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Curator’s Choice – Wed 21 Nov 2018

Curator's Choice

Date: Wednesday 21 November 2018, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Our Curator’s Choice talk is the perfect way for you to discover more about the fantastic collections at York Art Gallery.

This event is included with your gallery admission.

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Curator’s Talk: the map that changed the world – Wed 21 Nov 2018

Curator's Talk: the map that changed the world

Date: Wednesday 21 November 2018, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Yorkshire Museum Curator of Natural Science, Sarah King, discusses the significance of William ‘Strata’ Smith’s 200 year old geological map.

Included in admission, no need to book.

William Smith’s map is the inspiration behind Strata – Rock – Dust – Stars, York Art Gallery’s large scale media arts exhibition.

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Friends of York Art Gallery Lunchtime Talk – Wed 21 Nov 2018

Date: Wednesday 21 November 2018, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join Fiona Green, Curatorial Assistant, for this Friends of York Art Gallery (FYAG) lunchtime talk about Quentin Blake’s illustrations in The BFG in Pictures.

Included in gallery admission. No need to book.

If you’re a Friend of York Art Gallery, please present your FYAG membership card for free admission. YMT Card holders are also entitled to free admission.

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Sketchbook Circle – Wed 21 Nov 2018

Sketchbook Circle

Date: Wednesday 21 November 2018, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Be inspired by our collections at York Art Gallery to develop your skills and fill up your sketchbooks at this regular informal drawing group for adults.

Included in admission – click here to book through Eventbrite.

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Automaton Clock: Talk and Demonstration – Wed 21 Nov 2018

Automaton Clock: Talk and Demonstration

Date: Wednesday 21 November 2018, 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join us for this talk on the Automaton Clock, an extravagant clock featuring moving figures and sound.

In this talk, we’ll discuss this fascinating clock and what we know about its history. Afterwards, we’ll activate the clock so you can see its many decorations brought to life.

The talk starts at 2pm, will last between 5-10 minutes and is included with your gallery admission. For our admission prices, please see our visitor information page.

In the meantime, why not see some of the other fascinating objects in our collection?

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