News
Cooper Prize 2027
It’s time to submit your works of art to enter the 2027 Cooper Prize competition! The Cooper Prize, formerly known as South Yorkshire Open Art Competition, is open to artists who are born, live or work in South Yorkshire and aims to reward and celebrate excellence and originality in mixed media.
Discover the world of printmaking at Cooper Gallery’s latest exhibition
We invite everyone, whether you have an interest in printmaking or are someone who enjoys cultural experiences, to explore a glimpse into the artistry and skill behind printmaking, with this exhibition showcasing the many processes that shape a final print.
New display at Cooper Gallery celebrates creativity of older adults across Barnsley
The Shared Horizon exhibition will be on display in the Cooper Gallery’s Sadler Room corridor from Saturday 28 February until Sunday 26 July 2026. Shared Horizon is a creative health programme that supports older adults experiencing loneliness, through art and connection.
John Ledger’s “Straight A’s” Exhibition Opens at Cooper Gallery
A new exhibition, “Straight A’s”, by local artist John Ledger, opens at the Cooper Gallery from Saturday 17 January to Saturday 11 April 2026. It will offer visitors a powerful and honest insight into mental health, drawing on Ledger’s own life experiences through his acclaimed large-scale drawings, video, and sculpture
New exhibitions exploring mental health open at The Cooper Gallery
Just Us are proud to announce their new exhibition ‘Expressing the Walls in My Mind’, created in collaboration with young people, artist Tony Wade, and with support from Barnsley Civic.
Barnsley Museums celebrates record-breaking milestone of two million visitors
Barnsley Museums is thrilled to announce a historic achievement, welcoming two million visitors in 2024-25. This is the first time, in the council’s records, that the Museums service has reached this number in a year.
New exhibition at The Cooper Gallery welcomes all four seasons indoors
The Cooper Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition, "Four Seasons in One Day," co-curated with the Action for Autism Barnsley group (AfAB).
2023 Cooper Prize winner debuts with an exciting exhibition at The Cooper Gallery
A new exhibition has arrived at The Cooper Gallery, which aims to tell personal stories through blacksmithing and metalworking.
The Cooper Gallery wins national family friendly award
The Cooper Gallery is thrilled to announce that it has won the Best Accessible Museum in the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award 2024.