Exhibition & Events Guide by Alan Buchanan

Exhibitions & Events Guide July â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September 2012

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Exhibitions & Events Guide

July – September 2012

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Exhibition in focus

Special Event

A Public Affair: 130 Years of Fine Art Collecting Until Saturday 15 September

‘What is not good enough for London is not good enough for us’: Sydney Pavière’s Curatocracy at the Harris Museum & Art Gallery Wed 11 July, 6.30pm for 7pm – 8pm Lecture by Laura Gray.

During Guild week in 1882, the foundation stone was laid for the Harris Free Public Library and Museum. From early beginnings to the present day A Public Affair looks back, and celebrates 130 years of collecting art at the Harris. The core of the collection came to the Harris in 1883 with the bequest of Preston lawyer, Richard Newsham. The collection quickly grew with further bequests and gifts, and purchases from the Royal Academy. Support from organisations have also helped the collection to grow. Today, the Harris maintains the principles of our founding benefactor, to collect new works by artists of the day, often supported by grant funding. See a Victorian-style display and explore changing tastes in collecting. Find out how the collection grew in the 20th century, and how it continues to grow today. The exhibition includes paintings that have not been on display for some time, takes a look at old favourites from a new perspective, and features recently acquired works. Artists include J.M.W. Turner, Alfred Munnings, Laura Knight, and Andy Goldsworthy.

Tickets £5, free for Friends of the Harris Booking essential, please call 01772 905414

Free talks and tours Curator Talk: Victorian Patrons of Modern Art Thurs 28 June, 1pm – 1.30pm Find out more about Preston’s Victorian art collectors, and their collections Inspired by A Public Affair: Funded by the Friends of the Harris Thurs 5 July, 1pm – 1.40pm This guided tour of the fine art gallery highlights some of the many purchases and conservation projects funded by the Friends of the Harris over the years

Curator Talk: Contemporary Collecting Thurs 19 July, 1pm– 1.30pm Find out more about recent acquisitions with a focus on new media collecting Inspired by A Public Affair: Changing tastes and style Sat 11 August, 1pm – 1.40pm Take a closer look at a selection of works in the fine art galleries that were collected during the 20th century Curator Talk: Pavière and the Royal Academy Thurs 23 August, 1pm – 1.30pm Find out more about the works collected by Sydney Pavière, Curator 1926–1959 Inspired by A Public Affair: Contemporary Art Thurs 13 September, 1pm – 1.40pm Take a closer look at a selection of contemporary works on display in the fine art galleries No need to book for free talks and tours, just drop in

Organisations that have supported works in A Public Affair:

Victorian-style gallery

The Melancholy Departure of Representative 7669, Shezad Dawood 2011 © Courtesy of the artist

The Harris Free Public Library & Museum Endowment Trust

July – September 2012

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Also showing

Coming soon ...

Global Threads: Asian Textiles & Fashion Today Extended until 28 July

Cotton Exchange India – Artists’ Residency 10 – 28 September

Last chance to see this exhibition, co-curated by young people as part of Stories of the World, part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. It mixes historic South Asian textiles with today’s catwalk, high street and student fashions.

During September we will be hosting an Indian artists’ residency, featuring Shamji Vishram – an artisan/ weaver, and LOkesh Ghai – a textile designer, both working in Gujarat, India. The artists present their own work, plus new work by other Indian artists and artisans working in the cotton textiles and fashion industry.

The Harris is at the heart of Preston Guild celebrations 2012!

Exhibitions & Events Guide

Catriona Stamp 12 July – 22 September Catriona Stamp’s work makes connections between people, places and times. This exhibition includes two projects, The Many Shapes of Leaves, 2012, a project involving visitors to Miller Park and inspired by Horrockses fabric designs and (Dis)Placement, 2011, which deals with the issue of settlement and belonging. www.artistsbooks.org

Normandy – Jacket, (Dis)Placement series, Catriona Stamp, 2012

A “pop up” studio will be in the Harris Café, featuring creative discussions, practical workshops and social events. The exhibition moves to the Gallery of Costume at Platt Hall, Manchester, from 28 September – 19 October. Cotton Exchange Launch event Wed 12 September, 5pm – 8pm Meet the artists and enjoy chai tea, Thali food, music, creativity, colours and fabrics! Free, drop in

