Wolverhampton Arts and Culture Exhibitions and Events August - December 2017

WOLVERHAMPTON ARTS & HERITAGE

Exhibitions & Events

Golden Relic (detail) ©Dhyey Shah

August – December 2017

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Bantock House Museum

Bilston Gallery

Wolverhampton City Archives

Welcome

August – December 2017

There’s a distinctive Chinese influence in the gallery this autumn and we hope it gives you a flavour of the incredible culture and history of this vast and varied country and its people.

From the Eight Immortals of the ancient Taoist religion to a contemporary cinematic look at ever-changing modern-day China our autumn/winter exhibitions encourage you to immerse yourself in a culture which has, and continues to have, huge influence in the Western world.

Much closer to home we champion some of Wolverhampton’s best artists with a welcome return to the city by internationally-renowned sculptor Michael Lyons; our annual Wolverhampton Society of Artists show, and an exhibition by more than 50 University of Wolverhampton masters degree students.

And as always we have a busy programme of great events to suit all ages and interests not only at the Gallery but also at Bantock House and Bilston Museum.

There’s lots going on – come and enjoy it.

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We are delighted to once again host the Natural History Museum World Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the most prestigious photography event of its kind and now in its 52nd year.

The exhibition showcases incredible and challenging sights and takes up two galleries with a very large selection of images that capture fascinating animal behaviour and breathtaking landscapes.

Natural History Museum, it is one of the longest and most highly-regarded photography competitions in the world.

It attracts more than 40,000 submissions from professional and amateur photographers from more than 95 countries all of whom compete for the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Exhibitions & Events

Some of the natural world’s most staggering sights are captured here in this mustsee show put together by the world-renowned Natural History Museum.

We are hosting the very best images from the exhibition until October 1.

For tickets and times please turn to page 16.

Founded in 1964 and organised and produced by London’s

3 Nosy Neighbour (detail) ©Sam Hobson

New Exhibitions

The Immortals – Highlights of the Chinese Collection Art Gallery 31 August – 3 December Free Revered by the Taoist religion and seen as signs of prosperity and longevity the Eight Immortals are one of the most represented subjects in Chinese decorative arts.

In this new exhibition we bring together a fascinating range of objects from the Gallery’s own collection to explore the lives, myths and stories of The Eight Immortals, Pa Hsien.

Images of the immortals can be found on many types of decorative objects from delicate embroidery and hand-crafted ceramics, through to the most intricate hand-carved ivory.

And the influence of Chinese design and production techniques will also feature in beautiful objects, made in our own region and held in our collection, as part of this fascinating exhibition.

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Bilston has always been a special place and this new exhibition and display celebrates the pioneering industries and spirit of the town.

New Exhibitions

Fossil Fuelled Bilston Gallery From 31 August Free

The story of Bilston begins with its geology, rocks and fossils.

These precious minerals and materials made it possible for industry to f ourish and with it the creativity and ingenuity that helped to define the region.

Featuring objects from many of the town’s industries, including cut steel jewellery, bicycles and the world-famous Bilston Enamels, you’ll learn about famous Bilston companies including Sankey, Beldray and Sunbeam.

Artworks previously displayed at the old municipal art gallery will also return to Bilston as part of this affectionate look at the town.

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Recent Acquisitions Art Gallery 16 September – 19 November Free

Wolverhampton Art Gallery continues to acquire new contemporary artworks and this exhibition showcases some of our most exciting new additions.

Man by Keith Piper, whose work was first shown at the Gallery in the early 1980s when he was a member of the Wolverhampton Young Black Artists.

The exhibition includes pieces by three highly acclaimed black artists: Black Female Hairstyles, a series of colourful collages by Sonia Boyce which explore the politics of black hair and black identity; Silver Self Portrait by US artist Glenn Ligon, made from coal dust; and Go West Young

These artworks were acquired with support from Heritage Lottery Fund’s Collecting Cultures, the V&A Purchase Grant Fund and the Friends of Wolverhampton Arts and Museums.

Sonia Boyce, Black Female Hairstyles, 1995.

