Harris Museum & Art Gallery Guide Oct 13 - Mar 14

Exhibitions & Events Guide

October 2013 – March 2014

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Exhibitions & Events Guide

October 2013 – March 2014

Until 30 November Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see a selection of York Art Gallery’s finest paintings here in the North West.

Featuring paintings from the past 600 years, from early religious panel paintings to 20th century works, the exhibition includes works from artists such as William Etty, L.S. Lowry, Bernardino Fungai, William Hogarth and David Hockney.

Enter the Artist’s Studio to create your own masterpiece and find other activities for all ages.

Edward Matthew Ward, 1816-1879 Hogarth’s Studio in 1739, 1863 © York Museums Trust (York Art Gallery)

Exhibition sponsored by

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Behind the Scenes 30 November 2013 – Spring 2015

Go ‘behind the scenes’ to explore how the Harris’ costume and textile collection is cared for and to celebrate all the people who help – from local volunteers and students to researchers from far and wide.

It’s a great chance to see the variety of treasures we look after in the museum stores, from elegant ball gowns to funky platform shoes. Find out about the work that goes on ‘behind the scenes’ and have your say on what projects the museum works on next.

Better still – find out how you can get involved in all these activities and even help to make them happen by making a donation to our charity, the Friends of the Harris.

A selection of 1920s dresses from the Harris costume collection being prepared for display.

Image by North West Museum Photography

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ARTIST ROOMS: Bruce Nauman 15 February – 24 May 2014

The Harris Museum & Art Gallery is delighted to present an exhibition of works by Bruce Nauman, one of the most influential artists of our time.

The show includes his epic work, Changing Light Corridor with Rooms, last exhibited in the UK in 1989.

Representing the breadth of his practice from the 1970s to the 1990s, the exhibition features works that focus on body language, word play and repetitive gesture. Young people have been involved in selecting the works and will create additional interpretation in the gallery.

The exhibition is presented as part of ARTIST ROOMS on tour.

ARTIST ROOMS On Tour is a partnership with Arts Council England and the Art Fund, making available the ARTIST ROOMS collection of international modern and contemporary art to galleries throughout the UK. ARTIST ROOMS is jointly owned by Tate and the National Galleries of Scotland and was established through The d’Offay Donation in 2008, with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the Art Fund, and the Scottish and British Governments.

Bruce Nauman, VIOLINS, VIOLENCE, SILENCE, 1981-2. © 2013 Bruce Nauman / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York and DACS, London.

ARTIST ROOMS Tate and National Galleries of Scotland. Lent by Anthony d'Offay 2010.

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Exhibition Events Masterstrokes Tours All 1-1.40pm (unless otherwise stated) Free, drop in Tues 15 Oct, 12.30-1.30pm A contemporary twist This tour will be interpreted in British Sign Language also with a lip speaker.

Thurs 17 Oct Faces through the Ages: Portraits from York Art Gallery’s collection Sat 16 Nov Still Life: Ordinary objects?

Symbols and Meaning Thurs 28 Nov Religious and Narrative paintings in York Art Gallery’s collection

Special Event Thurs 24 Oct Curator Talk with Jennifer Alexander, Assistant Curator of Fine Art, York Art Gallery 1-2pm Jennifer will talk about the Masterstrokes exhibition with a focus on some of the most popular paintings in the collection and also give an update on the redevelopment project at York Art Gallery.

Free, booking essential.

Call 01772 905414 or book online at eventbrite.co.uk

Adult workshop Fri 15 Nov Still Life tactile taster session 2-4pm Get to grips with the exhibition before expressing yourself in the Artist’s Studio. No experience necessary.

Audio Description service provided.

Free. Booking essential.

Call 01772 905414 or book online at eventbrite.co.uk

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Artist Rooms: Bruce Nauman Our programme of events to support this exciting exhibition has yet to be announced. Please keep checking our website for updates.

