Lowestoft Arts Centre

Lowestoft’s leading arts and crafts venue

Gallery & Shop

13 St Peter’s Street, Lowestoft,

Suffolk NR32 1QA

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About us

Lowestoft Arts Centre is a not-for-profit co-operative, run on a voluntary basis by and for its membership.

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It was set up by Carolyn Reeder in 2000, to encourage and promote the visual arts in the Lowestoft area.

Over the years we have become the focal point for local artists and craftspeople of all abilities, whether amateur or professional, experienced or beginners.

If you are interested in joining us, please see the Membership section below.

The centre also has studio spaces available to hire by individuals and small groups – for arts and craft activities, meetings and tuition.

Gallery and shop

The gallery and shop display a large and varied range of work by our members, all local artists and craftspeople.

You are welcome to call in, have a browse and – if you wish – have a chat to the artist who is the gallery steward that day.

Our opening hours are below.

Wheelchair access is available to the front of the gallery, and stairlift access to the studios.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Membership

To be a member of Lowestoft Arts Centre is to be part of a supportive community of talented and skilled artists and craftspeople.

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We are a voluntary co-operative. Every member has a say in how the centre is run, and everyone’s contribution is valued.

If you join us, you will be able to display your work for sale in the gallery.

You will also be encouraged to volunteer as a steward, which helps to keep the gallery and shop open.

Join us!

We welcome enquiries from any active, local artist or craftsperson who is interested in becoming a member of the arts centre.

Membership is £12 a year (as at April 2025), which you can pay by cash, cheque or card when you bring in your completed application form.

Click here to download and print the application form as a PDF, which includes information about use of the gallery space, commission and charges.

If you would like more information about membership, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Gallery

A selection of art and craft works by Lowestoft Arts Centre members.

Scroll through the gallery by clicking on the left or right arrows.

Or click on an image for a larger version (with alt description) in Lightbox.

Painting of gnome-like figures drinking and eating in a woodland scene — Illustration from ‘A Gnome In Search Of A Toadstool’ by Cynthia Monteret

Painting of different coloured delphinium flowers and foliage — Delphiniums by Carolyn Reeder

Illustration showing various buildings and features characteristic of Lowestoft — Lowestoft by Paul Tavener

Illustration showing various buildings and features characteristic of Beccles — Beccles by Paul Tavener

Still life painting of grapes and other fruit on a table — Still life (1) by Jan Lacey

Still life painting of grapes, apples and oranges on a table — Still life (2) by Jan Lacey

Abstract painting of a dark figure against a multi-coloured background — Dancing Man by Myra Carley

Abstract painting of a reclining figure — Sophie On The Sofa by Myra Carley

Photo of a gold-painted ceramic figure of the buddha — Thai Buddha by Penny Dack

Abstract painting of dark trees in a brightly-coloured landscape — Untitled (1) by Liz Stables

Abstract painting of buildings in a landscape — Untitled (2) by Liz Stables

Photo of a felted bear — Felted Bear by Susan Campbell

Photo of a felted robin — Felted Robin by Susan Campbell

Photo of a painted ceramic owl — Barn owl by Margaret Parsons

Photo of a ceramic owl — Ceramic owl (1) by Margaret Parsons

Painting of a landscape with a row of wind turbines in the background — Untitled (Wind turbines 1) by Ben Quail

Brightly-coloured painting of a town scene with a wind turbine in the background — Untitled (Wind turbines 2) by Ben Quail

Photo of an abstract flower design in fused glass — Melted Flower by Carolyn Reeder (Fused glass)

Photo of two pieces of decorative fused glass — Fused glass decorative art by Jan Lacy

Painting of a fishing boat returning to harbour — Star Boat Coming In by Roger Bedingfield

Painting of two fishing boats at sea — Prunier Winners Steaming Out by Roger Bedingfield

Painting of boats resting on the sand at low tide — Home But Not Dry by Graham Howsham

Painting of waves gently breaking on the shore — Morning by David Gayda

Painting of turbulent waves — Sea Monsters by David Gayda

Painting of a lake seen through trees — Down To The Lake by Carole Kemp

Painting of flowers in a vase and fruit on a table — Asters and Spindle Berries by Carole Kemp

Collagraph of a landscape with a row of bare trees in the background — Tumulus by Damian Bowen (Collagraph)

Collagraph of wolves in front of a forest — Wolves by Damian Bowen (Collagraph)

Photo of an amber bead necklace and earrings — Amber bead necklace and earrings by Patsy Murray

Photo of a bracelet in red and orange painted glass — Hand-painted glass bracelet by Patsy Murray

Photo of a necklace of green stones and coloured glass — Beaded necklace by Patsy Murray

Black and white photo of a single tree in an empty landscape — Lone Tree by John Pitts

Photo of a woman standing on rocks by the sea, wearing elaborate attire — Lady Sylvanas Windrunner by John Pitts

Photo of boats moored by a jetty, lit by a low yellow sun — Sun on Harbourmaster’s Office by John Pitts

Links

Lowestoft Arts Centre is proud to be a part of a network of creative, arts-supporting and community organisations in Suffolk and surrounding areas.

Click on a logo to link to the organisation’s website.

Anglian Potters

Beccles Society of Artists

Black Dog Arts

Lowestoft Photographic Club

Margaret Parsons

The Mayfly arts & community café

Oulton Broad Art Circle

Southwold Art Circle

Waveney & Blyth Arts

Community Action Suffolk

Contact us

Get in touch

Phone us: 01502 500 004

Email us: contact@lowestoft-arts.org

Write to us: Lowestoft Arts Centre, 13 St Peter’s Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 1QA

Visit us

We are at the junction of St Peters Street and Lowestoft High Street, opposite the market place.

Our opening hours are: Thursday and Friday, 11am to 3pm; Saturday 11am to 4pm.