JUNE – SEPT 2015
FREE ADMISSION
A Preston City Council Service
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EXHIBITIONS AT A GLANCE
JUNE – SEPTEMBER A Green and Pleasant Land? Rural Life in Art 25 July – 26 September (page 3)
Style and Substance Fashion, Society, Change 1880–1930s From 27 June (page 4)
Dance First, Think Later: Lucy Beech & Oculist Witnesses Until 4 July (page 5)
In Focus: George Frederic Watts From 13 June (page 5)
Contemporary Rural Life Myerscough College Photography 25 July – 27 September (page 6)
Visit harrismuseum.org.uk for • In-depth information, pictures and downloads of all exhibitions and displays • Full details of all talks, tours and workshops or call us on 01772 905414 Keep up to date with all the latest news and information at:
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A Green and Pleasant Land?
Rural life in Art
25 July – 26 September
Andrew Cross, An English Field (Barn), digital video 2007
Idyllic scenery, derelict barns, farmers toiling the land? We explore how artists have been inspired by our rural heritage, from the romantic to the real. Images from our collection include Preston landscapes and work by Anthony Devis, Thomas Wade, Adrian Stokes and Norman Stevens. We also include artists working today like Georgina Barney and Andrew Cross and, in partnership with In Certain Places, we are pleased to show work by Rebecca Chesney and Joanne Lee. Visit our cafĂŠ and stairway to see complementary rural-themed displays (see page 7 for details). Families can also enjoy a trail focusing on the seasons of the farming year. See our website or call us for details of family events and gallery tours.
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Style and Substance Fashion, Society, Change 1880–1930s From 27 June
Clothes from the Harris collection, 1880–1930s
From the elaborate dresses of the 1880s to chunky knits in the 1930s, we explore how British style, for men and women, evolved during a time of major social, political and cultural change. Find out about the phantom bustle of the 1880s and dangerous accessories of the 1900s. Compare the practical clothing of World War I to the flimsy but fabulous flapper styles of the 1920s, and enjoy the relaxed and glamorous fashions of the 1930s. Look out for opening tours on 27 June and vintage stalls on 8 August, both in association with the Revival vintage fairs on Market Square outside the museum.
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Dance First, Think Later Lucy Beech: Me and Mine and Oculist Witnesses: According to Duchamp
Until 4 July
Lucy Beech, Untitled, Film Still, 2015
Two complementary exhibitions in our award-winning contemporary art programme, Dance First, Think Later. Lucy Beech’s exhibition includes her 40-minute film, Me and Mine, exploring life as a female funeral director. In Oculist Witnesses artists reference the work of Richard Hamilton.
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In Focus: George Frederic Watts Fine Art Galleries From 13 June A rare chance to see Genius of Greek Poetry by G F Watts shown next to the bronze study for the male nude in the painting, on loan from the Watts Gallery, as well as other bronzes associated with Watts from our collection.
George Frederick Watts, Genius of Greek Poetry, c1880
Safe as Houses: Money Matters Discover Preston Gallery Until 12 September Find out how Prestonians have saved, stashed, and safeguarded their money, from medieval and Civil War coin hoards to the Co-operative Society! Silver shilling from the Whittingham Hoard.
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Also Showing Get Your Bearings Café Display Until 19 July Explore Preston’s historical Copper bowl found in the landscape as you walk around Ribble at Preston dock. the points of the compass to discover intriguing objects – from a beautiful copper bowl found in the river at Preston dock, to a jug used at the medieval leper hospital at Maudlands. The Rural Idyll: Ceramics Café Display 23 July – 27 September Ceramics from the Harris collection with a rural theme and those made in response to our exhibition A Green and Pleasant Land? by contemporary makers. Some ceramics are for sale. Contemporary Rural Life: Photography from Myerscough College Stairway Show 25 July – 27 September New work with a focus on contemporary life in the countryside. The photographs offer an insight into modern farming methods, rural communities, and issues that are important today.
Image © Angelina Johnson
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Events Whether you are interested in art, history, fashion or ceramics and glass, we have a wide variety of talks, tours and workshops for you throughout the year! Listed below are the types of events you can attend.
A Taste of the Harris Most Wednesdays each month plus selected Saturdays, 12.30pm; 30 minutes Get an introduction to the Harris collections, art styles, history and more with bite-sized talks and tours focusing on a theme or specific objects. Check our website or call us on 01772 905414 for dates and topics. FREE, drop in
Explore … Weekly – mid-week (Wed or Thurs) or selected Saturdays, 2pm; 45 minutes to 2 hours Your chance to get closer to art, history and our collections in these in-depth talks, tours and workshops. Look out for talks by special guests as well as Harris experts. Don’t miss our monthly What’s In the Box and Meet the Costume Champions workshops to find out more about how we look after our collections and have a go at conservation tasks yourself. Check website or call 01772 905414 for details. FREE – (except Egyptian Balcony Tour which charges a small admission fee). Everything you need to know about events: dates,
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Specials Evening Talks – extend your knowledge of art and history with talks from academics, historians or artists. Takeover days – various dates throughout the year. Celebrate festivals, auspicious dates and major exhibitions at our themed days with lots to see and do for all ages. For details see our website or call us on 01772 905414.
Family Fun 1st, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, plus Tuesdays to Thursdays during school holidays FREE workshops to keep families with children aged 5-12 entertained! Download the leaflet from the Harris website at What’s On > For Families.
Young Harris & Sparks Aged 12-18? Join our Young Harris monthly art club and you can even work towards your Arts Award. Sparks is an exciting new chance for young people aged 19-24 to get involved in contemporary art. For dates and details, visit What’s On > Young People. times & topics can be found at harrismuseum.org.uk
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Join our Fan Club! Support us The Friends of the Harris are our biggest supporters and get exclusive benefits like advance notice, free or discounted tickets for events and 10% off in our shop and café. Pick up a leaflet or go to harrismuseum.org.uk/support-us
Exploring Victor Moody’s Crossing the Brook sketch, 1934, a purchase supported by the Friends
Keep in touch Why not join our mailing list? Email your name and address to harris.museum@preston.gov.uk with ‘Mailing List’ in the subject box or call 01772 258248 and let us know your interests. Alternatively, you can sign up via our Facebook page.
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
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Plan your visit Access Blue Badge parking is in Jacson Street. There is level or lift access to the first and second floors and an accessible toilet. We welcome guide and assistance dogs. An induction loop is fitted throughout the galleries. Audio guides are available on the second floor, or from any member of staff.
Bring your family As well as regular family workshops (see harrismuseum.org.uk or pick up a leaflet for details) you can find trails, Annie’s Arty bags, babies’ treasure baskets and other family activities available throughout the day in the galleries. Ask our friendly Visitor Services Assistants for details. Baby-changing facilities are available.
Bring your group We welcome groups. Please contact us in advance to help you make the most of your visit.
Looking for a different gift? Our shop stocks gifts for all ages including unique items you won’t find elsewhere in Preston.
Have you tried our café? Selling locally-produced snacks and Fairtrade drinks, it’s the perfect place to meet and take a break. 10% discount for Friends' members/students.
Opening times Museum & Art Gallery Monday 11am – 5pm Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays Harris Museum Shop Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 4.30pm Harris Museum Café Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm
Contact us Harris Museum & Art Gallery Market Square Preston PR1 2PP
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Cover: John P Jenkinson, View of Preston from Penwortham Hill, 1821