Behind the Scenes Meet the Costume Champions Weds 4 Dec, 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar 2-4pm Free, drop in

Kids' Takeover Day – Be a Curator for the Day Sat 30 Nov , 11am-3pm Ages 5+ Free, drop in Join in with museum tasks such as going on a bug hunt, doing security checks, helping with conservation work, giving talks to visitors, and matching up objects and labels which have got all muddled up.

Can you help us run the museum for the day?

Meet our costume volunteers and have a go at padding a hanger.

Find out more about the textile care projects on display!

Where next for the Harris Costume and Textile Collection?

Mon 16 Dec , 1-2pm Free, drop-in

Behind the Scenes Opening Party Sat 30 Nov, 11am-3pm Free, drop in

Meet the curator and find out about how we care for the costume and textile collection. Learn more about our ideas for future research, exhibitions and conservation projects.

Have your say about which areas of the collection we investigate next.

Come along to the grand opening of Behind the Scenes.

• Be inspired by the Harris’ collection to add some ‘bling’ to your clothes (bring old clothes to reinvigorate).

• Listen to talks on how the museum cares for its collection – with subjects ranging from romantic fashion plates of Jane Austen’s era to fabulous flapper dresses from Great Gatsby's time.

• Meet volunteers who work with the

collection and find out how you can get involved.

A selection of early 1900s shoes from the museum’s stores. Image by North West Museum Photography

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Also showing Stitches in Time Until 9 November Due to popular demand, this exhibition has been extended.

Don’t miss your chance to see quilts and patchwork from the People’s History Museum and the Harris’ collection and discover the fascinating stories behind each lovingly crafted work.

Harris Open Exhibition 14 December – 25 January 2014 This is your opportunity to participate in our annual celebration of Prestonian talent. We welcome artists and makers of all disciplines to submit up to two works to be displayed in this beautiful building. Don’t forget there is a section for the under 16s as well as adults!

There will be three prizes on offer.

New for 2013, one prize will be selected by prestigious fashion designer, Wayne Hemingway, and one will be a People’s Choice.

Work from community groups that have been working closely with the Harris, including Young Harris, Sahara, WAG and Free Your Mind will also be featured.

Co-curated with young people’s groups Blaze and Young Harris.

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Faye Spencer: Monstrous Body of Perpetual Research Until 23 December Faye Spencer is a promising graduate from UCLan’s Fine Art course in 2013. In this Stairway exhibition she uses painting, drawing, video and performance to explore the grotesque and absurd.

New Displays Discover Preston The ‘changing case’ in the Discover Preston gallery is home to displays created by local groups, supported by Harris curators. If your group would like to create a display in the future, please visit our website.

Coming up: Post It! 9 October 2013 - 23 February 2014 This display brings together the City of Preston Philatelic Society and the Harris collections for the first time to explore the history of Preston's postal service from the 1700s – 1840s.

Then, Now and Beyond 8 March – 21 June 2014 Launching on International Women’s Day, this display from Preston Women's Network tells the stories of Preston women.

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Café & throughout the building Two of a Kind: Celebrating the Potter’s Art 12 October 2013 – 22 March 2014 Marking the end of a project with Gallery Oldham to collect 20th century ceramics, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, you’ll find ‘pottery pairings’ where objects have been matched up. It features work by Walter Keeler, Kate Malone, Stephen Dixon and Shigekazu Nagae and has been co-curated by Harris volunteers.

Many purchases have also been supported by the Art Fund, the DCMS/V&A Purchase Grant Fund and the Friends of the Harris.

Curator talk: New acquisition by Japanese pottery master Shigekazu Nagae Wed 23 Oct, 1-1.30pm Free, drop in Celebrating Ceramics Thurs 5 Dec, 2-3pm Free, drop in Meet our ceramics volunteers, find out more about the pots on display and have a festive mince pie on us!

Visit to UCLan Ceramics Studio Mon 10 Feb, 5-6.30pm Free. Places are limited. Book on 01772 905414 or via eventbrite.co.uk Meet staff and students from UCLan and find out about the exciting work that goes on there. Have a go at throwing your own pot and be prepared to get messy with clay!

