Joshua Donkor uses portraiture to subvert monolithic portrayals of Black identity. In this discussion with Chantel Akworkor Thompson, an educator and curator based in Ghana, he will share his influences and explain his techniques, rich in personal narrative. This event will take place during our Family Ties 'Up Late' evening, which will also include...
Adult Screen Print Workshop – Iconic Portraiture Friday 7 March | 10am-4pm | £85 pp This day-long workshop will take you on a deep dive into screen printing, led by artist and printmaker Emma Gregory. Stepping into the world of iconic portraits from mid-century America, you will recreate the same techniques used by makers of...
Sunday 9 March (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...
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...
Enjoy a guided exploration of the museum using our special Easter Trail for kids! No need to book, pick up from front desk and get hat hunting. Activity trail and children museum entry is free, adult entry fees still apply. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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...
