December 1, 2024
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Disused former art gallery to be sold owing to spiralling costs

By Andrew Turner BBC News, Norfolk 25 January 2024 Image source, Andrew Turner/BBC Image caption, The Yare Gallery closed in 2023 after grant funding ran out and the venture had failed to bring in sufficient income A former art gallery has been put up for sale after failing to cover running costs when grant funding

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Wolverhampton Art Gallery invites public to take part in largest ever exhibition of the nation’s hobbies

Thousands of unique hand crafted objects loaned by hundreds of people will go on display, with contributions invited from hobbyists such as costume and cosplay makers, crocheters and knitters, wood carvers and model makers, ceramicists, robotics engineers, origami specialists, augmented car enthusiasts and many more. The Hobby Cave, which has been commissioned by arts organisation

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‘Drawing attention’ at Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Opening Saturday 10 February visitors will be able to discover some of the most compelling up and coming names in the field of contemporary drawing, displayed alongside works by celebrated artists within the British Museum collection of prints and drawings. Wolverhampton Art Gallery will use this exhibition to highlight works in the city’s collection, while

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I put an art gallery in a block of flats in Maryhill

11 January 2024 Updated 12 January 2024 A block of flats in Glasgow may not be the obvious location for an art gallery – but that’s exactly where a group of artists are set to showcase their latest work. The Kitchen Sink is a multi-purpose gallery and performance space situated at the bottom of Torridon

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Call for artists to submit artwork for the 2024 Open Exhibition

Ferens Art Gallery is calling for submissions from professional and amateur artists for the 2024 Open Exhibition. Whether a regular exhibitor or entering for the very first time, for work to be seen by thousands of people, or to sell, the Ferens Open caters for all. Artists from all backgrounds are encouraged to submit their

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Edward Bawden & Me exhibition at The Higgins Bedford

From Saturday February 17 to Sunday October 13, 2024, some of the biggest names in British art, illustration, ceramics and textiles are coming together in an eclectic exhibition at The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford to celebrate the work of printmaker, illustrator, watercolourist and designer Edward Bawden (1903–89), entitled ‘Edward Bawden & Me’. Edward

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National Art Gallery reopens at Manx Museum after revamp

Image caption, The National Art Gallery features works by Manx artists or pieces inspired by the Isle of Man Article information Author, Catherine Nicoll Role, BBC News, Isle of Man 11 December 2023 The Isle of Man’s National Art Gallery has reopened at the Manx Museum after the collection has been rehung. Curator Katie King

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Gallery unwraps festive favourites for art advent

Treasured favourites from the stunning Leeds Art Gallery collection are being unwrapped for a unique new “art advent” this month. Members of the gallery’s team have selected their best-loved artworks and will be sharing their personal stories of why they love each one, with a different piece set to be unveiled each day throughout December.

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Julian Bell · At the National Gallery: On Frans Hals

Whatever​ the Laughing Cavalier is so pleased about, I’ve no wish to know. That bumptious bar-room menace from the Wallace Collection has me taking to my heels. I gravitate instead towards a black-hatted roué from the Fitzwilliam, more at ease with his slouch and sad wry smile. Elsewhere in the National Gallery’s Frans Hals exhibition

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