Lecture: Collecting Studio Pots 1950-2000 Thurs 20 Mar, 2-3pm Free. Book on 01772 905414 or via eventbrite.co.uk

Bust of Jenny Lind by Copeland (1847) and Forms in Succession by Shigekazu Nagae (2010).

Image by North West Museum Photography

Join Gallery Oldham curator, Dr Dinah Winch, for an insight into the work of this period.

Ceramics Handling Session Fri 21 Mar, 2-3.30pm Free. Book on 01772 905414 Frustrated by displays behind glass?

This is your chance to handle pots and talk about their tactile qualities.

Supported by staff, volunteers and Minds Eye Description Service.

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News

Events

Money Matters Thanks to £65,000 from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund, we are embarking on an exciting project to bring our coin collection to a wider audience – more details next year.

Special events

New acquisition Crossing the Brook, c.1934 drawing by Victor Moody.

Last year, supported by the Friends of the Harris, we were able to purchase a preparatory drawing of Moody's oil painting in the Harris collection.

From 18 January–29 March 2014, visitors can see both together for the first time in 80 years.

Preston Remembers The restoration of Preston’s Cenotaph is due for completion in November.

The Finding Identities: Lancashire & WWI conference takes place on 23-24 November at UCLan, with speakers, films and visits to the Cenotaph and Preston Museums.

For details go to prestonremembers.org.uk

Black History Month: Local stories, local people

Mon 28 Oct, 5.45-6.45pm Free, drop in. All ages.

Look back at 65 years since Windrush and its influence on Preston including a short documentary and a lively debate led by Adrian Murrell.

International Uilleann Pipes Day Sat 19 Oct, 12-3pm Free, drop in Enjoy the music of this most evocative Irish instrument. Live performances include tunes from Preston’s past.

All aboard for Preston’s Museums!

Wed 30 Oct All day. Families/All ages Take a vintage bus tour around four of the museums in the Preston Museums Group – Ribble Steam Railway, Lancashire Infantry Museum, Museum of Lancashire and, of course, the Harris! More information and booking details will be available at harrismuseum.org.uk in early October.

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Hearts & Minds Sat 23 Nov, 1-3pm Free, drop in As part of Interfaith Week, join this thought-provoking workshop featuring discussion about art and design. Takes place in the Masterstrokes exhibition.

International Women’s Day Fri 7 Mar 3.30-5pm Free, drop in Sat 8 Mar 11am-4pm All ages. Free, drop in

The Longest Night Winter Ghost Stories Wed 11 Dec, 7.30-9.30pm £4 Book your place on 01772 905414 or via eventbrite.co.uk

Join us for a celebration of women throughout history, women’s writing and our new display, Then, Now and Beyond, created by Preston Women’s Network.

A preview of a new collection of ghost stories illustrated by Beth Ward; we welcome four of the collection's authors: Preston author Jenn Ashworth, plus Tom Fletcher, Richard Hirst and Emma Jane Unsworth for an evening of spooky stories.

Fashion & Textiles

Chinese New Year Celebrations Sat 1 Feb, 11am-3.30pm Free, drop in Celebrate this auspicious date with UCLan’s Confucius Institute. Try brush painting, hone your chopstick skills and learn a few words of Chinese.

NEW Book your place at eventbrite.co.uk Just type ‘Harris Museum & Art Gallery’ with ‘Preston’ as your location in the search box for a list of events you can book online.

Knit & Natter Thurs 23 Jan, 2-4pm Free, drop in Take a closer look at the Harris’ collection of knitted slippers and let them inspire your knitting! Needles and wool will be available – but please bring along your own textile projects.

Inspired by … Accessories Sat 22 Feb, 11am-4pm £20 (£15 to Friends of the Harris) Book your place on 01772 905414 or via eventbrite.co.uk Calling all crafts and fashion enthusiasts! Spend the morning with our curator looking at some stunning shoes, hats, costume jewellery and bags. In the afternoon, join artist Tanvi Kant to create your own fabulous piece of textile jewellery inspired by the Harris collection.

