WHAT’S ON GUIDE AUTUMN WINTER 2018
GIFTS
SHOP
Unique gifts including vintage novelty toys, artisan jewellery, historical replica packs, retro postcards and decorative notebooks.
CR AFTS
Limited edition prints, handmade jewellery, ceramics and cards by local artists. Plus a selection of local soaps, honey, fudge and preserves.
S TA Y IN TO UC H
museum@adur-worthing.gov.uk worthingmuseum.co.uk 01903 221 448
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery Chapel Road, Worthing West Sussex, BN11 1HP Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm
I N T ER EST S
A wide range of historical local interest guides, art books and educational booklets that are suitable for all ages.
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WELC OM E We are excited to present our new programme of exhibitions and events. Our autumn/winter brochure features inspiring exhibitions, talks, events and workshops for you to engage with at Worthing Museum and Art Gallery. Whether you prefer archaeology, dress or art collections, attend one or more of our talks and workshops, or maybe submit a piece of work to our popular biennial OPEN this autumn, there is something for everyone. The popular WMA biennial OPEN returns, OPEN18 offers all those within our community an exciting opportunity to exhibit within a distinguished gallery space. There are no restrictions with regard to themes, titles or categories. We will except work for selection from anyone who lives or works in East or West Sussex, and amateur or professional artists of all ages are welcome to submit up to three pieces. Schooled at Slade gives us the opportunity to showcase the work in the art collection by some of the early teachers at Slade school of Art and the impact they had on their students. Some of these works will be familiar but others less often seen by the public.
workshops and events, from our very popular Halloween ghoulish goings on after dark to Christmas wreath making. Keeping true to our vision; to inspire, support, entertain and engage audiences, we have curated a collection of work that we believe will inspire and a programme full of challenges, exploration and passion. Journey with us through the history of Worthing and Sussex, taking in the wonders of our archaeology, art, design, fashion and local history collections, all under one roof. With so much on offer, we look forward to welcoming you to WMA and hope you can come on this journey of discovery with us. We look forward to seeing you, whether you’re a regular visitor or just getting to know us. Amanda O’Reilly Head of Culture Gerry Connolly WMA Manager
Studio Gallery will host our winter selling exhibition Sussex Makers: painted, printed and crafted. This selected group of local makers come together to display a fine range of beautifully crafted and created wares. A decorative mix of painting, printmaking, ceramic wares and jewellery produced in Sussex. The perfect gift or Christmas present for your loved one. We continue this autumn with our series of talks on Sussex in the Stone Ages, the Bronze Age, Roman Legions, Roads & Villas to the defence of Worthing in WWII. Towards the back of the brochure you will find a list of
Cover image: Lancing Wood by Peon Boyle
P ER M A N E N T C O L L E C T I O N S Worthing Museum and Art Gallery holds one of the most significant costume collections in the UK, as well as notable collections in fine and decorative arts, social history, toys and dolls, and archeology. There are around 30,000 pieces in the costume collection alone, Princess Amelia’s slippers and Queen Victoria’s underwear being just two examples. WMA hold over over a thousand dolls, and an ever growing toy collection. Some of the dolls are very unusual, like the Westwood ‘fertility doll’. We also have fine examples by many of the major makers from Jumeau to Meech and Bru to Pierotti. We have bears of every shape and size, games and puzzles dating back to the nineteenth century,and an enthralling collection of children’s books. The recent Colin Mears Bequest of children’s books and associated material has helped to make this collection one of the best in the country.
You can see selected items all year round within our permanent displays situated on the ground floor. Due to the shear volume of our collections not all of these items will be on display at any one time, if you would like to see something in particular when you visit please contact us in advance.
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If the object is not on display we will do our best to make it available for you to view. Please ask one of our friendly team when visiting the museum.
MAIN G ALLE RY
Safe European Home? (past, present, future)
Until Saturday 13th October 2018 “I’m literally putting gypsies on the map”, Damian Le Bas would say of his cartographic representations of Europe. Although seen from a Roma, Gypsy, Traveller perspective this ongoing project - which Damian and his wife Delaine have been showing throughout Europe since 2011 - encompasses their broader protest against the phantom of fascism which they believe to be stalking the continent. The title itself is taken from a Clash song, a band well-known for taking an antifascist stance.
