 Visit Wolverhampton’s brilliant family-friendly venues this February half term to discover more arts and culture than you can shake a wet paintbrush at! We have regular activities for children and young people throughout school holidays as well as special events on weekends throughout the year.
To see what's on visit our website.
A British Museum touring exhibition Drawing attention: emerging artists in dialogue
Sat 10 Feb - Sun 16 May
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Drawing attention: emerging artists in dialogue presents some of the most compelling and talented artists working in contemporary drawing, displayed alongside highlights from the British Museum’s print and drawings collection.
While the Museum has actively collected contemporary drawings since the 1970s, it is now, for the first time also focusing on emerging artists. The newly acquired works include drawings by some of the youngest artists to be collected by the British Museum. These will be presented alongside works by celebrated artists from Mary Delany, Andy Warhol, Yinka Shonibare and Barbara Hepworth to Édouard Manet and Camille Corot.
Visit the website for more information.
Free admission
Image credit - Charmaine Watkiss (born 1964), Double Consciousness: Be Aware of One’s Intentions, pencil, water-soluble graphite, watercolour and ink, 2021. Acquired with Art Fund and Rootstein Hopkins Foundation support © 2023 The Trustees of the British Museum. Reproduced by permission of the artist
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The Hobby Cave: Hetain Patel and Artangel invite the public to join the loudest presentation of our quiet pastimes.
Award-winning artist Hetain Patel invites you to join The Hobby Cave, the loudest presentation of our quiet pastimes.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery is excited to join a network of 13 partnering organisations across the UK, led by Artangel to assemble an ambitious celebration of everyday creativity and self-expression.
From makers and modifiers to collectors and crafters, members of the public are invited to share details of their favourite hobby and be part of this audacious multi-location project.
The Hobby Cave will unite en masse objects that have been painstakingly created by people from all corners of the UK, around the commitments of daily life. But first, we want to hear from you!
What’s your favourite hobby? Join the project by submitting your favourite hobby via The Hobby Cave.
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Ed Isaacs: Drawing Places
On until Sun 24 Mar
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Wolverhampton-based artist Ed Isaacs is a prolific draughtsman and is known across the West Midlands region for his captivating drawings in pencil. His intricate, large-scale works primarily focus on the concept of place and capturing the ‘genius loci’ or the spirit of an environment. He often depicts the area where he lives and works: Wolverhampton and the surrounding Black Country.
Find out more by visiting our website.
Image credit: Ring Road Geese II © Ed Isaacs, 2023
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Harlequinade - A Great British Panto!
On until 31 Mar
Bantock House Museum
The Harlequinade developed as an English pantomime between the 17th and mid-19th centuries. It was at first a slapstick adaptation of the Italian 16th century commedia dell’arte but went on to be the favourite element of Victorian panto.
This exhibition looks at the Harlequinade in England through puppets and Toy Theatre, giving insight into its four main characters: Harlequin, Columbine, Pantaloon and of course the mischievous Clown!
Free admission
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Pop Art and Pottery
On until Sun 24 Mar
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
A kaleidoscope of Pop ceramics by key artists, including special edition dinner plates, tea services, vases and mugs.
Free admission
Image credit: Small Dish by Michelle Ettrick, 2023
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Friends in Focus
On until March
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
This exhibition brings together a selection of artworks from the Gallery’s permanent collection which were acquired with generous support from Friends of Wolverhampton Art Gallery and Museums.
More information
Free admission
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Black Country Landscapes
Permanent Display
Black Country Landscapes presents a selection of art and objects from Wolverhampton’s collections to explore the relationships between the Black Country’s industries and landscapes.
From the atmospheric depictions of Edwin Butler Bayliss to the monumental work of Robert Perry, the paintings show the past and present of Black Country industry. To find out more visit wolverhamptonart.org.uk.
Free admission
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Drop-in creative workshop led by artist Emii Alrai
Sat 10 Feb
10.30am - 12pm
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
As part of the opening for A British Museum touring exhibition Drawing attention: emerging artists in dialogue we are hosting a number of events on Saturday 10 February.
Suitable for all audiences including children and families – no booking required
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Artists Charmaine Watkiss and Emii Alrai in conversation with art historian Sophie Hatchwell
Sat 10 Feb
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
The exhibition presents some of the most compelling and talented new artists working in contemporary drawing, displayed alongside highlights from the British Museum’s collection of prints and drawings. In this thought-provoking selection, emerging artists take the medium of drawing in new directions.
We are delighted to welcome two of the exhibiting artists, Charmaine Watkiss and Emii Alrai, to the Gallery for this panel discussion. They will be presenting their work in Wolverhampton for the very first time. In conversation with art historian Sophie Hatchwell, they will elaborate on their creative practice, processes and technique, and their artistic journeys and inspirations.
Suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Free – booking required
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Mother's Day
Bantock House Museum & Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Why not treat your mum this mother’s day with an exclusive afternoon tea served in the Edwardian dining room and drawing room at Bantock House on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 March from 11:30am until 1pm or 2pm until 3.30pm.
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An exclusive afternoon tea served in the stunning Glaze cafe at Wolverhampton Art Gallery on Mothering Sunday 10 March from 11.30am until 1pm or 2pm – 3.30pm
Presented on our beautiful cake stands and including a range of delicate sandwiches, handmade cakes, scones and fancies, served with a pot of tea or coffee. All mums will also get a free glass of Prosecco (125ml) or non-alcoholic wine.
£25 per person or £12.50 for children under 12 years old.
Advance booking is essential please call Bantock on 01902 556345 or Wolverhampton Art Gallery on 01902 550969 for booking and availability.
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Glaze - The Eating Space
Fancy a treat, or somewhere new to work or meet? Then why not pop along to Glaze, the eating space at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.
Our menu features everything from a full English breakfast, homemade soup of the day, tarka dahl and a variety of sandwiches and jacket potatoes, to our favourite coffees, loose-leaf teas and delicious handmade cakes. There are lots of vegan, vegetarian and GF options too. Whatever time of day your visit there’s certain to be a treat to tempt you. Take a look at our menu.
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The Courtyard Café
Set in the beautiful Edwardian surroundings of Bantock House Museum, The Courtyard Café is open seven days a week and offers a wide range of food and beverages.
Dog friendly.
See the full menu here.
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