The Holburne is pleased to present a display of recent works by Joshua Donkor (b. 1997, UK), a Ghanian-British painter who grew up in Bath. His work is deeply personal, using portraiture to reflect family history, identities and experiences, exploring how feelings of belonging and estrangement play out through different generations. Donkor approaches portraiture...
Featuring major names of 20th century art including Francis Bacon, Peter Blake, Pauline Boty, Richard Hamilton, Gerhard Richter and Andy Warhol, Iconic: Portraiture from Francis Bacon to Andy Warhol brings rarely-seen works together to explore the ways artists are inspired by photography. The exhibition focuses on the period in the mid 20th century, particularly...
We are pleased to present the first exhibition in the UK by Diedrick Brackens (b. 1989, Texas, US) this spring. Born in Texas in 1989, his hand-crafted works employ techniques from West African weaving, quilting from the American South and European tapestry-making to create works that explore American history, African American and queer identity,...
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...
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....
Home Education workshop - KS1 Going Greek This workshop is specifically programmed for home educators (5-8yrs) to access and enjoy the museum's collection through exploration and creativity. Friday 25th April, 10am - 12noon 14 places available = £10 per child + £2 booking fee (all children must be supported by an adult throughout the workshop) In this...
A Holburne volunteer-led event FREE evening of talks, workshops and gallery visits Discounted entry to ‘Iconic: Portraiture from Francis Bacon to Andy Warhol’ including gallery talks (£7/free to members) Free showing of Ken Russell’s mini film ‘Pop Goes the Easel’ - book here Discover our plans for the new Schroder Gallery – vote on the...
Ken Russell's 1962 film is widely celebrated as one of the most innovative art documentaries of all time. Moving from London bedsits and studios to the cinema and fairground, it profiles the Young British Artists of the day who pioneered Pop Art, including Peter Blake, Peter Phillips, Derek Boshier and Pauline Boty. The screening will...