Collage on MDF. Image © the artist

Jade has always been associated with China and it is celebrated in this collection of innovative and detailed work by contemporary Chinese jewellers.

The Other Mountain looks at the internationalisation of the Chinese jewellery industry, which started in the late 1980s.

Traditionally, jade mined from one mountain had to be cut and shaped using stone from

New Exhibitions

The Other Mountain Art Gallery 16 September – 26 November Free

a different peak. It has been a symbol of status, spirituality, purity and health for more than 9,000 years.

In this exhibition the jewellers, whose intricate works are on display, have been shaped and moulded by their exposure to different cultures, styles and traditions during their academic studies.

Jewellery by Bifei Cao. Image courtesy of the artist.

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New Exhibitions

Wolverhampton Society of Artists Exhibition 2017 Art Gallery 23 September – 19 November Free

Homegrown talent has always been championed by the Gallery and no more so than in our annual Wolverhampton Society of Artists exhibition. It has been a popular fixture in the Gallery’s exhibitions calendar, in fact it goes as far back as 1884.

Over the years the exhibition has always featured a diverse range of styles, media and subject matter.

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Much of the work is for sale and on Saturdays during

the exhibition there will be a programme of activities and demonstrations including an open studio weekend, artists’ talks and drawing sessions.

The Wolverhampton Society of Artists continues to evolve and is a respected and strongly supported part of the city’s artistic scene. You can find out more at www.wsa-artists.com.

Margaret Jarvis, Lounge Lizards, Oil pastel.

Immerse yourself in Yang Fudong’s film. Yang is one of the leading figures in China’s contemporary art world and independent cinema.

Much of Yang’s work explores the ideals and anxieties of a generation of Chinese people born during and since the country’s cultural revolution – it is a generation that is struggling to find its place in a rapidly changing and evolving society.

New Exhibitions

Yang Fudong: The Nightman Cometh Art Gallery 14 October – 3 December Free

Yang’s work draws on the consumerist tendencies of contemporary urban China and at the same time recalls more traditional imagery such as seventeenth century paintings, something Yang studied before becoming a photographer and film-maker.

Yejiang/The Nightman Cometh, 2011 Video still from a single channel video; 35mm black and white film transferred to HD; 5.1 sound track; 19 min. 21 sec.

Edition of 10 © YANG FUDONG Courtesy the artist and Marian Goodman Gallery

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New Exhibitions

Clive Barker: Pop Art Sculpture 1961 – 1982 Art Gallery 21 October– 1 January 2018 Free

Clive Barker is one of the icons of British Pop Art and this exhibition, which concentrates on works from the 1960s and early 1970s, shows his important contribution to the story of Pop Art.

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Trained initially as a painter, much of Barker’s inspiration came from his experience at Vauxhall Motors where he worked on the assembly line with chrome-plated and leather car parts.

Dartboard, many of Barker’s most striking chrome-plated Pop Art sculptures will be on display, including the full series of his ‘cake stands’ which have never before been shown together.

The exhibition covers themes as diverse as portraiture, conceptual art, classical art, and war and conflict. As well as early wall-mounted pieces such as Diamond Target and Painted

Selected recent works from the 1990s and 2000s will also be included.

Clive Barker, French Fancies, 1969.

Mixed media. Image © Whitford Fine Art

New Exhibitions

Michael Lyons: Full Circle Art Gallery 4 November – 28 January 2018 Free With his first major exhibition in the Midlands the work of internationally renowned artist Michael Lyons has come ‘full circle’ – back home to Wolverhampton.

Full Circle traces the roots of Michael Lyons’ sculpture to the natural and industrial landscape of the West Midlands.

While studying at Wolverhampton College of Art in the 1960s, Lyons was interested in an eclectic range of subjects: the figure, mechanical objects, the stars, landscape, history and mythology. These are themes he has continued to explore, during a 50-year career in which he has made sculpture in China, Canada and Mexico.

Sculpture, drawings, and a new film featuring Michael Lyons discussing his work in his studio are all part of this winter show.

