Events and Exhibition Guide

WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & CULTURE EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS MAY – JULY 2017

Arctic Showtime © Audun Rikardsen (Norway)

WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY

in Wolverhampton this summer with the breath-taking Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

BANTOCK HOUSE MUSEUM

BILSTON CRAFT GALLERY

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY ARCHIVES

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Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Take a look at some of the natural world’s most staggering sights in this must-see show put together by the world-renowned British institution the Natural History Museum.

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15 July - 8 October We are delighted to once again host the Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the most prestigious photography event of its kind and now in its 52nd year.

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The exhibition showcases the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights and takes up two galleries with a very large selection of images that capture fascinating animal behaviour and breathtaking landscapes.

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Founded in 1964 and organised and produced by the Natural History Museum, it is one of the longest and most highlyregarded photography competitions in the world.

It attracts more than 40,000 submissions from professional and amateur photographers from more than 95 countries all of whom competing for the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

We are hosting the very best images from the exhibition, which tours venues all over the world, helping ensure biodiversity, sustainability and respect for the natural world remain at the forefront of public awareness.

Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year opens on July 15 and runs until 8 October.

DETAILS Prices are £4 for adults, £2 children and family tickets cost £10 (two adults and two children).

You can book online by going to bit.ly/wildwolvestickets And while you are here don’t forget to check in on Facebook or tweet using the hashtag #WildWolves

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NEW EXHIBITIONS

NEW EXHIBITIONS ROB PERRY: AN ARTIST FROM THE BLACK COUNTRY ART GALLERY

20 May – 9 July

With a van for a studio and a head torch among his brushes, Black Country landscape artist Robert Perry is a plein-air travel painter who works both day and night.

THE SINGH TWINS: MERSEY MINIATURES ART GALLERY

6 May – 23 July

This series takes The Singh Twins’ home city of Liverpool as a starting point and reflects their on-going interest in cross cultural dialogue and a coming together of east and west, tradition and modernity.

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FREE The exhibition coincides with the 2017 Alchemy festival of South Asian Arts 19 – 29 May. A partnership between Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Creative Black Country.

Image: Maharajah in the City, 2011 ©The Singh Twins

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The artist, who is a prominent member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, works exclusively on location, producing spectacular views from his travels across Britain and Europe.

In this latest show visitors will be treated to stunning paintings of the West Midlands landscape, including

FREE a panorama of Wolverhampton at night commissioned specially for the exhibition.

Robert Perry’s work is created in, on the side of and on top of his trusty Renault Trafic van, giving him the opportunity to capture the effects of light, atmosphere and season on the urban and rural views around him.

Exhibition supported by the Owen Family Trust and the Grimmitt Trust Image: Robert Perry at work, Nightfall on Turner’s Hill, Dudley. © The artist.

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the Midlands leading gallery for contemporary British Art & Craft

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NEW EXHIBITIONS

NEW EXHIBITIONS NATURE IN THE ROUND: RON DUTTON MEDALS 1974 – 2017 ART GALLERY

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20 May – 23 July

FREE

REMEMBER ME: CHARLOTTE HODES PAPERCUTS AND CERAMICS ART GALLERY

3 June – 3 Sept

FREE

Wolverhampton’s own Ron Dutton, an acclaimed international artist and medallist, is showing his diverse creations in Nature in the Round.

Nature in the Round explores the creative evolution of his work, from Dutton’s earliest medals to his recent abstract and experimental pieces.

Look out for a 12-metre-long ceramic frieze in the gallery this summer when Charlotte Hodes installs her latest creation.

Widely acknowledged as one of the pioneers of the art medal form, Dutton is one of the most prominent medal artists working today. Over the years he has had his medals presented to the Queen, won the competition for the Royal Mint 1998 Rugby World Cup £2 coin and was commissioned by the BBC to create The Archers 50th anniversary coin.

The exhibition highlights the different subjects that influence Dutton’s work: from nature, to birds, flight, space travel and the architecture of Wolverhampton. Together, these works redefine the medal as a unique combination of sculpture, visual art and poetry.

