Wolverhampton Arts and Culture Exhibition and Events May - June

WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & HERITAGE EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS APRIL – JUNE 2016

Reflection in Black ©Petr Bambousek (Czech Republic)

COMING SOON BOOK NOW WOLVERHAMPTON ART GALLERY

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BILSTON CRAFT GALLERY

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Take in some of the world’s most astonishing sights and see nature at its most staggering in this blockbuster show put together by the world-renowned and trusted British institution, The Natural History Museum.

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1. Turtle Flight © David Doubilet (United States) 2. Reflection in Black ©Petr Bambousek (Czech Republic) 3. Deep Sleeper © Audun Rikardsen (Norway) 4. Natural Frame © Morkel Erasmus (South Africa) 5. The Texture of Life © Juan Jesus Gonzales Ahumada (Spain)

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR ART GALLERY 2

23 JULY – 18 SEPTEMBER

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Now in its 51st year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition showcases the world’s very best nature photography and stops off in Wolverhampton as part of a world tour.

Images capturing fascinating animal behaviour and breath-taking landscapes are displayed on lightboxes to make the very most of

the staggering photographs in the show which won critical acclaim when it first opened in London attracting thousands of visitors.

It is the first time Wolverhampton has hosted the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and this year’s show promises visitors must-see images – it’s one not to miss.

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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2015

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights for more than 50 years.

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

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This year the competition again received more than 40,000 submissions from amateur and professional photographers from more than 95 countries, all of whom were competing for the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

exhibition, which tours venues across the world to millions of visitors, helping to ensure that biodiversity and sustainability remain at the forefront of public awareness.

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

You can book weekend dates here: www.wolvescivic.co.uk/-/ mbo-events

When you visit don’t forget to Check In on Facebook or Tweet using the hashtag #WildWolves.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London.

Every year, the best images submitted are selected to form the Wildlife Photographer of the Year

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EXHIBITIONS WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK

HOTEL DIARIES

BY JOHN SMITH ART GALLERY UNTIL 7 MAY Made over the space of six years in the hotels of six different countries, Hotel Diaries charts the ‘War on Terror’ era of Bush and Blair through a series of video recordings that relate personal experiences to the ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and Israel/Palestine.

In these works, which play upon chance and coincidence, the hotel room is employed as a ‘found’ film set, where the architecture, furnishing and decoration become the means by which the artist’s small adventures are linked to major world events.

Still image from Hotel Diaries, 2001-2007

by John Smith. Image ©John Smith.

THE HOUSE IS STILL NAMED AFTER HIM

BY ANDREA HANNON ART GALLERY UNTIL 14 MAY The House is Still Named After Him presents Andrea Hannon’s most recent body of work. It explores pre-existing ideas of gender and the home.

Hannon’s practice focuses on the exploration of how the individual experiences and responds to established knowledge or the ‘already-known’ in everyday life.

Combining imagery and objects from a range of old and new sources such as encyclopaedias, magazines, books and secondhand stores, Hannon creates surreal two-dimensional and three-dimensional works that question existing knowledge structures which define us in multiple ways by our biological sex.

Roost (detail), 2015. Collage on wooden wallpaper paste table, existing imagery, wallpaper and wood vinyl.

NEW ART WEST MIDLANDS 2016 ART GALLERY UNTIL 14 MAY New Art West Midlands is a Turning Point West Midlands exhibition held at four major galleries in the West Midlands.

The exhibition includes painting, drawing, sculpture and moving image.

All exhibiting artists have graduated from one of the West Midlands’ undergraduate and postgraduate fine art degree courses in the past three years, including Birmingham City University, Coventry University, Staffordshire University, University of Wolverhampton and University of Worcester. The selectors were: Sonia Boyce, artist and Professor in Fine Arts at Middlesex University and Professor of Black Art and Design at University of the Arts, London; John Stezaker, artist; and Katharine Stout, Head of Programme, ICA London. http://newartwm.org/exhibition/new-artwest-midlands-2016/ Navi Kaur, Budimon at the Supermarket, 2015, photograph. ©Navi Kaur

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BIG CERAMICS: DISCOVER CLAY ON A MONUMENTAL SCALE ART GALLERY UNTIL 28 MAY Big Ceramics brings together eight ceramicists who use clay to create ambitious objects on a monumental scale. Their works have a physical presence that commands our attention. From Felicity Aylieff’s giant vases that stand as tall as a person to Clare Twomey’s installation made up of hundreds of components, these works challenge expectations of the clay object and celebrate the drive, creativity and skill that it takes to produce ceramics of monumental size.

