Exhibitions & EventsMay - October 2012

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NEW ART FOR A NEW AGE: OPTIMISM IN POST-WAR BRITISH ABSTRACTION 3 May – 1 July

Ten History of Art students from the University of Warwick who took part in the Young Curators Project curated this exhibition as part of their final year studies. Exploring the theme of optimism in post-war British art, the exhibition will display abstract painting and sculpture from around 1960 made by artists working in both London and St. Ives. Included in the show are works from the Arts Council Collection and University of Warwick Art Collection which represent this optimistic new age. Featured artists: David Annesley, Bernard Cohen, Robyn Denny, Barry Flanagan, Terry Frost, Barbara Hepworth, Patrick Heron, John Hoyland, Sarah Kent, Jeremy Moon, Eduardo Paolozzi, Bridget Riley, Peter Sedgley and Bryan Wynter.

ART GALLERY & MUSEUMEXHIBITIONS

Orthian 1, Sarah Kent, 1966. Courtesy Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London.

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ART GALLERY & MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS

GOING FOR GOLD! CELEBRATING LOCAL SPORTING LIFE 14 July – 7 October

Find out about our local sporting heroes in this exhibition to mark the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Looking at all levels of sports participation across a wide range of sports, Going for Gold! celebrates the rich sporting heritage of Warwick district, the home of the first lawn tennis club in the world.

The exhibition brings together sporting memorabilia belonging to individuals and sports clubs from across the district, alongside items from the museum collection. Highlights include an early 20th century rowing boat, a head guard worn by World Middleweight Boxing Champion Randolph Turpin, and the Leamington Lawn Tennis trophy won by Dr Joshua Pim, who later went on to win two Wimbledon singles titles in 1893 and 1894.

Leamington 100m hurdler Sara McGreavy

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NEW ART FOR A NEW AGE Private ViewThursday 3 May, 6 - 7.30pm

Join us for the opening of this exhibition curated by History of Art students from University of Warwick. The opening speech by Professor Michael Hatt, Chair of University of Warwick’s History of Art Department, will start at 6.30pm. Free, no need to book.

NEW ART FOR A NEW AGEFriday FocusFriday 4 May, 1 - 1.30pm

Drop in and listen to an introduction to the New Art for a New Age exhibition by the History of Art students of University of Warwick. The talk will include a guided tour. Free, no need to book.

Glow, Bernard Cohen, 1965. Courtesy Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London. © Bernard Cohen, courtesy Flowers, London

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FUN WITH COLOUR WORKSHOPSaturday 12 May, 11am - 4pm

Take inspiration from the current exhibition New Art for a New Age and experiment with colour. Create your very own piece of abstract art!£6 per person. Recommended for ages 8 – 12 years. Places are limited, please call 01926 742700. Payment required to confirm booking. Non-refundable.

IN CONVERSATIONThursday 17 May, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Join Mead Gallery curator Sarah Shalgosky, artist and writer Peter McCarthy, and artist and Coventry University lecturer Graham Chorlton, for a conversation about the New Art for a New Age exhibition. They will discuss post-war British abstract art and its historical significance.£3 per person (free entry to FLAG members and students).Places are limited, please call 01926 742700.Payment required to confirm booking. Non-refundable.

Ginger and Purple ‘Chirpy’, Terry Frost, 1966. Courtesy Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London. © The Estate of Terry Frost

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STILL LIFE PAINTING FOR ADULTSSaturday 19 May, 11am - 4pm

Spend the day working on your own canvas to explore still life painting. The day is a taster opportunity for beginners. £15 per person. Places are limited, please call 01926 742700. Payment required to confirm booking. Non-refundable.

LIFE DRAWING CLASSES FOR ADULTSThursdays, 14 June - 19 July, 5.30 - 7.30pm

This six week CRAFT STUDIO series offers you the opportunity to enjoy untutored drawing sessions with a life model. Bring your own drawing equipment. £30 for 6 sessions. Places are limited, please call 01926 742700. Payment required to confirm booking.Non-refundable.

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JEWELLERY MAKING FOR ADULTSSaturday 16 June, 11am – 4pm

Spend the day experimenting with a variety of beads and wire. Create bright, colourful necklaces, brooches and bracelets. If you have any broken or old jewellery to re-model, bring it along.£15 per person.Places are limited, please call 01926 742700.Payment required to confirm booking.Non-refundable.

GOING FOR GOLD!FAMILY OPEN DAY Saturday 14 July, 12noon – 3pm

Join in a day of sporting fun to celebrate the opening of the Going for Gold! exhibition. Bring your family to watch sports demonstrations and take part in arts activities that include making your own medal to take home. Free, drop in and join in. Suitable for the whole family.

Young boy learning how to paddle a canoe. © Frank Cooper

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GOING FOR GOLD!Friday FocusFriday 20 July, 1 - 1.30pm

Join vicki Slade, Senior Curatorial Officer, for an introduction to the Going for Gold! Celebrating Local Sporting Life exhibition. The talk will include a guided tour.Free, no need to book. Lady playing bowls. Photograph

from 1968

HERITAGE OPEN DAY 2012Friday 7 September, 1pm

Take a guided tour of the Royal Pump Rooms. Find out about the building’s vibrant history and discover what goes on behind the scenes.Free, places are limited, please call 01926 742700.

