Our exhibitions

Our exhibitions

Enjoying art, culture and research at the heart of the campus

The Templeman Gallery is a dedicated exhibition space in the Templeman Library at the University of Kent's Canterbury campus (map). The gallery is located in A Block, Floor 1. Entry is free and exhibitions are accessible during the standard library opening hours (Templeman Library opening times).   

Coming up in 2024/25!

  • An exhibition celabrating Hopping in Kent
  • An exhibition celebrating the completion of cataloguing of the David Drummond Pantomime collection
  • An exhibition about the history of fundraising in the UK told through the archives of the Craigmyle Fundraising Consultancy archives

Interested in exhibiting?

We encourage exhibitions, displays and installations that can:

  • Showcase unique and distinctive collections
  • Spread awareness of University output, including research, practice as research and teaching, in any discipline
  • Raise awareness of the University community’s activities, including student societies
  • Strengthen links with the local community, schools and other education institutions

Submitting a proposal

Our panel considers proposals once a term.  Fill in the Proposal Form noting the submission deadline, and send it to specialcollections@kent.ac.uk.

You can also contact us with informal enquiries and to discuss ideas.

Current exhibition

Mining in Kent: marking the 40 year anniversary of the 1984 miner's strike
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Past exhibitions

Exploring Philanthropy

An exhibition on the history of philanthropy, perceptions of philanthropy, and how philanthropic practice works today.

Previous exhibitions

Access our old exhibition website here (includes exhibitions up to September 2023)