Image this page: Close up of Virgil’s Tomb by Joseph Wright, 1782 © Derby Museums Image opposite: Alter Ego by Marion Adnams, oil on panel, 1945 © The Artist’s Estate and Derby Museums
Talk: The Life and Work of Marion Adnams Wednesday 9 March, 11am-12pm* Museum and Art Gallery Booking essential, visit www.bit.ly/DMBOOK or call 01332 641901 Adults £7 / Students and Members £6.30 / Derby Museums Friends FREE To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022, join our Senior Curator of Art, Lucy Bamford, to discover the story of the little-known 20th Century Derby artist, Marion Adnams. Lucy will explore the museums’ collection of works by Adnams, as well as discussing some of the challenges she faced, and whether such barriers continue to affect the success of women artists working today. Suitable for adults and young people. *Please note, events may be subject to change dependent on the latest Government guidance relating to Covid.
Family Friday: The Easter Moon Friday 15 April, 10-11.30am* Museum and Art Gallery FREE – Give What You Think In this session the whole family is welcome to play, make and have fun together. Each one is focused on a theme to help you and your family explore your creative sides. This time we will be exploring the magic of the moon and discovering why it is the moon that decides when Easter falls. Drop-in session, suitable for families.
Please visit our website for details about the many other activities we have coming up: derbymuseums.org/whats-on.
Images: All the Year Round © Quentin Blake
For online activities, don’t forget to visit our microsite at: derbymuseumsfromhome.com.
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