Pop-Up Art Exhibition & Sale 2026

Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2026 10am to 5pm

Our 5th annual Art exhibition featuring original works for sale by over 100 local and national artists at the Bedford MS Therapy Centre, 155 Barkers Lane MK41 9RX

Entry to view the exhibition is free, so please come along and enjoy the art……

We’re starting to see some of the work that will be exhibited this year, alomg with bios of the artists…

Have a look for yourself

A weekend of art

Free entry

For the whole weekend, the MS Therapy Centre on Barkers Lane in Bedford will be filled with works of art by local artists

We usually have works submitted by over 100 artists using a wide range of media. There will be something to suit all tastes.

In 2024, we raised over £9,600 and still have some donated works that are continuing to be snapped up.

  • Our cafe will be serving drinks, home made cakes and sandwiches

  • Free children’s art activities.

  • Free Car Parking

Exhibits include

  • Hung works

  • Mounted pieces

  • Greetings cards designed by artists

  • Work by local primary schools

  • Work by local community groups

Artists will demonstrate their work throughout the weekend.

Saturday 3rd October

10am to 12 noon           Ingrid Dews, Julie Price

 12 noon to 2pm              Roxanne Smith, Mohanjit Ghuman

2pm to 5pm                       Karen Reep, Julie Hardy

Sunday 4th October

10am to 12 noon           Cathy Burnett, Sarah Twor

12noon to 2pm               Claire Bliss, sally Morris, Minnie Teckman

2pm to 5pm                       Karen Mangold, Penny Picken

Arts and crafts stalls

We are pleased to be joined by artisans selling their arts and crafts.

  • Book Crafts - Linda Richardson

  • Ceramics - Rebecca Sagoo

  • Sliver Jewellery- Catherine Golds

  • Glass pictures and precious stone jewellery - Fiona Baker

Amazing raffle prizes:

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we offer a raffle with fantastic prizes.

  • Hampers of bottles, toiletries and craft materials

  • Original artwork

  • Vouchers

  • Many more…

Children’s activities

Join us in the gazebo, or outside if the weather is good, for free individual and communal children’s activities.

All weekend with artist Lauren Mitchell and Arts Team Volunteers.  

Sponsors

Thank you to our kind sponsors for 2024. If you would like to sponsor us in 2026, please contact Bela on: frvolunteer@mscentrebedsandnorthants.com We are grateful for any help that you can offer.