Raphael • Free Displays
Talks • Pop-up Cinema
Anglo-Saxons & Vikings
Family Fun • Draw!
Lates • Music
Gallery Activities
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CONTENTS
SPECIAL EXHIBITION
FREE EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS
TALKS
ANGLO-SAXONS & VIKINGS
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
GALLERY ACTIVITIES
MUSIC, CINEMA & LATES
TOURS
FAMILY FUN
OPENING TIMES
Tue–Sun 10am–5pm
Bank Holiday Mondays 10am–5pm
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Disabled Visitors
There is access throughout the Museum,
except for the lower-ground floor of the Cast
Gallery which is regrettably only accessible by
stairs due to the layout of the historic building.
There are ramps into the building and lifts to
all other floors. Wheelchairs are available. We
can arrange free touch tours and description
tours for visitors with visual impairments and
those who need an accompanied visit. For more
information, call 01865 278015.
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Cover Image:
Raphael (1483–1520), The Heads and Hands of two
Apostles, c.1519–20 (detail) © Ashmolean Museum,
University of Oxford
The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum
of art and archaeology, opened in 1683. It is the
oldest public museum in the world and has incredibly
rich and diverse collections from around the globe,
ranging from Egyptian mummies and classical
sculpture to the Pre-Raphaelites and modern art.
SUMMER AT THE ASHMOLEAN
Xa Sturgis, Director
Raphael’s drawings play a
central role in the history
of the Ashmolean – it was
the gift to the Museum of
the unrivalled collection of
drawings by Raphael and
Michelangelo, assembled by
the artist Thomas Lawrence,
that formed the basis of the
Ashmolean’s exceptional collection of old master
drawings. This summer we are bringing masterpieces
from our collection together with an astonishing
group of international loans to create a once-in-alifetime exhibition, Raphael: The Drawings. Not only
will the exhibition bring together some of the greatest
drawings ever produced but it also seeks to examine
them in new ways, exploring drawings as a means of
expression, experiment and thought. It promises to
be a breath-taking and captivating show.
Meanwhile during the ever-popular Festival of
Archaeology in July we will be focused on the
Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings, two cultures central
to the creation of England as we recognise it today.
Experience live music and storytelling, crafts, coin
striking and object handling, as well as expert talks
and tours – including the chance to hear from the
finder of our recent acquisition, the Watlington Viking
Hoard.
Later on in the season the Phoenix Picturehouse will
be taking over the museum for a weekend of pop-up
cinema in August. Come down early and enjoy a
drink until the sun goes down and the films begin. In
September, toasting our proud status as the world’s
first University museum, we are helping to host
Curiosity Carnival, a celebration and showcase of the
world-leading academic research taking place here in
Oxford.
In the autumn we will also be opening a new
gallery concentrating on the founding collections,
in celebration of our founder Elias Ashmole’s
400th birthday. In the meantime we hope that our
programme of free tours, gallery activities, talks, and
delicious menus running throughout will tempt you to
the Museum. We look forward to seeing you.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!
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us and has enabled us to inspire and
educate a new generation of visitors.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITION
Explore the raw genius behind one of art history’s greatest creators.
RAPHAEL
The Drawings
1 June – 3 September 2017
This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition brings together 120
stunning works from international collections spanning the
brief but brilliant career of this Renaissance genius.
The focus is on the artist’s extraordinary creativity, and shows how
exploration and experimentation shaped his breathtakingly accomplished
drawings. The Ashmolean’s world-renowned collection is joined by
works from the Albertina, Vienna, and other international collections.
Raphael (1483–1520), The Heads
and Hands of two Apostles, c.1519–20
© Ashmolean Museum, University of
Oxford
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EXHIBITION
EVENT
Exhibition Tours
Tue and Thu, 3.30–4.15pm,
Gallery 58
Free with the price of admission,
no booking necessary.
Raphael (1483–1520), Study of the Muse
Melpomene, c.1510–11
© Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
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For more exhibition events
see pages 8, 14, 16 & 18.
Works include the exquisite drawing The Head of a Muse, which broke
records when auctioned at Christies in 2009, as well as the sublime
Heads and Hands of two Apostles, considered to be the finest drawing
Raphael ever made.
