Date: Wednesday 22 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: Wednesday 22 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.

22 August – Today’s talk will be given by Peter Miller and will be about Algernon Newton’s ‘Minster Court’.

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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Date: Wednesday 22 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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Date: Wednesday 22 August 2018, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Songbox – plants on the move, in time and space.

This is a lively, interactive guided tour of York’s Museum Gardens, Edible Wood and The Plant Pavillion investigating plant evolution.

This event is free and open to all ages, including children with their parent or carer. Meet at The Plant Pavillion on the Artists Garden.

Pollinarium Activities

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. For all Pollinarium Activities, please visit our events calendar.

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Date: Wednesday 22 August 2018, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Songbox – plants on the move, in time and space.

This is a lively, interactive guided tour of York’s Museum Gardens, Edible Wood and The Plant Pavillion investigating plant evolution.

This event is free and open to all ages, including children with their parent or carer. Meet at The Plant Pavillion on the Artists Garden.

Pollinarium Activities

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. For all Pollinarium Activities, please visit our events calendar.

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