Contemporary and Country (C&C) present contemporary and applied art by artists and makers from East Anglia. C&C's Pop-Up exhibitions frequently forgo the art gallery setting, opting for architecturally interesting spaces encouraging visitors to engage with original art. The artists and makers C&C work with celebrate their surroundings bringing about a closer consideration for the countryside, as its appreciation and preservation becomes ever more prescient to our time.
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PREVIOUS VIEWING ROOM PRESENTATIONS
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Viewing Room 14
Paintings by Lorraine Bewick and glass forms by Stewart Hearn 3 - 28 October 2026Our perception of light and colour are being played with by these artists - Stewart Hearn's blown glass works refract and cast coloured light around the room while Lorraine Bewick's... -
Viewing Room 13
New paintings by Molly Thomson and sculptures by Victoria Fenn 2 - 26 September 2026Although working in different materials and pursuing their own techniques, both Molly Thomson and Victoria Fenn share an interest in architecture, form, memory, materiality and the hidden structures beneath the... -
Viewing Room 12
Landscape paintings by Eileen Coxon and woven willow vessels by Danny Seeley 1 - 29 August 2026We are showcasing recent paintings by Suffolk based Eileen Coxon and Fen based Danny Seeley's willow-weaving projects including baskets and sculptural works.
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VISITOR COMMENTS 2026
"A fascinating art gallery based in a remarkable home. The curators, Paul & Paul, have keen eye for contemporary art linked to the eastern region. Do visit." Patricia
Just a very quick message to say how much Sally and I enjoyed our time with you on Saturday afternoon and watching Danny Seeley weave his willow! The Viewing Room is a wonderful space, it felt full of quiet passion, calm and love. It was a real pleasure to be there, we both left with a sense of belonging and faith in humanity restored. In a world that can often feel disjointed and muddled that's a huge thing. Thank you. Jon and Sally
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GATEPOST
Latest news: artist activities, studio and gallery visits, exhibitions and events-
Winter Fuel
Art to collect, gifts to treasure 4 November, 2026Looking for something a little different this Christmas? Discover art with a story to tell at Contemporary and Country’s Viewing Room Collection. -
Studio Visit: Stephanie Douet
30 September, 2026In 2023, Stephanie Douet travelled to Split for a residency at Culture Hub Croatia. It was the first stop on her contemporary 'Grand Tour' — a series of journeys through... -
Gallery Visit: Colin Self: Unseen
Frith Street Gallery 17-18 Golden Square, London, from 18 Sep - 7 Nov 2026 Sep 25, 2026Colin Self's playful and provocative work includes painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, ceramic and sculptural assemblages. Although he completed his training at the Slade School of Art and the Royal College... -
Gallery Visit: Journeys – Global Textiles from the Karun Thakar Collection
The Blickling Estate, Norfolk from 22 May until 1 November 2026 9 September, 2026We went to see Journeys at Blickling Hall a National Trust property near Aylsham on Sunday. It is an exhibition of the most beautiful textiles from around the world drawn... -
Waveney Valley willows
Artist Helen Derbyshire has been working on new pieces for our online showroom 25 August, 2026New works by Helen Derbyshire, inspired by her observations of willow and the Waveney Valley. Helen finds beauty in the ordinary and overlooked — bark, hedgerows and the quiet rhythms... -
Meet the Maker
Willow Weaver Danny Seeley at Woolmarket House from noon on Saturday 22 August 16 August, 2026Willow weaver Danny Seeley will be coming to our latest Viewing Room 13, showcasing his work, this coming Saturday 22 August (Noon to 2pm). We are showcasing Danny's woven vessels... -
Landscape, memory, materiality and the hidden structures beneath...