Julian Stair working on Monumental Jar. Image courtesy of Julian Stair Studio.

AROUND THE WORLD WITH MASKS BANTOCK HOUSE

DAVID WARD: IN A LANDSCAPE ART GALLERY

UNTIL 26 JUNE

UNTIL 9 JULY

Masks have a universal popularity and are extremely important in many cultures, some for religious purposes others for celebrations or theatre. This exhibition will guide us through a range of masks from around the world, from early African examples to contemporary British makers.

This tranquil and immersive exhibition of photographs, film and sculpture created by artist David Ward is the result of three years’ collaboration between the artist and the Gallery. The work produced draws on elements of the Black Country landscape, which the artist is familiar with from his childhood, growing up in Wolverhampton. It includes new commissions inspired by the gallery’s collections of local and industrial history in partnership with the glass department, University of Wolverhampton School of Art.

Exhibition in association with The National Puppetry Archive Image: Steve Evans

Made by Hand I, (2015).

Image © David Ward.

Unique archival print on cotton rag paper.

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EXHIBITIONS WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK

A BIG BANG: THE ORIGINS OF THE POP ART COLLECTION, PART 2 ART GALLERY UNTIL 13 AUGUST The second of a two-part display exploring the reason why artworks by some of the biggest names in Pop Art found their home at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

Following on from the success of A Big Bang 1 in 2013/14, this exhibition features works which came into the collection in the later 1960s and 70s when the Pop movement was getting into full swing. Works by British and American ‘stars’ such as Eduardo Paolozzi, Patrick Caulfield, Peter Blake, Clive Barker, Richard Hamilton, Joe Tilson, Allen Jones and Andy Warhol are all on show, along with press cuttings expressing the reaction of the local media at a time when Pop Art was still considered to be new and controversial in the provinces. ©Wolverhampton Arts and Culture

BLACK ART IN FOCUS ART GALLERY 28 MAY – 9 JULY A celebration of work by black British contemporary artists bringing together paintings and prints from Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s existing collection and artwork newly acquired through the Heritage Lottery Fund Collecting Cultures programme. Highlights include iconic works by Turner Prize winner Chris Ofili, Tam Joseph, Keith Piper, Donald Rodney and other leading figures in the Black Art Group which emerged from Wolverhampton in the early 1980s and went on to influence black and Asian artists across the UK.

Eugene Palmer’s enigmatic painting Duppy Shadow (1994) will also be on show in our Georgian Gallery for the duration of this exhibition.

Tam Joseph, Spirit of the Carnival, c1982.

Image courtesy of the artist.

Purchased with the assistance of the Art Fund and the Friends of Wolverhampton Art Gallery

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CRAFT GOES POP ART GALLERY 11 JUNE – 3 SEPTEMBER Craft Goes Pop is a celebration of The Pop Art movement which emerged during the 1950s reflecting upon themes of popular culture, mass media, consumerism, means of production and bold colour statements. This exhibition revisits the Pop Art movement through contemporary craft, bringing together a neon mix of works in a range of craft media.

Craft Goes Pop is a touring exhibition organised by Bluecoat, Liverpool’s centre for the contemporary arts.

Can-opic by Lucy Foakes.

Image ©Martin Bennett

THE LANCHESTER GRAND CIRCUS BANTOCK HOUSE 28 JUNE – 25 SEPTEMBER The Lanchester Marionettes was one of the most recognised and famous puppet companies in Britain in the first half of the 20th century. They performed before royalty and even had a play written for them by George Bernard Shaw. This exhibition looks closely at one of their most popular shows The Grand Circus. In fact it was the Grand Circus that the Lanchester’s performed for the royal family at Buckingham Palace in 1938. This exhibition will look at the range of marionette characters and the ingenious craftsmanship used in making them.

Exhibition in association with The National Puppetry Archive Image courtesy of Michael Dixon.

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR ART GALLERY 23 JULY – 18 SEPTEMBER Be transported around the world by this stunning show of nature at its most staggering.

