Exhibition Space

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Exhibition Space

Step into the main auditorium and immerse yourself in a showcase of creativity! Explore 14 unique stalls where local innovators will present their work, projects, and initiatives. It’s your front-row seat to the pulse of Warwick District’s thriving creative industries. Below is the line-up, and we'll continue to populate this page with information over the coming weeks.

South Warwickshire Literary Festival

Swlf 200px The South Warwickshire Literary Festival celebrates and supports local talent, bringing unpublished writers and renowned authors with ties to the area together to inspire creativity and community. More than just talks and readings, the festival offers affordable, expert-led workshops across various genres, helping attendees develop their own writing skills. It’s also a unique chance to connect with established authors and join a vibrant creative network. In 2025, the festival moves to The Fold, a larger venue in Leamington Spa’s creative quarter, marking its growth and ongoing dedication to enriching the region’s cultural scene. Learn how this grassroots organisation is transforming the local literary landscape and find out how you can be part of its story!

Website: www.southwarwickshireliteraryfestival.com/

The Bridge House Theatre

The Bridge House Theatre, part of the Warwick Schools Foundation, is set in the heart of Warwick. Opened by Dame Judi Dench in 2000, it is currently celebrating its 25th year as a stunning and versatile venue, hosting professional artists, schools’ productions, amateur dramatic groups, stand-up comedy, live music and local community events. The Bridge House Theatre has played a significant role in Warwick School attaining Artsmark Platinum status, an honour that is awarded by Arts Council England to celebrate an ongoing commitment to the arts and cultural education.

Learn more about our exceptional youth theatre programme for ages 7-18 ‘Bridge House Young Company’ and discover other ways of getting involved. Visit the stall, meet our friendly theatre team find out what the Bridge House Theatre has to offer.

Website: https://www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgehousewarwick/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgeHouseTheatre

Pickle Illustration

Pickle Illustration, also known as Lauren and Liv, are an illustration and public art duo from the Midlands. They work within the public realm to increase local pride, visitor experience and placemaking through arts based interventions. At Spark Lite they'll be showcasing a selection of their engaging projects both in 2D and 3D and invite you to open up any creative discussions you may have!

Website: pickleillustration.com
Instagram: @pickleillustration
Linkedin: Pickle Illustration
Email: pickleillustration@gmail.com

Heritage and Culture Warwickshire

Heritage and Culture Warwickshire provide a wide range of services that help local communities and visitors to connect and engage with their local heritage. We aim to safeguard Warwickshire’s archives, history and natural sciences, protect its historic and natural environment and provide high quality arts and cultural opportunities and lifelong learning for everyone in the County and beyond. Heritage and Culture Warwickshire run 100's of events annually across the county for children and adults to discover their heritage, have fun and learn something new. There is something for everyone including walks, talks and tours that celebrate our history, crafty workshops, school sessions, one-off events marking special occasions and new exhibitions which highlight and share Warwickshire’s heritage and culture.

Visit our stall for information on the Museum, Record Office, Education, County Arts, Projects, The ‘Our Warwickshire’ community website and more. Find out about the new Mary Anning exhibition at Market Hall Museum and see some fossils from the museum collection.

Website: heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk / www.ourwarwickshire.org.uk
Instagram: @heritageandculturewarwickshire
Facebook: Warwickshire Museum / Warwickshire County Record Office
X (previously Twitter): @OisinTheDeer @OurWarwickshire @WarwickshireCRO
YouTube: @heritageandculturewarwickshire

Welcome to Warwickshire Libraries

Discover a world of possibilities at your local library! We're more than just books – we're your community hub for learning, creativity, and connection.

What We Offer

Transform your daily life with our free services:

Thousands of books, audiobooks, and digital resources
Free computer and WiFi access
Regular events for all ages, from storytime to digital skills workshops
Comfortable spaces to work, study, or relax
Expert staff ready to help you discover your next great read
Meeting spaces for community groups
Access to research and family history resources
Music and Drama collection
Let’s Make spaces filled with fun equipment!

Join Us Today

Membership is free and opens the door to all our services across Warwickshire. Whether you're a bookworm, a student, a family looking for activities, or someone seeking to learn new skills – there's a place for you at Warwickshire Libraries.

Visit us today to learn more about our upcoming events and special programmes.

Website: warwickshire.gov.uk/libraries
Instagram: Warwickshire_libraries
Facebook: Warwickshire Library and Information Service
X: @warkslibraries
YouTube: @WarwickshireLibraries

Motionhouse

Founded in 1988 by Louise Richards and Kevin Finnan MBE, we create world-class dance-circus productions that tour extensively to rave reviews across the globe. We offer a range of opportunities to learn with us in our Leamington Spa dance studio, welcoming all ages and abilities and encouraging participants to be creative, dedicated, curious and adventurous. Visit us at our stall to find out more!

Website: https://www.motionhouse.co.uk/
Facebook: @motionhouse
Instagram: @motionhouse
TikTok: @motionhouse
We are also on LinkedIn as ‘Motionhouse’

Lighthaus CIC

As Lighthaus Arts CIC we wish to engage with local creatives, organisations, and charities with a view to sharing the work we have conducted on our research and development project funded by WDC. We would also like to use the time on the day to gather more contacts by networking with a view to developing creative partnerships and forging new potential project ideas with local organisations and charitable groups.

Website: https://lighthausarts.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighthausarts/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Lighthaus-Arts/

CWX

Discover how CWX (Coventry and Warwickshire Exchange) are helping unlock the potential the region's future in creative and immersive technologies.

ARCCIC

ARC supports people in improving their mental and physical health and wellbeing by helping them to engage with the great outdoors.

Arts Uplift

Arts Uplift aim to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of people whose lives would benefit from an uplift. They do this by engaging community members with the healing powers of the arts and connection to local heritage. Arts Uplift are a community interest company passionately committed to serving the people of Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

Rooscreen

Rooscreen is a Midlands based production company working with emerging and established talent to make authentic, narrative films for a range of platforms. Our content informs, educates, entertains and gives marginalised voices the opportunity to tell their stories with honesty, sensitivity and humour. Our work has been nominated for awards including the Royal Television Society and has enjoyed festival successes both at home and abroad. You can see more on our website: www.rooscreen.co.uk. And new for 2025, we are delighted to be working with location owners, tourism bodies, local authorities and other organisations who wish to attract and manage film and tv activity. See www.filmfriendly.co.uk for more information.

Website: www.rooscreen.co.uk
Instagram: roo_screen

Coventry Biennial

Coventry Biennial is a contemporary visual arts festival that takes place across Coventry and Warwickshire. We support and present socially, politically & critically engaged art in Coventry & Warwickshire to local, national & international audiences.At this networking event, our goal is to share insights into our upcoming projects, explore potential collaborations, and engage with individuals and organisations interested in the arts. Delegates can visit our stall to learn more about our festival, our new studio provisions at Smallpeice House, discover opportunities to get involved, and discuss how we can work together to support Coventry and Warwickshire's creative community.

Website: www.coventrybiennial.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covbiennial/
https://www.facebook.com/CovBiennial/