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 nature, 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 11
Performance / sculpture by Alexander Costello 11 - 25 July 2026Alexander Costello (b.1976, London) is an award winning sculptor, video and performance artist who graduated with an MFA from the Slade School in 2001, following a First Class Honours in... -
Viewing Room 10
Exhibition by environmental artist Liz McGowan 3 June - 4 July 2026Liz McGowan describes her process as follows: 'I work in conversation with the Norfolk landscape, exploring the meeting points between inner and outer landscapes. My inspirations are the detail, pattern... -
Viewing Room 09
Sea paintings by Claire Cansick and new ceramic sculpture by James Evans 2 - 30 May 2026Painter Claire Cansick and sculptor James Evans are brought togther for our latest exhibition at Woolmarket House, King's Lynn.
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GATEPOST
Latest news: artist activities, studio and gallery visits, exhibitions and events-
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... -
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2026
Artist Ryan Gander's selection / RA London, 16 June to 23 August 23 June, 2026For the last twenty-five years there has been a concerted effort by the RA to use the annual Summer Exhibition to reflect what is going on in art and architecture... -
Artist Mary Naylor represents the Hansa League UK
New international exhibition in Poland opens today until the 30 June 2026 12 June, 2026Mary Naylor presents her work at the 46th International Hanseatic Day of the New Hansa Cities, the 20th edition of the 'HANSEartWORKS' exhibition, titled 'The Power of Water'. This will... -
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... -
NPG - Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026
Rosie Phillips - 25 June to 7 October 2026 10 June, 2026The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award is about to open at the National Portrait Gallery in London and artist Rosie Phillips is among this years exhibitors with her entry,... -
Asteroidea by Liz McGowan and Margie Britz
A welcome return of this beautiful work to Salthouse Church, North Norfolk 15 May, 2026Twenty two years after it was made by artists Liz McGowan and Margie Britz , Asteroidea, a 7 foot diameter of starfish, is returning to Salthouse Church where it will... -
Material, Memory, and the Natural World
Meet the artists and makers James Evans and Claire Cansick 13 May, 2026A recent Private View for the launch of our altest viewing room at Woolmarket House - for the exhibition of paintings by Claire Cansick and ceramic sculpture by James Evans,... -
At the crossroads of impermanence, beauty remains
The inspiration behind Mary Blue's vibrant paintings 20 March, 2026Our next viewing room - number 08 - will showcase new ceramic work by Norwich-based artist Caroline Chouler-Tissier alongside Mary Blue's coastal landscapes, as well as her rock pool studies... -
Starting at the End
Influences on the work of Caroline Chouler-Tissier 19 March, 2026Our next Viewing Room will showcase ceramic forms by Caroline Chouler-Tissier, shown alongside the coastal paintings of Mary Blue. Here we discover more about the inspirations behind the ceramic works...
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REVIEWS 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
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MEDIA COVERAGE
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Art & Culture in Norwich and Norfolk
New guide to exhibitions across East Anglia 21 March 2026As the new spring 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... -
North Norfolk Living - Spring edition
Feature on our latest exhibition and those about to open 19 March 2026Big thank you to Amanda and her team at North Norfolk Living magazine for featuring us in their latest issue - Spring 2026.magazine. This is a great free resources to... -
North Norfolk Living
Autumn Edition 13 October 2025Thanks to Amanda Loose and her team at North Norfolk Living magazine (Autumn edition). Just out and coincides with the launch of our third - Viewing Roomin our new showcase... -
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
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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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