Refusing to be history-blind, the pioneering work of Damian and Delaine Le Bas serves as a timely wake-up call to remind us that the human soul has no borders . First shown outside the parliament building in Vienna in 2011, Safe European Home? Comes back to the artists’ home town of Worthing. Tragically, Damian Le Bas died unexpectedly on 9th December 2017. This exhibition serves as a tribute to this extraordinarily talented, inventive, and uncompromising artist whose passion, spirit and revolutionary commitment lives on through his work. The journey continues. Archive material from WMA is also on display, as well as work by Alex Michon and photo installation by Julia Horbaschk.
Map D by Damian Le Bas
MAIN GA L L E R Y
OPEN18
Saturday 3rd November 2018 to Saturday 30th March 2019 The popular WMA biennial OPEN returns for another year. It offers all those within our community an exciting opportunity to exhibit within a distinguished gallery space. Submitting work to this exhibition is open to anyone who lives or works in East or West Sussex, and amateur or professional artists of all ages are welcome to submit up to three pieces. Entry fees apply.
The criteria for selection will be to choose a fair and representative mixture on the basis of quality and variety. OPEN18 has no theme so the subject matter is completely open to artistic interpretation! We encourage applicants to complete our application form, available on the WMA website and from the museum reception, where applicants can also make cash payments. Please see the Conditions of Entry on the entry form for further details, key dates, and any restrictions as to the type of work we are able to consider and exhibit.
Please find the application form here: worthingmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/open-18-application-form.pdf
ST UD I O G A L L E RY
A Leaf on a Sea Breeze
A touring exhibition from Leasingstede Museum Guest curated by Jane Williams
Continues until Saturday 24th November 2018 Ancient curiosities, fossils, weird farming implements, a rope jug and springy shoes are among the artefacts on loan to Worthing Museum from the imaginary West Country folk museum at Leasingstede, a village by the river Feign. The history of Worthing also features in this touring exhibition, with tales of the Sussex smuggler “Figgy” Nottrowe, the local origin of kite surfing and the lucky rediscovery of a popular Iron Age ring.
The Lore of Leasingstede
Thursday 11 October, 1pm - 2pm A conversation with the Other Curator, and a chance to talk about A Leaf on a Sea Breeze with the exhibition’s creator, Jane Williams.
STUD IO GAL L ER Y
by Alan James Mcleod
Sussex Makers: painted, printed and crafted
by Annie McCabe
1st December 2018 to 16th February 2019 This selected group of local makers come together to display a fine range of beautifully crafted and created wares. A decorative mix of painting, printmaking, ceramics and jewellery produced in Sussex by contemporary artists and makers. The perfect place to find a unique gift for someone special or to cherish in your own home. All work is for sale and available to purchase from Saturday 1st December when you have a chance to meet some of the artists and makers.
by Sarah Mills
ST UD I O G A L L E RY
Memory of Clothes Saturday 23 February to Saturday 8 June 2019
Memory of Clothes is an exhibition of sculptural work and podcasts documenting research by artist Helen Barff and writer Suzanne Joinson exploring links between autobiographical memory and clothing through Worthing Museum’s extensive clothing collection and personal memories of elderly residents at a local care home.
Folded Stack by Helen Barff
NOR WOOD GAL L ER Y
Reclining Lady by Randolph Schwabe
Schooled at Slade Saturday 8th September 2018 to Saturday 6 April 2019
Since its foundation in 1871 the Slade School of Art has been a leading influence in the education of students of contemporary fine art. Schooled at Slade provides an opportunity for WMA to explore the work of some of the early teachers at the school, and the impact they had on their students. The museum holds a variety of their works, some familiar but others less often shown to the public. In this exhibition we examine the way teaching directed
the creativity of the students, influencing developments in the field of contemporary art, particularly in view of the remarkable talents that flowed through the doors of Slade in those early years. Schooled at Slade is guest-curated by volunteer Janet Green who has been photographing the fine art collection, and in particular those parts of the collection held in store. This exhibition brings together paintings, drawings, prints and archive material of those teachers who made such a mark on the world of art and their gifted students in the context of the turbulent first half of the twentieth century.
