Exhibition

Bellwethers: Fragility & Survival

11 April - 19 September 2026
10 - 4

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Unseen stories of fragility & survival

Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told through the voices of people in Barrow and Kendal.

Step into an unseen world through immersive sound and film, artwork, poetry, and images created by and with people affected by homelessness, substance recovery and other severe challenges in South Cumbria.

This important exhibition brings together stories and creative responses highlighting the entangled issues around nature, society, and ecological injustices today.

This exhibition is part of a project by local arts and social justice group Zwiebelfish CIC. Over 100 local people have worked together to exchange experiences and ideas through making art.

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Address

Abbot Hall Art Gallery

Abbot Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL
01539 637940

Opening times

Art gallery and Coffee bar

All year round: Wednesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm

Abbot Hall will be closed on

10 - 27 November for Kendal Mountain Festival

Christmas Day and Boxing Day

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