Bluecoat Display Centre offers a platform for a diverse range of selected contemporary craft makers to showcase their work through selling exhibitions.

All our makers demonstrate amazing levels of skill, a high quality of making and have a unique voice which is informed by the material, a sense of place, culture, background and narrative. Makers are at the heart of the Bluecoat Display Centre and we continue to be leading advocates for the continued appreciation of their wonderfully crafted work.

Scroll down to find out more about our current and upcoming selling exhibitions.

Or browse our rich archive of exhibitions and displays that have highlighted the work of contemporary craft makers from the North West, across the UK, Europe and internationally for over six decades.

We’ll be announcing more exhibitions in our 2025 programme shortly – check back for updates or sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about new exhibitions and events.