The Old Lock Up Gallery

The Old Lock Up Gallery The Old Lock Up Gallery is a Contemporary Art Gallery located at Swifts Hollow, 19 The Hill, Cromford, Derbyshire.

Our hallmark is outstanding quality - we have a diverse programme of exhibitions throughout the year. The Old Lock Up Gallery - Contemporary Art Gallery - Due to open July 2017

A n d h e r e t h e y a r e 34 wonderful artists exhibiting over 60 pieces of work in my next show: so excited to fil...
02/06/2026

A n d h e r e t h e y a r e

34 wonderful artists exhibiting over 60 pieces of work in my next show: so excited to fill the gallery with amazing work once again!

K**A MUTA - exhibiting artists:

David Stephenson - Sara Abbotts - Nga Quynh Ngo - Alice Twamley - Helen McDougal - Gina Watkinson - Catherine Rive - Antonella Ferrari - Jack Daniels - Kathryn Pallant Dixon - Nigel Smith - Mirielle Botros Janet Brady - Ekaterina Mendor - Ritu Sood - Linda Mort - Mary Wood -
Anna Cu***ng - Sarah Parkin - Kris Stokes - Karen Stewart - Julia De Paul Binnion - Ifeoluwapo Rachael Okunade - Dominique Holmes - Tony Fisher - Catherine Burbidge - Sarah Perkins - Robert Evans Stevie Cavana - Sarah Musk - Linda Sharman

Exhibition OPENS 21st June 2-5pm: All welcome!
Continues until 2nd August: open Friday - Sunday 10-5pm.

Painting: The Relief of Spring by Catherine Burbidge

K**a muta (Sanskrit: काममूत) is a psychological term for the sudden, positive emotion of being “moved by love,” characterised by feelings of oneness, warmth in the chest, tears, goosebumps, and a strong urge for connection or nurturing, often triggered by acts of kindness, heroism, or deep empathy, and described as “heart-warming” or “stirring”. It signifies a powerful moment of communal sharing or deep connection, motivating feelings of devotion and care. We can be moved to experience K**a muta by reunions, art, music, acts of heroism, empathy, love for others and our planet. K**a Muta can foster a sense of compassion, devotion, and a desire to care for others. It’s a powerful, universal human emotion that binds people together - strengthening social bonds, helps with survival and well-being, they can be transformative experiences.

K i l n C e r a m i c F a i r Just 5 weeks until the first event: is it in your diaries?Sharing the next 14 ceramicist...
30/05/2026

K i l n C e r a m i c F a i r

Just 5 weeks until the first event: is it in your diaries?

Sharing the next 14 ceramicists and potters with you all: further info on each potter can be found in the comments below each flyer/image..

👉 55 potters & ceramicist’s

📆 4th & 5th July: 10-4.30pm

👉 kiln Ceramic Fair

📍Masson Mills, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PY

👉Entry £2 per person under 16’s free

S O L D …Party Platter by Rebecca Davy - sold this weekend here in the gallery! Congratulations Medium: Oil on BoardWha...
24/05/2026

S O L D …

Party Platter by Rebecca Davy - sold this weekend here in the gallery! Congratulations

Medium: Oil on Board

What a beauty!

‘The party platters depicted came from celebrating the final day of the final project of Gorton Visual Arts- a group I was a volunteer for from 2021 until 2024. Active for 18 years, it was a community arts group based in Gorton, a place close to my heart due to my mum’s side of the family coming from there.’ - Rebecca Davy

Today’s the final day of ‘The Feast’ - the last day to take the show in, to fill your boots and your heart with the richness that art and creativity brings.

It’s the last day to purchase work - both here in the gallery and online: the link is in my bio. And I’m happy to post work to, almost, anywhere in the 🌍

The gallery is also a proud member of the Own Art Scheme - where you can purchase a piece of work and take it home with you: and spread the cost of the art work over ten interest free payments: available on pieces of work priced £250-£5,000. For further info - feel free to DM me 🙌

T h e S e c r e t P o s t c a r d S h o w 2026It’s that time of year where I share the dates for my call for artists ...
23/05/2026

T h e S e c r e t P o s t c a r d
S h o w 2026

It’s that time of year where I share the dates for my call for artists entries for the galleries annual SECRET POSTCARD SHOW!

July 14th - August 14th

I can’t actually believe that this is the 10th postcard show - time just passes SO quickly!

Last year’s show was officially AMAZING & it enabled me to pay half of the annual rent on the gallery building, fund 2 artists residencies in 2027 and various other bits and bobs including a truck load of logs to keep the gallery warm through the Winter.

So many of you know that the gallery is supported via the funds raised from the show. The reality of running any art gallery is rarely shared - and unless you own the building it’s becoming increasingly unviable unfortunately.

However there are ways to work collaboratively and still create a viable space.

Without your support via this show the gallery wouldn’t exist!

It’s also a fabulous celebration - a show FULL of excitement. Plus it enables most art lovers to be able to buy art that they love. The donated postcards are sold for £20.

There is a link below with all the info: you do need to check the info if you’re going to submit work..

