About us

Photography Jane Moorhouse

Leicester Gallery provides a rich resource for DMU’s students and staff and many others beyond our campus with unique opportunities to participate in projects, and encounter world-class artists.

We are a cornerstone of cultural life within DMU and Leicester. Our work makes a significant contribution to the national and international art ecology.

To keep up to date with Leicester Gallery’s exhibitions and events please follow us on:

Twitter: @Leics_Gallery

Instagram: @LeicesterGallery

Facebook: @leicestergallery

Who are we?

Arts Curator

Hugo Worthy
hugo.worthy@dmu.ac.uk
Hugo is responsible for curating the exhibitions at Leicester Gallery, De Montfort University.

Art Collection Officer

Katie Wilkes
kwilkes@dmu.ac.uk
Kate oversees DMU’s Art Collections, which include outstanding examples of Fluxus and Concrete Poetry artworks in the Zurbrugg Collection and award-winning student work in the Christopherson Collection.
For more information about the collection visit: Collections

Learning Officer

Morgan Stockton
morgan.stockton@dmu.ac.uk
Morgan manages a freelance early years programme called Open Play, based at Leicester Gallery. See upcoming sessions here: Open Play

The Gallery’s objectives

Accessible: We will ensure Leicester Gallery, The Screen programmes, and the infrastructure supports access to all.

Innovative: We will be at the forefront of gallery practice enabling us to work with key partners globally and ensuring the highest quality programmes.

Responsible: Leicester Gallery will provide life enhancing opportunities and experiences for students, staff and the residents of Leicester. To sustain this, we will constantly strive to understand the needs of our users and audiences through evaluation and consultation.

Collaborative: We will build and nurture partnerships with key organisations locally, nationally and internationally to deliver outstanding programming.

Supportive: Leicester Gallery will provide hands-on experience and mentoring for students and others interested in careers in the gallery sector.