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The Cambridge Rock Festival is thrilled to announce its return to its home at Ben’s Yard, Ely on 31st July – 3rd August 2025. This year’s festival promises to be better than ever, with a diverse lineup of local and national acts taking to the stage. The Cambridge Rock Festival is a beloved event in …
Four of Ely’s leading heritage attractions have joined together in an exciting new partnership to launch the Ely Passport – a money-saving, multi-site ticket designed to help visitors make the most of their time in the city. For just £29.50, The Ely Passport offers discounted entry to four of the city’s must-see attractions: Ely Cathedral, …
Public invited to choose the acts they would like to see perform at the much-loved Cambridgeshire arts programme A new season of The Library Presents is currently filling Cambridgeshire libraries with music, theatre, dance, and creative workshops this spring – now it’s your opportunity to help shape the future by choosing the performers you want …
Saxophone & piano duo from Scotland, The UK’s hardest working jazz group! “Very cool music played in a magical atmosphere – this will appeal to jazz novices as well as hardcore enthusiasts.” Three Weeks Magazine Appearing at: LITTLE THETFORD VILLAGE HALLFri 28th March 8pm Ian and Dominic are unique in the UK Jazz community taking …
Ian Millar & Dominic Spencer Jazz Duo Live at Little Thetford, Ely Read More »
When: 15 March 2025, 7:30 pmWhere: Ely Cathedral The world-renowned Philharmonia Orchestra will be visiting Ely Cathedral to perform Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony alongside Cambridge University Symphony Chorus on Saturday 15 March 2025. The collaboration also involves members of Cambridge college choirs, renowned soprano Sophie Bevan MBE, and rising star baritone Daniel D’Souza, an …
Ely College wowed audiences with three sold-out performances of Oliver! on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of January. After months of hard work, the talented cast and crew transformed Needham’s Hall into a stunning stage for Lionel Bart’s beloved musical. A West End-Worthy Production Principal Simon Warburton praised the students, calling the show “worthy of …
Ely College’s OLIVER! Delights Audiences with Three Sold-Out Performances Read More »
We know many of you are eager for news about Ely Community Cinema reopening and we want to keep you updated on our progress. A dedicated team of volunteers is working hard behind the scenes to bring the cinema back as soon as possible. What’s Happening Behind the Scenes? There’s a lot that goes into …
A message from Ely Community Cinema: Thanks to your incredible support, we’re one step closer to reopening The Maltings Cinema! At our second public meeting, 64 attendees joined us to share their enthusiasm and ideas, proving how much our community values this cherished venue. Exciting Progress: Reopening Early in the New Year We’re delighted to …
Babylon Arts is heartened by the overwhelming support from local residents following their recent public meeting. Many have written letters to Local Authorities, including Ely City Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) and the Mayor of the Combined Authority, advocating for the future of the gallery and its vital role in the community. As active …
Babylon Arts Encouraged by Community Support as Negotiations Continue Read More »
The Stained Glass Museum is delighted to have reopened its doors after a major redisplay of its 20th and 21st century collections. More works than ever before are now on display in the museum’s permanent gallery, located in the south triforium of Ely Cathedral. As part of the redisplay, over a third of the museum’s …
The Stained Glass Museum celebrates a major redisplay Read More »
The Babylon Winter Open is an annual exhibition of small, affordable artworks from many of the excellent artists in the local area. This years exhibition will take place throughout December at Babylon Gallery. In the midst of the festive season, this exhibition will be a celebration of the artistic talent in the local area. All …
An awe-inspiring autumn awaits visitors to the wetlands at WWT Welney as artist Ann Bigg’s kicks off the season with her beautiful gallery. Ann’s way of capturing the beauty and wonder of wetland wildlife can be seen in her gallery at WWT Welney this September and October. Ann’s gallery in the visitor centre is the …
Renowned artist Ann Biggs kicks off awe-inspiring Autumn at WWT Welney Read More »
