Collections will be open from 17:00 as part of the Holburne Museum Up Late and the film screening will start at 19:00. From Austen to Bridgerton, Bath has long been the centre of the period drama aesthetic but how does the representation on screen affect our view of the reality? Michael Winterbottom takes on the...
The work of British pop artist Pauline Boty expresses many of the social changes and tensions for young women in Britain in the 1960s. This lecture will look at Boty’s work and, in particular, her self-portraits and photographic portraits of her, in the context of shifts in morality and sexuality in the period and the...
Creativity & Wellbeing Tea Party Wed 19 March, 2 – 4pm FREE – All welcome Pop in for inspiring creative activities, tea and cake.Come and meet our friendly Pathways to Wellbeing team and find out about the supported art groups we run. Promoting mental health and wellbeing through creativity!
The start of great art is a curious mind! Come and discover Bath’s emerging artists and performers in this Up Late pop-up exhibition at the Holburne Museum. For one night only, the museum will play host to a vibrant showcase including new paintings, photographs and sculptures. Alongside the visual art, enjoy a compelling programme of...
From Austen to Bridgerton, Bath has long been the centre of the period drama aesthetic but how does the representation on screen affect our view of the reality? Michael Winterbottom takes on the period drama in film-within-a-film, A Cock and Bull Story. Now 20 years old, A Cock and Bull Story is a fantastic look...
Easter Art Camps Monday 7th April - Collage, Weave and Sew Enjoy a day focused on all things textiles. From huge hanging tapestries to beautiful beaded baskets, explore pattern and mixed materials to create your own textile inspired hanging. 7-11 April | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs £48 per day, per child (+ booking fee) Our popular Holiday...
Easter Art Camps Tuesday 8th April - Hidden Treasures Play detective for the day as you uncover the hidden treasures at the museum. Create a map to lead the way and make your own unique treasure ‘chest’ to fill with goodies. 7-11 April | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs £48 per day, per child (+ booking fee)...
Easter Art Camps Wednesday 9th April - Pop Art Portraits! Andy Warhol is in the building! See work by one of the world’s most famous artist’s and create a repeat colourful ‘pop art’ self-portrait, enjoy printmaking, drawing and collage. 7-11 April | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs £48 per day, per child (+ booking fee) Our...
Easter Art Camps Thursday 10th April – Sculptor Extraordinaire Sculpt, build and mould. Be inspired by sculptors throughout history to go beyond the page and make art in 3D! Experiment with clay, plaster and more to develop sculpting skills. 7-11 April | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs £48 per day, per child...
Easter Art Camps Friday 11th April – Curious Creatures Many wonderful and mysterious creatures live within the Holburne Museum. Enjoy a playful day of printmaking, clay and more as you make your own creature inspired creations to take home. 7-11 April | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs £48 per day, per child (+ booking fee) Our...
Sunday 13 April (Sunday 12 Jan, Sunday 9 Feb, Sunday 9 March, Sunday 13 April) 2- 4pm | £12.50 per ticket (price includes free museum entry to collection and exhibitions) Cost: £12.50 Concession: £7 - Art Fund, NUS Card (Full time student), 18-25 yr olds Pathways to Wellbeing participants: £5 Art for All! 28 places...
Fan-tastic Paper Fashion Tuesday 15 April | 10.30am-12.30pm | FREE No need to book, just drop in on the day. Fold it, cut it, bunch it, scrunch it! Create outrageous paper outfits Inspired by our collection of silk and paper fans. This activity has been developed with our Young Creatives Group – Make It New....