Michael Lyons: Ritual and Rebirth: The Sadness of Parting (1998) © Jonty Wilde. Courtesy Michael Lyons/Yorkshire Sculpture Park

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Still Life and the Sacred Art Gallery 2 December 2017 – 4 February 2018 Free

Still life paintings make up a large part of the art gallery’s collection and include ornate flower paintings, disorderly displays of fruit and vegetables and arrangements of disparate inanimate objects.

on the spiritual or sacred messages that the works convey.

This new exhibition explores the secret beauty and hidden stories behind these artworks focussing

Curator’s Talk on Saturday 2 December at 2pm.

Works from the 17th to 20th century will be on display, giving visitors the chance to see this seemingly modest and everyday genre, in a whole new light.

Pieter Hardime (1677 – 1758), Vase of Flowers.

In August 2017 it will be 70 years since the partition of India and independence for India and Pakistan. This anniversary will be marked at five Wolverhampton venues: Bantock House, Asylum Art Gallery, Temple Street Studios, The Viner Gallery and Newhampton Arts Centre, showcasing a broad spectrum of visual art and performance. The full programme of events can be found at www. facebook.com/UNTOLDhistories.

At Bantock House, artwork

exploring the history and culture of India and Pakistan will be integrated into the permanent displays as innovative mixed media installations.

New Exhibitions

Untold: Partition Bantock House 11 August – 10 September Free

Partition is organised by Kom Achall and co-curated at Bantock House by Emily Scarrott and Hannah Taylor, with funding from Creative Black Country. It showcases work by Corin Solal, Danielle Morris, Kom Achall, Harpreet Sandher and Bhavna Parmar.

University of Wolverhampton MA Show Art Gallery 14 October – 22 October Work by more than 50 Masters Degree students from three courses will be exhibiting their work here at the Gallery alongside work by the Wolverhampton School of Art Artists in Residence.

The diverse exhibition celebrates the talent and creative endeavours of local, national and international students.

A wide range of creative work is on display covering a variety of practice disciplines.

Claire Buckerfield, Line. Form. Space (Detail).

Mixed media installation, 2017 Copyright: ©ClaireBuckerfield2017

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Current Exhibitions

Young Artists Art Gallery A new display of student work every month Free Our city is home to many talented school and college students and our Young Artists programme sees the work of students from different schools and colleges displayed at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

If you are interested in having your school’s work displayed here at the Gallery please contact our Curatorial and Learning Manager at tess.radcliffe@Wolverhampton.gov.uk or by calling 01902 552033.

DIGIs Display Art Gallery Until 1 October Free The Digital Learning Awards (The DIGIs) is a fabulous annual event which celebrates the achievements of learners and teachers in digital film and media creativity of all types. The exhibition showcases shortlisted and winning entries from this year’s competition.

This Way Up! Creative Health CIC Art Gallery Until 27 August Free We’re celebrating the artistic talents of people in Wolverhampton and Staffordshire in the This Way Up wellbeing project.

Printmaking, ceramics, jewellery design, painting, and drawing, feature alongside inspiring artworks from the gallery’s collection.

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This Way Up, funded by Arts Council England, is a partnership between Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Creative Health (Arts & Health) CIC, Refugee and Migrant Centre (Wolverhampton & The Black Country), Staffordshire County Council and Choices Housing Association.

Untitled, 2017, Monoprint by Julia

Charlotte Hodes combines historic patterns and contemporary digital imagery to create large-scale ceramic installations. These, along with intricate papercuts, come together to form an exhibition as breathtaking for its scale as its attention to detail.

Current Exhibitions

Remember Me: Charlotte Hodes Art Gallery Until 3 September Free

Wave Red Rosette. Image ŠMatthew Hollow

Mini Wolves in Wolves Art Gallery Until 24 September Free Schools and charities have decorated more than 20 model wolves, which form the largest public art event ever to take place in Wolverhampton. Our exhibition features miniature versions of all of the trail’s wolves in one place.