The artist and Professor in Fine Art at London College of Fashion, is working with the gallery on this ambitious large-scale installation.

Image: Cradle of Power (2016) © Ron Dutton

It will be shown alongside Hodes’ existing works which include a collection of intricate papercuts as well as a table–top installation of more than 350 plates.

Image: (detail) Wave: Rosette Red from the series Waves 2010. photo © Matthew Hollow

Consisting of 120 individual wallmounted ceramic pieces arranged to create a single image, the installation features historic patterns combined with contemporary and digital imagery.

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BANTOCK HOUSE

FREE

ART GALLERY

Toy theatres date back to the early 19th century, achieving prominence in the Victorian period through a maker called Benjamin Pollock.

15 July - 8 Oct

FREE

Made at home they were a pastime for adults and children. This exhibition charts the history of toy theatre through a range of examples from the National Puppetry Archive.

An exhibition of wildlife photography from our very own competition to celebrate Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Visit our website for details about how to enter the competition and the chance to see your wildlife photos on our walls. Winners are announced on 22 July.

RECLAIM PHOTO FESTIVAL

DINOSAUR ART

ART GALLERY CITY ARCHIVES

Image (detail) Excerpt from Joseph City series, 2004-2009 ©Stalter György

Until 3 June

WILD WOLVERHAMPTON: WILDLIFE FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

23 May - 7 June 6 May - 2 June

ART GALLERY

FREE FREE

This eagerly-awaited second international photography festival: reclaiming our cultural landscapes, returns to the West Midlands.

Work from amateur, student and professional photographers, from 56 UK towns and cities, and 36 countries has led to more than 1000 fantastic festival images.

12 July - 30 Sept

FREE

Explore the fantasy world of paleoart, where cutting-edge science meets art!

Caviramus, © Mark Witton

THE DEFALCATIONS OF JESSE VARLEY CITY ARCHIVES

15 July - 8 Oct

NEW EXHIBITIONS

NEW EXHIBITIONS Image: An example of a 19th century toy theatre.

TOY THEATRE

This fascinating exhibition showcases the evolution of dinosaur art and illustration in the 70s and 80s including model replicas of what scientists thought dinosaurs really looked like, through scientific studies to strange fantastic worlds.

THIS WAY UP! CREATIVE HEALTH CIC ART GALLERY

FREE

29 July - 27 Aug

FREE

Take a fascinating look at accountant Jesse Varley, who worked for the education department at Wolverhampton Council and defrauded it by creating fictitious teachers and collecting their salaries.

We’re celebrating the artistic talents of people in Wolverhampton and Staffordshire in the This Way Up wellbeing project. Printmaking, ceramics, jewellery design, painting, and drawing, feature alongside inspiring artworks from the gallery’s collection.

The display showcases archival material and documents that led to his downfall 100 years ago.

This Way Up, funded by Arts Council England, is a partnership between Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Creative Health (Arts & Health) CIC, Refugee and Migrant Centre (Wolverhampton & The Black Country), Staffordshire County Council and Choices Housing Association.

Untitled, monoprint, 2017 © The artist.

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ART GALLERY

Until 4 June

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

OUT OF THE DARKNESS

BRICK WONDERS FREE

Out of the Darkness provides skills training to homeless people to document their daily routines with disposable cameras and oral history. The result is an innovative exhibition providing an intimate portrayal of life on the streets of Wolverhampton. Its aim is to challenge people to view the homeless with a more sympathetic and human lens.

A partnership between Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Creative Black Country

ART GALLERY

Until 4 July

Master LEGO® artist and author Warren Elsmore has created more than 70 aweinspiring models from thousands and thousands LEGO bricks, all of which are displayed across three galleries.

Ticket Prices: • Adults - £4 • Children aged 3-16 - £2 • Children aged 2 and under - FREE • Family (2 adults and 2 children) - £10 • Family (1 adult and 2 children) - £6 • Season tickets are also available.

Project Coordinator: Greig Campbell Creative Producer: Laura Dicken

FLOWER POWER CITY ARCHIVES

Until 30 June

FREE FREE

A budding show awaits in the Molineux Room at Wolverhampton Archives. Join us to see the charming tradition of flower shows and floral fete blossom in this delightful display, which looks back at archive material documenting the many summer shows held in and around Wolverhampton over the years.

