Mead Gallery
The Mead Gallery, a leading free art gallery in Coventry, offers a dynamic space to meet, create, discuss, and discover the arts, inspiring creativity and connection.
Welcome to the Mead Gallery
The gallery offers a bold and thought-provoking programme of exhibitions, showcasing both internationally renowned artists and emerging talent.
Providing free access to inspiring artworks, it’s an essential stop for anyone interested in visual culture and a standout destination for contemporary art.
The Mead Gallery is located in Coventry, within the University of Warwick campus and is proud to be part of the city’s rich cultural landscape. Easily accessible from the city centre and surrounding areas, it stands out among art galleries for its bold contemporary exhibitions and welcoming atmosphere.
Open to everyone
Since opening in 1986, the Mead Gallery has built an international reputation for its exhibitions of contemporary art.
It has exhibited world-renowned influential artists such as Hurvin Anderson, Phyllida Barlow, Gerard Byrne, João Penalva, and Lindsay Seers, alongside major survey exhibitions including The Indiscipline of Painting and Slipping Abstraction.
Whether you're here for a headline exhibition, a unique event, or just to experience something new, the Mead Gallery invites you into a creative and welcoming space open to everyone.
Plan your visit
Plan your visit to Warwick Arts Centre with ease using our parking and travel guide, and make the most of your day with a range of food and dining options on site.
The Mead Gallery is open during University term-times and entry is free.
For more information, check out our frequently asked questions.
Visual Arts Events
It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. Travel back in time to the heart of the Acid House scene with the UK's biggest VR…
The Mead Gallery is proud to present the first UK solo exhibition of internationally celebrated Japanese ceramic artist Takuro Kuwata.Renowned for his…
Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece…
Past Exhibitions
Mao Ishikawa (2025)
The Mead Gallery presented the first institutional exhibition in the UK of revered Okinawan photographer Mao Ishikawa.
Mike Silva (2025)
The Mead Gallery presented a solo exhibition of London-based artist, Mike Silva.
The Future is Today (2025)
The Future is Today: Prints and the University of Warwick showcased the enduring power of printmaking, reflecting the university’s founding ideals through…
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