The Defalcations of Jesse Varley Wolverhampton City Archives Until 30 September Free Jesse Varley was an accountant who worked for the Education department of Wolverhampton Council and defrauded the Council by creating fictitious teachers and collecting their salaries. This display showcases some of the archival material and documents his downfall in 1917, 100 years ago.

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Current Exhibitions

NHM Wildlife Photographer of the Year Art Gallery Until 1 October Admission charges apply, see below Some of the most breathtaking images of the world in which we live feature in The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Founded in 1964, it is one of the most highly regarded photography awards in the world.

We are hosting the very best images from the exhibition, which tours venues all over the world, helping ensure biodiversity, sustainability and respect for the natural world remain at the forefront of public awareness.

Ticket prices are £4 for adults, £2 for children aged 16 and under, and family tickets cost £10 (two adults and two children).

You can book online by going to bit.ly/WildWolvesTickets While you’re here check in on Facebook or Tweet using #WildWolves

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Fairytale Forest (detail) © Agorastos Papatsanis

Current Exhibitions

Dinosaur Art Art Gallery Until 8 October Free Explore the fantastic world of Palaeoart!

This exhibition showcases the evolution of dinosaur art and illustration in the 1970s and 80s and features one of the most accurate models of how scientists think dinosaurs look.

Wrong Place Wrong Time (detail) ©Nicholls 2012

Wild Wolverhampton Wildlife Photography and Film Competition Art Gallery Until 8 October Free

We are showcasing work by competition winners of our first city-wide wildlife photography competition and featuring photographs that prove you don’t have to visit Africa and the Amazon to witness and document wildlife.

Roe Deer (detail) © Roger Taylor, 2017

Animal Puppets Art Gallery Until 8 October Free Animal puppets have always been a part of the theatre. This exhibition looks at some of these puppets from early Burmese and British Victorian examples to those used in puppet productions today.

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Special Events

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men Present Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ Bantock House 11 August 6.45pm Join The Lord Chamberlain’s men for a performance of Shakespeare’s most hilarious farce The Comedy of Errors. This is one of the hottest tickets of the summer.

World War Weekend Bantock House 2 & 3 September Free Join us for Bantock’s annual wartime weekend with vintage stalls, costumed re-enactors and more.

From stylish civilians and stern ARP wardens to American GIs many aspects of wartime life will be on show at this immersive event.

Tickets - £15 adults, £10 under 16.

Book here: http://bit.ly/2mKy30a

Country Nights Bantock House 20 August, 23 September, 28 October & 25 November From 7pm Join us in Bantock House’s Tractor Shed and listen to four fantastic acts for a fiver, including regular performers The Emma Swindell’s Band. Tickets available on the door.

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Meet Me @ WAG Art Gallery 30 August, 27 September, 25 October, 29 November 11am – 12pm Free

Antiques Fair Bantock House 3 September, 1 October, 5 November, 3 December 10am – 3.30pm £1.50, under 16s free

Conversation club for people aged 50 and over. Relax and enjoy a chat about the topic of the month, supported by the gallery’s exhibitions, artworks and artefacts.

You’ll find plenty to chat about at our conversation club.

Spend a lazy Sunday at Bantock’s regular antiques fairs and snap up a treasure. Visit Bantock Antiques Centre’s rooms packed with furniture and collectibles. Free parking and refreshments at the Courtyard café.

Workshops aren’t just for children – sign up for a unique five-day course and see Wolverhampton Art Gallery in a new light with our Arts and Heritage School.

Experience Gallery life starting with a visit to our stores where you can see some of the 18,000 pieces in our collection before learning how to handle and pack precious artefacts as well as try your hand at preventative conservation.

Special Events

Arts and Heritage School Art Gallery 4 – 8 September Five day course - £50 per adult.

Focus on developing practical skills around drawing and painting with practising artists. Staff will be on hand to offer help as well as explain some of the stories behind the works on display.

The week culminates in a leisurely meeting with the Mayor where you and your course mates can reflect on a fascinating and varied week over tea, coffee and biscuits.

Please call 01902 552038 or e-mail: artsheritagelearning@wolverhampton.gov.uk to book a place.