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Wed 5 Feb Meet the expert: Forensics Michael Wysocki, UCLan School of Forensic & Investigative Sciences, on the research revealing the history of the human skulls found in Preston Dock.

Lunchtime talks 1-1.30pm Free, drop in Wed 27 Nov A Letter to Hudson Bay A talk about an intriguing envelope from 1846 and its connection to a controversial but happy marriage between Ann Addison and Major Crofton.

Wed 8 Jan The Preston Lamb The story and symbolism behind Preston’s coat of arms Wed 26 Feb Cottoning On! A look into the history of cotton in Preston from a Fairtrade perspective.

Afternoon talks All 2-3pm Free, drop in Wed 9 Oct The History of Preston Posts Join us on World Post Day with Paul Gaywood from the City of Preston Philatelic Society for a history of Preston’s postal service and see new display Post It!

Wed 5 Mar Beautiful Music.

Join History Curator Emma Heslewood for an illustrated tour through the fascinating decorated Victorian and Edwardian music sheet covers, inspired by everything from inventions to Royalty.

Tours Tour: What Makes Preston Special?

Wed 16 Oct, Sat 2 & Thurs 21 Nov, Sat 11 & Wed 22 Jan ,Sat 8 Feb, Sat 1 & Wed 19 Mar 1-1.40pm, Free, drop in Find out what makes our city unique .

Tour: Discover Horrockses Mill Sat 18 Jan, 2-3pm Free, drop in Find out more about the Horrockses Mill Model, interpreted in British Sign Language and supported by a Lip Speaker. Aimed at deaf/hearing impaired visitors, but all are welcome!

To book visit eventbrite.co.uk or call 01772 905414

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Special events

Art

Finding Identities: Lancashire and the First World War 23-24 Nov Conference at UCLan. For more details see prestonremembers.org.uk

The Big Draw 2013 Two special events for all ages to enjoy.

Drawing future, drawing past Wed 30 Oct, 1.30-3.30pm Free, drop in Do you prefer tech or tradition?

Celebrate The Big Draw with arty apps and Old Masters’ methods.

How to … … Collect and care for stamps Sat 16 Nov, 1-3pm Free Book your place via eventbrite.co.uk or call 01772 905414 This practical workshop led by the City of Preston Philatelic Society will provide advice and inspiration on starting or developing your own stamp collection. … Care for your textile heirlooms Thurs 16 Jan, 2-3pm £2, Book your place via eventbrite.co.uk or call 01772 905414 Textile conservator, Eleanor Palmer talks about her fascinating work and shares tips on how to keep your special clothes and textiles safe for future generations.

Get Drawing!

Sat 2 Nov, 11am-3.30pm Free, drop in Whether you last drew at school or have a sketch book with you at all times, pick up a pencil and get drawing! Friendly help and guidance will be available to help you rediscover drawing.

Contemporary Art Lecture Series At Harris Museum & Art Gallery or UCLan, Wednesdays during 2013/14 5pm, Free We are delighted to be teaming up with UCLan’s Dr. Mat Gregory, Lecturer in Contemporary Art History and Theory, to co-host the 2014 Lecture series. Speakers include national and international artists, designers, curators and critics.

Starts 23 Oct at UCLan with international artist, George Barber Full programme can be found at adplectureseries.co.uk

To book visit eventbrite.co.uk or call 01772 905414

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Drawing @ the Harris Sat 7 Dec, 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar 1-3pm Free, drop in

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Discover the Harris

Come along each month to sketch, draw and share skills and ideas.

All welcome.