Now in its fifty-first year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition provides a showcase for the world’s very best nature photography. The resulting exhibition is put together by the world-renowned and trusted British institution, the Natural History Museum. The exhibition is brought to Wolverhampton as part of a worldwide tour.

Charge £4 for adults, £2 for children, family tickets (2 adults + 2 children) £10 The Shark Surfer (78) © Thomas P. Peschak (Germany / South Africa)

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Scoop and splat with plaster and sand, design and create a fabulous wig to wear or become an architect and make a model of a landmark Wolverhampton building – just a few of the great half-term holiday activities we’ve got lined up to entertain children at Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Bantock House.

Treat yourself and your children to any of our fun creative craft sessions and spend time together or meet up with friends. All our great-value workshops are organised by talented artists who are happy to bring out the inner creative in your children and you! We’ve got the time and space, all you need to do is book and turn up for fun.

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SCOOP AND SPLAT! ART GALLERY MONDAY 30 MAY 1PM – 2.30PM Have fun experimenting with different materials – scoop and splat with plaster and sand. Be inspired

by Wolverhampton-born artist David Ward’s exhibition, and then take your weird and wonderful creations home to impress your family and friends!

Drop-in. £2 per child.

BIG WIGS ART GALLERY TUESDAY 31 MAY 10.30AM – 12PM & 1PM – 2.30PM

CARNIVAL MASKS BANTOCK HOUSE TUESDAY 31 MAY 12.30PM – 2.30PM

Make and decorate your own big hair to wear.

Brighten up your half-term with an explosion of colour and creativity in our carnival masks workshop.

Book online http://www.wolvescivic. co.uk/-/mbo-events or by calling 0870 320 7000. £5 per child.

*All SCARF workshops use majority reclaimed and recycled materials.

MINI ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS: FLATPACK FRIDAY ART GALLERY WEDNESDAY 1 JUNE 10.30AM – 12PM & 1PM – 2.30PM Choose a building from our photographs of Wolverhampton’s Queen Street and learn how to make models like an architect!

CREATURE ‘FEET’URE! BANTOCK HOUSE THURSDAY 2 JUNE 10.30AM – 12PM & 1PM – 2.30PM

Linked to Heritage Lottery Funded Queen Street project and the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Architecture.

Create a collage of funny creatures using your footprints!

Book online http://www.wolvescivic. co.uk/-/mbo-events or by calling 0870 320 7000. £5 per child.

Book online http://www.wolvescivic. co.uk/-/mbo-events or by calling 0870 320 7000. £5 per child.

ANIMAL MASKS BANTOCK HOUSE THURSDAY 2 JUNE 12.30PM – 2.30PM

SUMMER SUN CATCHER ART GALLERY FRIDAY 3 JUNE 10.30AM – 12PM & 1PM – 2.30PM

Brighten up your half-term with an explosion of colour and creativity in our carnival masks workshop.

Be inspired by Wolverhampton-born artist David Ward’s exhibition and have fun with colour and light to make your own sun catcher to take home and decorate a sunny window!

Suitable for ages 4+ (parent or guardian supervision needed) £4 per child. Booking essential, please email workshops@scarf4art.co.uk to secure your place.

Suitable for ages 4+ (parent or guardian supervision needed) £4 per child. Booking essential, please email workshops@scarf4art.co.uk to secure your place.

Book online http://www.wolvescivic. co.uk/-/mbo-events or by calling 0870 320 7000. £5 per child.

*All SCARF workshops use majority reclaimed and recycled materials.

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FAMILY & ART EVENTS WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK

FAMILY & ART EVENTS There are loads of creative activities happening here all year round. We’ve got inspiring spaces, materials and artists all set up (so you don’t have to) to get messy and make some art.

Our Art Forum, Young Artists and Craftplay sessions are great value workshops, which run regularly at Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Bilston Craft Gallery.

The weekly sessions cover all ages. For families with babies and toddlers we’ve got Little Explorer sessions; older children can develop their painting, drawing and sculpture talents every Saturday in our Young Artists’ group and for 14-25-year-olds the ArtForum is an incredible opportunity to work with practicing artists, take part in the Arts Award and learn about careers in the arts industries. For children who want to pick up a pen and write we host a creative writing group for 12-16-year-olds.