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DISCOVER DINOSAURS BILSTON GALLERY

Image: (detail) Cast of T-rex Skull. Courtesy of Dudley Museum Service. Image © Chris Broughton

Until 13 August

FREE

Meet Beaky, Tiny and Barry the pet names for huge dinosaur models, which are brought to life in this new family-friendly exhibition.

Be inspired by our full-size T Rex skull; be dwarfed by our replica Baryonyx dinosaur and get to know our resident Pterosaur. Learn more about the life of dinosaurs and discover the difference between herbivores and carnivores.

When you’ve unearthed the links between these incredible creatures and today’s birds and crocodiles you can chill out in our Ice Age experience with Fluffy – a life-size mammoth.

And take time to look at The Map That Changed the World - the first geological map of England and Wales created by William Smith in 1815.

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ANTIQUES FAIR

Various dates, 1.15pm

7 May, 4 June & 2 July, Trade: 9am – 3pm Public: 10am – 3pm

Join us for our new Tuesday Talks at Lunchtime when our expert curators will explain more about the gallery’s world-class collections and temporary exhibitions.

Enjoy a lazy Sunday stroll around this popular antiques fair full of interesting stalls. Who knows what you will discover?

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All talks start at 1.15pm and cost £2 per person. There’s no need to book, just turn up on the day and pay on arrival.

Tuesday 2 May An Introduction to Contemporary Art and Craft: New Art West Midlands and Michael BrennandWood Seeds of Memory.

Tuesday 23 May Rob Perry’s Black Country Landscapes, panoramic scenes of the industrial landscape.

Tuesday 6 June Nature in the Round: Ron Dutton medals 1974 – 2017.

Tuesday 27 June Remember Me: Charlotte Hodes.

Tuesday 11 July Postcards from abroad - object handling and talk.

Tuesday 25 July Dinosaur Art: The art of dinosaur illustration.

LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS EV3 WORKSHOP ART GALLERY 30 May, 31 May & 1 June, 12 – 4pm Create and command robots made from LEGO® bricks using iPads, special software and your imagination. Experts will show you how to make and control robots – all equipment is provided.

Age 8 years upwards. £5 per child For information on how to book please visit www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/ family-friendly-activities/ 12

Don’t forget Bantock is now home to an antique and collectors centre - six rooms of antiques, furniture and collectibles.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

TUESDAY TALKS AT LUNCHTIME ART GALLERY

CULTURE WALK – PART OF THE WALKING FESTIVAL ART GALLERY 18 May, 11am - 12.30pm & 2 - 3.30pm No need for sturdy footwear for this 90 minute Culture Walk – Part of the city’s Walking Festival.

the city’s archives and the restored Georgian building that houses them.

Enjoy a walk and talk in and around the art gallery including unique access to its stores. Then take a 5 minute hop across the city for a special behind-the-scenes tour of

Meet in the gallery’s Lichfield Street foyer for either the 11am - 12.30pm or 2 - 3.30pm walks. Lift access is in both buildings but there are steps in the subway leading to the City Archives. No booking necessary.

SCHOOL CONCERTS

VINTAGE FAIR

19 May, 16 & 30 June & 14 July, 1.10pm

21 May, 10.30am - 4.30pm

ART GALLERY

We’ve got lots of very talented young musicians in Wolverhampton and this regular series of lunchtime concerts gives them a chance to showcase their talents. Enjoy beautiful music in a classic setting. Free admission

BANTOCK HOUSE

Join us for a fun fantastic vintage fair at Bantock House with more than 30 indoor stalls offering the very best of vintage and vinyl. All manner of vintage and retro goods will be on sale including clothing, accessories and homewares. £1 admission, Under 12s Free 13

RON DUTTON LAUNCH

25 May, 10am – 3pm

27 May, 1pm – 3pm

Fine art and antiques will be valued by Fielding's Auctioneers. Items can include ceramics, jewellery, books, clocks, etc.

