What's On October 2017 – February 2018
Talks, Tours and Workshops
PALLANT HOUSE GALLERY
About Us
Pallant House Gallery offers a wide range of opportunities for people of all ages to learn, discover and explore their creativity within the context of our celebrated exhibitions and collection of Modern British art. Visit pallant.org.uk to stay up to date with our latest news, exhibitions and events.
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Pallant House Gallery is a private company limited by guarantee under registered no.5045130 (England and Wales) and a registered charity for England and Wales under no. 1102435. You can help us to care for our world-class permanent collection, invest in our award-winning learning and community programme, and deliver exceptional exhibitions. Find out how you can support us: www.pallant.org.uk Front cover image: David Bomberg, Barges, 1919, Oil paint on canvas, Tate Š Tate, London 2017; Above: Photography by Oana Damir Š Pallant House Gallery
Exhibition Highlights
Bomberg
Paula Rego: The Sketchbooks
21 Oct – 4 Feb 2018 Rooms 12–16
30 Sep – 28 Jan 2018 Room 2–4
A major review of the life and career of David Bomberg (1890–1957), revered as one of the greatest British artists of the 20th century, marking the 60th anniversary of his death. Taught by Walter Sickert and part of the Slade School of Art’s golden generation, Bomberg in turn taught artists including Frank Auerbach and Leon Kossoff, and inspired the formation of the Borough Group in 1946.
A rare opportunity to see Dame Paula Rego’s preparatory sketches, providing an insight into her remarkable draughtsmanship and the development of her ideas. The exhibition draws largely on sketchbooks from the 1980s and 90s, including studies for some of her most famous works and provides a new understanding of the work of one of Britain and Portugal’s most loved figurative artists.
Curated by Ben Uri Gallery and Museum in association with Pallant House Gallery.
In partnership with
Above left: David Bomberg, Ghetto Theatre, 1920, Ben Uri Collection © Ben Uri Gallery and Museum; Above right: Paula Rego, Untitled study, n.d., Private Collection © Paula Rego, courtesy Marlborough Fine Art
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David Bomberg Events Dig deeper into the life and career of David Bomberg, revered as one of the greatest British artists of the 20th century. Booking essential. Talk: The Spirit in the Mass Thu 2 Nov, 6pm, £10 (Students £9, Friends £8.50)* Discover how Bomberg searched for what he described as ‘the spirit in the mass’ in this hour-long talk delivered by awardwinning art critic, historian, broadcaster and curator, Richard Cork. Followed by a complimentary glass of wine. Talk: David Bomberg’s Teaching and his Pupils Thu 9 Nov, 6pm, £10 (Students £9, Friends £8.50)* Join historian Kate Aspinall in this hourlong talk exploring Bomberg’s teaching and its influence on the practices of canonical figures in British 20th century art. Followed by a complimentary glass of wine. Curator’s Tour: Bomberg Wed 15 Nov, 11.30am – 12.30pm, £5.50 (Students £3) plus admission Take a guided tour of ‘Bomberg’ with co-curators, Rachel Dickson and Sarah MacDougall. Discover the profound developments in the artist’s own work as well as his significant achievements within the context of British Modernism. Meet at reception. * Thursday evening (5–8pm) admission to temporary exhibitions costs £5.50, FREE for collections.
David Bomberg, Portrait of John Rodker, c.1935, Ben Uri Collection © Ben Uri Gallery and Museum
Study Session: David Bomberg and the Whitechapel Boys Wed 22 Nov, 11am – 1.30pm, £35 includes admission Explore Bomberg’s place among his Jewish artist peers, including the so-called ‘Whitechapel Boys’. Led by the Ben Uri Gallery and Museum and co-curators of ‘Bomberg’ Rachel Dickson and Sarah MacDougall. Includes book signing and refreshments. Film Screening: David Bomberg: Prophet in No Man’s Land Thu 18 Jan 2018, 6pm, £10 (Students £9, Friends £8.50)* Exploring the life and work of Bomberg from his beginnings as a Jewish immigrant growing up in London’s East End to his time as a teacher where he influenced a generation of artists, including the members of the Borough Group. Presented by British art historian, Andrew Graham-Dixon. 59 minutes. Followed by a complimentary glass of wine.
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Paula Rego Events Gain a new understanding of the work of Paula Rego, one of Britain and Portugal’s most loved figurative artists. Booking essential. Film Screening: Paula Rego: Secrets and Stories Thu 16 Nov, 6pm, £10 (Students £9, Friends £8.50)* A unique insight into the life and work of celebrated painter Paula Rego, directed by her son Nick Willing. The film will be introduced by Nick Willing and combines a huge archive of home movies, family photographs and interviews spanning 60 years. 90 minutes. Followed by a complimentary glass of wine. Guided Tour: Paula Rego: The Sketchbooks Fri 19 Jan 2018, 10.30am – 11.30am, £5.50 plus admission Take a guided tour of ‘Paula Rego: The Sketchbooks’ with Gallery Guide Michaela Cranmer. Examine Paula Rego’s remarkable draughtsmanship as well as the development of her ideas. Meet at reception.