Come along to Market Square at 10.30am on Saturdays 18, 25 August, and 1 September to see and hear the historic Guild Proclamations. Afterwards, find out more about the history of the Guild at the Harris. Take a look at our brand-new history gallery, Discover Preston, packed with stories about the people and events that shaped Preston (including the Preston Guild). Don’t miss our new exhibition, Dressing up for the Guild which takes a look back at what people wore during Guilds. This family-themed exhibition features rarely-displayed costumes from the last 300 years and a pop-up fancy-dress shop! Don’t forget, you can buy official Harris Guild gifts in our shop, including the DVD, Preston and its Guild 1902–1992 (£12)

Digital Aesthetic3 2012 6 October 2012 – 5 January 2013 Digital Aesthetic3 is an international exhibition, conference and website of new digital art curated in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire. The multi-venue exhibition includes work by pioneering artists such as Takahiko Iimura (Japan), Peter Callas (Australia), and Peter Campus (USA), with new work by Mark Amerika (USA) and Harrison and Wood (UK) and include a display of print making at the PR1 Gallery (UCLan). The conference will take place at UCLan on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 October and will be chaired by Sean Cubitt, Beryl Graham and Sarah Cook. For more information see: www.digitalaesthetic.org.uk digital-aesthetic.tumblr.com

Butchers Association Preston Guild banner, 1882

Special events for Guild week Harris Museum Guild Welcome Event A special event for overseas and ‘beyond Preston’ visitors Tues 4 September, 1pm – 5pm Call 01772 903619 to find out more and reserve your free ticket ‘They were there: eyewitness accounts of the Preston Guild 1682 – 1972’ Tues 4 September, from 6.30pm Join Guild historian, Alan Crosby for the Guild lecture in the Discover Preston gallery. Tickets £5, free to Friends of the Harris Booking essential, call 01772 905414 Guild Day Thurs 6 September, 10am – 4pm Celebrate the Guild at the Harris! Bring along your Guild treasures for identification, find out more about the Preston Guild and take part in Guildthemed workshops and events. For family events linked to Dressing Up for the Guild, see our Family leaflet Free, drop in More time to explore the Harris’ treasures! We will be opening on Sundays from 5 August until 9 September and Bank Holiday Monday 27 August 11am–4pm. Don’t miss Light Night on 31 August when the Harris will be open until 10pm, with demonstrations, tours and lots more! See our website for details.

For more information about Preston Guild 2012, go to www.prestonguild2012.com

Exhibitions & Events Guide

July – September 2012

Discover Preston Opens 18 August

Talks, tours and workshops: Lunch-time talks & tours

Discover fascinating stories about the people, ideas and events that shaped our city in the brand new gallery, Discover Preston. Take a fresh look at Preston’s past – you’ll be amazed at what you find!

All free, just drop in Thurs 2 August, 1pm–1.30pm Exploring the symbols and history of the Preston Guild Butchers’ Association banner made in 1882 Wed 15 August, 1pm–1.30pm Find out why Horrockses became Britain’s greatest cotton manufacturer Wed 19 September, 1pm–1.40pm Join our guide for an overview of the new gallery, with a focus on ‘What makes Preston special’

Lecture: Butch Cassidy, Mitt Romney, and Kentucky Fried Chicken – Preston’s Mormon influence Wed 1 August, from 6.30pm

Whose footsteps are you following in? Unearth evidence of our earliest ancestors, from 13,500 years ago through Horace the Poulton Elk, stone-age nomads, Romans and Vikings as well as more recent Prestonians, such as Richard Arkwright and Sir Tom Finney. Why is Preston special? Preston North End, the unique Preston Guild, and Horrockses, world-famous cotton designers and manufacturers, 13,5000 year old Poulton Elk

Historian Peter Fagg explores the first Mormon mission to Britain which began in Preston 175 years ago £5, booking essential, free to Friends of the Harris, please call 01772 905414

all spring to mind and are featured in Discover Preston. You’ll also find tales of inspirational Prestonians from all walks of life who helped to shape the way we live today. Find out about the volunteers who offered refreshments to millions of soldiers and sailors on their way through Preston railway station to fight in two World Wars, women who created social, health and political change, and the scientific priest who made Preston the first town lit by gas.

