Date: Wednesday 20 June 2018, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join a York Art Gallery curator or expert every third Wednesday of the month at 12.30pm for our free 30 minute curator’s talk.

On 20 June, Varvara Shavrova will give an introduction to ‘The Sea is the Limit’ as part of Refugee Week 2018.

The Sea is the Limit questions the meaning of nationalism, free movement, inclusion and exclusion. Through a wide range of media, including interactive installations, drawings, paintings, sculpture, audio, and video works, the artists exhibited here draw upon historical and contemporary narratives that shape identity and opinion about refugees and their experiences. This exhibition challenges our pre-existing concepts of migration, immigrants, dispossession, rootlessness, and the meaning(s) of national borders. Many of the artists are themselves migrants, and this exhibition explores the desire for freedom and a better life held by migrants that stands in sharp contrast to the reality they experience during their journeys.

Talks are free with no need to book (gallery admission applies).

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Date: Thursday 21 June 2018, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join our Welcome Team for ten minute talks based on our collections and exhibitions.

Available 2pm, 2.15pm, 2.30pm and 2.45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Date: Friday 22 June 2018, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: York Art Gallery

Museum Baby (under two years old) – Special baby sessions linked to exhibitions, including songs and sensory activities for babies and their carers. Sessions are a mixture of free flow and adult led activities which all relate to the Early Years curriculum. A perfect introduction to our gallery!

Fabric – Discover the different texture fabric, play with rag dolls and make a den with the materials.

Sessions are FREE for kids, admission applies for adults* – click here to book through Eventbrite.

*Free entry for adults with a YMT Card – 12 months of unlimited access to all York Museums Trust sites.

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Date: Friday 22 June 2018, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join our Welcome Team for ten minute talks based on our collections and exhibitions.

Available 2pm, 2.15pm, 2.30pm and 2.45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Date: Saturday 23 June 2018, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Artist Nick Elwood talks about his experiences in Calais and his work in the current exhibition ‘The Sea is the Limit’ at York Art Gallery, followed by an opportunity to see Nick’s sketchbooks and working drawings in the Studio.

£10 (includes gallery admission) – click here to book through Eventbrite.

This event has been organised to coincide with Refugee Week 2018.

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Date: Sunday 24 June 2018, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

The Studio will be open 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm for the chance to try practical art activities inspired by ‘The Sea is the Limit’ exhibition.

Included in admission*, no need to book.

*Entry to the gallery is FREE to York residents during the Residents Festival.

This event has been organised to coincide with Refugee Week 2018.

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Date: Sunday 24 June 2018, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join our Welcome Team for ten minute talks based on our collections and exhibitions.

Available 2pm, 2.15pm, 2.30pm and 2.45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Date: Monday 25 June 2018, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join our Welcome Team for ten minute talks based on our collections and exhibitions.

Available 2pm, 2.15pm, 2.30pm and 2.45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Date: Tuesday 26 June 2018, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join our Welcome Team for ten minute talks based on our collections and exhibitions.

Available 2pm, 2.15pm, 2.30pm and 2.45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Date: Wednesday 27 June 2018, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join the Friends of York Art Gallery for a fascinating series of regular talks.

27 June – Today’s talk will be given by Dorothy Nott, who will turn our attention to the ‘Betrayal of Christ’ by Carel Victor Weight.

This talk has been organised by the Friends of York Art Gallery but non-members are welcome to attend.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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