May 14th, 2026
We’re delighted to introduce and welcome Rahiela Seef, the newest member of our small team. She joins us as Executive Assistant with the generous support of Midlands Four Cities (M4C). She comments: “I am very grateful for the chance to work for such a meaningful and conscientious organisation and look forward to building my skills […]
May 11th, 2026
We were delighted to hear that Simeon Barclay has been nominated for the Turner Prize! Simeon curated Kinda Blu, an exhibition that we co-commissioned with Arts Council Collection as a part of Coventry Biennial 2025. This impactful exhibition was presented at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum and consisted of works drawn exclusively from the […]
April 13th, 2026
Coventry Biennial 2025 is over! A huge heartfelt thank you to everyone who enjoyed Coventry Biennial 2025 with us! We also extend our gratitude to the artists, curators, partners, supporters, and our small but mighty team who made this year’s Biennial possible. We are seeking valuable feedback from our community. What was your Obsessions, Possessions […]
January 23rd, 2026
It is officially the final weekend of Coventry Biennial 2025, with the final day to visit this Sunday the 25th January! Have you visited yet? If you are still planning your trip check out our guide below! At the Herbert Art Gallery explore works drawn from the Arts Council Collection and British Council Collection with […]
December 9th, 2025
As the festive season approaches, we want to make sure your visit to the Coventry Biennial is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Please note that opening times vary across our venues during Christmas and New Year. Here’s everything you need to know before planning your trip: The Coach House at Charterhouse is closed from […]
October 24th, 2025
We’re delighted to launch our offer of private guided tours of the Coventry Biennial exhibitions, these are perfect for college and university courses and all kinds of community groups. These tours will last (approximately) 2 hours and will be delivered by Ryan Hughes (Coventry Biennial’s Artistic Director & CEO). The tours will visit our 4 […]
October 2nd, 2025
Coventry Biennial launches eagerly anticipated exhibition, Obsessions, Possessions on October 3, redefining visitors’ perspective on art, culture and community engagement. Opening to the public on Friday 3rd October, the 2025 programme Obsessions, Possessions invites a compelling collective exploration into the roles and meanings of collecting—within the sector, the community, and the studio Join us and journey […]
September 1st, 2025
We are delighted to today announce the full programme for Coventry Biennial 2025: Obsessions, Possessions. Join us and journey through the works of over 60 incredible artists to explore society’s shared obsessions and possessions. Taking place from 3 October 2025 – 25 January 2026, Coventry Biennial 2025 will be hosted in museums, galleries and historic […]
July 24th, 2025
Last month we announced that we are accepting donations of encyclopaedias for a project with Niall Singh – donations have been rolling in (but keep ’em coming!) and we’re delighted to be launching the next phase of this exciting, participatory project! We want you! Over on our event page you’ll find 5 sessions related to […]
July 4th, 2025
Are you passionate about the arts? Or are you totally in love with Coventry? Do you like meeting and talking to new people? Then we want to hear from you! We have a long established volunteering programme and use volunteering as a way to build relationships with amazing people who often come back to work […]