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For Families Time Explorers 9, 15, 22, 30 August, 11am–12 noon & 1.30pm–2.30pm Step back into Preston’s past and uncover fascinating stories about the city Families with children up to 12 years old Free, drop in Dig It! Fri 24 August, 1.30pm–3.30pm Calling all young archaeologists – find out about archaeology and discover more about the Harris’ archaeology collection Ages 12–16, £1, booking essential, please call 01772 905414

Special event Finds Day Fri 31 August, 1pm–4pm Bring in your archaeological finds for identification, handle some artefacts and explore the Harris coin collection Free, drop in

With 2012 Preston Guild just around the corner, uncover the history of the Guild through specially selected items revealing stories from the Guilds of the last 250 years. We bring the world to you in our Discovery Room where the whole family can get closer to history with many objects on display for the first time, such as coins. Coin from Cuerdale Viking hoard, found 1840

Egyptian display

Find out more about the ancient Greeks, ancient Egyptians and the mysterious Bleasdale Circle. Discover more about the stories behind the collections at one of our talks, tours or workshops. For children – become Time Explorers and get hands on with history! Join the conversation on Twitter #DiscoverPreston

Exhibitions & Events Guide

Exhibitions opening during the 2012 Guild Dressing Up for the Guild 18 August 2012 – 2 February 2013 Find out how the people of Preston have dressed up to celebrate Preston Guild over the last 200 years in this unique exhibition based on highlights from the Harris’ historic costume collection. Dressing Up is an experience for all the senses. Listen to sounds that set the scene of a busy celebration, such as music and diary extracts, discover Guild memories from proud Prestonians, and try on costumes in our pop-up fancy dress shop. Find out the stories of the historic costumes that have survived and the people who wore them. Also on display are quirky objects such as the Guild Doll from the mid-1700s and fancy dress worn by children to the juvenile Guild balls of the past.

July – September 2012

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Mob Craft – Guild bunting Sat 7 July, 11.30–3.30pm

Events

Events for young people

Add to a chain of Guild bunting to help us decorate the museum ready for the Guild!

Here’s just a flavour of other events taking place at the Harris this summer. Details of events linked to exhibitions can be found with the exhibitions. For latest news and full details of all events listed in this guide, please visit our website or join the mailing list.

Be inspired this summer and learn a new skill at an in-depth workshop.

Textile Craft Group: Patchwork for Preston Guild 10 July, 24 July & 14 August, 2pm–3pm

£1, booking essential, please call 01772 905414

Lunch-time talks Curator’s Talk 5 September, 1–1.30pm Discover hidden stories behind the Guild costume collection with the Curator of Decorative Art Object in focus – fashion plates Wed 26 September, 1pm–1.30pm A glimpse into changing Guild fashions during the 19th century’ No need to book for these events, just drop in, free Moments that Matter Lubaina Himid 31 August – 3 November Thousands of people in the North West have been involved in projects connected with the London 2012 Olympics. The impact of this participation has been very significant and the memories will last for years for many people. This archive project by international artist, Lubaina Himid visualises 50 of their stories in a series called Moments that Matter. Each of the 50 Trophy Cups painted on paper is individually made using the unique words and descriptions shared by participants with the artist. Look out for the Moments that Matter banners in the windows of shops as you enjoy the celebrations, and online at www.nwfor2012.com/ momentsthatmatter.

Silk dress in the style of Court Lady of the 1600s, worn to the Guild Costume Ball in 1882

Co-commissioned by Cultural Olympiad and Nations and Regions Group, North West. Supported by WE PLAY Expo, Preston Guild 2012 and UCLAN.

