Image: Candace Bahouth, Let There Be Light

England’s smallest city, big art exhibition

Established in 2012, Wells Art Contemporary (WAC) is a volunteer-led art exhibition that provides artists worldwide with the opportunity to showcase their work in the breathtaking setting of Wells Cathedral.

Known as the first Gothic cathedral in England, and often described as “the most poetic of the English cathedrals”, Wells Cathedral welcomes 18,000 visitors each month, offering an inspiring backdrop of pale stone, ethereal light, and soaring architecture.

The 2025 exhibition is open until 1 November, and features 110 artworks, including the 2025 Prize Winners and the community art projects that WAC has supported this year.

With thanks to our partners

Chubb Bulleid Solicitors Martin Bowe Martin Stanley College Green Group St Cuthberts Mill Ltd

Somerset Art Works  Somerset Community Foundation The Blair Foundation

If you would like to sponsor WAC, please get in touch via the contact link below.