Local artist Amy Wormald is opening her solo exhibition ‘WILD’ at Babylon ARTS this October. Featuring new original paintings, this exhibition celebrates the untamed beauty of nature. Amy Wormald is an award-winning artist based in Ely. Drawing inspiration from the world around her home, her work captures the essence of wildflowers and flora in vibrant, …
Amy Wormald’s solo exhibition is a colourful celebration of nature. Read More »
The annual Babylon ARTS Summer Open Exhibition is back for another year,showcasing a wide range of artwork, from painting and photography to ceramics,woodwork, and much more. The exhibition opens on Friday 2nd August at BabylonGallery. Babylon ARTS Summer Open is an annual celebration of work created by artists from both the local area, and further …
Babylon Gallery’s Summer Open Exhibition returns for another year! Read More »
‘Stories from my Mother’s Cabinet’ is an upcoming solo exhibition from artist HelenMurray, taking place at Babylon Gallery throughout July. Focusing on a metaphorical ‘cabinet’, it will explore the transformation of seemingly mundane materials into new forms whether in paint, found objects or mixed media pieces. Helen uses mostly natural and organic materials, including old …
Playful Exhibition from Artist Helen Murray Hopes to Spark Your Imagination Read More »
Open soon at Babylon Gallery is ‘Bridging the Gap’, a fascinating and inspiring groupexhibition by East Anglian Stitch Textiles (EAST) that explores the role of women, past and present, through a variety of textile artworks. EAST was formed in 1995 when founder member, Carol Dixon, created a group for textile artists in East Anglia who …
East Anglian Stitch Textiles present an exhibition that celebrates“women of inspiration” Read More »
Still life paintings of vibrant animal characters made from rescued materials, form the distinct style of Suffolk based artist Mark Ward. His upcoming solo exhibition at Babylon Gallery is entitled ‘Birds, Beasts and Even More Bendy Stuff’, and opens on Wednesday 1st May 2024. When he left teaching Art and Design to produce his own …
Vivid Paintings of Paper Wildlife Scenes will Fill this Exhibition from Artist Mark Ward Read More »
‘Poems, Pictures and Poppycock’ is an exhibition showcasing the diverse work created by artist Mack Mathod throughout 2023. It features a range of poetry and artworks reflecting the artists own, sometimes bizarre, experiences over a busy and eventful year. This upcoming exhibition at Babylon Gallery will showcase the artist’s work over the pastyear. Mack Mathod …
A Wonderfully Absurd Exhibition Comes to Babylon ARTS this April. Read More »
The Sensing Nature exhibition at Babylon Gallery had a very successful opening weekend. From a visit from the Secretary of State for Culture to a wonderful turnout for the officialopening event, this exhibition is off to a great start. On Friday 1st March, Sensing Nature opened at Babylon Gallery. This multi-sensoryexhibition comprises of a variety …
Sensing Nature celebrates work made with local communities who have creativelyengaged with the heritage, significance and stories of the Fenland landscape, inpartnership with Ely Museum, RNIB and Wicken Fen. Curated by Basecoat Collective – a group of 18-25 year olds – the exhibition invited people to contemplate how they connect with nature, and includes new …
The annual East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition is now open at Babylon Gallery. On Wednesday 7th February Babylon ARTS held a prize giving ceremony, in which the winners were announced, with prizes awarded that were generously funded by Tindalls Ltd. Ely Hereward Rotary Club and Anglia Ruskin University. Babylon ARTS is hosting the East Cambridgeshire …
East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition 2024 Award Winners Announced Read More »
In anticipation of Wicken Fen’s 125th Anniversary of becoming the first National Trust nature reserve, Babylon ARTS were invited by Wicken Fen to lead creative conversations with local communities. Led by artist Mina Heydari-Waite, people created their own ‘future artefact’. Over 350 of these artifacts will be displayed in Babylon Gallery alongside work from local …
Babylon Arts presents ‘Future Artefacts’, a local celebration of Wicken
Fen Read More »
‘Small, but perfect’ is Babylon’s second Winter Open exhibition, and features 300 brilliant original artworks from local artists. All the pieces are for sale, with prices ranging from £60 to £150, and would make the perfect festive gift. Due to the success of their first Winter Open in January earlier this year, Babylon Arts iscommitted …