Join artist Ron Dutton at his launch to learn more about his work as he shares insights into his work, including the inspiration behind his latest abstract and experimental pieces.

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ART GALLERY

POETRY SHOTS ART GALLERY

11 June, Adults: 11.30am – 1pm Children: 2 – 3pm Join Dymphna Callery, who has performed and taught drama throughout the UK, including Liverpool John Moores University and Wolverhampton University. She is a published playwright and poet and is leading two poetry workshops inspired by art.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

FRIENDS OF BANTOCK VALUATION DAY

Donations of £2 to the Friends of Bantock House.

COUNTRY NIGHTS BANTOCK HOUSE

MEET ME @ WAG ART GALLERY

28 May, 18 June, 29 July, From 7pm

31 May, 28 June, 26 July 11am – 12pm

Where else can you listen to four live bands for a fiver? Our regular Country Nights in the Tractor Shed at Bantock House and Gardens feature house band The Emma Swindells Band plus another three acts on the bill. Tickets available on the door.

Relax and enjoy a chat in our conversation club aimed at people aged 50 and over. We have a topic each month which links to our exhibitions.

THE POETRY TRIO BANTOCK HOUSE

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There’s lots to talk about at our conversation club but if you just want to listen that’s fine too.

ROBERT PERRY AND CHARLOTTE HODES OPENING EVENT ART GALLERY

3 June, 10am – 3pm

3 June, 2.30 – 4.30pm

With more than a quarter of a century’s poetry under their belts this is The Poetry Trio’s swansong. The free farewell recital features 31 of their favourite poems from those they have performed over the past 26 years.

2.30pm Robert Perry, Artist’s talk 3.30pm Charlotte Hodes, Artist’s talk Join us at the gallery to celebrate the work of acclaimed artists Robert Perry and Charlotte Hodes, both of whom will be giving tours of their exhibitions and discussing their practice and inspirations.

UNDERSTANDING ART – 5 WEEK COURSE FOR ADULTS ART GALLERY

8, 15, 22, 29 June & 6 July, 2 – 3.30pm June and July sees the return of our highly successful adult course on appreciating art, from the traditional and historic to the modern and contemporary. This summer we have extended the course to 5 weeks to include Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery.

Every week and at each of the five regional art galleries you will discover how to engage with and talk

about art supported by world-class collections and exciting exhibitions.

Thursdays, 2 – 3.30pm 8 June: Wolverhampton Art Gallery 15 June: New Art Gallery Walsall 22 June: The Barber Institute of Fine Art 29 June: IKON 6 July: BM&AG £25/£20 concessions for all five sessions.

Booking essential. Book online at http://www.ikon-gallery.org or by calling 0121 248 0711.

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BELLEVUE HOTEL

24 June, 2pm

15 July

Join BJ Edwards, a totally blind poet and writer, as he performs from his recently published collection Tesserae.

Join Elsie Lovejoy as she enlists the help of the theatrical residents of her 1930s seaside boarding house to fight an eviction order from the factory owner next door.

Experience tales of love, life and loss, myth and mystery. Go into the green woods where the secrets lurk, watch the fool rant at the moon, feel the fever of delirium, the pain of parting and the ecstasy of desire.

Listen to the fire dance, hear the drum beat, and be immersed.

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With live piano, illusions and hairraising action Bellevue Hotel is performed in the signature nonverbal style for which Bash Street Theatre has become renowned.

50s ROCK'N'ROLL SUNDAY BANTOCK HOUSE 16 July, 12 noon – 7.30pm

SPECIAL EVENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

INTO THE EDGING PLACE ART GALLERY

Visit www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk for show information and prices.

We’re turning the clock back for a Sunday afternoon of proper rock’n’roll fun in the grounds of Bantock House. Get back on the dance floor and jive, bop and rock out to live bands or mooch around stalls and vintage motors. Great food and drink will also be on offer.

