Experience York Art Gallery in a whole new light this half-term at our Curious Takeover!

Saturday 26th February
11am – 4pm (activities scheduled throughout)
Free!

In partnership with Curious Arts

Join us as we celebrate families of all shapes and sizes through colourful, creative activities inspired by the gallery itself, in celebration of LGBT History Month and The Queering the Burton Project. The activities are mainly aimed at ages 4-7 years and their families – but there will be something for everyone!

A BSL interpreter will also be with us throughout the day!

To take part, book your FREE ticket to visit us on Saturday 26th February.

Takeover activities:

Curious Crafts

Celebrate everything that’s unique and wonderful about families at our Curious Craft workshops. Try out colourful arts and crafts with our Curious Artists, inspired by the Queering the Burton Project.

Drag Storytime
Settle down for an interactive storytime as our Curious Drag Artists read their favourite binary-breaking picture books. 

Learn to Vogue
Practice your best power poses and learn to Vogue at our pop-up dance classes.

Create your own family logo
Create a design that represents your family and turn it into a badge to take away and wear with pride! 

Protest Poster Making
Key elements of LGBTQIA+ history and culture, art and activism often join forces in the fight for progress and equality. Work with our Curious Artists to create your own protest posters expressing your hope for change.  

(Suitable for older children and adults)

Curious Family Trail

Explore the gallery to search for families of all shapes and sizes. Find them all to claim your prize!