Explore Independent Cambridge: cambridge contemporary art

With the help of Independent Cambridge - the definitive guide to ‘real’ Cambridge - Cambridge Network continues its weekly exploration of the best independent shops, cafés, restaurants, venues and events in Cambridge and the surrounding area. This week: cambridge contemporary art.

It is very easy to feel just a little bit intimidated about stepping into an art gallery. You really want to go and have a closer look at what’s on show, but may be put off by preconceptions regarding the affordability and accessibility of the art.

At cambridge contemporary art, in the beautiful and historic Trinity Street, you need not worry about such things. The staff are genuinely friendly and welcoming and more than happy to talk to you about the pieces on show and to tell you about the artists and craftspeople behind the work.

Specialising in handmade prints, paintings, sculptures and crafts, the gallery first opened in 1990 and shows the work of over 100 UK-based artists, with a new exhibition every month. 

Selected by the Crafts Council for the national list of craft shops and galleries, cambridge contemporary art also makes buying art easy as it’s part of the Arts Council’s Own Art scheme, which is designed to make it easy and affordable to buy original, high-quality contemporary art and craft.  You can borrow up to £2,000, or as little as £100, which is paid back interest free in equal instalments over a period of 10 months. The gallery also offers gift vouchers and runs a wedding list service.

Towards the back of the gallery, it’s also worth noting, is a fantastic selection of art greetings cards – on sale at a price below the amount asked by most high street card shops. So, as you can see, there really is no reason to feel intimidated by stepping through the door.


Mon – Sat: 9am-5.30pm
Sun and Bank Holidays: 11am-5pm

cambridge contemporary art
6 Trinity Street
Cambridge CB2 1SU
01223 324222
info@cambridgegallery.co.uk

www.cambridgegallery.co.uk

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