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).   

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

Laughter in the Long Twentieth Century: An exhibition exploring the rise of fascism and the (in)visibility of LGBTQ+ people and communities since the 1960s through the lens of cartoons
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Past exhibitions

Making the Ask: Fundraising since 1959

Exploring the modern history of fundraising through the history of Craigmyle Fundraising Consultants.

Magnificent! Spectacular!

An exhibition showcasing the history of pantomime through the David Drummond Pantomime Collection - a collection catalogued with funding from Archives Revealed.

Mining in Kent

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

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)