Events & Exhibitions with Barewall
Welcome to the events hub for Barewall Art Gallery, the home of Modern British Art in the Potteries. We host a vibrant, year-round programme of exhibitions, talks, and special events celebrating the unique artistic heritage of the region.
Our gallery is a key partner in major cultural celebrations and is proud to be at the heart of the Arthur Berry 100 centenary programme. Below, you'll find details on our current and upcoming events and exhibitions, as well as some highlights from our rich history of past events.
Current Highlights: Arthur Berry 100 (2025)
Happening Now
A Sense of Place: Exhibition & Archive Unveiling (Aug 9, 2025 – Feb 06, 2026)
Our main centenary exhibit, held at the Barewall Studio. This unique and personal show explores the evocative places and people that shaped Berry's work. It features rarely seen archive photographs and personal items, immersive film recordings of Berry in his own words and reading excerpts from “Dandelions”, his (previously out of print) poetry collection, recently reprinted by Barewall as part of the centenary.
Original works and items from the Arthur Berry Estate will be available to purchase.
This event and the entire Arthur Berry 100 Programme are: 
thanks to National Lottery Players.
Ongoing: Art & Wine Society
We continue our popular monthly partnership with Lunar Restaurant at the World of Wedgwood, hosting engaging art talks paired with fine wine tastings.
Past Centenary Events & Celebrations
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BERRY: RAW - Art Exhibition (Jan 30 – Mar 1, 2025)
Kicking off the centenary at the New Vic Theatre, this exhibition offered a rare glimpse into the artist's process with a collection of never-before-seen paintings, drawings, and archive sketches.
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THE TWO ARTHURS (Feb 26, 2025)
An evening at Lunar, World of Wedgwood, celebrating the iconic partnership between Arthur Berry and broadcaster Arthur Wood. The event features live performances of Berry's monologues and a special animation screening. -
Arthur Berry's Burslem: Discover & Colour (Sep 16 – 19, 2025)
A free, drop-in event for all ages in partnership with Heritage Open Days. We gathered at the studio for relaxed, creative colouring sessions, and visitors picked up a complimentary Arthur Berry-inspired Colouring Book.
As representatives of the Arthur Berry Estate, we also regularly release new works and re-publications to reveal "lost" recordings and the work of the artist.
Check back soon for our latest schedule of events outside of the Arthur Berry 100 Celebration. The best way to stay ahead of the curve is to subscribe to our Newsletter and follow us on social media!
Highlights from Our Past Events
Barewall has a proud history of curating and hosting significant exhibitions and events that champion both established and emerging artists.
Some recent highlights include:
Clay Dust by Paine Proffitt (2025 Middleport) -A wonderful exhibition from long-time Barewall artist and favourite Paine Proffitt, featuring works inspired by the pottery industry and the pottery workers of Stoke-on-Trent.
Harold Bennett (2024, Middleport)- An exhibition of work to coincide with the unveiling of a Blue Plaque for his cousin, Arnold Bennett, by the Arnold Bennett Society, at Middleport Pottery.
Jack Simcock (2023 Barewall)- Barewall hosted a 4-day viewing of 10 unseen paintings by artist Jack Simcock, which were to be auctioned on November 10th. The Sale far exceeded estimates thanks to our team up with Potteries Auctions.
Please take a moment to check out our events archive to see the kind of events we have been part of in the past.
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