Paula Rego, Study for Family Series, n.d., Private Collection ©Paula Rego, courtesy Marlborough Fine Art
Talk: Paula Rego’s Drawings Thu 25 Jan 2018, 6pm, £10 (Students £9, Friends £8.50)* Discover how the practice of drawing has always been central to the work of Paula Rego in this hour-long talk delivered by Colin Wiggins, Special Projects Curator at the National Gallery, London. Followed by a complimentary glass of wine. * Thursday evening (5–8pm) admission to temporary exhibitions costs £5.50, FREE for collections.
Collection Tours
Set menu for £12
Every Sat, 2pm, FREE with admission Join our friendly and knowledgeable Gallery Guides for an informal tour of our collection. Tour lasts approx. 30 minutes and explores a different theme every week. No need to book, meet at Reception.
Make the most of late night opening on Thursdays and book a table at the Pallant Restaurant. Enjoy a two-course set menu for £12 every Thursday from 5.30pm. Call 01243 770827 or email enquiries@ pallantrestaurantandcafe.co.uk to book.
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Art Courses Book now for our Autumn-Winter 2017/18 season
Visit pallant.org.uk to find out more or pick up an Art Courses prospectus from the Gallery. Howard Hodgkin, Grantchester Road, 1975, Oil on wood panel, Pallant House Gallery (Wilson Loan, 2006) Š Estate of the Artist
Adult Workshops Learn a new technique, experiment with a range of mediums and discover the work of a highlighted artist or exhibition in our practical Sunday Art Classes. Booking essential. Drawing as a Way of Thinking* Sun 12 Nov, 1–4pm, £17 Looking at the Gallery buildings and garden space, sketch and draw onto paper, board and concertina books, exploring new materials and techniques. Led by Claire Westwood. Animated Expressions* Sun 10 Dec, 1–4pm, £17 Taking inspiration from the colours, textures, shapes and marks seen in our Abstract Expressionist works. This workshop will introduce the process of stop frame animation. Led by Kate Reynolds.
Artwork of the Month Every Wed, 12.30pm & Sat, 12pm, FREE with admission Join our friendly and knowledgeable Gallery Guides for a focused look at a different artwork from our collection every month. Lasts approx. 15 minutes. No need to book, meet at Reception.
Photograph by Andy Hood © Pallant House Gallery
Painting with Chance* Sun 14 Jan 2018, 1–4pm, £17 Do you want to find a way to just get started? Using watercolours and responding to work from our collection, explore the use and element of chance to stimulate new ideas and move away from your comfort zone. Led by Kate Boucher. Winter Landscape* Sun 11 Feb 2018, 1–4pm, £17 Work with winter imagery in an impressionist painting style in this landscape-based workshop reflecting the American painter Thomas Buford Meteyard's close links to Monet at Giverny. Led by Sue Halloway. * All participants will be emailed a workshop information sheet prior to the workshop.
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Children’s Workshops
Photograph by Andy Hood © Pallant House Gallery
Our children’s workshops are designed to be fun, develop creativity and help children explore the Gallery. Children in the 5–8 years workshops must be accompanied by a parent/carer. Booking essential. 5–8 years: Modelling Beasts Sat 11 Nov, 10.15am-12.15pm, £10 per child Explore Laura Ford’s courtyard beasts in this clay-based workshop. Create your own small beastly head to take home. Led by Kat Owen.
9+ years: Zoetrope Racehorses Sun 26 Nov, 1.15pm – 3.15pm, £10 per child Be inspired by David Bomberg’s painting ‘Racehorses’ to create your own magical zoetrope using cardboard, paper and glue. Led by Zoe Scammell.
5–8 years: Terrific Totes Sat 13 Jan 2018, 10.15am – 12.15pm, £10 per child Using the bold and colourful work of the artist Terry Frost, create a colourful design to screen print onto a mini tote bag. Led by Helen Peters.
9+ years: P is for Paolozzi Sun 28 Jan 2018, 1.15pm – 3.15pm, £10 per child Make a sculpture like Eduardo Paolozzi by using what other people throw away. Bring a shoebox packed with small boxes, tubes, lids or old discs. Led by Janet Sang.
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FREE Family Activities Our FREE hands-on creative sessions are designed to encourage children aged 0–4 years to discover, play and explore with different materials. Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer who is willing to create and make. Booking essential. 0–4 years: Tape Marks Fri 3 Nov, 10.15am – 12.15pm, FREE Looking at Bomberg for inspiration, together we’ll be marking out and measuring the space we occupy. Using coloured and textured papers, tape and our bodies as a reference point. Led by Kate Reynolds. 0–4 years: Gestural Drawing Fri 1 Dec, 10.15am – 12.15pm, FREE Come and explore the world of gestural drawing. Work together to create a giant drawing, playing with a variety of materials including charcoal. Please come prepared to get messy. Led by Jenny Staff.