Witness the expressive power of Raphael’s drawings and see how they
still ‘speak’ to us today, almost 500 years after they were created.
Supported by: The William Delafield Charitable Trust, The Friends of the
Ashmolean, The Stockman Family Foundation, The Wolfgang Ratjen Foundation,
The Tavolozza Foundation, Mr Stephen Ongpin, Dr Martin Halusa; academic
research supported by The Leverhulme Trust.
TICKETS
Standard £12 (£13.50 inc. Gift Aid)
Concessions £10 (£11.50 inc. Gift Aid)
FREE for Ashmolean Members and under-12s
Extended opening hours: Sat 2 Sep 2017 until 8pm
Book now www.ashmolean.org/raphael
Catalogue £25
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FREE EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS
Temporary displays from our vast collection, plus highlights from recent research.
Collecting the Past: Scholars’ Taste
in Chinese Art
21 March 2017 to 22 October 2017, Gallery 11
Beyond the Brush: Abstract Ink Paintings
since 1960
4 April 2017 to 28 August 2017, Gallery 29
This display features a range of Chinese paintings
created by scholar-artists since the 18th century.
These art works represent the tradition of collecting
the past, aesthetic taste and the values of the Chinese
literati who governed China for more than ten
centuries. Explore the objects with which the scholars
surrounded themselves in their studies, such as brush
pots, ink stones, water droppers and scholars’ rocks.
Explore the abstract ink paintings created by leading
Chinese artists, all members of the Fifth Moon Group
– a forerunner of the 1960s modern art movement
in Taiwan. Chinese ink, acrylic and collage were
combined to create vibrant images. Works by Liu Kuo
Sung, Chen Ting Shih, Chuang Che and Fong Chung
Ray will be displayed.
Curator’s Tour
Fri 30 Jun, 2–2.45pm, Chinese Paintings Gallery
Exhibition curator Dr Yan Liu will introduce the
tradition of collecting the past. Through looking at
the displayed paintings and objects, the aesthetic
values of the Chinese literati will be discussed.
Free, booking essential. Email:
[email protected]
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Chinese Coins from the Scholar’s Study
25 April 2017 until 24 September 2017, Gallery 7
Chinese coins illustrate the evolution of Chinese
writing from the seal script to modern cursive.
Chinese scholars collected coins for their aesthetic
quality which sometimes bore the calligraphy of an
emperor. This display shows a selection of coins and
related collectable tokens.
Aksum: a Late Antique Empire of Faith in
Africa
26 Sep 2017 until Spring 2018, Money Gallery
Explore the religious and ideological history of the
Aksumite empire in the light of the coins produced
from the late 3rd century to c. 620. The Ashmolean
Museum has a world-class collection of such coins,
with a very heavy concentration of gold issues by the
kings.
Su Liupeng (1796–1862), Figures in
a landscape,19th century, Reyes gift ©
Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Fong Chung Ray (b.1933), Abstract
collage, 2008, Sullivan Bequest © Fong
Chung Ray
Chinese coin with the calligraphy of
Emperor Huizong (r. 1100–1125)
Gold coin of Ezanas of Aksum, preChristian period, mid 340s–360
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STUDY
ROOM TALKS
TICKETS: £5/£4 concessions, booking essential.
EATING AND DRINKING
AT THE ASHMOLEAN
Metalpoint: Renaissance and Revival
With Katherine Wodehouse, Print Room Supervisor
Tue 20 Jun, 3.45‒4.45pm, meet in Gallery 21
Raphael was one of the last great
EXHIBITION
proponents of the metalpoint technique,
EVENT
which later languished until the 19th
century. This talk will examine a variety of
works in metalpoint from van der Weyden to Holman
Hunt.
booking essential.
A History of Chinese Painting
With Oliver Gosling ARCA
Wed 21 Jun, 2‒4pm, Lecture Theatre
What is Chinese painting and why is it different from
Western painting? Examine paintings from the Tang
dynasty (618–907) to the present and consider the
ideas that shaped a distinctive pictorial language.