The Harris – An Architectural Gem Fri 25 Oct, Tues 12 & Fri 29 Nov, Sat 14 Dec, Tues 14 Jan, Wed 12 Feb, Sat 15 & Wed 26 Mar 1-1.45pm Free, drop in

Let's Talk: Art and Education Wed 15 Jan, 5-6pm Free, booking essential

Find out more about the fascinating architecture and history of the Grade 1 listed Harris building

Join us for a panel discussion with special guests talking about art, education and the role of museums in showing folk art ahead of the forthcoming British Folk Art exhibition at Tate Britain & Islington Mill Art Academy.

Egyptian Balcony Tours Sat 26 Oct, 23 Nov, 25 Jan, 22 Feb, 29 Mar 1-1.45pm. For ages 10+ £1/50p conc.

Book at the shop on 01772 905414

Portfolio Session for Artists Sat 18 Jan £5. Book your 45 minute session via Eventbrite or call 01772 905414 Opportunity for artists from Preston and North West England to discuss their portfolios with Professor Lubaina Himid, UCLan, or Clarissa Corfe, Harris Exhibitions Officer. More details on our website.

Fine Art Gallery Tours 1-1.40pm. Free, drop in

Our ever-popular tour takes you to the top of the Harris to feast your eyes on John Somerscales’ friezes See our family leaflet for details of new tours for younger visitors Virtual Egyptian Balcony Tour Sat 9 Nov, 1-2pm Free. Book on 01772 905414 … all from the comfort of the Discovery Room. Ideal for visitors who are unable to climb the stairs, but who don’t want to miss out on the Egyptian Balcony experience.

Sat 25 Jan Contemporary Art Thurs 13 Feb Models and Makers:

Women and Art Sat 8 Mar Victorian Paintings Thurs 27 Mar 20th Century Paintings To book visit eventbrite.co.uk or call 01772 905414

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The Harris Museum & Art Gallery is one of five fascinating museums in the Preston area. Why not make a day of it and explore the history on your doorstep?

Museum of Lancashire Bringing Lancashire’s history to life! lancashire.gov.uk

Ribble Steam Railway More than just a train ride! ribblesteam.org.uk

Lancashire Infantry Museum Explore over 300 years of regimental history in a real-life barracks lancashireinfantrymuseum.org.uk South Ribble Museum Delve into the industrial & social history of Leyland and South Ribble southribble.gov.uk

Half Term Special: All aboard for Preston's Museums!

Wed 30 Oct Take the vintage bus for a tour round Preston's museums. An ideal family day out this October half-term.

See the Harris website for details.

Plan your visit Access Blue Badge parking is available in Jacson Street.

There is a ramp at the museum entrance.

We welcome guide and assistance dogs and an induction loop is fitted throughout the galleries.

We have a ground floor accessible toilet.

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

Bring your family Baby-changing facilities are available. As well as regular family workshops (see harrismuseum.org.uk or pick up a family leaflet for details) there are trails, Annie’s Arty bags and family activities to be found throughout the day in the galleries. .

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Bring your group to the Harris We welcome groups – contact us to help you make the most of your visit.

Looking for a different gift?

Our shop stocks a range of gifts for adults and children, including unique items you won’t find anywhere else in Preston.

Have you tried our café?

Selling locally-produced snacks, it’s the perfect place to meet.

Join our fan club!

The Friends of the Harris are our biggest supporters. For just £15 per year members get exclusive benefits like free or discounted tickets for events and 10% discount in our shop and café.

To find out more pick up a leaflet or see the Friends’ blog at friendsoftheharris.tumblr.com Keep in touch Why not join our mailing list and keep up-to-date with the latest Harris events?

E-mail your name and 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 anyone else unless you request information about Preston City Council events 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 • volunteering

• other Preston City Council events • Preston Remembers

Help us make every visit special You can help more people benefit from what we do by making a donation to our charity, the Friends of the Harris (Reg. charity 503726) by text.

Just 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 Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays and from 2.00pm on 24 December Harris Museum Shop Monday–Saturday 9.30am – 4.30pm Harris Museum Café Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

Front cover: A selection of dresses featured in the Behind the Scenes exhibition on display from 30 November

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