1. Craft Gallery 2. Young Artists 3. Craftplay Little Explorers

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ART FORUM ART GALLERY WEDNESDAYS 4, 18 MAY, 1, 15 JUNE, 6, 20 JULY 4.30PM – 6.30PM

YOUNG ARTISTS ART GALLERY SATURDAYS 1PM – 3PM Join us every Saturday to make your own unique pieces with the support of a professional artist.

A free art club for young people between 14-25. Explore exhibitions, work with artists and try new techniques.

Booking required. E-mail artforum@wolverhampton.gov. uk for more information.

Book in advance by calling 0870 320 7000 or by visiting www. wolvescivic.co.uk/-/mbo-events £5 per child.

CRAFTPLAY EXPLORERS CRAFT GALLERY EVERY TUESDAY 10AM – 11.30AM & 1.30PM – 3PM

CRAFTPLAY LITTLE EXPLORERS CRAFT GALLERY EVERY WEDNESDAY 10AM – 11.30AM

Become a Craftplay Explorer.

Join our weekly stay-and-play groups to discover, play and create with your child. Suitable for 0-4 year olds. £3 per child.

To join a group contact Craftplay on 01902 552414

Explore the senses in our weekly sessions for children and babies up to 2 years. Play and discover together in our friendly, relaxed Craftplay space. Suitable for 0-4 year olds. £3 per child. To join a group contact Craftplay on 01902 552414

CRAFTPLAY SATURDAYS CRAFT GALLERY FIRST & THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 11AM - 12.30PM & 1.30PM – 3PM.

POP-UP CRAFT CAFÉ CRAFT GALLERY

Join professional writer Elisabeth Charis and explore writing to inspire creativity, expression and confidence in young people. To book and for more information visit www. writingwestmidlands.org £5 per person. Can be paid on the day.

Would you like to try something creative? Come along to our Pop-Up Craft Café. Enjoy a hot drink with a fresh teacake or piece of cake and choose from a menu of creative activities that are fun for children, parents and grandparents alike. The craft pack projects can be completed on the day or taken home and saved for a rainy day. Packs start from £3.

Experiment with unusual materials in our Craftplay space.

Meet other families and get lots of easy, low-cost ideas to try at home. Suitable for 0-7 year olds. £3 per child. To book a place please call 0870 320 7000 or visit www.wolvescivic.co.uk/-/ mbo-events

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YOUNG WRITERS’ GROUP ART GALLERY SATURDAYS 21 MAY, 25 JUNE 1.30PM – 3.30PM

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LOCAL HISTORY WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK

LOCAL HISTORY From Led Zeppelin rock legend Robert Plant and Thomas Parker, the first man to invent an electric car, to trade unionist Mary Macarthur, who championed the chainmakers’ strike of 1910, there are so many local heroes to learn about. Come along to one of our many brilliant local history talks and discover more about Wolverhampton people and the place.

We’ve got a packed programme during May and June. Want to know why there’s more to working men’s clubs than beer and bingo or how the Black Country dialect came about? Well we’ve got talks on both. We delve into the history of Queen Street and how one of the country’s largest Black church movements sprang from this city. Just a few examples – pop along to any of them and you’ll be amazed what you can learn.

Tickets for these talks cost £2 per person. Please book in advance by calling 0870 320 7000 or by visiting http://www. wolvescivic.co.uk/-/mbo-events.

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THOMAS PARKER: ELECTRICS EXTRAORDINAIRE! BANTOCK HOUSE TUESDAY 3 MAY 1.30PM – 2.30PM

THE LYSEIGHT LEGACY: THE BEGINNINGS OF ‘BLACK MAJORITY CHURCHES’ IN THE UK CITY ARCHIVES WEDNESDAY 11 MAY 5.30PM – 6.30PM

A talk by Alison McKee Thomas Parker was known as the ‘Edison of Europe’. He was a pioneer in Britain’s electrical industry. He invented the first electric car and was Wolverhampton’s first motorist.

A human dynamo!

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Join Phyllis Thompson, Education Director of the New Testament Church of God, as she explores the history of her church and how its foundation by Reverend Oliver Lyseight had implications far beyond Wolverhampton.

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QUEEN STREET: FROM CROFT TO GEORGIAN SPLENDOUR ART GALLERY FRIDAY 20 MAY 2PM – 3PM A talk by local historian Jackie Harrison.