Image – University handling sessions.

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Special Events

Funny Things Festival Art Gallery Launch Show 21 September 7.30pm

Vintage Fair Bantock House 24 September 10.30am – 4.30pm £1 entry

Join the inimitable Barbara Nice for a mystery tour and taster of the brilliant, zany, weird and wonderful Funny Things that will be happening across the city from 25 October - 7 November. For more information and tickets visit: funny-things.co.uk

Join us for a fair that is simply the best of vinyl and the best of vintage.

Boonyeads Play Bantock Bantock House 21 October 7 – 10pm £5 Join Bill and Bren for comedy, chat, banter, storytelling and song.

With Special guests.

To book go to: http://bit.ly/2u8jo2H

Friends of Bantock Valuation Day Bantock House 21 September 10am – 3pm Fine art and antiques will be valued

by Fielding’s Auctioneers. Items can include ceramics, jewellery, books, clocks, etc.

Donations of £2 to the Friends of Bantock House.

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Dolls House Fair Bantock House 22 October 11am – 4pm £1 adults, 50p children Our stallholders also offer all of the intricate details you need to complete your scene including wooden furniture, soft furnishings such as rugs, cushions and curtains, lamps, fireplaces and kitchenware.

The West Midlands Vegan Festival is the longest running grassroots vegan festival in the UK. The huge two-day event offers all you need for, healthy, eco-friendly living. You don’t have to be veggie or vegan to attend,

everyone is welcome. Come along and see why people are increasingly adopting a vegan lifestyle browse the stalls, listen to inspiring talks and taste lots of mouth-watering food.

Special Events

Vegan Fest Art Gallery 29 October 11am – 4pm Free

Looking at Art: A Beginner’s Course Art Gallery 2 November & 9 November, 4 November & 11 November Thursdays 1 – 3pm, Saturdays 11am – 1pm £70, £55 Concessions: students, unwaged & 60+

Looking At Art: A Beginner’s Course starts at The Barber Institute on 28 September as participants learn how to approach, interrogate and talk about art. The sessions at Wolverhampton Art Gallery will focus on our fantastic Pop collection and

discuss the work of black artists involved in the BLK Art Group of the 1980s.

Other sessions take place at The New Art Gallery Walsall, Birmingham’s Ikon Gallery and Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

Please book online via Ikon’s website: www.ikon-gallery.org or by calling Ikon Shop on 0121 248 0711

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Special Events

Launch Event Art Gallery 4 November, 2 – 4.15pm Free Join us for a fantastic afternoon’s entertainment as we celebrate the launch of our new season of exhibitions at Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Artist Michael Lyons will be in conversation with writer/curator Dr. Judith LeGrove, and there will be a tour of the Clive Barker exhibition led by art historian and catalogue raisonnist An Jo Fermon. There will also be curator-led talks of our Chinese-themed exhibitions: The Other Mountain, The Immortals and Yang Fudong’s video installations.

Still Life and the Sacred: Exhibition Talk, Music and Drawing workshop Art Gallery 2 December 2017, 2 – 4pm Free Come along to the opening of Still Life and the Sacred with a talk about the exhibition from the curator, a live performance of choral music and to learn how to compose a still life drawing.

Christmas Gift and Craft Fair Bantock House 16 & 17 September, 11 & 12 December, 9 & 10 December and 16 & 17 December 11am – 4pm, Free

Come along to this inspiring shopping experience where local talented businesses are selling their seasonal wares. Textiles, needlework, prints, photography, children’s toys, contemporary jewellery, candles, ceramics, pamper products, papercraft, woodwork, cakes, confectionery, feltwork, shabby chic homewares and more.

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Silver Screen Saturdays Wolverhampton City Archives 26 August, 23 September, 25 November, 30 December From 10.30am

Wolverhampton City Archives is home to a vibrant programme of local history talks exploring the people and history of the city, all delivered by knowledgeable researchers.

Fascinating archive footage is shown in our Silver Screen Saturdays. Each screening features a number of films giving a glimpse of times gone by.