09/02/2018 Schooled at Slade gallery talk. 11am - 12pm, Free Volunteer, guest curator Janet Green talks about her selection for this exhibition. She’ll discuss her research and the themes that inspired her to develop Schooled at Slade from the museum’s collections.
Tank Girl
Continues until Sunday 27th January 2019 This display features work by Alan Martin who worked with Nadia and Nessy, founders of Creative Waves on the New Amusements project funded by Arts Council England. In addition to an exhibition on Worthing Pier featuring Tank Girl, Alan curated pieces from his collection of comic ephemera for this exclusive, extended display in the museum.
“Lucky people can see a very rare original copy of Atom Tan #1, printed on the Worthing Art College’s photocopier thirty years ago, featuring the first published work of Gorillaz artist Jamie Hewlett, and the very first appearance of the comic and movie icon Tank Girl” - Alan Martin
LOO K IN G A HEAD : MAIN GAL L ER Y
Memorial Structure by Robert Koenig
Robert Koenig: Memorial Structure
over the past 40 years. Reliefs and sculptural carvings in his distinctive style tackle themes of migration, loss, discrimination, fear and collective responsibility, and explore his own heritage as the son of Polish wartime refugees.
Memorial Structure is a space for contemplation, recollection, reminiscence and memory– decorated inside using differing techniques Robert has mastered
Robert Koenig is an internationally known artist and has exhibited his carved wood sculptures widely around the UK and Europe.
Saturday 20 April to Saturday 21 September 2019
G AR D E N G A L L ERY
WWI Centenary: 100 Years Worthing Museum & Art Gallery will be marking the centenary of the end of World War I with mixed displays and a talk on Worthing during the war. Our displays will look at the training of soldiers at Shoreham Army Camp, the fighting conducted by the Royal Sussex Regiment, and of course the Home Front and the effects of the war on the people of Worthing. We will also have a talk, “Home Front & Front Line�, which will include extracts from diaries in our collection.
Thank you Campaign Say “thank you” to the generation who shaped our world. Be part of a special film and share stories about WWI. 100 years ago the guns fell silent on the first truly global war. It was a war that cost millions of lives – and shaped the future of our world forever. This year you can do your part to show your gratitude to the generation who served, sacrificed and made Britain what it is today. Join in to say Thank You to those who served so honourably. For a chance to participate, contribute and record a message for the Thank you campaign video please email: marketing@adur-worthing.gov.uk
AR C H A E O L O G Y We are very lucky in Worthing to have such a rich and varied historical past. Archaeologists have found evidence of human activity in the area dating back tens of thousands of years from the remains of woolly mammoths to rich Anglo-Saxon grave goods. However, Worthing isn’t widely known for its pre-18th century history, and we aim to change that at the museum through continuing to change and update our displays, encouraging research into our collections and digitalising part of the visitor experience in the archaeology galleries. Furthermore, in the near future we hope to have new and potentially groundbreaking information from our human remains, bringing us closer than ever to the individuals who called Worthing and the Downs home thousands of years ago.
Talks
Talks start at 18:30 and finish by 20:30 £7.50/talk, purchase all 8 and get 2 free! All talks include a glass of wine/tea/coffee and extensive object handling Sussex In The Stone Ages – From Mammoths to Monuments 11th October An in-depth talk on the early prehistory of Sussex. Looking at the early hominids that called this area home over 450,000 years ago, to the great woolly mammoths of the last ice age and through to the building and flint mining activities of modern humans. We will also look at the great local archaeologist John Henry Pull, who excavated nationally significant Neolithic material just north of Worthing. Bronze Age Worthing - Barrows, Beakers and Hoards 18th October Worthing was a very busy place during the Bronze Age. This talk will look at the beautiful metal hoards found locally as well as the farms and boundaries that lay beneath our feet. A number of our hoards will be available for handling after this talk. Roman Sussex – Legions, Roads & Villas 1st November The Romans conquered and ruled much of Europe and beyond for centuries, and Sussex was no exception. However, were these people truly invaders or were they invited in? This talk will cover all aspects of Roman rule in Sussex, from the building of roads, temples and villas, to the military garrisons along the coast. We have a particularly large amount of material available for handling after this talk, including parts of the famous Patching Hoard.