Discover the history of Queen Street from the mid-eighteenth century to the present day through the stories of the people and businesses that were based on the street.

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ROBERT PLANT: A LIFE BANTOCK HOUSE TUESDAY 7 JUNE 1.30PM – 2.30PM A talk by writer Paul Rees.

BREAKING THEIR CHAINS: THE CHAINMAKERS’ STRIKE OF 1910 ART GALLERY FRIDAY 17 JUNE 2PM – 3PM

WOLVERHAMPTON’S OLDEST HOUSE?: A SURVEY OF GRASELEY OLD HALL CITY ARCHIVES WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE 5.30PM – 6.30PM Join City Archivist Gillian Roberts as she shines the spotlight on Graseley Old Hall, one of the city’s oldest surviving buildings. Learn about its 600 year history including links to the Rydley and Jesson families.

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1. Thomas Parker and his two sons on his electric car.

2. Pop Star ‘73 by John Judkins. Wolverhampton Arts & Heritage.

3. Graseley Old Hall in 1913 4. England’s Disgrace!’ Chainmakers campaign for a decent wage in 1910.

A talk by historian and trade unionist Tony Barnsley

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Discover why hundreds of chainmakers in Cradley Heath held a two month strike against their 13 bosses in 1910.

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CAFÉ WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK

CAFÉ 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.

The menu has everything from an early morning bacon sandwich 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.

And 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.

Meet up with friends

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Classic Illy coffee

Friendly service Healthy salads

WE’RE OPEN 10.30AM - 4.30PM

Treat yourself!

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SPECIAL EVENTS WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK

A BIT OF A DO BANTOCK HOUSE MONDAY 2 MAY The Friends of Bantock House Museum and Park are organising A Bit of a Do at the popular attraction in May.

all ages, including Punch and Judy, donkeys, music, stalls and activities.

A Bit of Do takes place on Bank Holiday Monday 2 May 2016, from 11AM to 4PM and entry is free.

The annual family fun day promises a range of traditional entertainment for people of

Early risers can also enjoy a delicious breakfast in Bantock’s courtyard café, which is now open from 9AM to 5PM, 7 days a week.

THE GRAND TOUR – 4 DAY ART-MAKING COURSE FOR ADULTS ART GALLERY

Day three: Wolverhampton Art Gallery: Experiment with Pop Art and try techniques to make your own silkscreen-print.

TUESDAY 7 JUNE – FRIDAY 10 JUNE

Day four: Ikon, Birmingham: Explore the Dan Flavin exhibition to create photographs and projections.

Treat yourself to a four day intensive arts workshop, immersing yourself in art, discussion and making, in this ‘Grand Tour’ of the region.

All art materials and equipment provided.

Day one: New Art Gallery Walsall: Learn about Egyptian ceramics to create your own clay vessel.

£150; £130 concessions: students, unwaged, 60+ (for all four sessions)

Day two: The Barber Institute of Fine Arts. (University of Birmingham): Discover the Impressionists and paint your own impressionistic canvas.

Booking essential.

Book online via Ikon website: http://www.ikon-gallery.org or by calling Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711.

CLASSICAL CONCERT ART GALLERY FRIDAY 6 MAY FRIDAY 20 MAY FRIDAY 17 JUNE FRIDAY 1 JULY Join some of the most talented music students from schools and colleges as they perform a variety of music from classical to contemporary hits. The Georgian Gallery is the perfect backdrop to these musical interludes.

ILLUSTRATED TALK ON THE LANCHESTER MARIONETTES AND THEIR GRAND CIRCUS BANTOCK HOUSE SUNDAY 24TH JULY 2PM – 3PM Join Michael Dixon, Archivist of The British Puppet and Model Theatre Guild, as he guides us through the exhibition and the history of The Lanchester Marionettes, including a closer look at some of the puppets in the collection.

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SUPPORTING CREATIVITY DAVID WARD: IN A LANDSCAPE – EXHIBITION OPENING ART GALLERY SATURDAY 7 MAY 2PM – 4PM Join us for a free tour of the exhibition with the artist, David Ward and curator, Marguerite Nugent followed by a short solo piano performance of ‘In a Landscape’ by John Cage, performed in the Gallery by David Pratley.

MEET ME @WAG ART GALLERY LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 11AM Regular conversation club for people aged 50 years and over, offering a chance to relax and enjoy a good chat about the topic of the month, supported by objects from the handling and reminiscence collections.

