New display at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Art installation brings community together across age groups
Last updated 27th Jan 2026
An origami butterfly installation is now open at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum’s Community Space, commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day's 2026 theme, Bridging Generations.
The theme highlights the importance of connecting people across different age groups, and the display has been created collaboratively with contributions from diverse community groups in Rugby.
Participants included adults living with dementia and their carers from The Good Times workshops, care home residents, children aged 3-5 from Mini Makers sessions, and members of the Express Art Group from Rugby Art Gallery and Museum and Benn Partnership Centre.
Inspired by the butterfly as a symbol of hope and light, each group contributed either origami butterflies or decorated paper that was shaped into butterflies by others with support from the Art Gallery and Museum team.
Cllr Maggie O’Rourke, Rugby Borough Council portfolio holder for partnerships and wellbeing, said: “We are thrilled to bring together people of all ages to contribute to this meaningful project.”
Cllr Neil Sandison, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for partnerships and wellbeing, added: “Through art, we can build understanding and unity, commemorating the past while looking forward to a brighter future.”
Bridging Generations is open now and will run until 5th February during regular opening hours at the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum. Visitors can also add their own butterflies to the display.