AR CHAEOL OGY
Saxon Worthing & The Kingdom of the South Saxons - 15th November The enigmatic Saxons came to Sussex at the fall of the Roman Empire, or perhaps even earlier. The nationally important cemetery at Highdown Hill helps us illuminate these people, their beautiful jewellery and deadly weaponry – but who were they really? Mercenaries, invaders, settlers or all three? Norman Sussex – Conquest, Castles & Towns - 22nd November We all know William the Conqueror beat King Harold at Hastings - but what happened in Sussex afterwards? This talk will look at the huge changes wrought upon the county by the incoming Normans, the construction of castles, the growth of towns and the beginnings of modern England. World War I – Home Front & Front Line - November 29th The First World War affected all who lived through those terrible years and the people of Worthing were no different. This talk will look at both the military and social aspects of the war, covering the training of soldiers on the Downs, the battles fought by the Royal Sussex Regiment and the problems on the Home Front. WWII – The Defence of Sussex in WWII - 6th December Sussex was on the frontline in 1940 – if the RAF had failed and the Wehrmacht had invaded the area would have been of major strategic importance to both sides. We will look at the defences themselves – pillboxes, anti-tank ditches and heavy guns sited on the Downs, along with aerial photographs taken by the Luftwaffe whilst planning their invasion. Eye-witness accounts and photographs of the period will form a part of this talk, and there will be a large selection of objects from the time available for handling afterwards. A Photographic History of Worthing - 13th December Our last talk in the series, looking at the modern history of Worthing through our photographic collection. Ranging from the 1860s up until the early 1990s, a huge range of photographs will be on display on the big screen, with explanations and the history of local sites explained. Our full collection of images will be available for perusal after the talk. along the ridgeline to Church Hill, the site of a 6500 year old flint-mining complex.
Breathtaking plans to transform Worthing Museum and Art Gallery Bold plans could see the museum become a national centre for costume research. It holds one of the most significant collections in the UK with over 30,000 items, most of which are stored due to lack of display space. Much of the conservation work on the collection takes place behind closed doors but this will be shown to the public in a new glass walled area under the proposal. Head of Culture Amanda O’Reilly said; “We’ve called this plan LET THE LIGHT IN because that’s exactly what it does. It opens up so much more of the museum and gallery enabling us to put more of our collections on display and expand our new education programme. “We are particularly excited by the proposal for a centre of excellence for costume, trading on our fantastic collection. We will be able to work with today’s designers, fashion students, makers, TV researchers, and costume historians to add real value to the museum and make it a nationally significant cultural destination.” Paul Appleton partner of architects Allies and Morrison said; “The Worthing Museum and Gallery is a splendid Edwardian building which, in recent years, has hidden many of its interior charms behind layers of plasterboard. Its fabulous collection has never quite been matched by the spaces in which they are displayed. LET THE LIGHT IN will reveal the character of the building and make the museum simpler to navigate encouraging visitors to return. The new garden entrance and courtyard cafe on Richmond Road will ensure that the museum takes its place, once again, as an important part of the cultural life of the town.”