You’ll find plenty to chat about at our conversation club, but if you just want to listen that’s fine too.

A different topic each month.

Suitable for ages 50+

JUNCTION FESTIVAL ART GALLERY SATURDAY 25 JUNE – SATURDAY 23 JULY The sixth Junction Festival is on the first weekend in July.

It is centred around Chapel Ash, the newly recognised Artists Quarter of Wolverhampton, and features music, street and performance art, visual art, an urban sketch crawl, poetry and busking musicians and visual artists.

R.I.C.H. (RACE, IDENTITY, CULTURE, HERITAGE) ART GALLERY MONDAY 1 AUGUST – SATURDAY 27 AUGUST An exhibition organised by members of ArtForum Gold club, Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s youth group for young people aged 14-25 years and young people working on the Collecting Cultures project from across the West Midlands.

The young people have been exploring work produced by the Black Art Group, which was established in the West Midlands in the 1980s. The exhibition shows a range of work produced in response to the young people’s research and features artwork created by local young people.

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PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK

CRAFT CAFÉ BILSTON GALLERY Craft Café is an exciting part of a visit to Bilston craft gallery. Enjoy a hot drink with a fresh scone or teacake and choose from a menu of creative activities that are fun for all

THE VICTORIAN GALLERY ART GALLERY Be like the most famous Victorian detective Sherlock Holmes and discover the art and artefacts we’ve got in two rooms covering this hugely influential period.

ages. There are a range of craft pack projects that you can do on the spot or take away. You can even try your hand at ceramic painting and we’ll fire your unique piece.

THE DAY NURSERY BANTOCK HOUSE This is such a lovely room to sit in and play or read with your children. Let them learn what it was like to be an Edwardian child, dress up and play with a selection of old-fashioned toys.

On a rainy day it’s a great place to spend a leisurely half-hour.

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THE GEORGIAN GALLERY ART GALLERY

THE LADY’S BEDROOM & NURSERY BANTOCK HOUSE Take a look at a fancy Victorian bedroom Black Country-style.

The room is full of japanned ware which was hugely popular in its day and mostly produced in Bilston and Wolverhampton during the Industrial Revolution.

Escape 21st century hassle and step back into a sumptuous Georgian world in our interactive gallery.

Surrounded by stunning oil paintings dress up like a Georgian and take a selfie or hunt around in the speciallymade furniture for activities to learn more about the Age of Enlightenment.

THE DRAWING ROOM BANTOCK HOUSE SENSING SCULPTURE ART GALLERY You can get hands-on in this gallery with our exhibits. It really is family-friendly and shares its space with our extended café so you can enjoy a coffee among the artworks on show, which we encourage all our visitors to touch and explore.

We don’t mind if you sit on our furniture and make yourself at home here at Bantock House. Experience this Edwardian drawing room and picture what it was like when the Bantock family lived here 100 years ago.

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FRIENDS & PATRONS WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK

FRIENDS CHARITY: Everyone needs a friend and we’re very fortunate to have an active Friends of Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Museums group.

Members of the charity are all ages and come from all walks of life with same aim – to support and promote the Gallery.

The Gallery benefits from the Friends’

fundraising and joining the group benefits members too – meeting new people, seeing great exhibitions, enjoying talks and coach trips are all part of being a Friend of Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Museum.

For an annual subscription you can support the Gallery and become a much-valued friend.

PATRONS’ SCHEME We’ve also launched a Patrons’ Scheme giving members access to unique events, oneoff functions and exclusive behind-the-scenes tours. Become a Patron of Wolverhampton Art

Gallery and Museums and get closer to what you love. To find out more about our Patrons’ Scheme please call 01902 552055.

SPONSORSHIP Wolverhampton Art Gallery is proud to work with FBC Manby Bowdler to promote the Gallery’s programme showcasing the best of contemporary video art.

We are always keen to work with new

sponsors and supporters. If you would like to discuss opportunities including sponsoring an individual piece in the collection, an exhibition or gallery then please contact Marguerite Nugent or Mark Blackstock via 01902 552055.

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ROOM HIRE WOLVERHAMPTONART.ORG.UK

Wolverhampton’s museums and galleries are situated at convenient locations across the city making them the perfect place for a meeting, event or presentation.

