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Events and activities for everyone
A varied programme of events for adults and children, including talks and workshops, accompanies the temporary exhibitions and permanent displays in the Art Gallery & Museum.
The Art Gallery & Museum is particularly interested in working with young people and groups which have been identified as under-represented in its existing audience.
Forthcoming events:
Thursday Flickers
Thursdays 6.30 - 7.30pm
Our Thursday Flickers screenings are a great opportunity to see some unique short films by local and emerging film makers. FREE no need to book.
Thursday Flickers will take a winter break during December and January. The spring season of screenings will commence on Thursday 11 February 2010.
If you would like to show your work at one of our Thursday Flickers screenings, please contact Tammy Woodrow, tammy.woodrow@warwickdc.gov.uk
Image: Still from The Moustache by Brian Harley.
Friday Focus
Fridays at 1pm
Learn something new in your lunch break! Friday Focus lunchtime talks cover a wide range of topics relating to the Art Gallery & Museum's collections and the Royal Pump Rooms. Come and discover some of the facinating facts behind our exhibits. The talks are informal and last about 15 minutes. FREE no need to book.
January programme of talks:
Friday 15 January: Rosalyn Smith will introduce the plans to refurbish the Medical History Gallery. This will be a good opportunity to give your opinion. There will be a Questions and Answers session and a questionnaire.
Friday 22 January: Andrew Jones, Deputy Chief Exectutive of Warwick District Council, will talk about his favourite piece from our collection, Corridor, Mishkor Sanatorium by Jason Oddy. This talk is part of our Collection Connection programme.
Friday 29 January: Join curatorial officer Sarah Brown for an introduction to the new exhibition water-shed:New work by Edmund de Waal. Sarah will discuss 20th century ceramics and the inspiration behind de Waal's new work.
Roy Davenport's Magic Show
Thursday 7 January, 6.30 - 7.30pm
A superb show for all the family by internationally acclaimed magician, Roy Davenport. This is a unique opportunity to see some illusions performed using The Amazing Chang's original props. £3 per adult (free entry for children, FLAG members and students). Places are limited, please call 01926 742700 to book.
Family Fun
The Family Friendly logo provides a garantee of quality family friendly activities. Visit the Family Fun website www.family-fun.org.uk to find family friendly, fun and exciting events to entertain your kids at your local art galleries and museums.
Children's University
Children aged 5 - 13 years can join the Children's University or Kids College.
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