Rutland is set to welcome an exciting new chapter in its cultural calendar this summer with the arrival of the first-ever British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) art and antiques fair to be held outside of London. Taking place from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 June 2026, at the elegant Rutland Hall Hotel the BADA Art & Antiques Fair Rutland, The Rutland Gallery warmly encourage visitors to make the most of their time in Rutland by including a visit to the gallery in their itinera

Still life painting once considered a quiet corner of art history is now at the centre of a powerful resurgence. No longer confined to traditional collectors or heritage homes, still lifes are becoming a defining visual language in contemporary interiors, boutique spaces, and curated personal collections.