Athelstan – The First King of England
With Tim Porter, Historian
Wed 19 Jul, 2‒4pm, Lecture Theatre
How many of us know that England is the product of
a violent political upheaval eleven centuries ago–and
that the man in charge was the most charismatic of
Kings?
Thur 20 Jul, Thu 17 Aug & Thu 21 Sept, 9.15–
10.15am, St Giles Entrance
Join us for a history and highlights talk before the
world’s oldest museum opens its doors to the public.
Enjoy tea, coffee and pastries, and experience a taste
of the Ashmolean’s magnificent collections through an
enlightening talk from one of our passionate experts,
with time to explore the museum galleries and
collections afterwards at your leisure.
CAFÉ
The Rooftop Restaurant is the perfect place
to enjoy a special lunch, afternoon tea, or
pre-theatre set meal. Stop by on any Thursday
throughout summer to hear free live jazz on the
rooftop from 7pm.
Got a thirst for more than culture? Our café
serves refreshing teas, coffees and cold drinks
to compliment our range of artisan sandwiches,
salads, soups, and tempting cakes.
Tue–Sun 10am–4.30pm
Thu, Fri & Sat 10am–10pm
Find us on Level 4
www.ashmoleanrooftop.com
Tue–Sun, 10am–4.30pm
Find us on Level -1
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exhibitions, plus access to a programme
of exclusive events, visits and lectures,
become a Member of the Friends of the
Ashmolean Museum. Sign up by direct
debit and receive a 10% discount on
your first year of membership.
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Zhang Daqian (b.1899), Viewing the Sea of Clouds on
Mount Hua, 1935 © the artist’s estate
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ROOFTOP RESTAURANT
pastry, a complimentary floor plan, free souvenir
guide and 10% discount voucher to use in our shops,
booking essential.
Book now www.ashmolean.org/tickets
© Kate Hopewell-Smith
Velázquez and Goya: Traditionalists or
Modern Masters?
With Alice Foster, Art historian
Wed 27 Sep, 2‒4pm, Lecture Theatre
The reputation of Velázquez and his experimental
ideas has long outshone other masters who worked
for the Hapsburgs. Goya too was a court painter, but
his subject matter extended beyond his royal patrons.
NEW
BREAKFAST TALK
TICKETS: £13/£12 concessions inc. tea/coffee, a
© Brunchographers
AFTERNOON
TEA TALKS
TICKETS: £10/£9 concessions, inc. afternoon tea,
Post-Raphaelites: the Master’s Legacy
With Caroline Palmer, Print Room Supervisor
Thu 3 Aug, 3.45‒4.45pm, meet in Gallery 21
Over the centuries Raphael has been seen
EXHIBITION
as either a model to follow or an example
EVENT
against which to rebel. Which artists
looked to Raphael as inspirational teacher,
or as ‘the ruin of art’?
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With its magnificent architecture, world-class
collections, and dedicated events team on hand
to provide expert advice, the Ashmolean is an
exceptional venue for any celebration! Our
team can design a tailor-made event to suit
your occasion and interests.
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COURSES & WORKSHOPS
GALLERY ACTIVITIES
The Ashmolean Museum offers a vibrant programme of short courses and workshops.
Add another dimension to your visit with one of our gallery activities.
Learn how to draw
EXHIBITION
With Kieran Stiles, Artist
EVENT
Fri 9 Jun & 21 Jul, 10.30am‒4pm,
Education Centre
This workshop highlights the significance of Raphael’s
creativity through a focus on the immediacy and
expressiveness of drawing. Learn about the variety
of aims, purposes and techniques involved in making
drawings from direct observation.
£65/£60 concessions for one session.
Sketchbook travels through the Ashmolean
With Amanda Beck, Artist
Sat 8 Jul & Sun 3 Sep, 10.30am‒4pm,
EXHIBITION
Galleries
EVENT
Learn how to make a concertina
sketchbook, take a sketching tour through the
galleries, watch artist demos, receive useful tips and
insights into materials and techniques, and create
your own unique record
of your day at the Ashmolean.
£65/£60 concessions for one session.
Explore in-depth the artistic and aesthetic
aspects of Raphael the draughtsman by
EXHIBITION
EVENT
learning how to reproduce two of his
drawings in original materials, such as pen
and ink, black chalk and red chalk.