ENGINEERING DAY BANTOCK HOUSE

LIFE'S A BEACH

BANTOCK HOUSE

GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR BANTOCK HOUSE

OUTDOOR CINEMA BANTOCK HOUSE

1 July, 10am – 4pm

7, 8 & 9 July

22 & 23 July, 11am – 4.30pm

29 July

Interested in engineering, past and the future? Then why not join us down at Bantock to see engineering in its many forms. Our family fun filled day will showcase engineering opportunities throughout the city as well as having specialists on hand to speak to school leavers and students about apprenticeships and careers available to them in the world of engineering.

Discover three very different seaside stories in Black Country Touring’s new show, Life’s A Beach. The stories of a seafront arcade, holiday caravan from hell and the local heroes of the lifeboat station are all told from inside a different, specially converted, caravan in this immersive theatre performance.

Join us at Bantock for our regular craft fair. Gorgeous stalls selling ceramics, fused glass, needle craft, textiles, paperart, candles, shabby chic homewares, contemporary and vintage inspired jewellery, hand thrown cotton balls, home grown plants, handmade chocolate, sweet bouquets, children’s activities and much, much more!

Join us for an evening of outdoor cinema in Bantock House’s Rose garden. See Oscar-winning Film La La Land whilst enjoying your own picnic and drinks.

Visit www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk for show information and prices.

Visit www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk for show information and prices.

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Every Tuesday 2, 9, 16 & 23 May 6, 13, 20 & 27 June 4, 11, 18 July Toddler Sessions: 9.45 & 10.25am Baby Sessions: 11:05 & 11.45am Rhythm Time offers award-winning, multi-sensory and fun musical sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers across the Wolverhampton area.

Each age-appropriate course has been created to enhance every child’s development.

To book a free trial near you visit http://www.rhythmtime.net/je9

MUSICAL STEPS ART GALLERY Every Tuesday - 9, 16 & 23 May, 6, 13, 20 & 27 June & 4, 11 & 18 July Toddler Troupe: 10.30am – 11.10am £5 (first visit free) Baby Band: 11.20am – 11.50am £4.50 (first visit free) Musical Steps classes are fun-filled, educational music classes for babies, toddlers and their parents/carers. Our unique, award-winning music classes help develop communication, language, creativity and co-operation. We use instruments, nursery rhymes, songs and more to create a funfilled experience which everyone loves.

Come along and join the fun. You’ll be amazed at what your child can achieve, and you’ll soon see why our class members tell us it’s the highlight of their week!

To book a FREE trial class contact Liz on 07572 789033 or email liz.browne@musicalsteps.co.uk 18 18

CRAFTPLAY BABY SOCIAL BILSTON GALLERY

BILSTON DINOSAUR DAY BILSTON GALLERY

Third Friday of every month 19 May, 16 June & 21 July 10.30am – 12 noon

27 May, 11am – 3pm

Join Craftplay for a special morning of informal exploration, discovery and play. Relax with other families, be inspired, make friends, share experiences and generally have a good chat in calm sessions just for babies aged up to one..

Whether you’re an expectant mother, a new mum, an old hand or caring for a baby, all are welcome. Sessions will be floor based.

Spaces are limited so book and pay online to avoid disappointment https://v1.bookwhen.com/hx49t £3.00 per child Craftplay Baby Social is inspired by our popular Craftplay BabyFest events. Craftplay are Bilston Gallery’s early year specialists with a unique creative play space.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

RHYTHM TIME BANTOCK HOUSE

Come along to our fun-packed Dinosaur Family Fun Day at Bilston gallery £5 per child for lots of dinosaur fun!

• Meet our terrifying T-Rex • Dress up like a dinosaur • Have your face painted like your favourite dinosaur • Make your own baby dinosaur and dino nest to take home • Find out lots of fascinating dinosaur facts with the amazing Dr. Fossil Please book tickets in advance at www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/ family-friendly-activities/ Unfortunately, we will be unable to accept credit and debit card payments on the day.

And for your own little dinosaur, Craftplay will be open for sensory play sessions for children aged up to two years old.

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VICTORIAN TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURE ART GALLERY

MAKE YOUR OWN VOLCANO ART GALLERY

30 May, 11am – 2pm

2 June, 11am – 1pm

Travel back in time, dress up as a Victorian then find out what life was really like in Victorian Wolverhampton.

