The Elms Lesters Painting Rooms were purpose built in 1904 for scenic painting.As well as continuing this tradition, Elms Lesters is also a centre for applied and fine arts.

The gallery has become Internationally known for its exhibitions featuring the work of counter-culture and urban artists and has staged contemporary art exhibitions by painters and sculptors from Britain, Europe, USA and Latin America, as well as landmark multi media exhibitions including the legendary Elms Lesters Celebrates Charles Bukowski Exhibition in 1996

For further information about our aritsts and both previous and forthcoming exhibitions please visit the EXHIBITIONS section of the site..