We need new people to help run the show.

The Upper Broughton Art Show has been an annual event for 42 years… But, we need your help in order to continue producing this much loved event.

Following this year’s exhibition several key members of the committee have decided it’s time to step down. Most notably the Chair Jo and Treasurer Michael. Joining them is Simon the webmaster/designer.

This leaves two key positions to fill which are vital for the continuation of the show. Plus they will need someone to take on this Art Show website

What a fantastic 42nd Art Show.

We were delighted to welcome 81 artists this year, exhibiting 209 main pieces of work to display, and 142 unframed items to go in the browsers. Many artists and visitors said they felt the overall quality was up again this year, and our increase in sales reflected this. Indeed, over half the artists at the show sold at least one item, which is a fantastic achievement.

Photos from the Art Show

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Entry forms, documents and information for exhibitors

Entry Forms 2026 Art Show

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Upper Broughton Village Hall Location.

Upper Broughton Village Hall, Melton Road (A606), Upper Broughton, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. LE14 3BD

Sat Nav: LE14 3BD

Upper Broughton Village Hall Maps

Located on the main A606 between Nottingham and Melton Mowbray.

Comments about the Art Show

The art show was amazing, such a great event and brilliantly organised. I really liked how the pictures had been grouped together too, it was all very professional. 

It was my third year exhibiting  at the show and was excellent as usual.  

Really enjoyed it – my first time - I was tipped off by Mick Orme how good it was.

Although I have visited the show many times in the past  this was the first time I’ve had the confidence to enter any paintings and am thrilled with the response. It’s a great show so a big thank you to all of you for all your hard work. 

History of the Art Show.

Michael Copley.

In 1983 Upper Broughton Parish Council decided to purchase the Village Hall from the Church. It was in the most appalling condition and Parish Councillor George Harris agreed to form a Village Hall Committee to come up with ideas for raising money to try and improve the Hall. Chris Reeves suggested an exhibition of work by local artists might be a good fund-raising event. George Harris liked this idea and plans were made for a three day exhibition during the August bank holiday of 1983. Rushcliffe Community Arts Department donated £25 as prize money in the hope of attracting artists. This money was split into three prizes of £8 each with the spare £1 designated to help with expenses. Those were the days!