But the main points are:

Entry Requirements

👉Size: 12cm x 17.5cm - any postcards below/above this size will not be accepted: 1-3 mm’s out is ok. Entries below this will not be entered into the exhibition.

👉On strong paper or mounted on card etc so that the postcards can be stood up without bending during the exhibition: please see photo above.

👉Do not sign the front of the postcard.

👉On the reverse of the postcard: write: your name, signature, title of work (if applicable), medium, plus if you wish - website and email address. Many of the people who buy postcards like to get in contact with the artist,

👉Maximum number of postcards - 8 per artist.

The other info is over on the website….

As ever I’m eternally grateful for the support via the postcard show - you’ve helped create this amazing space by creating literally 100’s and 100’s of art postcards.

THANK YOU
Rachael x

https://www.theoldlockupgallery.org/secret-postcard-show-2026callout

22/05/2026

S O L D

Congratulations Rebecca Davy!

Party Platter - Oil on board - has just SOLD here in the gallery.

The lady who bought the piece - loved it! She’d seen it here on Instagram first..

Congrats it’s a beauty!

Final 2 days to catch the show this weekend!

Hit 3,000+ followers today! AND it’s my birthday… 2 reasons to celebrate!Thanks everyone - you’re support means a lot! 🙌...
19/05/2026

Hit 3,000+ followers today! AND it’s my birthday… 2 reasons to celebrate!

Thanks everyone -

you’re support means a lot! 🙌❤️

T h e W o r l d I s A R T Just 4 days left to catch this awesome show; The Feast! Ends 24th May - and the gallery is ...
17/05/2026

T h e W o r l d I s A R T

Just 4 days left to catch this awesome show; The Feast! Ends 24th May - and the gallery is open Friday - Sunday 10-5pm.

29 of the most wonderful artists have filled the gallery with over 60 pieces of work. The work can also be viewed online via the website: www.theoldlockupgallery.com

Happy to send work via post across the U.K. and most of the 🌎..
And if you would like to buy a piece of art or ceramics - you can spread payments over 10 months: and take the piece home with you straight away. Just DM me for info. The gallery is oh so proud to be a member of the Own Art Scheme - set up by The Arts Council England.

I have to confess this show has been a real eye and heart opener for me! It’s taught me so so much and I have wept a little. Art hey? It touches the parts of us that need gently touching….

Hope to see more of you before the show ends, Rachael x

S e a r c h i n g …..I went away for a couple of days this week - I stayed in Staithes on the North Yorkshire Coast… and...
16/05/2026

S e a r c h i n g …..

I went away for a couple of days this week - I stayed in Staithes on the North Yorkshire Coast… and whilst I was away I fancied treating myself to something handmade… so my search began. And I have to say that it ended in disappointment.

I visited both Whitby and Saltburn - and although I found 2 places with hand made items: they both left me feeling - yes - disappointed. There were lots of gift shops FULL of mass produced things - with prices often the same as or more expensive than their handmade equivalents.

There seemed a real lack of galleries and art spaces tbh. BTW - I’m not looking for recommendations - I’m sharing my experience..

Whilst the overriding feeling was DISAPPOINTMENT - the experience also made me realise how creative spaces like mine are few and far between. And how so many art galleries and handmade outlets have now closed down.

We are a dying breed it seems. Not surprising really with the rising costs of running any bricks and mortar businesses.

I met up with another gallery owner whilst I was away - and she shared that her and her husband didn’t know how galleries who rented their buildings got by/made it work.

Yes - it’s hard.

Anyway: a couple of things - I realised how truly incredible The Old Lock Up Gallery is - not only is it well supported and loved, it’s an absolutely gorgeous space that makes the art TRULY sing, I work with the most amazing artists & makers and oh boy the work in this space is both beautiful and outstanding. SO SO PROUD.

But it also got me wondering how many of us creatives support the arts? How many of us go out of our way to visit art galleries and creative spaces? How many of us adorn our homes with handmade beauties and art?

Just by reflecting on the huge amount of creatives here on Instagram - I know we are in our thousands…

How many have searched and searched, as I did and been left disappointed?

The gallery is a place where I’m pretty certain that you won’t feel disappointed - a place oozing with beautiful pieces made by creatives from the area, the region and across the U.K. A place to cherish… lets cherish our creative spaces.

Feeling oh so fortunate 🙌❤️

K i l n C e r a m i c F a i r I’m STILL so excited about the forthcoming ceramic fair that I’m organising - which take...
15/05/2026

K i l n C e r a m i c F a i r

I’m STILL so excited about the forthcoming ceramic fair that I’m organising - which takes place this Summer!

Sharing the next 14 ceramicists and potters with you all: further info on each potter can be found in the comments below each flyer/image..

👉 55 potters & ceramicist’s

📆 4th & 5th July: 10-4.30pm

👉 kiln Ceramic Fair

📍Masson Mills, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PY

👉Entry £2 per person under 16’s free

Address

The Old Lock Up Gallery, 19 The Hill, Swifts Hollow
Cromford
DE43RF

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+447960097605

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