aspex specialises in supporting contemporary artists at an early stage in their career and is a showcase for new work being made at a regional, national and international level.

The Gallery 1 shows five temporary exhibitions a year, which is complemented by the fast changing programme in Gallery 2 our project space adjacent to the cafe. The shop also showcases the best of contemporary crafts with monthly changing displays in its podium cases. Talks and other events are organised in response to the exhibition programme, while arc events are organised for artists and designer/makers. For busy parents looking for ways to entertain and stimulate their children we have our education programme. Artist-led workshops are held regularly for a variety of age groups giving children an opportunity to have fun and try out new techniques. Our lively programmes ensure that there is something new to see or do each time you call in.

aspex provides a fantastic environment to take time out to discover contemporary art, to learn, to think differently, to try something new, or just relax.