Babylon Arts Winter Open returns for a second year. Read More »
Fen Textures is an exhibition at Babylon Gallery from artists Bob and Carol Banks, and Carol’s daughter, Violet Shaw. Their different creative practices come together to encapsulate the fen landscape, including jewellery, oil painting, pastels and pottery. There will also be an opportunity to create ‘Fen Textures’ of your own, with a family activity in …
Local Artists Deliver a Family Exhibition Inspired by the Fen Landscape Read More »
Babylon ARTS are inviting the public to try one (or all) of the Sensing Nature Challenges, for the chance to be featured in an upcoming exhibition. The Babylon Young Associates will select artworks to be exhibited in the Sensing Nature Exhibition, which will run from 28th February – 24th March 2024. All submissions will also …
A Matter of Taste, the curatorial debut from Babylon Young Curator, Nancy Mead, is a visual feast which explores the aesthetics of food in a mouth-watering display of paintings, photography, and sculpture. The exhibition will be open to the public from 5th October to 29th October, at Babylon Gallery. Nancy has taken the universal topic …
Young Curator, Bethany Haysom delves into community, culture and humanity showcasing her first curated art exhibition set in the heart of Ely. The exhibition which is held at the Babylon Arts Gallery in Ely, defines the philosophy of Ubuntu, derived from the Bantu languages of Africa, highlights the importance of showing compassion and humanity towards …
Young Curator’s “I Am Because We Are ” Exhibition Launched at Babylon ARTS Gallery Read More »
A group of Fenland female Artists share their work and stories The four artists who make up the Fierce Tales Collective have created a show that explores the female experience within the fenland landscape. The group covers multiple artistic disciplines including traditional oil painting, printmaking, mixed media and expressive intuitive painting. Each artist has a …
New Group Exhibition at the Babylon Gallery Fierce Tales is not to be missed! Read More »
Ely Arts Festival is delighted to share the 2023 festival line up! We’re delighted to present the Ely Arts Festival 2023! We have a jam packed couple of weeks with lots of exciting events to enjoy for all the community! There’s lots of free events including 2 of our highlights with our family day full …
Ely Arts Festival Promises a Jam Packed 2 Weeks in June! Read More »
After a 3 year gap since our last such show the Ely Guild of Woodturners is hosting its annual “Art in Wood” Exhibition and sale from 27th – 29th August in The Coach House at The Lamb Hotel, Ely, CB7 4EJ. Entrance is free, so do pop in and see what it’s all about. Our …
Ely Guild of Woodturners – Art in Wood Exhibition Read More »
The exhibition is the vision of the versatile artist, Corinne Eagling. She has brought together 22 local ceramicists, artists and crafters to reveal a treasure trove of beautiful and original artwork. Whether you live in Wicken, the surrounding villages or even further afield*, the Creatives Together team will welcome you to the exhibition, which is all …
Discover the Creatives Together Exhibition in Wicken Read More »
On Wednesday 29th July, a new exhibition: You Live in a Paradise of Your Own Creation by Harland Viney launched at the Babylon Gallery, Ely. The exhibition’s curator Nancy J Clemance worked at Babylon Gallery from 2004 to 2008. She then moved to Dorset and met artist Harland Viney, quickly becoming friends and collaborators. After …
On Tuesday 31st May, the East Anglia Stitch Textiles (EAST) group launched their exhibition of works at the Babylon Gallery in Ely. The exhibition explores the ‘Power of Stitch’, pursuing their own areas of interest, with a deliberate focus on stitch to interpret their creative journey. Two years in the making, the group have been …
Local Textile Group Explore the ‘Power of Stitch’ in Exhibition at Ely Riverside Gallery Read More »
Ely Arts Festival is on the look-out for local people who love drawing, have a passion for photography or are potty about painting to take part in the Picture Ely Art Challenge. #PictureEly is a free event taking place on Sunday 19th June, 10am to 3pm at Ely Market Square. The brief is to sketch, …
The French painter, sculptor and designer, Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. His vibrant works are celebrated for their extraordinary richness and luminosity of colour and his spectacular paper cut-outs were his final triumph. Matisse: Drawing with Scissors, a Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition from the Southbank Centre features 35 …