£65/£60 concessions for one session.
Sketchbook course
With Amanda Beck, Artist
Wed 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 29 Nov & 6 Dec,
10.30am‒12.30pm, and again at 2.15–4.15pm,
Education Centre
Get to know the Ashmolean collections with artist-led
demonstrations along with sketching in the galleries.
Explore different art materials and develop your own
sketchbook. You will also be encouraged to expand
your own individual creative approach with support
from the tutor. Please bring an A4 Sketchbook. All
other materials provided.
£65/£60 concessions for course, one time
slot.
Exploring Raphael the draughtsman
With Dr Alan Pascuzzi, Professor of Art History and
Studio Arts, Fulbright Scholar
Sat 29 Jul, 10.30am–1pm, and again at 2–4.30pm,
Education Centre
From Dawn ‘til Dusk: pastel course
With Sandra Orme, Pastel artist
Fri 29 & Sat 30 Sep, 10.30am‒4pm, Education Centre
Spend your first day exploring the luminous colours of
early morning followed by an explosion of colour on
day two as we learn to create vivid sunset skies. You
will produce at least two pieces of beautiful work and
learn how to use layers of pastel on specialist paper.
£140/£130 concessions for course.
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© John Cairns
© John Cairns
© Steve Lawson
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visit ashmolean.org/courses
Hands-On Coins
Saturdays, 11.30am–3.30pm,
Gallery 7
Handle historical coins from
different times and places, with
the help of our volunteer team.
Free, no booking required.
Archaeological Object
and Coin Identification
Service
Wed 7 Jun, 5 Jul & Thu 7 Sep
12–3pm, Gallery 1
A monthly identification service
for archaeological objects and
coins, run jointly with the Portable
Antiquities Scheme. Bring along
your finds.
Free, no booking required.
Sketching in the Cast Gallery
Wed 7 June, 5 July & 6 Sept,
2–4.30pm, Gallery 14
During these afternoon sessions,
the Cast Gallery’s lower-ground
floor study collection is open for
you to do independent sketching.
Please bring your own materials.
Free, no booking required, limited
to 10 people. Access: regrettably,
due to the layout of the historic
building, the lower-ground floor of
the Cast Gallery is only accessible
by stairs.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Thu 15 Jun & 28 Sep, 1–2pm &
3–4pm each day, Gallery 36
Learn about the art of tea in Japan,
enjoy a bowl of green tea and
watch a demonstration in the
Ashmolean’s authentic Japanese
tea house. Organised in
conjunction with the Arethe
Festival, celebrating Japanese tea
and the arts of tea. More festival
events to follow in October and
November.
£5/£4, booking required.
Poetry in the Galleries
Sat 29 Jul & Sat 16 Sep, 2–3pm,
Gallery 21
Oxfordshire poets share new
work written in response to the
Ashmolean’s collections.
Free, no booking required.
COFFEE & CAKE
Relax and recharge with coffee, cake
and sandwiches in the Ashmolean
Café, or enjoy the pre-theatre menu in
our Rooftop Restaurant.
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MUSIC, CINEMA & LATES
Watch a classic film, experience live music or stay after hours in one of Oxford’s iconic locations.
© John Cairns
© Ian Wallman
ASHMOLEAN AFTER HOURS
© Ian Wallman
© Ian Wallman
POP-UP CINEMA
Fri 4–Sun 6 Aug, 9–11pm
Once again, the Phoenix Picture House will take over
the museum after hours for a weekend of cinema and
popcorn. Screenings will start at 9pm, or as soon as
it becomes dark. You are invited to arrive early, relax
and enjoy a drink in the beautiful surroundings. Why
not book a table for dinner in the Rooftop Dining
Room before the screening begins? £11/£10
Booking required, visit ashmolean.org for more info.
MUSIC
Music for Autism – Relaxed Concert
Tue 13 Jun, 12–1pm, Lecture Theatre
Join a relaxed and informal concert with the Orchestra
of St John’s. Perfect for those on the autism spectrum
or who have additional needs or learning disabilities.
Free, booking required.