“We are not making the usual film you’d expect on the First World War – we’re making a film which shows this incredible footage in which the faces of these men just jump out at you.” Peter Jackson
“We are not making the usual film you’d expect on the First World War – we’re making a film which shows incredible footage in which the faces of these men just jump out at you. It’s the human beings who were actu there, who were thrust into this extraordinary situation that defined their lives in many case
They Shall Not Grow Old (15) Tue 16 Oct, 6pm (Approx. 90mins)
To commemorate the centennial anniversary of the First World War, the world-renowned film-maker Peter Jackson has partnered with 14-18 Now and the Imperial War Museum to create a vision of the war in a way that’s never been seen before. Through a pain-staking re-coloration process, Peter Jackson has transformed original Imperial War Museum footage into something that looks as if it was filmed last week. This is not a documentary or history lesson, but a film that brings the people who fought in the war to life; a close-up of the characters and their camaraderie in the face of considerable danger, allowing audiences to experience, in high definition, this poignant and inspiring account of the human side of The Great War. The film will be followed by a satellite Q&A with Peter Jackson.
Peter Jacks
AD UL T W O R K S H O PS A N D EVEN T S 29/09/18
Watercolours for Beginners, 10:30am-12:30pm, £10 Learn how to paint using watercolour. Led by Artist Emily Jolley.
11/10/18
The Lore of Leasingstede, 1pm-2pm, Free A conversation with the Other Curator, and a chance to talk about A Leaf on a Sea Breeze with the exhibition’s creator, Jane Williams.
13/10/18
Cardboard construction, 10:30am-12:30pm, £15 Create your own creatures/buildings/landscapes using cardboard with Artist Gary Goodman.
20/10/18
Cardboard construction, 10:30am-12:30pm, £15 Create your own creatures/buildings/landscapes using cardboard with Artist Gary Goodman.
10/11/2018
WWI Day: Techniques in Lino Printing, 10.30am-1pm, Free Artist Rosemary Jones will demonstrate artistic techniques in Lino printing as part of our WWI day event.
24/11/2018
Crochet for beginners, 10:30am-12:30pm, £10
01/12/2018
Sussex Makers Opening Sale Event, 2pm-4pm, Free
01/12/2018
Festive Wreaths, 10:30am-12:30pm, £10
Learn how to crochet with Artist Mary Allan. A chance to meet the makers and buy a special gift on the first day of the exhibition. Come and make a traditional Festive Wreath.
08/12/2018
Festive Wreaths, 10:30am-12:30pm, £10
26/01/2019
Still life with ink, 10:30am-12:30pm, £15
Come and make a traditional Festive Wreath. Using brush, dip pen and wash you will be shown how to create exciting still life drawings of artefacts from the Museum’s collections with Artist Gary Goodman.
02/02/2019
Still life with paint, 10:30am-12:30pm, £15 Using a selection of artefacts from the Museum’s collection you will be shown how to make bold expressive paintings with Artist Gary Goodman.
09/02/2019
Schooled at Slade gallery talk, 11am-12pm, Free Volunteer, guest curator Janet Green talks about her selection for this exhibition.
16/03/2019
Still life with ink, 10:30am-12:30pm, £15 Using brush, dip pen and wash you will be shown how to create exciting still life drawings of artefacts from the Museum’s collection with Artist Gary Goodman.
23/03/2019
Still life with paint, 10:30am-12:30pm, £15 Using a selection of artefacts from the Museum’s collection you will be shown how to make bold expressive paintings with Artist Gary Goodman.
06/04/2019
Printmaking, 10:30am-12:30pm, £15 Make unique prints using different approaches drawing, stencils, textures and direct painting with Artist Gary Goodman.
20/04/2019
Printmaking, 10:30am-12:30pm, £15 Make unique prints using different approaches drawing, stencils, textures and direct painting with Artist Gary Goodman.
