Open Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm
Artist and curator Kristen Healy established The Lido Stores in 2021, opposite the iconic Lido obelisk in Margate. Formerly an off licence and grocery store run by Healy’s father, The Lido Stores is one of several independent businesses reinvigorating Cliff Terrace, along with providing an artist run space to showcase some of the best emerging and established artists in the UK and Ireland.
Gallery 1 features a carefully curated display of original painting and sculpture by resident artists, many of whom are a part of the vibrant local creative community.
Gallery 2, an adjoining 10x9ft white cube, hosts an exciting exhibition programme that runs throughout the year. Gallery 2 features solo artists, guest curated group shows and two free to enter open calls, including the popular Lido Open whereby a guest judge awards the winner a solo show the following summer.
With a strong emphasis on contemporary painting, The Lido Stores promises excellent art with an anarchic edge.
Accessibility
The Lido Stores is fully wheelchair and pram accessible
22nd March - 5th April 2025
24th April - 8th May 2025
15th May - 31st May 2025
5th June - 28th June 2025
9th July - 30th August 2025
20th September - 18th October 2025
13th November - 29th November 2025
6th December - 24th January 2026
6th December - 24th January 2026
7th February - 21st March 2026
Address
The Lido Stores
2 Ethelbert Terrace
Margate
Kent
CT9 1RX
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Open Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm