vocalist/Guitarist Den...
01/04/2025

THIS FRIDAY: 'Unforgettable - Tribute To Nat King Cole
Friday 4 April

'Unforgettable ' Is stunning Vocalist/Guitarist Denny Illett and Award Winning Craig Milverton's latest project paying tribute to the supreme and legendary Vocalist and brilliant Pianist Nat King Cole.

Denny has a wonderful Rich baritone alongside his brilliant guitar playing and Craig is ideal as the pianist to accompany him with his virtuosic skills. They are joined by virtuoso Bassist Ashley John Long.

7.30 -10PM
Tickets: £20

https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances

LAST CHANCE TO SEE:Selima Hill: The Blessed Virgin Mary of My DreamsAn exciting new exhibition, The Blessed Virgin Mary ...
31/03/2025

LAST CHANCE TO SEE:
Selima Hill: The Blessed Virgin Mary of My Dreams

An exciting new exhibition, The Blessed Virgin Mary of My Dreams, will celebrate the latest book by First King’s Gold Medal for Poetry winner Selima Hill.

Selima Hill, a prolific and highly acclaimed poet, has spent recent years expanding her artistic practice through collaborations with visual artists. This exhibition explores the dynamic interplay between poetry and visual expression, offering a fresh perspective on Hill’s evocative work.

Ends This Friday 4 April

🖼Ilminster Open 2025👩‍🎨Meet this year's judges!🖌Carol Carey – Creative Director of Somerset Arts Works🖌Sally Wetherall –...
29/03/2025

🖼Ilminster Open 2025👩‍🎨
Meet this year's judges!

🖌Carol Carey – Creative Director of Somerset Arts Works
🖌Sally Wetherall – Sally is a regular exhibitor with the RWA and in 2024 was the Artist Lead for Somerset Online Art Group.
🖌Robin Mackenzie – A Dorset based illustrator and printmaker. He has created prints for The National Trust, The BBC, Ardbeg Whiskey, SAGA Cruises, and many others.
🖌Mike Lanigan – Sculptor and Arts Centre Volunteer. Mike is a self-taught sculptor with a passion for carving stone.
🖌Bryony Tidball – Ilminster Arts Centre Manager

Remember - the deadline for entries is 3rd May

https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/open-exhibition-2025

🎷🎙TONIGHT: The All SeasonsA Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four SeasonsAn exhilarating experience featuring the best of ...
28/03/2025

🎷🎙TONIGHT: The All Seasons
A Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

An exhilarating experience featuring the best of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, presented as a live all-singing, all-dancing show that has impressed audiences throughout the UK and abroad.

🎟TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR

Performance starts at 7:30pm, doors from 6:30pm with bar available.
Tickets: £22

www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances

Selima Hill: The Blessed Virgin Mary of My DreamsAn exhibition to celebrate the latest book from winner of First King's ...
27/03/2025

Selima Hill: The Blessed Virgin Mary of My Dreams

An exhibition to celebrate the latest book from winner of First King's Gold Medal for Poetry, Selima Hill.

Rod Hill’s work extends from the exhibition in the Gallery, into the Café with a selection of Oil paintings recently created at John Meaker’s studio in Abbotsbury, and textile works.

On until Fri, 4 April
https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/exhibitions

🎷🎙FRIDAY: The All Seasons: A Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four SeasonsBringing to life the music of Frankie Valli & Th...
26/03/2025

🎷🎙FRIDAY: The All Seasons: A Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Bringing to life the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The All Seasons present a show that will wow fans of the Jersey Boys sound.

Performance starts at 7:30pm, doors from 6:30pm with bar available.
Tickets: £22

www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances

SATURDAY'S WORKSHOPAcrylics - Experimenting with Colour, Composition and new TechniquesLed by our enthusiastic facilitat...
25/03/2025

SATURDAY'S WORKSHOP
Acrylics - Experimenting with Colour, Composition and new Techniques

Led by our enthusiastic facilitator Stephen Jenkinson, this course will include short, practical and stimulating demonstrations designed to get participants painting straight away, with ample opportunities to understand, practise, and work on new techniques, as they produce paintings to be proud of.

Time:10.30 - 2.30
Cost: £45 plus £5 to tutor

To book, please ring: 01460 54973
www.ilminsterartscentre.com/workshops

'Unforgettable ' - Tribute To Nat King Cole4 April'Unforgettable ' Is stunning Vocalist/Guitarist Denny Illett and Award...
22/03/2025

'Unforgettable ' - Tribute To Nat King Cole
4 April

'Unforgettable ' Is stunning Vocalist/Guitarist Denny Illett and Award Winning Craig Milverton's latest project paying tribute to the supreme and legendary Vocalist and brilliant Pianist Nat King Cole .

