This two-part blog will highlight how you can experience all thirteen of the MAP partner institutions in the safety and comfort of your own home. You can read the first part here. New Art Gallery, Walsall New Art Gallery are releasing weekly Wednesday Workshops that are perfect for keeping the kids entertained while staying … Continue reading “Experience Art in the Midlands at Home (Part 2)”
Tag: Museums
Inclusive Arts exhibition opening at the RBSA in partnership with Sense
A new exhibition at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artist’s Gallery featuring work created by Sense artists with complex disabilities opens this coming Monday. As part of the ongoing project, ‘Making Together’, a new exhibition is opening on 9th September at the RBSA. The project is a partnership between the RBSA and Sense, a national … Continue reading “Inclusive Arts exhibition opening at the RBSA in partnership with Sense”
Launch of Pre-Raphaelites Online
Today is the official launch of Pre-Raphaelites Online, a project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council to unite UK and US collections of Pre-Raphaelite work. They aim to collaborate with museums and academic institutions in order to create an online platform which will enable more research into and promote public engagement with the … Continue reading “Launch of Pre-Raphaelites Online”
Final articles for Midlands Art Papers 2 published
The final two articles from Midlands Art Papers, issue 2, have now been published online. In this blog, Undergraduate Research Scholar Jen Wilbur briefly summarises both of the articles. On Exhibit: Curating Madame Vuillard by curator Francesca Berry In her article ‘On Exhibit: Curating Madame Vuillard’, curator Dr Francesca Berry discusses the recent exhibition ‘Maman: Vuillard … Continue reading “Final articles for Midlands Art Papers 2 published”
Midlands Art Papers article leads to rediscovery of ‘lost’ Sophie Anderson painting
Dr. Kate Nichols, editor of MAP and Birmingham Fellow of British Art for the University of Birmingham, has written a post about how their article for MAP Issue 1 has lead to the rediscovery of a ‘lost’ Sophie Anderson painting. Sophie Anderson was a ‘cosmopolitan Victorian Artist in the Midlands’ who traveled between France, America, England, … Continue reading “Midlands Art Papers article leads to rediscovery of ‘lost’ Sophie Anderson painting”
‘Artist In Focus: Frank Brangwyn’ Exhibition At The Dudley Museum
The Dudley Museum is currently showcasing a selection of works by Anglo-Welsh artist, Sir Frank-Brangwyn (1867-1956), focusing on his drawings and sketches. The exhibition was curated by University of Birmingham student Tess Madden, who was on a placement at the Dudley Museum during her MA studies in International Heritage. It will be on display until … Continue reading “‘Artist In Focus: Frank Brangwyn’ Exhibition At The Dudley Museum”
Melanie Tomlinson at the Wolverhampton Museum and Art Gallery
The Wolverhampton Museum and Art Gallery are currently showing works by Birmingham based artist Melanie Tomlinson in an exhibition titled ‘Melanie Tomlinson: Ghost Horses and Guns’. The artist has also worked with the Hope Community Project who are based in the Heath Town area of Wolverhampton to create a second exhibition titled ‘Reflections of Hope: … Continue reading “Melanie Tomlinson at the Wolverhampton Museum and Art Gallery”
‘Artists in Focus: Celebrating Museums and Wellbeing’ at The New Art Gallery, Walsall
Until the 2nd December 2018 The New Art Gallery, Walsall will be celebrating wellbeing in museums, through their ‘Artists in Focus’ display. Having opened in Museums and Wellbeing Week, the gallery’s annual rehang this year, focuses on placing individual contemporary artists in themed rooms. These are presented amongst highlights from the renowned Garman Ryan Collection. … Continue reading “‘Artists in Focus: Celebrating Museums and Wellbeing’ at The New Art Gallery, Walsall”
‘Fevral – A Folklore’ Exhibition with the art of Stewart Francis Easton at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry
On display at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry is the ‘Fevral – A Folklore’ exhibition containing works by artist Stewart Francis Easton. This engaging and intriguing exhibition is open until 2nd September 2018. Fevral – A Folklore The Fevral – A Folklore exhibition is the artist’s exploration into the creation and development of … Continue reading “‘Fevral – A Folklore’ Exhibition with the art of Stewart Francis Easton at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry”
On Display At The RBSA: Gabrielle Roberts-Dalton
Currently on show at the RBSA Gallery is an exhibition by artist Gabrielle Roberts-Dalton titled Menopause: A Change In Life. Gabby, as the artist likes to be known, explores the emotional and physical challenges of the menopause through self-portraits in oil, Indian ink and prints. Her work will be on display until the 4th August … Continue reading “On Display At The RBSA: Gabrielle Roberts-Dalton”