The Harris

25/10/2026

🎨 Get creative every month with our drop-in Community Art Sessions.

🖌️ Join artists Kyra and Amelia, along with other staff and volunteers, for monthly creative sessions where you can explore, experiment, and express yourself in a supportive environment.

📍 Our next event will take place on Monday, 26 October from 10.30am - 1.30pm in The Studio.

🔗 Learn more: https://theharris.org.uk/product/drop-in-community-art/

24/10/2026

Black History Month: Celebrating Its Centenary Year.

Everyone is welcome at this free, drop-in, event to celebrate 100 years of Black History Month created by eufropreston and Preston Black History Group.

In 1926 Carter G Woodson launched the first annual event that evolved into Black History Month (his first event was in 1924).

🗓️ Sunday, 1 November at 12pm - 3.30pm
🎟️ Book your free tickets here: https://theharris.org.uk/product/black-history-month/

23/10/2026

🪔 Join us and local artist and craft specialist Shreya from Arteecraft for a Diya decorating workshop for Diwali where you’ll take home your own traditional terracotta Diya.

🕯️ Whether you're creating a beautiful centrepiece for your Diwali celebrations or a decorative light to brighten the darker winter evenings, this workshop offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all.

📅 Saturday, 7 November at 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm & 3pm.
🎟️ £2 | book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4jee2xo

23/10/2026

22/10/2026

🏛️ Looking for something different to do after work? Visit The Harris on Thursdays, when we're open until 9pm.

🎨 Wander through our galleries at your own pace and experience our collections in the unique atmosphere of an evening visit.

📷 Michael Porter

22/10/2026

If you're in Preston today (and haven't already), check out Sam Hill's amazing 'Alternative Kids 1980 – We Met Again 2026' at The Harris

Some cracking photographs and portraits of Preston and Prestonian Punks gone-by 📸

Thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition and recognised a few of the faces! We can't recommend enough 😁

22/10/2026

🤝 Artist Networking Event – Hosted by The Birley - artist studios & project space.

💡 An opportunity for creatives based in the Preston area to meet like-minded people, chat, share ideas and make connections in an informal setting.

Due to popular demand the Birley are back to host a second event. Hosted by artists Caitlin Akers and Jayne Simpson.

We hope the event will inform, connect, communicate, activate and bring together the breadth of creative organisations within our city.

🗓️ Thursday, 22 October at 6pm - 8pm.

📍 Free, drop-in event in The Art Gallery.

🔗 https://ow.ly/eTnf50ZLSPr

21/10/2026

🍰 As the days get colder why not visit The Harris Café, the perfect spot to warm up and meet your friends and relax with a hot drink.

🍴 We’re open seven days a week, giving you plenty of opportunities to stop by for a bite to eat after exploring our exhibitions.