We opened on a crisp evening in January 2023 and now welcome visitors to Ilkeston’s new community space.
Follow us on Instagram for updates or use the booking form below to visit us.

For enquiries please click here to email Ruby Waage Townsend, our Artist in Residence

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Booking is by appointment, please use the form below to secure your place
or email macara@ilkestoncontemporaryarts.com

We are located at 114 Heanor Road Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 8TB

A wonderful and generous gift to Ilkeston. The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor John Sewell

This is a brand new venture that we visited for the first time. The host was excellent spending lots of time to explain the concept and exhibition items. The current exhibition centres around refugees from Ukraine and their stories. It's difficult to put these in to words but a sense of loss, pride and hope are ones I would choose. It's really great to see someone investing so much in Ilkeston. I hope it thrives. Steve Briggs

Wonderfully Bonkers! Just what Ilkeston needs to re-enliven the community. Anonymous

A fantastic space to show contemporary art. Very Welcoming and interesting–Ilkeston is fortunate to have such a fabulous gallery. I will come again-often! Tony Fletcher

A great act of patronage. Richard Short, Ilkeson resident

An amazing experience for the second time. Saw lots of things I missed last time. So good to have a total experience to be able to discuss and question what we were seeing. Macara was so helpful and interesting sharing her passion for the whole project. Looking forward to coming again when the next exhibition has been curated. WOW! Steve

An extremely interesting journey into understanding and appreciating art. So enthusiastic and inspirational. Good luck with this endeavour. Gavin Jones

Fascinating experience. Excellent communication with Macara. Jean Jones

Nice tidy place. Great artwork, lovely building. Anonymous

The Architectural Community Award 2022 Architect of the Year

International Interior Design Award 2022 Gold Award Winner

Archframe Design Awards 2022 Winner

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Urban Design & Architecture Awards 2023 Winner

Cultural Enterprises Award 2023 Finalist

Better Society Awards 2023 Finalist

Game Changer Awards 2023 Winner

Graphis Awards 2023 Silver Award Winner