York Art Gallery

Pollinarium Activities – Wed 8 Aug 2018

Pollinarium Activities

Date: Wednesday 8 August 2018, All Day
Venue: York Art Gallery

Prior to the arrival of The Pollinarium (a family friendly, audio-visual installation commissioned by York Mediale, York Museums Trust and Invisible Dust) there will be a variety of family friendly events, workshops and activities held in the Artists Garden.

As part of these events, structures will be built containing a variety of plants, to be looked after by members of the local community during August. These structures will form the entrance and walkway of The Pollinarium when it arrives in late September.

Open to all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet at The Plant Pavillion on the Artists Garden.

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Pick A Favourite, Make a Wish – Wed 8 Aug 2018

Pick A Favourite, Make a Wish

Date: Wednesday 8 August 2018, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Be inspired by the Friends of York Art Gallery, who are celebrating their 70th anniversary this year with a special exhibition of their favourite works. See which one is your favourite and draw your own version, then visit our Wish List Wall to add your ideas for new artworks.

If you’re completing the Arts Award then don’t forget to collect your sticker when you’ve completed your drawing.

This activity takes place daily from 1 to 31 August, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

Included in admission, no need to book.

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FOYAG Talk: Mary Ellen Best – Wed 8 Aug 2018

FOYAG Talk: Mary Ellen Best

Date: Wednesday 8 August 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.

8 August – Today’s talk will be by Linda Downey, who will look at three paintings by Mary Ellen Best – General Norcliffe in his Study, Miss Crompton’s Room, and The Artist at Work.

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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Pick A Favourite, Make a Wish – Wed 8 Aug 2018

Pick A Favourite, Make a Wish

Date: Wednesday 8 August 2018, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Be inspired by the Friends of York Art Gallery, who are celebrating their 70th anniversary this year with a special exhibition of their favourite works. See which one is your favourite and draw your own version, then visit our Wish List Wall to add your ideas for new artworks.

If you’re completing the Arts Award then don’t forget to collect your sticker when you’ve completed your drawing.

This activity takes place daily from 1 to 31 August, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

Included in admission, no need to book.

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