Dates: Saturday 11 August 2018–Sunday 12 August 2018, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Do you love plants and insects? Would you like to be involved in building part of a living installation that will be in the Artists Garden at York Art Gallery throughout the summer?

Loop.pH, the artists building a giant Pollinarium as part of new media arts festival York Mediale, will be back in the Artists Gardens, behind York Art Gallery this weekend – to build the second part of this remarkable installation.

Gardening enthusiasts, families with children and volunteers of all kinds, are invited to join in with planting a variety of interesting plant species in the plant pavillion and helping the artists construct a large space frame structure called the archilace! No experience is necessary.

Drop into the Artists Garden behind York Art Gallery anytime between 11am and 5pm to join in the fun, on what is set to be a glorious, green fingered day! Entry is absolutely free.

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Date: Saturday 11 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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Date: Saturday 11 August 2018, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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.

Events are free to attend, please visit the website to find out more: yorkmediale.com

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Date: Saturday 11 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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