We have rooms and spaces in inspiring settings that can be tailored to your

requirements, including different seating layouts, equipment hire and supply of a PA system.

Contact our team on 01902 552055 to discuss your needs.

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DEAFFEST EXHIBITION LIGHT HOUSE

DIFFERENT PASTS & SHARED FUTURES LIGHT HOUSE

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Willard Wigan MBE, the world’s greatest micro-sculptor, brings his remarkable collection home to his birth city, including his own Black Country tribute piece, ‘Noddy Holder in a Needle’ where Noddy is the size of half a full stop.

As part of this year’s Deaffest, there will an exhibition showcasing the work of talented deaf artists and photographers, some of whom will be giving talks about their work - a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the creative processes behind their art.

Taking place at the Light House.

Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary presents a celebration of the refugee and migrant community of Wolverhampton, honouring the different faiths and diverse cultures within the city.

With microscope display cases for easy viewing, you will not believe your eyes. Ideal for all ages & features 29 pieces inflcuding the Last Supper, Disney’s Frozen and the world’s smallest sculpture.

Meet the exhibitors at http://www.deaffest.co.uk/ deaffest2016-exhibition.

The multimedia exhibition features established Wolverhampton artists working in collaboration with newly arrived artists from Eritrea, Iran, Iraq and Syria. Artwork from local schools and community groups look at the reality of those fleeing war and persecution and demonstrates how we can make ‘simple acts’ to welcome those new to our schools and city.

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Discover our family friendly exhibitions and large peaceful garden. Get hands-on with our new Gallery Craft Café which offers a range of fun drop-in creative activities for all ages, including paint your own pottery, while enjoying delicious fresh cakes and light refreshments.

Based in the city’s historic Molineux Hotel, the friendly team at City Archives can help you research your interests in local and family history.

With its family friendly displays, the Art Gallery welcomes visitors to explore 300 years of art, from Georgian paintings and Pop Art to thought provoking contemporary pieces.

We are a great free family day out – somewhere the young, old and those sandwiched in between can discover our glorious restored Edwardian house, explore 48 acres of parkland, find some peace and quiet in our formal gardens, burn From Gainsborough to Warhol and off energy in our large play area Butler Bayliss to Blake, see a wide or just enjoy a lovely lunch in our range of renowned artists’ work super café. on display.

Holding a meeting? Celebrating Relax in the laid–back setting a birthday, anniversary or even of the Art Gallery café, with Christmas? Hire our rooms its delicious menu, ranges of and browse our events at www. speciality loose–leaf teas and bantockhouse.co.uk fresh coffee. Discover a treasure trove of crafts, cards and jewellery in the gallery shop.

In our exhibition galleries you can explore the rich heritage of design and making in the Black Country through changing displays of historic art and industry.

Within the building you will find displays telling stories of Wolverhampton’s past and search rooms with staff on hand to help.

A state–of–the–art storage facility holds a fascinating collection of documents, photographs and other materials relating to the history of the city.

Bilston Craft Gallery is a special place for under-5s – call us or look on the website to find out more about our Craftplay sessions for families and nurseries.

We have a regular e–newsletter. Subscribers get the most-up-to-date information about the exciting events, exhibitions and activities that are happening across the museums and galleries of Wolverhampton.

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‘The sixth Junction Festival takes place over the first weekend in July’.

It is centred around Chapel Ash, the newly recognised Artists’ Quarter of Wolverhampton, and features music, street and performance art, visual art, an urban sketch crawl, poetry and busking musicians and visual artists. The Artists’ Quarter is an initiative by Creative Wolverhampton to recognise the Arts scene that has arisen in and around Chapel Ash in the past few years. Junction is among many other arts organisations instrumental in and supporting this development.

Junction will be organising supporting events on the lead up to the festival weekend such as an Open Studios on 25/26 June and exhibitions in Wolverhampton Art Gallery from 11 June to 9 July and the Asylum Gallery in Clifton Street from 1 and 9 July. There will also be other arts initiatives in the area such as the Month of July group paintings exhibited throughout July in shops and businesses around Chapel Ash. We are working in partnership with Creative Wolverhampton to produce a West Wolverhampton Art Map that will incorporate Junction venues and activity.

As a precursor to the Festival there will be a ‘mini Junction’ held at Asylum, Eagle Works and the

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