Events and conferences

Industry events for the art and antiques trade are often organised by dealer and auctioneer associations but others are managed independently and operate as commercial enterprises.


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Exceptional – but all at prices under £1000

14 August 2026

Petworth’s Ottocento has opened its summer exhibition featuring artworks from across the 19th and 20th century spectrum all priced at under £1000.

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Rug extends Blackadder coverage

07 August 2026

Textiles maintain relationship between Edinburgh studios and the Mod Brit artist even after her death

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Creative thinking brings auctions and contemporary art together in Norfolk

07 August 2026

Alongside a busy auction operation, Bishop & Miller has opened a permanent art gallery in its premises near Glandford, Norfolk.

SOFAA dinner

Autumn events calendar for Society of Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers (SOFAA) includes its ‘New Generation’ launch

29 July 2026

The autumn events schedule for the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers (SOFAA) has been announced with many events aimed at the younger generation of members.

Madge Gill postcard

Postcards by self-taught artist Madge Gill come to Sworders for selling show

28 July 2026

Postcards by the so-called ‘outsider’ artist Madge Gill (1882-1961) are being offered in a selling show in Cecil Court, London this month.

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Second Classic Art London wins praise for ‘busy and buzzy’ feel

24 July 2026

Dealers in St James’s and Mayfair welcome another chance to stage selling exhibitions across one event

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Summer season continues with art exhibitions ongoing into August

22 July 2026

The height of the summer art season has drawn to a close but there are still plenty of art and antiques exhibitions to view right into August.

Paul Sarrut drawing

Auction buys and dealer purchases help army museum to stage Indian soldier show

10 July 2026

The National Army Museum’s exhibition, Drawn on the Western Front, showcases a series of recent works on paper acquisitions as well as its new medals partnership with Lord Ashcroft.

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Cricketer, architect then an artist is the focus of Chris Beetles' latest show

10 July 2026

This watercolour by Herbert Menzies Marshall (1841-1913) showing Ludgate Hill, London, is among the items on sale at Chris Beetles Gallery’s Summer Exhibition.

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Antique clocks dealership to exhibit over 500 pieces in Norfolk

30 June 2026

Olde Time’s open weekend returns this summer.

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Mengs self-portrait emerges ready for Classic Art London

19 June 2026

A rediscovered self-portrait by a famed Saxon Court enamel miniaturist will be on display for the first time since 1912 at Classic Art London.

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Wall to wall coverage: 29 upcoming museum shows

19 June 2026

Exhibitions both big and small await art and antiques lovers when they head out to museums this summer

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Open season: A selection of 10 dealer exhibitions this summer

19 June 2026

The summer selling season is upon us and many galleries have assembled some compelling reasons for you to browse and buy

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A classic act: festival of exhibitions returns for second staging

19 June 2026

Dealers hold selling exhibitions, talks and tours during the second staging of this London showcase

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Why Winston Churchill’s paintings have been snubbed by critics but celebrated by the art trade

19 June 2026

The art produced by the British wartime prime minister was sniffed at and snubbed by critics for many years while being welcomed by dealers and auctioneers. But a new exhibition at The Wallace Collection underlines how his paintings are gradually gaining a serious status

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All four one as leading specialist ceramics dealers unite in Belgravia for a single celebration show

12 June 2026

Each June, a familiar circuit of selling exhibitions draws collectors, dealers and specialists in porcelain and ceramics to London.

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Francis Bacon fans take note: Got the painting – how about his front door?

10 June 2026

Wiltshire art dealer Winsor Birch is offering Francis Bacon’s (1909-92) front door from his London studio at 7, Reece Mews.

John Constable drawing

Constable drawings rediscovered in a German auction head to Classic Art London

03 June 2026

Five rediscovered drawings by John Constable (1776-1837) will be offered at Classic Art London this summer after a London dealer spotted them in a German auction.

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Richard Green joins the Henry Moore focus in landmark year

29 May 2026

This year marks 40 years since the death of Henry Moore (1898-1986), the towering figure of modern British sculpture, with a raft of anniversary exhibitions taking place over the summer.

Items designed by William De Morgan

Showcase staged to celebrate William De Morgan

29 May 2026

From May 26-29 Gloucestershire auction house Kinghams held a spring exhibition titled 'William De Morgan Master Potter'.

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