Join us and help create a legacy of the 2012 Guild! Free, drop in Scent Bottle Tour Thurs 12 July, 1pm–1.30pm Novelty scent bottles tour with one of our volunteer researchers Free, drop in Guided Tour Sat 28 July, 1pm–1.30pm

Illustrator’s workshop Tues 7 August 1.30pm–3.30pm Learn illustration techniques from an artist. Suitable for ages 12–16

Young Harris Take Over Fri 10 & Sat 11 August, 1pm–4pm each day Come along and have fun with the Young Harris group on a two day arty project – bring a friend! Suitable for ages 11+ Free, drop in Graffiti workshop Thurs 23 August, 10.30am–3.30pm Work with an artist to create your very own piece of graffiti art. Suitable for ages 12–16

Find out more about the impressive £2, booking essential, Grade I listed building and its treasures please call 01772 905414 Booking essential, please call 01772 905414 Dig it! £1/50p conc. Fri 24 August, 1.30pm–3.30pm Egyptian Balcony Tour Sat 25 August, 1pm–1.30pm Take a closer look at John Somerscales’ Egyptian murals at the top of the Harris Suitable for ages 10+ £1/50p conc, booking essential, please call 01772 905414

Moments that Matter, Lubaina Himid, 2012. See page 8 for exhibition details.

Explore the Harris collection and learn about archaeology. Suitable for ages 12–16 £1, booking essential, please call 01772 905414

Exhibitions & Events Guide

Events for families There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained during the long summer holidays! Choose from regular drop in sessions such as Hands On at the Harris and Wonderful Wednesdays to longer sessions where kids can become Time Explorers (history-based fun) or Arty Explorers (intro to art styles and artists). For younger visitors, check out Little Hands On just for the under-fives and their carers.

July – September 2012

Why not become a Friend of the Harris Museum & Art Gallery? The Friends are our most important supporters! Members enjoy exclusive benefits such as opportunities to meet artists and curators and see behind the scenes, invitations to special events, free tickets to many talks and a 10% discount in the shop and café, all for only £15 per year. To find out more, phone 01772 903619 or email harrisfriends@preston.gov.uk

There are also trails, Annie’s Arty bags and family activities to be found all day in the galleries – just look for Annie the Artist! (or ask one of our Visitor Services Assistants) Check the Harris website, www.harrismuseum.org.uk for dates and times of all summer family activities. Our summer events this year are supported by the Friends of the Harris.

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Visitor Information

Harris Museum Shop & Café

Access

Why not drop into our café for a drink and a snack?

Blue Badge parking is available in Jacson Street. There is a ramp at the museum entrance.

We offer locally-produced sandwiches, crisps, cakes, biscuits and even ice cream from Lancashire.

We welcome guide and assistance dogs and an induction loop is fitted throughout the galleries. We have a ground floor accessible toilet and baby-changing facilities.

Our shop stocks a range of cards and gifts for adults and children, including unique artistmade items. Look out for our range of Guild and history goodies.

Audio guides are available in the Fine Art Gallery on the second floor, or from any member of staff.

Friends of the Harris get 10% off in the shop and cafe.

There is also free wi-fi available in the museum.

Large print guide available upon request.

Bringing the Harris to you! Look out for the Harris Museum & Art Gallery, plus Preston Museums Group at the big Guild events this summer. We look forward to seeing you at the Vintage Fair (1 & 2 Sept) where you’ll be able to buy Harris gifts and see vintage dresses from the Harris collection.

Groups If you would like to bring a group, please contact us to discuss your plans so we can help you make the most of your visit. Mailing List Email your name and postal address to harris.museum@preston.gov.uk with ‘mailing list’ in the subject box. Alternatively, please call us on 01772 258248. We will not pass your details on to any other organisation. Let us know if you are interested in any of the following: • • • • • • • •

history paintings & sculpture contemporary art costume/textiles glass/ceramics family events Friends of the Harris, or volunteering.

Enjoyed your visit? You can support the work of the Harris by making a text donation to the Friends of the Harris (reg. charity 503726). Simply text HARR11 followed by £3, £5 or £10 to 70070 to donate now. Thank you

Opening times Museum & Art Gallery Monday 11am – 5pm Tuesday–Saturday 10am – 5pm Sundays (5 Aug – 9 Sept) and Bank Holiday Monday 27 Aug 11am – 4pm Harris Museum Shop Monday–Saturday 9.30am – 4.30pm Harris Museum Café Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

Front cover image: Harris Museum & Art Gallery, 1922 Preston Guild

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