Local History

Local History Talks Wolverhampton City Archives 9 August, 13 September, 11 October, 8 November, 13 December 5.30pm

Each event £2 per person, please book on 01902 552055

Family History Help Day Wolverhampton City Archives 12 August, 9 September, 14 October, 11 November, 9 December 10am – 1pm These sessions, organised by The Friends of the Archives offer friendly advice on how to get the most out of a visit to get your research moving in the right direction.

Local History Fair Wolverhampton City Archives 28 October £2 adults, £1 children Wolverhampton’s Local History Fair is a great chance to meet and speak with like-minded people and specialist organisations about the city’s history.

Conservation Open Day Wolverhampton City Archives 18 November 10am – 1pm Discover what goes on behind the scenes in the Archive’s Conservation Studio, learn about different conservation techniques and see how books are bound. Bring your own material for advice on how best to look after it.

SUPNAA: Dreams of our Fathers Wolverhampton City Archives From 4 October Family photos and conceptual images by Anand Chabra exploring the experience of first-generation South Asian migrants arriving in Wolverhampton during the 1960s.

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Family Friendly

ScratchMaths Coding Club Art Gallery 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August Times 11am – 12 noon Suitable for ages 10 – 12 £3 per child Get into ScratchMaths, a fun coding club for kids. Hosted

by Wolverhampton’s Learning Technologies Team who provide all of the laptops and software.

E-mail artsheritagelearning@ wolverhampton.gov.uk or call 01902 552033 to book a place.

Family Sculpture Day Art Gallery 5 August 11am – 3pm Drop-in, £5 per child Be inspired by our Charlotte Hodes ceramics exhibition.

Create your own unique paper decorations, collage or clay pot to take home.

Puppets Bantock House 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 August FREE

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Join us in Bantock’s fabulous grounds for a dazzling display of puppetry as renowned

puppeteers Chris Somerville and Steve Sharples perform classic plays. Jim Morris will hold a puppet making workshop as well on 26 & 27 August.

Performances at 11.30am and 2pm

Sling Swing Baby Classes Bantock House 5, 12, 19 & 26 August, 9, 23 & 30 September, 7, 14, 21 & 28 October, 4, 18 & 25 November, 2 & 23 December Fun and swinging dance and gentle movement classes for mums and dads with their little ones in slings and baby carriers.

For more information and to reserve a place please e-mail: info@slingswing.co.uk

Animal Story Time Art Gallery 29 July & 12 August 11am, 12 noon & 1pm Drop-in, £2 per child Join us for amazing animal stories told by our very special storyteller. Make yourself comfy and listen to some animal tales.

Suitable for ages 7 – 11 See and handle Ancient Egyptian artefacts as you discover more about this fascinating culture in our new summer school.

The three days are a mixture of taught sessions and practical craft activities where you can use your new-found knowledge to make your own shabtis,

Family Friendly

Egyptology School Art Gallery 7 – 9 August 10.30am – 3pm

secret messages in hieroglyphs, amulets and stories to take home.

Day 1 - Egyptian object handling session Day 2 - Ancient Egyptian art and writing session Day 3 - Growing up in Ancient Egypt

Book via Education Team, £15 per day or £40 for all three days.

Bookings at: 01902 552038 ArtsHeritageLearning@wolverhampton.gov.uk

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New Exhibitions

Daycation: Craft & Cake Art Gallery 15 & 17 August, 11am – 2pm Drop-in, £5 per child

Farm Animal Thursday

Ages 8-12 only

Be inspired by painted animals and farmyard scenes from the collection as you make your own fantastic farm animals to take home and play with.

Drop the children off at our arts and crafts workshop whilst you enjoy free tea, coffee, cake and time to relax with newspapers & magazines in our chilled-out quiet room.

Art Gallery 24 August, 11am – 2pm Drop-in, £2 per child

Teddy Bear Tuesday Art Gallery 22 August, 11am – 2pm Drop-in, £2 per child Bring your favourite furry friend to the Gallery, listen to bear stories, meet old bears from the collection then get creative with arts, crafts and teddy bear pictures.