01865 278015 / [email protected]
English Vocal Masterpieces
Tue 13 Jun, 7.30–9.30pm, Randolph Sculpture Gallery
Vocal masterpieces by Elgar Holst, Wesley, Britten and
Stanford, with the Orchestra of St John’s Ashmolean
Voices. Doors open 6.30pm.
£20 chair, £10 bench, booking essential.
07775 904 626 / www.osj.org.uk
Harpsichord Recital
Thu 22 Jun, 27 Jul & 28 Sep, 2–3.30pm, Gallery 44
Hear a selection of music played on the Kirkman
Harpsichord.
Free, no booking required.
Supported by the Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust.
Fri 30 Jun, 21 Jul & 25 Aug, until 8pm
EXHIBITION
EVENT
We will be keeping our doors open late
so you can explore the museum, enjoy an
evening viewing of Raphael: The Drawings, or attend
a talk, all after our normal closing time. A perfect
opportunity to relax after work or meet friends. There
will be music and bars serving food and drink.
General entry free, tickets needed for some events.
Visit ashmolean.org for more info.
Summer of Drawing
Visit one of our special Raphael-inspired drawing
stations in the galleries, with sketching gurus onhand to help you start or develop your skills. No
experience necessary! With some of the greatest
names in the history of art on the Museum walls, this
is the opportunity to learn from Old Masters as well as
contemporary artists.
Shakespeare’s Music
Sun 24 Sep, 12–1pm, Lecture Theatre
The Oxford Waits present songs and tunes from
Shakespeare and his time, playing in Tudor costume
with period instruments.
£6/£5, booking recommended.
In partnership with Oxford Brookes University and MRC Harwell
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Raphael: From the Sweet Style to the
Monumental
With Alice Foster, Art historian and Lecturer
Fri 21 Jul, 6pm, Lecture Theatre
Chart Raphael’s meteoric change of style, from his
early years up to his time working by invitation of the
Pope on the prestigious Vatican apartments.
£6/£5 concessions, booking essential.
An introduction to iPad drawing
With Martin Beek, Artist
Fri 25 Aug, 6pm, Education Studio & Galleries
Draw objects on an iPad using Zen Brush. Add colour
and layer your art work with Procreate app.
£10/£9 concessions, booking essential.
Can you turn an orange into a grapefruit? What
is digital wildfire? Is love real? Find out at the
Curiosity Carnival on Friday 29 September.
Register for tickets:
curiositycarnival.org
Supported by Music for Autism.
Raphael: The Drawings – The Curator’s View
Dr Catherine Whistler, Keeper of Western Art and
exhibition curator
Fri 30 Jun, 6pm, Lecture Theatre
£6/£5, booking required.
In a huge festival of curiosity across the University
of Oxford’s museums, libraries, gardens and
woods, there will be games, experiments,
busking, debates, music and a pub-style quiz.
This European Researchers’ Night project is funded by the European
Commission under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie action
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TOURS
FAMILY FUN
Discover more about the treasures of the Ashmolean with one of our free tours.
Fun, friendly and free, this is our vibrant and creative programme of family activities.
BITESIZE
RAPHAEL
Free with exhibition
entry, max. 10 places,
no booking required.
Exhibition Galleries
© Ian Wallman
Find out more by visiting the
Information Desk or go to
ashmolean.org/events/talks
Highlights Tours
Every Tue, Wed & Sat, 11am–
12pm, Gallery 21
Discover the treasures of the
Ashmolean with this great
introduction to the museum.
Lunchtime Tours
Tue–Sat, 1.15–2pm, Gallery 21
A different themed tour each
lunchtime.
Afternoon Tours
Every Wed & Thu, 3–3.45pm,
Gallery 21
A different themed tour each
afternoon.
All of the above are free, max. 15
places allocated on a first-come,
first-served basis.
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Interpreted Tours
Thu 15 Jun, 10.30am–12pm,
Gallery 21
A hands-on session for visually
impaired people.
Fri 16 Jun, 10.30am–12pm,
Gallery 21
A themed tour with a BSL
Interpreter.
No booking required.
Art in Crisis: What If...
Thu 6, 13 & 20 Jul, 3–4pm,
Gallery 21
What if we think about art in
a different context? Exploring
Eastern Art, people with
experience of homelessness will
give their unique perspective
on selected pieces. Part of the
national ‘Art in Crisis’ programme.