Take a Victorian selfie and make your own model of a real building in Wolverhampton’s Queen Street to take home.

Make your own spectacular model volcano to take home and amaze your friends and family, inspired

by Rob Perry’s Black Country landscapes.

Drop in any time from 11am – 1pm for family fun. £2 per child.

Drop in any time from 11am – 2pm for family fun. £2 per child.

TODDLING WITH DINOSAURS BILSTON GALLERY

CRAFTPLAY BABY FEST BILSTON GALLERY

1 June, 10 – 11.30am

6 July, 11am – 3pm

Who would have thought you could toddle with dinosaurs! Craftplay is holding this special tour of the exhibition Discovering Dinosaurs for babies and younger children, when the gallery is closed to the public, so we are a bit calmer and quieter – less ‘RWOAHHH’ and more ‘awwwww’.

Join Craftplay for a special day of exploring and hands-on fun where you and your baby can relax, discover and play together.

Suitable for 0 – 2 year olds with their accompanying adults. £3 per child.

Places are limited, so book at http://bit.ly/craftplaybookings.

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22 July, 11am – 3pm Come along to our fantastic Animal Fun Day at Wolverhampton Art Gallery!

FREE activities: • Animal dressing up

£5 per person for 3 amazing animal activities:

• Animal Gallery trail and quiz

• Meet the Animal man and the fascinating creatures in his mini zoo • Have your face painted like your favourite animal • Make an animal model to take home

• Animal mask colouring Entry to Wildlife Photographer of the Year costs: • Adults - £4

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

ANIMAL FUN DAY ART GALLERY

• Children aged 3-16 - £2 • Children aged 2 and under – FREE • Family 2+2 - £10

SCARF PARENT AND BABY WORKSHOPS ART GALLERY 27 July, 11am – 2.30pm Little Treasures Workshop 11am – 12.15pm

Little Tinkers Workshop 1.15 – 2.30pm

£5 per child (0-16 months, parent/ guardian supervision required)

£5 per child (16-36 months, parent/ guardian supervision required)

There’ll be messy play, sensory sessions, baby massage, carer and toddler yoga, music and dance as well as tasty treats, craft activities and family support.

A relaxed and creative group where you can explore a wonderful range of sensory materials with your baby. You can also make crafts for your baby’s room or nursery.

Enjoy making imaginative play resources with your toddler from recycled materials that encourage role-play as well as sensory materials to take home.

Drop-in, FREE

Booking essential: please e-mail workshops@scarf4art.co.uk or book at http://scarf4art.org.uk/events to secure your place.

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ANIMAL STORY TIME ART GALLERY

28 July, 11am – 2pm

Join us at Wolverhampton Art Gallery to hear animal stories before or after visiting our amazing Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Dress yourself up as a Victorian and have fun making your own peg doll to take home. Find out what real Victorians and Edwardians were wearing on Wolverhampton’s Queen Street many years ago.

The sessions are from 11am – 2pm and cost £2 per child.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

VICTORIAN MAKEOVER & MAKE YOUR OWN PEG DOLL SUPERHERO ART GALLERY

29 July, 11am, 12 noon & 1pm

£2 per child. Family-friendly and everyone is welcome.

Admission to Wildlife Photographer of the Year costs: • Adults - £4 • Children aged 3-16 - £2 • Children aged 2 and under – FREE • Family 2+2 - £10

CRAFTPLAY EXPLORERS BILSTON GALLERY Every Tuesday, 10 – 11.30am & 1.30 – 3pm Become a Craftplay Explorer and join our weekly stay and plays to discover, play and create with your child. Call Craftplay to enquire about joining on 01902 552414. Suitable for 0 – 4 year olds. £3 per child.

CRAFTPLAY SATURDAY STAY & PLAY BILSTON GALLERY

CRAFTPLAY LITTLE EXPLORERS BILSTON GALLERY

First & Third Saturday of the month 11am – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 3pm

Every Wednesday, 10 – 11.30am

Create, explore and play with unusual materials in Craftplay’s inspiring space.