All adult workshops are suitable for ages 14+
Degas: Passion for Perfection (12A) Tuesday 6th November, 6.30pm
Young Picasso (12A) Tuesday 5th February, 6.30pm
HIRE A SP A C E
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery is the perfect setting to entertain your clients in the heart of the town. The spacious galleries at Worthing Museum are particularly suitable for informal events, such as drinks and networking receptions, with a capacity for up to 400 people. The collections and exhibits offer a unique backdrop, providing guests with plenty to discuss. The education room, situated within WMA, is now available for hire. Whether you are looking to bring a larger group for a workshop or seeking a quiet space within an inspiring location to meet with your team, this room offers an innovative opportunity. Located in the town centre with parking and rail links nearby, this is a large, bright, naturally lit room with high ceilings. Available weekdays, EDUCATION ROOM 9.4m x 6.4m (60.16m2) weekends and evenings, it has a projector, Room layout Maximum occupancy screen, induction loop and Wi-Fi available. Theatre style 66 Boardroom 30 Contact the museum to discuss your event Cabaret 40 requirements in more detail by emailing: Horseshoe 36 james.sainsbury@adur-worthing.gov.uk
OCTOBER
F A M I L Y W O R K S HO PS 23/10/18
Workshop: Whirling images 10:30am-12pm, All Ages, £5 Take the opportunity to make your very own spinning story inspried by our Victorian Replica Zoetrope. A chance to make your own mini whirling version and share your story in this fun and interactive format.
24/10/18
Workshop: Day of the Dead 10:30am-12pm, 7-14years, £5 Investigate the Mexican Day of the Dead Festival and make crafts from a wealth of recycled materials. We will also have optional face painting on offer.
25/10/18
Event: Things that go Bump 6:30pm-9pm, 6-9years, £10 Put on your scariest costume and come and experience the goulish goings on after dark for Halloween in the Museum. Supper included.
26/10/18
Drop in: Family art Friday: Creepy Crafts 10:30am-12:30pm & 1pm-3pm, 7-9years, £2.50
NOVEMBER
Come and make your own Creepy Crafts for Halloween.
10/11/18
Drop in: WW1 Day: 100 years 10:30am-1pm, All Ages, £2.50 Learn more about the increbile sacrifice of those who worked and fought in WWI, make memorable crafts including poppies and lollystick aeroplanes.
FEBRUARY
FAMIL Y WOR KSHOPS 16/02/2019
Workshop: Making History 2pm-3:30pm, 7-11years, £5 A new Saturday afternoon arts and crafts workshop. Be inspired by artifacts in the Museum and make something historic!
19/02/2019
Workshop: Printmaking made fun 10:30am-12pm, 6-12years, £5 Try your hand at printing with press and homemade Gelli printplates. Create an amazing print all of your own.
22/02/2019
Drop in: Family Art Friday: Dino Crafts 10:30am-12:30pm & 1pm-3pm, All Ages, £2.50 Join in our popular Dinosaur arts, crafts and workshop to make something dino-tastic to take home. Book your place now before they
EASTER HOLIDAYS
become extinct!
09/04/2019
Workshop: Shellwork 10:30am-12pm, 7-12years, £5 Victorians had a passion for shell encrusted objects. Have a go at making your own.
11/04/2019
Workshop: Victorian Scrapbooking 10:30am-12pm, 7-14years, £5 Look at our collection of Victorian Cards and be inspired to make.
12/04/2019
Drop in: Family Art Friday: Spring Fever 10:30am-12:30pm & 1pm-3pm, All Ages, £2.50 Spring has sprung, try making pop up garden cards, origami birds, birdboxes and more.
16/04/2019
Workshop: Origami 10:30am-12pm, 7-14years, £5 Paper magic... Try your hand at paper folding
19/04/2019
Drop in: Family Art Friday: Spring Masks 10:30am-12:30pm & 1pm-3pm, All Ages, £2.50 Our drop in workshop will focus on making all kinds of masks to celebrate spring. Come and use your imagination and invention to create something new!
BECOME PART OF THE TEAM VOLUNTEER WITH WMA
Worthing Museum & Art Gallery houses outstanding collections of fine and decorative art, costume, archaeology, local and social history and toys. We are a free attraction with an annual programme of temporary exhibitions and special events designed to appeal to all ages and groups. We are looking for Front of House volunteers to provide a friendly welcome to our museum. Volunteers provide a warm, cheerful welcome to our visitors when they arrive. They are the first point of contact for visitors in the museum and provide basic information about the visit, highlight points of interest and promote events and activities. If you’re interested or would like to know more please email:
museum@adur-worthing.gov.uk call: 01903 221 448 or drop-in to the museum and talk to a member of staff.