Denny and Craig delve into the rich legacy of Nat King Cole's ground breaking work of the early 40's with his trio and on into his world famous years.

Performance starts at 7.30pm, doors from 6.30pm with bar available.

Tickets: £20

https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances

🎙NEXT FRIDAY: A Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons🎙Scintillating vocals and incredible harmonies. Bringing to l...
21/03/2025

🎙NEXT FRIDAY: A Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons🎙

Scintillating vocals and incredible harmonies. Bringing to life the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The All Seasons present a show that will wow fans of the ‘Jersey Boys’ sound.

Crammed with singalong hits, The All Seasons brings a West End experience here to the Arts Centre. Young, vibrant and talented; The All Seasons are a guaranteed hit with audiences of all ages.

Performance starts at 7:30pm, doors from 6:30pm with bar available.
Tickets: £22

www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances

❓THIS FRIDAY: DAVE'S BIG GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ❓Come and support the Arts Centre for this special fundraising evening. T...
20/03/2025

❓THIS FRIDAY: DAVE'S BIG GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ❓

Come and support the Arts Centre for this special fundraising evening. The bar will be open and drinks will be flowing. Bring along your own snacks or picnic. Quizzing will take place in teams of up to 4 people.There will be a prize for the winning team and a prize raffle!

The quiz starts at 7:30pm, doors from 6:30pm with bar available.

Tickets: £15 per table of 4
Maximum team size of 4

https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances

🎨Calling all Artists! ENTER OUR OPEN!📣Artists have until the 3rd May to enter Open Exhibition 2025. The competition boas...
19/03/2025

🎨Calling all Artists! ENTER OUR OPEN!📣

Artists have until the 3rd May to enter Open Exhibition 2025.

The competition boasts a total prize fund of £750, with awards for:

· Overall Winner

· Two Runners-Up

· Highly commended

· Emerging Artist Prize (for students and recent Bachelor Degree graduates)

· Visitors' Choice Award

In addition, all award winners will participate in a Prize Winners’ Exhibition in January 2026.

ENTER NOW!
https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/open-exhibition-2025

THIS FRIDAY: DAVE'S QUIZLooking for a Quiz-tacular evening? Look no further than the Dave’s Big General Knowledge Quiz! ...
18/03/2025

THIS FRIDAY: DAVE'S QUIZ

Looking for a Quiz-tacular evening? Look no further than the Dave’s Big General Knowledge Quiz! Questions galore, a bar, and a raffle - all in aid of a good cause.

Come and support the Arts Centre for this special fundraising evening.
Bring along your own snacks or picnic. Quizzing will take place in teams of up to 4 people.

The quiz starts at 7:30pm, doors from 6:30pm with bar available.

Tickets: £15 per table of 4
Maximum team size of 4

https://www.ilminsterartscentre.com/performances

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Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, East Street
Ilminster
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Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3pm
Friday 9:30am - 3pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3pm

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Discover South Somerset’s most vibrant arts venue!

Welcome to Ilminster Arts Centre. We run a year-round programme of highly acclaimed art exhibitions and concerts (jazz, classical, folk and world music) along with a programme of regularly changing art exhibitions in the Gallery, and a host of art and craft workshops and other events.

We are based in a beautiful 18th-century former Unitarian church in the heart of Ilminster and last year welcomed over 30, 000 visitors through our doors. If you’ve not discovered us yet, pop in and have a look - you won’t be disappointed!

Our Gallery Cafe was recently voted ‘Best Coffee Stop of the Year’ by Cycle Somerset but you don’t have to come on two wheels to enjoy our tempting menu of hot and cold homemade lunches (served 12noon-2pm Mon-Fri), our freshly brewed Fairtrade teas and coffees and our famous cheese scones, freshly baked each morning, daily newspapers and free wifi. The gallery cafe is open to visitors and workshop participants Mon-Fri 9.30am-3pm, and until 2pm on Saturdays. Our Craft Shop stocks a carefully curated selection of work by local craft makers and a wide range of greetings cards by West Country artists. It’s an ideal place to find unique and affordable presents for all ages - and we also sell gift vouchers if you prefer to leave the choice to others! Browse from ceramics, glass, woodwork, textiles, jewellery, toys, decorative homewares, handmade soaps and more! Keep an eye out for our special events, fundraising evenings and our twice yearly Vintage Textiles Fairs. To book for any event please contact the Box Office 0n 01460 54973, or drop us an email on [email protected], or pop in and see us. Our website www.themeetinghouse.org.uk has full listings and dates of this season's events. We wouldn't be here without your support, so a big thank you to all our patrons and everyone involved.