Image: Candace Bahouth, Let There Be Light

England’s smallest city hosts spectacular annual 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.

This year’s exhibition is open from 10th October to 7th November 2026. 100 selected artworks are featured (the Prize Winners can be seen here), as well as 4 community art projects that have been sponsored by WAC.

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 ‍

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