by MK | Jun 12, 2025 | Announcement, Exhibition, Public Events
Currently running at Rooftop Arts in Corby are two quite unique and different exhibitions showing a range of different mediums. In the large gallery the Rooftop Resident Artists and Students opened on Wednesday and in the small gallery, the Corby Photographic Club’s 2025 Group Exhibition opened May 28th. Both exhibitions are open to the general public during the gallery opening hours and are free to enter.
Exhibition in the Small Gallery
The Corby Photographic Club’s Group show, staged in the small gallery, brings together 25 captivating photographic images across five diverse categories offering something for every art and photography lover. Including award winning works, the exhibition spans Architecture, Miscellaneous, Nature, Pictorial, and Portraiture. For a full breakdown on what’s on display see more here
Exhibition in the Large Gallery
The Resident Artists & Rooftop Students Exhibition opened Wednesday in the large galley and includes works by 14 resident artists and also works by students of the RAC’s adult art classes under the tutorship of Fanoulla Georgiou, Head of Education for the Rooftop. The exhibition has a diverse range of artistic expression including paintings, prints, photography and much more. The exhibition is a celebration of Corby’s visual arts scene that is alive and well in the Rooftop Arts Centre. The exhibition runs to the 5th of July during gallery opening hours. More information can be found here
Opening Reception Friday June 13th 6-8 pm
The Resident Artists and Rooftop Students Exhibition opening reception will take place Friday June 13th 6:00-8:00pm. Come and meet the artists and students, tour the gallery and studios, for a real enjoyable evening. Entry is free for all (including well behaved four legged friends) and refreshments will be provided. See you there.
- Corby Photographic Club 2025 Group Exhibition – On now till the 25th June – Small Gallery
- Resident Artists and RooftopStudents Exhibition – On now til the 5th July – Large Gallery
- Opening Reception for Resident Artists and Rooftop Students Exhibition – Friday June 13, 6-8pm
by ROOFTOP Arts Centre | Jun 10, 2025 | Announcement, Exhibition, Public Events
The Rooftop Resident Artists and Students Exhibition
Following on from the hugely successful “BECOMING” exhibition, which featured new works from Dinah Kazakoff and Fanoulla Georgiou, the Rooftop Arts next exhibition opens this Wednesday. Features works from the resident artists and the Rooftop’s students, runs June 11th to the 5th of July, with the opening reception scheduled for Friday the 13th of June.
Works From Resident Artists and Art Class and Workshop Students
The Rooftop Residents Artists and Students Exhibition 2025 promises to be another exciting collection of work. It includes works by our 14 resident artists and also a wonderful collection of work by our Rooftop students who have flourished during their time at the gallery. In addition the resident artist studios will be accessible during the exhibition opening hours, giving an opportunity to meet the artists.
Join us at the Opening Reception on Friday 13th June 6pm till 8pm. Meet the artists and students, and a tour of the gallery and studios. Refreshments will be provided, and free entry. All welcome, even our four legged friends.
- Location: Rooftop Arts, 27 New Post Office Sq., Corby NN17 1PB
- Exhibition Dates: Wednesday June 11th – Saturday July 5th, 2025
- Opening Times: Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Opening Reception: Friday June 13, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
by ROOFTOP Arts Centre | Mar 28, 2025 | Announcement
Local artist Gary Carroll will be putting the final touches on the large outdoor mural he has been painting over the last few weeks on the side of the Rooftop Arts building. The final details and colouring highlights will be added over the next few days to complete the work. It has taken shape really well and has attracted a lot of attention and positive comments.
Numerous people have stopped by to admire the work and Gary, being well known in Corby, has met some old friends he has not seen in a while and renewed these friendships.
Dinah Kazakoff, the Rooftop Arts Gallery Director commented, “art has a way of bringing the community together and Gary’s work is a good example of that, the mural speaks to Corby’s industrial past and has also attracted the attention and admiration of the town’s youth as well”.
At 8ft x 10ft this is one of the largest paintings the artist has done and his work has attracted 3 potential commissions from local business owners who would like to discuss similar size works at their businesses.
If you would like to see the final stages of his work, Gary will be outside completing his painting during the Rooftop Arts open hours from 11am to 4pm.
by ROOFtopartscentre | Mar 21, 2025 | Announcement
The New Mural is Taking Shape
Gary Carroll, the artist behind the new Mural being created on the side of the Rooftop Arts Centre, is starting to add colour to the artwork. The mono tones of the base layer of the mural have started to come alive with the addition of some colour aspects. This is a major work of art that Gary has been working on for over a week now, and he has started to add colour onto the piece to bring it to life.
He estimates it will take about another week to complete the work, and each day the changes becomes more and more noticeable. He has had a great deal of visitors stopping by to admire his work in progress. Between this and his regular work as a Tattoo Artist, weather permitting, he will be out every day next week to put the finishing touches on the art work.
Please feel free to stop by and say hello.
by ROOFtopartscentre | Mar 18, 2025 | Announcement
Have You Seen Our New Mural Yet ?
Local artist Gary Carroll is in the process of painting a very large mural on the side of the Rooftop Arts Centre at 27 New Post Office Sq. in Corby. The large scale art work is being drawn by hand, in acrylic paint and measures some 8 x10 feet high.
He has been working on the piece for the last few days which is now starting to take shape and become more recognizable every day. His work has caught the attention of many people passing by who have stopped to admire the work, speak to the artist, and to keep him supplied with cups of hot coffee in the cooler weather we have experienced this week. The mural is loosely based on Corby’s industrial past with some modern influences.
Gary expects the work to take around 7 more days to complete and will form part of the permanent collection of the Rooftop Art Centre. It will be seen by hundreds of people passing by each day on their way to and from Corby Town Centre. Why not take some time to pass by and meet the artist next time in Corby.
About the Artist
Gary Carroll was born in London and moved to Corby at an early age, and found his interest in art in his twenties and carried on creating for nearly 30 years. He is currently training to be a tattooist in Corby.