On Wednesday 6th April, a new exhibition: Three Sisters; An Art Journey opened at the Babylon Gallery, Ely. The exhibition brings together local Ely artist, Linda McCord with her two sisters, Helen Mangan from Dublin and Mary O’Mahony from London. All three of the artists share a love of art and though they each enjoy …
On Thursday 3rd March, Babylon Gallery launched ‘The Joy of Play’ exhibition by Kester Matine. The whimsical, yet bold exhibition celebrates the freedom of character creation and invites visitors to embrace the joy of creating. Kester Matine is a Cambridge based artist and illustrator, and was awarded an Arts Council England grant in order to …
We are so excited to announce that Haddenham Arts Centre are to receive £25,000 from third round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund!! Caroline Cawley, Arts Centre Manager said “We are happy to receive this funding and are very grateful to Arts Council England and DCMS who have continued to support our ongoing recovery. We …
Haddenham Arts Centre Receives Grant from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund Read More »
The Babylon Gallery hosts the work of Quentin Blake, as they showcase The BFG in Pictures touring exhibition from Tuesday 23rd November to Thursday 23rd December. The BFG in Pictures is a touring exhibition from House of Illustration, featuring reproductions of Quentin Blake’s illustrations for Roald Dahl’s much-loved story The BFG. The exhibition, curated by …
The BFG in Pictures Visits Ely Riverside Gallery Read More »
On Friday 3rd September, the Society of East Anglian Watercolourists launched their new exhibition, WaterWays at Babylon Gallery on Ely’s riverside. The gallery walls are filled with 137 watercolour paintings, the combinations of water with pigment results in a range of compositions, techniques and styles. All framed paintings are for sale, as well as a …
Help The Stained Glass Museum and Babylon ARTS make Ely Window Wanderland 2021 even bigger and better than last year… Following the success of Ely’s first Window Wanderland, The Stained Glass Museum and Babylon ARTS have teamed up again to encourage Ely residents to transform Ely’s streets by making an illuminated window display as part of …
On Friday 16th July, the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition opened at Babylon Gallery. Babylon ARTS held an online awards ceremony, in which the prize winners were announced from each of the six Key Stages, with work from children aged 4 to 19 years. In it’s twelfth year, the exhibition includes artworks in a variety …
East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition Award Winners Announced Read More »
‘Edge of the Fens’ is the new exhibition at the Babylon Gallery, which features work that explores the light, line and texture of the Fens, as experienced by local artists: Annie Brown, Ruth E Blundell, Di Cope and Annie Neild. Annie Brown: “I relocated to the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens in 2003 and taught …
Living on the Edge – Babylon Gallery hosts the work of four artists inspired by the Fens Read More »
A highlight of the Babylon Gallery’s exhibition calendar, the selected Summer Open Exhibition provides an opportunity for amateur and professional artists to showcase their work. In 2020 the open call attracted over 120 artists, with more than 300 artworks submitted for consideration. This year, thanks to the Covid relief funding that Babylon ARTS has received …
Ely Museum reopened its doors today following a nearly 2 year shutdown, to allow for extensive redevelopment work and of course latterly due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. The £2.2m project was made possible thanks to a successful Heritage Lottery bid, along with support and funding from local councils, businesses and private donors. The redevelopment …
Ely Museum reopens, following its £2.2m redevelopment Read More »
Organisers are delighted to announce that Ely Arts Festival is back for 2021. After the enforced break in 2020 due to Covid, a new volunteer committee has formed to bring together arts and cultural events and activities to celebrate how the creative ‘spirit of the Fens’ has endured through this challenging time. Ely Arts Festival …
Ely Will Be Celebrating the Spirit of the Fens, with Refreshed Arts Festival this June Read More »
The Babylon Gallery and gift shop, on Ely’s riverside, will be reopening on Friday 23rd April with the exhibition titled: No Frost at Night. Five new artworks have been created in response to a historical weather diary written in 1963 by Betty Mann, a lifelong resident of Soham in Cambridgeshire. Some of these artworks have …
