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May Half Term at Victoria Art Gallery

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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.

Norman Ackroyd: the transience of light at Victoria Art Gallery

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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...

Ten Posters that shaped Britain in the 20th Century at Victoria Art Gallery

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From Skegness is SO Bracing (1908), to Keep Calm and Carry ON (1939) and Labour isn’t Working (1979), famous poster campaigns have helped shape the reality, and the memory, of life in Britain during the twentieth century. Join poster historian David Bownes as he explores the surprising stories, facts and mythology behind some of the...

Art on Mondays at Victoria Art Galllery

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Free talks about the art on display for blind and partially sighted visitors. No need to book. Entrance to the gallery through the accessible door at the side of the building, opposite Mallory’s jewellers. 16 March Richard Menuier, Bath Record Office Manager and Anne Buchanan, Local Studies Libraries, 13 April 2026 Jim Riseley, Museums and Exhibitions...

Toddler Explorers at Victoria Art Gallery

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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.

Howard Jeffs: everything in my garden at Victoria Art Gallery

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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.

BSL Tour of Poster Power exhibition at Victoria Art Gallery

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Join a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Poster Power exhibition. There will be opportunity for questions during the tour followed by refreshments. Suitable for BSL speakers of all ages; the tour is delivered in British Sign Language (BSL) with spoken English.

Slow stitch hearts workshop at Victoria Art Gallery

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Explore textile art through embroidery techniques and create hand-stitched hearts using a variety of fabrics, with the option to incorporate personal words or messages into your design.  Sessions are inclusive suitable for ages 14+ years.

Poster Power at Victoria Art Gallery

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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,...

Sip and Paint at Victoria Art Gallery

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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.

British Society of Artists exhibition at Victoria Art Gallery

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Celebrate the work of both established artists and emerging talent in the 120th anniversary exhibition of the BSA. The exhibition attracts almost 1,500 entries every year with a fantastic mix of paintings, prints and sculptures in the widest variety of styles. Packed with colour, innovation and delight, this exhibition has something for everyone.  

The Lost Spells at Victoria Art Gallery

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An immersive exhibition showcasing artworks by Jackie Morris and poems by Robert MacFarlane, from their book The Lost Spells., a follow-up to The Lost Words. Readers are invited to conjure up the sights and sounds of the natural world, with original artworks, soundscapes and interactive experiences.

The Lost Spells at Victoria Art Gallery

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An immersive exhibition showcasing artworks by Jackie Morris and poems by Robert MacFarlane, from their book The Lost Spells., a follow-up to The Lost Words. Readers are invited to conjure up the sights and sounds of the natural world, with original artworks, soundscapes and interactive experiences.

The Lost Spells at Victoria Art Gallery

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An immersive exhibition showcasing artworks by Jackie Morris and poems by Robert MacFarlane, from their book The Lost Spells., a follow-up to The Lost Words. Readers are invited to conjure up the sights and sounds of the natural world, with original artworks, soundscapes and interactive experiences.

The Lost Spells at Victoria Art Gallery

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An immersive exhibition showcasing artworks by Jackie Morris and poems by Robert MacFarlane, from their book The Lost Spells., a follow-up to The Lost Words. Readers are invited to conjure up the sights and sounds of the natural world, with original artworks, soundscapes and interactive experiences.

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