Recent paintings and sculpture by Molly Thomson and Victoria Fenn 14 August, 2026Although working in very different materials, both Molly Thomson and Victoria Fenn share an interest in landscape, memory, materiality and the hidden structures beneath the surfaces we encounter. Their practices... -
12 Months in Essex
Take a walk with artist Simon Carter and his son Noah 1 August, 2026We have been big fans of Simon Carter's paintings for many years and have shown his work in exhibitions as well as in our online showroom. His son, Noah has... -
IF YOU DON'T WANT ME TO DESTROY YOU...
New film of Alexander Costello's Performance at Woolmarket House 22 July, 2026We have a recording of the art performance by Alexander Costello that took place on Saturday 11 July, at Contemporary and Country based in Woolmarket House, King's Lynn. The sculptures... -
Painter Robert Sherratt short-listed for prestigious prize
Contemporary British Painting Prize 2026 31 July, 2026CBP is an artist led organisation which explores and promotes current trends in British painting through group exhibitions, talks, publications, and other activities. The group is run entirely by volunteers... -
Gallery Visit: Wolterton Hall, Norfolk
Phyllida Barlow: Disruptor, 20 May to 31 October 2026 30 June, 2026Disruptor by Phyllida Barlow is a capsule show well chosen to complement the interior of Wolterton Hall and although the purpose of the exhibition is sold on the idea of... -
Into the Mystic - A film about the life of Norfolk mystic Margery Kempe
Giving fresh perspective to an influential fifteenth-century figure 10 June, 2026Margery Kempe (b. approx. 1373 – d. approx. 1438) was an English Catholic mystic, known for writing through dictation The Book of Margery Kempe, a work considered by some to...
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MEDIA COVERAGE
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North Norfolk Living (Autumn Winter)
Autumn / Winter Edition 3 October 2026The Autumn Winter edition of North Norfolk Living magazine has just arrived and we are pleased to be included on p33 of the 'Arts and Culture' section. Coinciding with with... -
Heritage Open Day 2026
Celebrating heritage in King's Lynn - visit Woolmarket House this September 30 August 2026Woolmarket House will be open to the public on Sunday 13 September as part of Heritage Open Day in King's Lynn. Now a private home, B&B and base for our... -
Art & Culture in Norwich and Norfolk (Late Summer)
New guide to exhibitions across East Anglia 30 August 2026As the new summer season of art and cultural events starts the latest edition of Art in Norwich and Norfolk compiled and produced by Marion Caitlin. We are featured in... -
Lay of the Land on ArtRabbit
As featured on the country's leading art directory 25 September 2024Our latest exhibition 'Lay of the Land: East Anglian Landscape Now' was featured on the UK's leading Art Directory ArtRabbit on 25 September as we opened the galleries in King's... -
KL Magazine - North Norfolk
Lay of the Land: The East Anglian Landscape Now 25 September 2024We are grateful to the KL Magazine team for this article that was published in the September edition of this popular local magazine. In it they encouraged readers to explore... -
Life & Times in Norfolk October 2024
Celebrating a Unique East Anglian Landscape 20 September 2024Huge thanks to Emma Lee and her team at Norfolk Magazine for their feature in the 'Life & Times' section - p157 of the newly published October edition of Norfolk... -
Eastern Daily Press
An art exhibition celebrating the East Anglian landscapes set to open in King's Lynn 22 August 2024 -
Rosie Phillips - ArtRabbit
Portrait paintings and drawings following her residency at Norwich School, 10 January to 15 February,2024 10 February 2024Following her residency at Norwich School, Cathedral Close, Norwich, Contemporary and Country have curated 'Close' an exhibition of recent paintings at The Crypt Gallery. SEE ARTICLE -
Country Life - Heads & Tails makes it as an Unmissable Event
Unmissable Events 11 October 2023We are grateful to the editorial team at Country Life for giving us a mention in the 'Unmissable Events' section on p47 of this week's edition. -
An Arty Weekend in North Norfolk
23 March 2023We were delighted to get a mention in the Guardian on 23 March for 'EAST TO EAST' This year promises to be a wonderful opportunity to see lots of art...
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Contact Us
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