The first UK exhibition of his most recent body of work, striking, intimate studies of Roman sculpture captured in museums across the world offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience a new and contemplative side of McCullin’s practice. Sir Don McCullin is one of the most influential photographers of the last sixty years, renowned for […]
In the 1700s, pastel rose in popularity as a favoured medium for both professional and amateur artists. Through Venetian and French influence, British artists embraced pastel for its soft and silky texture – ideally suited to capture the delicate nuances of skin and textiles in portraiture. The new display includes portraits by eighteenth-century pastelists from […]
A fun-filled session of play and arty learning for ages 2-4 years designed for parents/carers and toddlers to play and enjoy art together. Each session includes a special child-friendly tour of the gallery, arts and crafts and play time.
Artist-led painting experience and create your own masterpiece, guided by a professional artist and inspired by a seasonal design. Over 18s only; tickets include well drink and all materials. 28 February: Capture the grace of a hare; 9 May: bring a buzzing bee to life. Sessions run 12-2pm and 3-5pm.
Showcasing a range of British posters from the 19th and 20th centuries from the collections of the Gallery and Bath Record Office on theatre, events and entertainment, travel and transport, political campaigns and even World War One recruiting. Many of the posters have links to the Bath area, advertising events such as Theatre Royal shows, […]
With 34 artists spread across 12 venues offering an exciting chance for families and art lovers to have a free day out soaking up art and learning about different techniques including painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, photography, jewellery making and more.
Showcasing performances, artworks, installations and more from Bath Spa University students with souvenir stalls, dance performances, art installations and more.
An exhibition of unique monotype prints with a painterly quality. Created by local artist Jeffs, they are inspired by garden plants that he has recreated in unusual colour combinations. All works are for sale. Hosted in the small gallery, free entry.
Ever wondered what to do with your poetry, writing or art work? How to present it? Put it in a zine! Gemma from Gemma’s Funky Art will help you design your own unique work to showcase your ideas. All materials provided but please bring ideas and art work that you would like to include. Suitable […]
One-day workshop to learn skills and techniques of watercolour painting.
Create a large, wild and dreamy landscape using pen and ink, suitable for ages 5-11 years. There will also be Create & Colour sessions in the afternoons, where children can make a blue collage seascape inspired by the exhibition.
Inaugural exhibition of the Trowbridge Artists’ Network bringing together a mix of amateur, hobbyist, and professional artists aiming to make art accessible in diverse forms and foster a supportive community where everyone feels welcome. The core purpose is to create an inclusive space for creativity, learning, and connection.
Exhibition featuring eight selected artists who have been inspired by our relationship with our arboreum friends. The artists were free to interpret the theme in any way they chose, personal, environmental or aesthetical to create a fascinating mix. The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures and photography by local, national and international artists - Joe Byerley, Claire […]
Imagine you are a Georgian botanist and make a butterfly or moth artwork in this drop-in activity, free with museum entry. Children free museum entry with a paying adult.
A giant walk-in sculpture of colour and light: labyrinth of glowing chambers illuminated by natural daylight that visitors explore while wearing coloured cloaks. Colours appear to shift and merge as you move, creating a dreamlike environment where colour can feel almost physical. As you wander through the interconnected tunnels, encounter live music, movement and performance […]
With drop-in talks, workshops and displays focused on gardens and allotments. The day will include work from the joint Bath Spa University and Bath City Farm residency programme showcasing the results of the students' exploration of the farm. Workshops will include: making art about nature, simple printing and an opportunity to make an small insect […]
Major exhibition highlighting how John Piper (1903-92) responded to the landscape and architecture of the south country of Wiltshire and Dorset. Piper made some of his most significant paintings of subjects from this area, including Stourhead, Fonthill and Lacock, and one of his finest early collages is of the neolithic site at Avebury. The exhibition […]
a fun, creative day of art and exploration, inspired by the exhibition the botanical world of Mary Delany and Georgie Hopton – a domestic arrangement. You will discover different artists and their work, try out a range of ways to make your own botanical artworks, and share what you have learned at the end of the […]
Fast paced and fun session that welcomes everyone (not just artists!) to have a go at drawing a face, with sitters changing every 15 minutes led by Giuliana Terran is a Bristol-based artist and teacher fascinated by the human form (@bath_portrait_club). All materials provided. Ticket includes free museum entry to collection and exhibitions.
Explore different media and techniques with resident artist, Laura. Each session has a different focus and approach to making, drawing and painting. Suitable for children aged 6+ years; no need for adults to stay.
With Silent Disco (7-10pm), and Joelle Taylor in conversation with Manganaro as well as free entry to the collection galleries and discover the Queer Holburne Trail via the Bloomberg app, as well as discounted rates to the temporary exhibition (5-8:30pm).
Using images from the Museum's collections as well as any you choose to bring to create collages based on different themes. The finished pieces will be displayed in the Museum for everyone to enjoy. No artistic experience necessary. Anyone who contributes a photograph for display will receive free entry to the rest of the Museum, and […]
A day of varied activities for ages 13-18 years (up to 24 with SEND) organised by Trowbridge Youth Partnership, in collaboration with The Old Town Hall and Mighty Girls, with thanks to Trowbridge Lions, Wiltshire Council and The National Lottery Community Fund.
With music, comedy, family shows, arts exhibitions, community performances, crafts, dance, outdoor activities, wellness, food and drink and more.
An exhibition of paintings by Glenn Brown, one of the most celebrated painters to emerge from the generation of Young British Artists. Glenn Brown in Bath: Grottoesque will be on exhibition at No1 Royal Crescent from 22 May. Together, representing a homecoming for Brown, who studied at the Bath School of Art and Design.
Exhibition celebrating the resurgence of printmaking from the mid-19th century onwards, spaning the reappraisal of the artform in the 1850s through to the 1930s. Bringing together prints by key artists of the movement including Édouard Manet, Pierre Bonnard, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Pablo Picasso, among others, the exhibition explores how these artists, primarily known for […]
Celebrating craft, art and moving sculpture, a family exhibition of animated models, toys and whimsical characters. Discover the world of mechanical art made by contemporary makers and get hands on in creative play workshops. Touring exhibition by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, featuring 25 vibrant and witty mechanical sculptures, brought to life at the push of a […]
A display of works by Horton Colour Pencil Society, a combination of local artists and their passion for coloured pencils. Entry included in standard Museum admission (under 18s free).
Marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of John Constable, with a display of two Constable drawings alongside works by his contemporaries, including Turner and Girtin.
Exhibition celebrating the artist and master printmaker Norman Ackroyd CBE RA (1938-2024), bringing together Ackroyd's etchings from the 1980s onwards, with a focus on how he portrayed natural light with exceptional finesse. From subtle refracted rainbows in early works, to dramatic contrasts, hazy skies and glimmering vistas, his ability to capture the atmosphere of a […]