Meet the Animal Man Art Gallery 31 August, 11am – 3pm £5 per child Visit The Animal man and his mini zoo packed with marvellous mini beasts including snakes, amphibians, mammals and lizards. Many of the animals are tame and can be stroked or handled and experts are on hand to answer your questions about them and how they live in the wild.

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Visit www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk for details of how to book.

Chinese Moon Festival Lanterns Art Gallery 24 October, 11am – 2pm Drop-in, £5 per child

Fun-filled, educational music classes for babies, toddlers parents/carers. Our awardwinning classes help develop language, creativity and cooperation.

Join us for a celebration of the Moon Festival - a harvest festival celebrated in China and Vietnam.

Create and make your own moon pictures and lanterns and have your face painted to celebrate.

New Exhibitions

Musical Steps Art Gallery 12, 19 & 26 Sep, 3, 10, 17 & 31 Oct, 7, 14, 21 & 28 Nov, 5 Dec

Toddler Troupe: 10.30 - 11.10am £5 first visit free

Quick Draw Art Gallery Baby Band: 11.20 - 11.50am 26 October, 11am – 2pm £4.50 first visit free Drop-in, £2 per child To book a FREE trial class contact Liz on 07572 789033 or e-mail liz.browne@musicalsteps.co.uk

Diwali at the Gallery Art Gallery 23 October 11am – 2pm Drop-in, £5 per child Join us for a day of family fun to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights – Diwali. Make your own lights and decorations to take home and have your face painted Diwali style.

Drop-in and get messy as you try new materials to make art on a giant scale, and make a drawing home.

Sensory Takeover Day Art Gallery 18 November, 11am – 4pm FREE Let children and young people offer a different take on the gallery’s displays and exhibitions. Packed with activities, performances and a special trail. Earn a ’Discover in a Day’ Arts Award.

Run by Work in Progress Arts in partnership with Wolverhampton Art Gallery and City of Wolverhampton College.

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Craftplay

Craftplay Bilston Gallery

Craftplay is Bilston Gallery’s award-winning creative play project inspiring babies, young children and adults in our unique Early Years space.

We hold unique friendly sessions where younger children can make and play with our unusual hands on materials, discover sensory and messy activities and enjoy dens whilst older children can build, construct and make things go. Children’s development and 28 well-being are enhanced through

carefully planned resources and spaces allowing children to explore at their own pace and at their own level ensuring everyone has a rich and rewarding experience.

Inspired by the “Reggio Emilia” approach to creative play, specialist staff choose activities and materials that will inspire children to stretch their imaginations, solve problems, be inventive and develop their interests.

Every Tuesday, 10 – 11.30am or 1.30 – 3pm 0-4 year olds

Craftplay Little Explorers

Every Wednesday 10 – 11.30am 0-2 year olds

Craftplay

Craftplay Explorers

For more information and details of how to book please e-mail Craftplay@wolverhamtpon.gov.uk

Saturday Stay and Plays

First and third Saturday of the month, no session on 16 December or 6 January 11am – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 3pm 0-7 year olds, £3 per child

Craftplay Holiday Stay & Plays

Thursday 27 July, 10, 31 August 10 – 11.30am and 1.30 – 3pm 0-7 year olds, £3.00 per child

Craftplay Outdoor Baby Social

18 August 10 – 11.30am 0-1 year olds, £3 per child

Craftplay There be Dragons!

24 August 10 – 11.30am and 1.30 – 3pm 0-5 year olds, £4 per child

Craftplay Baby Socials

Second Friday of every month from 8 September 10 – 11.30am 0-1 year olds, £3 per child

Craftplay Childminder Stay & Plays

14 and 22 September 10 – 11.30am 0-5 year olds, Free for childminders registered in Wolverhampton, otherwise £3 per child.

