Our regular late night opening takes place the first Friday of each Long Gallery exhibition. Our shop and studios are open as well as River House café, so it’s always a lively celebration.

Events and opportunities

Featuring events taking place in and around Black Swan Arts, including workshops, artist talks, panel discussions, art carboot and more…

Summer art car boot. 16 July 2023

Summer Art Car Boot Fair

Summer Art Car Boot
Sunday 13 July 2025
10.00am-3.00pm

Come along to the Cattle Market Car Park in Frome for the famous Black Swan Arts annual Art Car Boot Sale on Sunday, July 13th 2025 – the last day of the fantastic Frome Festival.

You’ll find over 50 local artists and makers with a fabulous range of prints, ceramics, jewellery and fine art, much of it at end-of-season prices.  This event is always one of the highlights of the Festival and a brilliant show-case for some of the best artists and makers in the area.

If you’re interested in having a stall at the Black Swan Arts Car Boot Sale 2025, please fill in the form below to register.

https://www.blackswanarts.org.uk/art-car-boot-application

River House at Black Swan Arts

River House private hire

Available 6pm onwards
£150 for the evening

The River House is available for private hire, every evening from 6pm. The rental cost is £150 for the evening. £100 is taken as  deposit on confirmation of the date.

They prepare all elements of the evening buffet on site and can cater for various dietary requirements.