What's On
The 2026 programme covers a wide range of media, including print, photography, 3D works and textiles. We are delighted that our renovations enable us to include a textile exhibition for the first time, as there is so much exciting contemporary work in this field.
This page lists scheduled events – you can also see artworks displayed around town at any time
Cliff Edge
Textile Art on the BrinkCliff Edge captures the precarious moment where textile art stands today: between tradition and innovation, craft and concept, material and message.
The sixth Cromer Open featuring work by nationally and internationally recognised artists alongside emerging artists and those from underrepresented groups, selected from an Open Call for submissions.
Artists in Conversation
Cromer OpenA conversation with some of this year's exhibitors.
The City
A poetry workshop by James McDermottTo coincide with an exhibition linked to Manchester, through a series of writing exercises and group discussions of poems, in this interactive writing workshop we’ll explore how we write about the city: how we can reflect its scale, energy and diversity in the poems we write about it.
Compass
Kimberly Foster, Emma Illingworth, Margaret O’Brien and Jane Scobie - curated by Chris BailkoskiArtists in Conversation
Kimberly Foster, Emma Illingworth, Margaret O’Brien and Jane Scobie
Young Visions for the Pier
Young Creators Shaping a Landmark for Cromer
Family
A poetry workshop by James McDermottTo coincide with the festive season, through a series of writing exercises and group discussions of poems, in this interactive writing workshop we’ll explore poetry about the family and festivities.
Winter Art Walk: Discover Cromer Through Art
The Bigger PictureTowner collectionWrap up warm, and join us on guided art walks around Cromer and discover some of the 24 life-size replica artworks from Towner, Eastbourne.