No booking required.
The Playful Child:
Renaissance notions of
childhood and divinity
With Dr Maya Corry, Lecturer
in Early Modern History,
University of Oxford
Fri 9 Jun, 11.30‒11.50am
Playfulness, childishness, familial
love and divinity in Raphael’s
drawings of the Virgin and Child.
Gravity and weight in
Raphael’s drawings
With Marte Sophie Meessen,
MA student, University of
Utrecht
Fri 16 Jun, 11.30‒11.50am
Explore the understanding of
gravity and weight in Raphael’s
drawings.
Raphael and Sculpture
With Amanda Hilliam, PhD
student, Oxford Brookes
University
Fri 7 Jul, 11.30‒11.50am
Raphael’s dynamic responses
to sculptures by ancient and
modern masters.
Depicting Dimension:
Geometry and Anatomy in
Raphael’s Drawings
With Sarah Griffin, DPhil student,
University of Oxford
Fri 21 Jul, 11.30‒11.50am
Two images that fuse Raphael’s
tender depictions of figures with
his skills in drawing space.
suitable for ages 4+. Join our
regular Ashventures: stories,
gallery hunts, games and crafts.
Meet in Gallery 21,
2‒2.45pm, repeated at 3.15‒4pm
Islamic Ceramics: Colour
& Pattern
Sat 10 Jun
China: Land of Dragons
Sat 24 Jun
Alice’s Day: Riddles & Games
Sat 1 Jul
Ancient Rome: Emperors
& Empires
Sat 9 Sep
18th-Century Art: Faces,
Frocks & Boxes
Sat 23 Sep
UNDER 5s: LITTLE
ASHMOLES
Explore, play and learn together
HOLIDAY
ADVENTURES:
MAY
HALF-TERM
Along the River Nile
Wed 31 May & Thu 1 Jun, 1‒4pm,
Education Centre
Create a giant collage of ancient
Egypt’s river Nile, and discover
what made it so amazing!
HOLIDAY
ADVENTURES:
SUMMER
HOLIDAYS
Draw!
Every Wed & Thu, 26 Jul–31 Aug,
2‒4pm, Education Centre
Sharpen your pencils for a summer
of dynamic drawing activities.
Drawing games, doodling,
discovering new ways to look and
draw with diverse materials – all
inspired by our amazing objects.
Look out for artists in the galleries
with drawing tips to share.
INSPIRE
& MAKE
Silver and Light
Sat 17 Jun, 2‒4pm, Education
Centre
Create a shimmering mobile,
inspired by artist Deborah Thomas’
light sculpture in the European
Goldsmiths’ Work gallery.
PICK
UP FUN
Begin your museum adventure at
the Information Desk.
Every day: family trails and
sketching materials.
Sat & Sun, 2–4pm: Fun ‘make
and takes’, magnifiers and torches
(subject to availability).
Check out p.12 for more familyfriendly Anglo-Saxons &
Vikings events!
Drop in All family events are
free, with a suggested donation
of £1 per child.
Reminder Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
with a new theme each month. All
welcome but particularly suitable
for 3–5 year olds.
Every Thursday in term-time
10.30‒11.30am
Mini Beast Feast
Thu 8, 15, 22, & 29 Jun, Gallery 48
Woof! Woof!
Thu 6, 13 & 20 Jul, Gallery 46
© Ian Wallman
Downstairs in the Cast
Gallery Tours
Every Thu & Sat, 2‒2.45pm,
Gallery 21
Learn about the great statues and
friezes of ancient Greece and
Rome through the collection
of plaster casts.
Free, max. 12 places. Access:
regrettably, due to the layout of
the historic building, the lowerground floor of the Cast Gallery is
only accessible by stairs.
EXHIBITION
EVENT
ASHVENTURES
All ages welcome, particularly
Rainbow
Thu 7, 14, 21 & 28 Sep, Gallery 66
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COMING SOON
Imagining the Divine
Art and the Rise of
World Religions
19 Oct 2017 - 18 Feb 2018
© Lauren Crichton
American Modernism
22 Mar 2018 - 22 July 2018
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