Artist, Clare Barry has produced a beautiful window exhibition to celebrate the Boat Race coming to Ely To celebrate The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race coming back to Ely, we commissioned artist Clare Barry, to design three new window displays for the Babylon Gallery depicting The Boat Race, past and present. The display is created using …
Ely hosts an historic event this April – for only the second time in its 191 year history the famous university boat race will be held in Ely. Sadly none of us will be able to support the event directly as no spectators will be allowed. Let’s show our support for the event and our …
Showcase Ely’s Boat Race – Join Ely Hereward Rotary Club’s Community Art Project Read More »
Art Unlocked is a new online group aimed at secondary school Years 7-11 who want to explore the art world in new and interesting ways. What is it?…..The Stained Glass Museum is launching a brand new weekly online group for teenagers in secondary school years 7-11. Art Unlocked is a pilot programme for those who want …
As the country warms up following the recent cold snap, Babylon ARTS announces the five East-Anglian artists who have each been awarded a commission to produce a brand-new artwork for presentation at the Babylon Gallery later this spring. The new artworks will be created in response to a historical weather diary written in 1963 by …
Ely Artist, Ted Coney collaborated with his nephew, Andrew who lives in Madrid, on a sketch and drawing about celebrating New Year under Covid restrictions. Ted did the sketch while Andrew wrote the poem. Ted has continued to make paintings about family life under lockdown but hopes to open his pop-up gallery on Waterside later …
Ely Artist, Ted Coney extends his appeal for NHS Charities Together Read More »
Suffolk-based artist Helen Murray has produced a new exhibition inspired by the idea of ‘home’ using a delicate and detailed process that has to be seen in-person to fully appreciate. The exhibition is entitled ‘Settlement – In Search of Home’ and runs from 3rd December to 24th January. Claire Somerville, chief executive of Babylon ARTS …
Babylon Gallery reopens with an Exhibition that invites you to get up close to the art Read More »
Babylon ARTS has been awarded £60,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future; the Culture Secretary has announced today. Babylon ARTS is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving urgently …
Babylon ARTS receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund Read More »
The Babylon Gallery, based in Ely celebrates the community’s creativity in an exhibition that brings together five projects that began in lockdown and have, over the period of five months, involved hundreds of people in creative activities and discussions. During the course of lockdown, Babylon ARTS invited the community to get involved in various projects …
Although his pop-up gallery on Ely’s Waterside has been closed this year during the pandemic, artist Ted Coney has been busy raising money for the NHS Charities Together appeal. In May, he launched his Virtual Tour through his website, where visitors are flown back in time to 1930s Hollywood to view one of his family …
Contemporary artist Amy Wormald is to present a new exhibition of paintings inspired by urban and rural landscapes within 20 miles of Ely. The exhibition entitled “20-mile radius” will take place at the Babylon Gallery from 29th September – 11th October. Amy Wormald is a contemporary painter living in Ely whose colourful work is inspired …
Award-winning Artist to Present New Exhibition in Ely Inspired by Local Landscape Read More »
The Stained Glass Museum and Babylon ARTS are calling all Ely residents to make an illuminated window display in their home as part of Ely’s first Window Wanderland. The two organisations have teamed up to bring this fun family-friendly event, that takes place in towns and villages across the UK, to the city. Window Wonderland …
After nearly two years in planning, the Babylon Gallery will be hosting Anglia Textile Works ‘In The Fens’ Exhibition from 10th to 27th September. When Anglia Textile Works made the decision to exhibit at Ely’s Babylon Gallery, the group could never have anticipated doing so in the midst of a pandemic. As Covid-19 took hold in Britain, the …
A Stitch in Troubled Time – New textiles Exhibition Opens at the Babylon Gallery Read More »