Meet other families and get lots of easy, low cost ideas to try out at home.

Booking required online http://bit.ly/CraftplayBookings or by calling 01902 552414.

Suitable for 0-7 year olds. £3 per child.

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Explore your senses in our weekly Little Explorer sessions for children and babies up to 2 years. Explore, discover and meet new friends.

Call Craftplay to enquire about joining on 01902 552414.

Suitable for 0-2 year olds. £3 per child.

DINOSAUR SCHOOL ART GALLERY 31 July - 4 August, 10.30am – 3pm Who knew you could go to Dinosaur School in the summer holidays?

Join us for an exciting week of dinosaur activities at Dinosaur School - a whole week packed with dinosaur facts, fossils, dinosaur art, model making and stories aimed at children aged from seven to 11-years-old.

Day 1: Dinosaur Drawing Monday Draw and explore our Dinosaur Art exhibition and learn to make fossil drawings like a palaeontologist.

Day 2: Eggosaurus – Baby Dinosaur Tuesday Make your own baby dinosaur nest in a neat little box to take home and look after.

Day 3: Dinosaur Diorama Wednesday Learn how to make your own 3-D dinosaur landscape to take home and play dinosaur games.

Day 4: T-Rex Thursday Work with your new friends at Dinosaur School and make a big dinosaur sculpture.

Day 5: Fossil Friday The gallery holds an extensive geological collection of fossils assembled over many years by Victorian Dr. John Fraser. On ‘Fossil Friday’, students at Dinosaur School can discover more about this amazing collection.

Dinosaur school costs £15 per child per day, or £50.00 for the week and the sessions are from 10.30am – 3pm.

Visit www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/ family-friendly-activities/ for details of how to book a place.

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LOCAL HISTORY

LOCAL HISTORY

DAVE DUNHAM: GREAT WAR AIR RAIDS ON BRITAN CITY ARCHIVES 10 May, 5.30 – 6.30pm If you think the first Blitz of Britain was in 1940, then think again. Britain was extensively bombed well over 20 years earlier in the Great War. Discover the challenges faced by everyday people and the attempts to counter this new aerial threat in a fascinating talk. £2 per person, please book in advance by calling 01902 552055

FRIENDS OF ARCHIVES – FAMILY HISTORY HELP DAYS CITY ARCHIVES 13 May, 10 June & 8 July, 10am – 12.30pm

Still from A Day to Remember, documenting the Queen’s 1962 visit to Wolverhampton.

When people first begin to research their families they struggle to know what records are available, how to find and read them and where to go next.

On the second Saturday of each month the Friends of the Archives are running a free help desk to support people with their research, showing them how to order documents, access records online or in-person at the archives, as well as discovering the benefits of becoming a Friend of the archives.

STALLARD CYCLE DAY CITY ARCHIVES 3 June, 10am onwards Gear up for a day of cycling nostalgia to mark the 75th anniversary of Britain’s first road cycle race which had its birthplace in the city and celebrate Percy Stallard who organised it. FREE

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JANE SMITH: HIDDEN TREASURES IN THE ART GALLERY CITY ARCHIVES

FRANK SHARMAN – THE DEFALCATIONS OF JESSE VARLEY CITY ARCHIVES

14 June, 5.30 – 6.30pm

12 July, 5.30 – 6.30pm

This talk examines some items which are held at Wolverhampton Art Gallery to see what they can add to our knowledge of the local area.

Join local historian Frank Sharman for an in-depth examination of the fraud carried out by Jesse Varley, an employee of Wolverhampton City Council 100 years ago.

£2 per person, please book in advance by calling 01902 552055

£2 per person, please book in advance by calling 01902 552055

SILVER SCREEN SATURDAYS CITY ARCHIVES Fascinating archive footage is shown in this series of Silver Screen Saturdays.

Each screening features a number of archive films that have been specially prepared by the Media Archive for Central England, MACE. 27 May, 10.30 – 1.30am

25 June, 10.30 – 11.30am

29 July, 10.30 – 11.30am

Two films that document the lives and experiences of deaf people living in the city one of which looks back to the 1940s.

