Founded by Peter Rumsey in 2017, the gallery grew from a successful pop-up exhibition celebrating the work of local printmakers. What was intended as a temporary showcase quickly revealed a real appetite for contemporary art in Sudbury, and within months the gallery became a permanent home for artists, makers and creative practitioners from across the region.

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Drawing on more than thirty years of experience in the creative industries, Peter established Mill Tye Gallery not simply as a place to exhibit art, but as a space where artists could thrive and where visitors could engage directly with creativity.

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Today the gallery has grown into a vibrant arts centre. Alongside a year-round programme of exhibitions, we host artist residencies, creative workshops, educational projects and community partnerships that encourage people of all ages to experience, make and enjoy art.

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Our mission remains the same as it was from the beginning: to champion exceptional artists, nurture emerging talent and make creativity accessible to everyone who walks through our doors.