Craftplay Halloween Gunk, Goop and Slimes 26 October 10 – 11.30am and 1.30 – 3pm 0-7 year olds, £4 per child

Craftplay Christmas Saturday Stay & Plays

18 November and 2 December 11am – 12.30pm and 1.30 – 3pm 0-7 year olds, £3 per child

Craftplay Christmas Baby Social

15 December 10 – 11.30am 0-1 year olds, £3 per child

For more information about these sessions and how to book your place please visit http://bit.ly/CraftplayBookings

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Supporting Creativity

ArtForum Art Gallery 2 & 16 August, 6 & 20 September, 4 & 18 October, 1 & 15 November, 6 & 20 December Our sessions for young people aged 14-25 offer the chance to work with practising artists, experiment with new art techniques and learn about careers in galleries, museums

and archives. You can also work towards your Bronze or Gold Arts Award (for which you can gain up to 35 UCAS points).

Wolverhampton Arts Award Access Point Club Art Gallery 16 September, 30 September 14 October, 18 November 11am – 1pm FREE

Young Writers’ Group Art Gallery 23 September 21 October 18 November 16 December 1.30 – 3.30pm

Booking required to book email artforum@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Costs £5, booking required online Our new Arts Award Access Point www.writingwestmidlands.org/ wolverhampton-young-writersClub gives young people, aged five to 25 years, an opportunity to group explore the Art Gallery and create Writing West Midlands present your own responses to the work a creative writing group for on display. Your creative portfolio young writers aged 12–16. Led can be used to help you achieve by professional writer William one or more Arts Awards.

Gallagher, the group will look at all sorts of creative writing to Delivered by Work in Progress inspire creativity, expression and Arts in partnership with confidence in young people and a Wolverhampton Art Gallery and chance to make new friends.

City of Wolverhampton College.

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Supporting Creativity

Café Art Gallery

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.

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.

Our menus have everything from an early morning bacon sandwich to a tasty pastry 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.

Gallery Café

Monday – Saturday 11am – 4.15pm Sunday 11am – 3.30pm

Bantock Courtyard Café Every day 9am – 4pm

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Friends

Friends Everyone needs a friend and we are very fortunate to have active friends groups across all our sites. Members are from all ages and backgrounds with the same aim - supporting and promoting the interested

property. All our sites benefit from the fundraising and by joining the group it benefits you to as you can meet new friends, see fantastic exhibitions, enjoy event outings.

Patrons We’ve also launched a Patrons’ Scheme giving members access to unique events, one-off functions and exclusive behind-the scenes tours.

Become a Patron of Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Museums and get closer to what you love. Did you

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know that you can sponsor an event or an exhibition for as little as £100?

We are always keen to work with new sponsors and supporters.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities or to learn more about our friends organisations please contact Marguerite Nugent on 01902 551998 or email marguerite.nugent@wolverhampton.gov.uk.

Looking for somewhere unique and inspiring to hold your event?

Room Hire

Hire us

Want somewhere for regular community group meetings or a cool place to network then please get in touch. We’ve got all types and sizes of space.

We’ve got well-equipped rooms and beautiful galleries for hire whether it’s for a large business conference, an impressive launch event or a special party.

We provide great catering and not just at the Art Gallery - there’s The Slade Rooms, Bantock House, Northycote Farm, Bilston Gallery and Wolverhampton City Archives, all available for hire too.

Contact us on 01902 552055.

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Venues

Art Gallery

Bilston Gallery

Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DU

Mount Pleasant, Bilston, WV14 7LU

T: 01902 552055 E: artgallery@wolverhampton.gov.uk

T: 01902 552507

OPEN: Mon - Sat: 10am - 4.30pm Sun: 11am - 4pm @wolvesartgallery

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Bantock House

Finchfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LQ

Molineux Hotel Building, Whitmore Hill, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SF

T: 01902 552195 E: bantockhouse@wolverhampton.gov.uk

T: 01902 552480 E: archives@wolverhampton.gov.uk

WINTER: (Nov - Mar) Sat & Sun: 11am - 5pm

OPEN: Wed: 1 - 7pm Thur & Fri: 10am - 4pm Sat: 10am - 1pm

SUMMER: (Apr - Oct) Tue - Sun: 11am - 5pm @bantockhouse

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