On 1st August the Babylon Gallery reopened its doors to the public after being closed for 137 days and to help mark this special occasion the residents of Cardinals Way and Cardinals Terrace, came to present a cheque for £403 to the charity. The donation was the proceeds of a virtual garage sale, which saw …
Babylon Gallery Reopens with Surprise Donation from Local Residents Read More »
Ely-based ceramicist Louise Beale and sculptor Mike Hartley have been announced as the two artists winning a £1800 commission for the “Somewhere in Ely” project. The outdoor arts project called “Somewhere in Ely” was launched in the city earlier this year with the support of Babylon Arts, Ely Markets and Ely College. Artists, makers and …
Babylon Arts Announce Winning Artists as Voted for by the Public Read More »
Iconic limited edition prints from the creative forces of Storm Thorgerson and StormStudios 1980s – present day. StormStudios has a long and illustrious history having worked for innumerable bands, from Alan Parsons, Anthrax and Audioslave through to the Wombats, with a sprinkling of Pink Floyd, Steve Miller, Muse, 10cc, etc thrown in for good measure. …
An Ely-based arts organisation is searching for people to take part in a brand new development programme: Babylon Young Curators. Applications are open to anyone age 18 – 26 with an interest in a career in the creative industries. Two young people will be chosen to take part, each receiving a bursary of £1,650. The …
In May 2020, Babylon ARTS launched their Comic Book Windows project, commissioning local Manga Artist, Irina Richards to create a total of 60 new illustrations, one for each of the Babylon Gallery riverside window panes. This exhibition comprised three separate comic ‘strips’, two based on Irina’s own stories and one using poems submitted by the …
Two Ely residents have their poems selected to become Comic Book Illustrations Read More »
Talented Fashion and Textiles students from King’s Ely are celebrating success in two exciting competitions. Year 12 student, Paige Newell, and John-Oswald Crichton, who is in Year 11, have both been highly commended in this year’s Young Fashion Designer UK contest. Paige and John-Oswald submitted some outstanding fashion design ‘mood boards’ with supporting text, where …
Residents from across the Ely area are invited to vote for two new outdoor art projects that will take place in October. A new creative opportunity has been launched in the city by Babylon Arts and supported by Ely Markets and Ely College called “Somewhere in Ely”. Earlier this year artists, makers and creators were …
Five Artists to pitch ideas before a public vote in Ely Read More »
Babylon ARTs, has announced the re-opening of the Babylon Gallery on Ely’s riverside, following its temporary closure due to Covid-19. The first exhibition will be their annual selected Summer Open exhibition, which over the past five years, has showcased hundreds of artists’ works and this year, the charity hopes will be one of their biggest …
Calling All Artists – Babylon Gallery to reopen with Summer Open Exhibition Read More »
As life in and around the Cathedral starts to look forward in the hope of opening up and being able to start doing things again, we are thinking of holding an exhibition of all the wonderful creative activities that so many people have been undertaking while staying at home. The exhibition will be for anyone, …
Did Artwork and Creativity Help You Through Lockdown? Read More »
Babylon ARTS is collaborating with local Manga Artist, Irina Richards, to create 60 new illustrations, one for each of the Babylon Gallery window panes that face onto Pegasus Walk, Ely Riverside. The exhibition will comprise three separate comic ‘strips’, two based onIrina’s own stories and one using a poem and this is where the public …
Artist, Ted Coney was expecting to take his 1931 Morris Minor to the V.E. Day celebrations in Ely next week, until it was cancelled because of the pandemic. He was also hoping to open his pop-up art gallery (Ted Coney’s Family Portraits) for the twelfth season but this has also been postponed for the same …
Babylon ARTS is inviting everyone to get creative during this lockdown period, by adding their designs and written responses to an exhibition of postcards, which will go online now and will in the future become part of a physical exhibition at the Babylon Gallery. Florence Rose, Head of Project Delivery explains: “We are looking for …
Together in Isolation – Creative Postcard Project with Babylon ARTS Read More »
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