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Ironbridge Fine Arts is a family-run gallery, printmaking studio, and framing workshop located in the heart of Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We are dedicated to celebrating the art of printmaking in all its forms, offering visitors a unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary creativity.
Our gallery hosts a continually changing programme of exhibitions, showcasing works from emerging and established artists alike, all free for the public to explore. Each year, we run the Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmaking Competition, an international event that attracts talented printmakers from around the world, celebrating both innovative techniques and the enduring traditions of the medium.
Visitors to Ironbridge Fine Arts can also experience our expert Guild-certified picture framing, view our fine art reproductions, and learn about our iconic Gunning etching presses, used by artists globally for precision printmaking. Whether you are an artist, a collector, or simply curious about printmaking, our gallery offers a space to discover, be inspired, and connect with the world of contemporary and traditional prints.
Forthcoming Events
Spring 2026 Exhibition
01 March - 31 May
Our Spring 2026 exhibition celebrates the breadth and richness of contemporary printmaking and fine art.
- Jacqui Dodds offers prints that engage with memory, architecture, and natural textures using silkscreen, linocut, and blind embossing techniques.
- Linda Barlow contributes expressive works that balance colour, form, and narrative, inviting viewers to explore subtle human moments and imaginative compositions.
- Rob Leckey presents vibrant mixed-media and collage works that explore place, memory, and the expressive possibilities of surface and colour.
- Rob Pountney showcases delicate watercolours inspired by the Wessex landscape, capturing river valleys, ancient earthworks, and the light of the British countryside with contemplative precision.
- Austė Skardžiukaitė‑Kabašinskienė brings intricate prints and etchings that combine traditional techniques with modern sensibilities, creating works that are both technically accomplished and visually evocative.
- Dave Gunning, internationally recognised printmaker and creator of the Gunning Etching Press, presents works exploring British landscapes, ancient monuments, and the layered histories of place.
- Jenny Gunning demonstrates mastery in intaglio, photogravure, and lino printmaking, bridging traditional craftsmanship and contemporary experimentation.
This exhibition provides a rich, varied programme of prints, paintings, drawings, and mixed media works, all freely accessible to the public. It offers visitors an opportunity to experience a wide spectrum of contemporary practice, from traditional craftsmanship to innovative experimentation.
Ironbridge Fine Arts 2026 International Printmaking Competition Exhibition
04 July - 26 September
Ironbridge Fine Arts proudly presents the 2026 International Printmaking Competition Exhibition, a celebration of the very best in contemporary printmaking from around the world. This annual event showcases an extraordinary range of techniques and approaches, from traditional etching, intaglio, linocut, and photogravure to experimental and mixed-media print processes.
The exhibition brings together works by emerging artists and well-established professionals, highlighting both innovation and mastery in the field. Visitors will have the opportunity to view a curated selection of exceptional prints that demonstrate technical excellence, creativity, and the global reach of printmaking today.
As part of Ironbridge Fine Arts’ commitment to promoting printmaking, this competition and exhibition provide a platform for artists to gain international recognition, while offering the public a unique and immersive experience in contemporary print practice. Admission is free, and the exhibition will run in-gallery from 4 July to 26 September 2026.