Photograph by Andy Hood © Pallant House Gallery
Family Activity: One Story All ages welcome Sat 25 Nov, 9 Dec 2017, 6 & 20 Jan 2018, 10.30am – 12.30pm, FREE Join us for our family drop-in activity in the creative studio. We’ll be creating a large scale storyboard using props, inspired by the Paula Rego drawings. Led by Claire Westwood. No need to book.
0–4 years: Building Bridges Fri 2 Feb 2018, 10.15am – 12.15pm, FREE Explore how to transform a space through building bridges. Join us in a group challenge to create dynamic threedimensional connections across the whole room. Led by Jenny Staff.
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Young People
Photograph by Oana Damir © Pallant House Gallery
Looking to explore your creative side? Our FREE workshops offer a space for young people aged 15-25 to develop their creativity, using the Gallery’s collection and exhibitions. Booking essential. Arts Award Are you interested in working towards a nationally recognized Arts Award? Arts Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents. Find out more by visiting artsaward.org.uk or register interest with Sam Wallis on s.wallis@pallant.org.uk
15–25 years: (Un)fair is (Un)fair Sat 18 Nov, 1.30–3.30pm, FREE Inspired by the Guerrilla Girls, a radical feminist female artist group, dig into the detail of Pallant House Gallery. How diverse are the staff? Are most of the artworks by white men? Is that a problem? Screen print posters to show your findings. Led by Adam J B Walker. 15–25 years: Abstract Expression Colour and Line Thu 25 Jan, 4.30–6.30pm, FREE Play with colour and let your imagination go free working on a large scale with paint using clothes and fingers. Let the canvas tip and the paint drip. Add layers of detail with brushes and pens, dip pen and inks. Led by Claire Westwood.
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Other Activities Art Library Book Sale Fri 8 Dec, 11am–3pm, FREE Pick up a bargain at our Art Library book sale raising vital funds for future library acquisitions. Cash or cheque only. Be green and bring your own bag.
Andy Hood © Pallant House Gallery
Community Programme Our pioneering Community Programme offers a wide range of creative activities tailored to the needs of people who have disabilities, health issues or are isolated due to social circumstance. Together, we aim to provide opportunities for participants to develop confidence and improve their health and wellbeing through their art interests. For more information, contact Lucy Greenfield (l.greenfield@ pallant.org.uk / 07788 489536) or visit pallant.org.uk. Art Views Thu 23 Nov, Mon 11 Dec & Mon 15 Jan, Thu 1 Feb 2018, 1.30–3.30pm, £3.50 Art Views is an opportunity to look at and discuss selected works from the Gallery's collection. Open to everyone and dementia-friendly. Followed by tea and cake. Booking essential via Lucy Greenfield only.
Pallant Proms Sat 28 Oct, 25 Nov 2017 & 27 Jan 2018, 12–1pm, FREE with admission Our partnership with the Royal College of Music continues with recitals by senior students and recent graduates performed on the Gallery’s concert-grade Bösendorfer piano. Booking essential. Art Book Club FREE with admission Lively Sunday afternoon book club. Chosen books are available in the Pallant Bookshop at 20% discount to attendees. Booking essential. Please contact Jacintha Hutton for more information (jhjacintha8@gmail.com). Frank Auerbach: Speaking and Painting by Catherine Lampert Sun 19 Nov, 2.30–4pm Weatherland by Alexandra Harris Sun 21 Jan 2018, 2.30–4pm
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Visit Us Getting Here
Pallant House Gallery
9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1TJ
By Train: A 5-minute walk from Chichester railway station. Direct train links from London, Brighton and Southampton.
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By Road: There are 10 car parks in and around central Chichester.
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By Bus: All bus routes pass down South Street, a 2-minute walk from the Gallery via West Pallant.
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Admission Prices
FREE admission to the ground floor including the De’Longhi Print Room, Studio, Garden Gallery and Courtyard. An admission charge applies to the upstairs galleries which supports the Gallery, a registered charity, in all its work. Adults Under 16s, Students (NUS) Carers Friends Tuesdays Thursday evenings (5–8pm)
£12.50 FREE FREE FREE £6.50 £6.50*
* FREE for collection Other concessions are available. Group visits including schools, colleges and universities welcome by arrangement.
Accessibility Pallant House Gallery aims to be accessible to all and offers a number of provisions such as street level entrances, lifts to all floors, induction loop systems and bookable wheelchairs. For complete access details please call 01243 774557. Eating and Shopping Visit the Pallant Restaurant and Café for delicious, fresh and seasonal food in a unique setting, and the award-winning Pallant Bookshop for the very best art books, prints and multiples, gifts and cards. Become a Friend Friends enjoy unlimited access to the Gallery, exclusive trips and events, FREE copies of the Pallant House Gallery magazine, and discounts on tickets to many Gallery events. Your annual membership will help to support the Gallery in all its work. Visit pallant.org.uk for more information or call 01243 770816.