Wolverhampton trolleybuses take centre stage in this month’s Silver Screen Saturday.

The Queen’s 1962 visit to Wolverhampton is the headline film at this month’s Silver Screen Saturday with ‘A Day to Remember’. Also showing are a selection of ‘trims’ sections of footage that weren’t in the original film.

Both films are in British Sign Language with English subtitles. £2 per person.

To book a place call 01902 552055

The footage was taken

by John Bishop and Terry Baker in the 1960s and features various locations from across the city.

Most of the films are in colour.

Other subjects include junior gymnastics and Jaguar’s famous XJ6.

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SUPPORTING CREATIVITY

ARTFORUM ART GALLERY 3 & 17 May, 7 & 21 June & 5 & 19 July. 4.30 - 6.30pm Work with practicing artists and experiment with new art techniques at Art Forum.

Aimed at 14 – 25 year-olds the sessions also give you an insight into careers in galleries, museums and archives.

Booking required, to book email: artforum@wolverhampton.gov.uk

YOUNG ARTISTS: MORETON COMMUNITY SCHOOL & WOLVERHAMTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL ART GALLERY 9 - 30 June / 3 - 30 July Our city is home to many talented school students and our Young Artists series champions their creative work. To get your school’s work on our walls call Tess Radcliffe 01902 552033.

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WOLVERHAMPTON YOUNG WRITERS' GROUP ART GALLERY 13 May, 3 & 17 June, 1.30 - 3.30am Love writing? Want some inspiration and the chance to meet other young authors - then come along to the Writing West Midlands creative writing group for young people aged 12 – 16. Led by poet Ruth Stacey, the group looks look at all sorts of creative writing to inspire creativity.

Nestled at the top of the building the Gallery Café is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life; pop in and enjoy really good food, great drinks, and friendly service all in inspirational surroundings.

£5, booking required online: http://www.writingwestmidlands.org/ wolverhamptonyoung-writers-group

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE ART AND DESIGN: END OF YEAR SHOW ART GALLERY 21 June - 2 July Work from more than 60 gifted art and photography students from the City of Wolverhampton College will fill our walls in the first end-ofyear college show to be hosted by the gallery.

WE’RE OPEN Gallery Café Monday – Saturday 11am – 4.15pm Sunday 11am – 3.30pm Bantock Courtyard Café Every day 9am – 4pm.

For visitors at Bantock House and Park we’ve got a popular café with outdoor eating where on a sunny day you can soak up the sunshine and enjoy good food in a lovely setting.

Our menus have everything from an early morning bacon sandwich to a tasty pastry and healthy lunchtime meals to fantastic cakes; perfect for an afternoon treat. Whatever time of day your visit there’s certain to be a treat to tempt you.

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FRIENDS & PATRONS

FRIENDS CHARITY Everyone needs a friend and we are very fortunate to have active friends groups across all our sites.

Members are from all ages and backgrounds with the same aim - supporting and promoting the interested property. All our sites benefit from the fundraising and by joining the group it

benefits you to as you can meet new friends, see fantastic exhibitions, enjoy event outings.

To find out more information on how to join a friends group contact Marguerite Nugent on 01902 551998 or email marguerite.nugent@ wolverhampton.gov.uk

PATRONS’ SCHEME We’ve also launched a Patrons’ Scheme giving members access to unique events, one-off functions and exclusive behind-the scenes tours.

Become a Patron of Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Museums and get closer to what you love.

Did you know that you can sponsor

an event or an exhibition for as little as £100? We are always keen to work with new sponsors and supporters so if you are interested in discussing sponsorship packages then please contact Marguerite Nugent on 01902 551998 or email marguerite.nugent@ wolverhampton.gov.uk

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Contact us on 01902 552055.

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BILSTON GALLERY

Online: TRAIN STATION

Find out what’s on at: wolverhamptonart.org.uk

BUS STATION

To discover our collections visit: blackcountryhistory.org.uk blackcountryprints.org.uk

METRO STOP CAR PARK

Plan your visit on public transport: www.nationalrail.co.uk www.networkwestmidlands.com

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