Postcard from the 1920s

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FRIENDS OF LEAMINGTON SPA ART GALLERY & MUSEUM (FLAG)

FLAG support the Art Gallery & Museum, particularly by helping to fund the purchase and conservation of works of art. FLAG also organise a programme of events and visits. They always welcome new members. To find out more, please contact Maureen Chapman on 01789 840703 or visit www.friendsofleamingtonartgallery.co.uk

PRINTMAKING FOR ADULTSSaturday 8 September, 11am - 4pm

Draw on location in Jephson Gardens, taking inspiration from the trees and the river. Turn these drawings into a series of prints. £15 per person. Places are limited, please call 01926 742700. Payment required to confirm booking. Non-refundable.

This festival is organized by Heritage Matters, a not-for-profit collective, to celebrate Leamington Spa’s rich heritage and culture. For more events visit www.leamingtonlooksback.co.uk

ART CART FAMILY FUNSaturday 26 May, 1 - 3pmJoin us for a craft session inspired by the 1950s. Create your very own artwork to take home. Final entry at 2.45pm. Free, drop in and join in. Recommended for children up to 12 years.

FRIDAY FOCUSFriday 1 June, 1 - 1.30pmAs part of the Leamington Looks Back Festival, Archie Pitts will talk about the restoration of Leamington Spa’s railway station.Free, no need to book.

Arty TotsWednesday 6 June, 11am - 12noonArty toddlers and their carers can drop in and make elephant masks during this craft session for under 5s. Free, drop in and join in.

FRIDAY FOCUSFriday 8 June, 1 - 1.30pmAs part of the Leamington Looks Back Festival, Archie Pitts will talk about the Linden Arches restoration project in the Pump Room Gardens.Free, no need to book.

Olympic Torch Relay1 July 2012

There will be events across the district to celebrate the arrival of the Torch Relay in the run up to the London 2012 Olympic Games.

We hope you will bring the whole family along and join in the celebrations. You can take part in sports and cultural activities, as well as enjoy entertainment and demonstrations.

Events will be held in,• Warwick – St Nicholas Park• Leamington – Pump Room Gardens • Kenilworth – Abbey Fields

Each event will be timed to finish before the Torch arrives so that you can go and line the streets to welcome the Torch Relay.

You can find more information on our website at; www.warwickdc.gov.uk/London2012

ART GALLERY & MUSEUMfamily events

Half Term Art Club Thursday 7 June, 2 - 4pm

To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee have a go at making your very own bunting, to hang in your house, garden or maybe at school. This event is also part of the Leamington Looks Back Festival. Art Club sessions last 30 minutes, starting at 2, 2.45 and 3.30pm.Free, drop in and join in.Recommended for ages 6 – 12 years.

Children’s Art CompetitionSaturday 28 July, 11am – 3pmPrizes announced 3.30pm

Join in a special Art Cart Family Fun drawing event. Create your own masterpiece using the Going for Gold! exhibition as inspiration. Open to children in three categories, 6 years and under, 7-10 and 11-15. Everyone who takes part will receive a small prize!Free, drop in and join in. Recommended for ages up to 15 years.

This event is supported by the Friends of Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum.

ART GALLERY & MUSEUMfamily events

Summer Art Club Thursday 10, 17, 24, 31 August, 2 – 4pm

Get creative in the summer holidays and be inspired by the Going for Gold! exhibition. Our Summer Art Club offers families the chance to try out different activities every week. Art Club sessions last 30 minutes, starting at 2, 2.45 and 3.30pm.Free, drop in and join in. Recommended for ages 6 – 12 years.

Big Draw Celebration Saturday 6 October,12noon – 4pm

Spend the day with members of the Association of Midland Artists. Take inspiration from their artworks and experiment with drawing techniques. visit www.midlandartists.co.uk for more information about the AMA.Free, drop in and join in.Suitable for the whole family.

eventsMost family events are free and are delivered on a drop in basis. There is no need to book but at busy times you may be asked to wait.Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

ART GALLERY & MUSEUMfamily events

Arty TotsFirst Wednesday of each month, 11am - 12noonArty Tots sessions run at the Art Gallery & Museum on every first Wednesday of each month. They include free play and simple art activities for under 5s and their carers. Free, drop in and join in.

Art Cart family funLast Saturday of each month, 1 - 3pmJoin us for family art and craft sessions in the

galleries using our mobile Art Cart. Create your very own artwork to take home. Final entry at 2.45pm.Free, drop in and join in. Recommended for children up to 12 years.

The Art Cart is also available during normal opening hours. Explore its drawers and pockets to discover lots of activities inspired by the displays.

Haddie’s GalleryJoin Haddie the circus elephant and explore our family gallery to discover what life was like for a child in victorian Leamington Spa. Enjoy fun interactive exhibits, dressing up and activity sheets.

Haddie’s Trails for Under 5sHaddie’s Trails are designed to help families with young children to explore the displays. The trails can be collected from the art gallery desk. There are four different themes to try.

SCHOOLS RESOURCES

We offer resources for teachers to lead school visits on a number of curriculum topics for key stages 1 and 2. Follow a trail around the gallery, or use our free activity boxes which cover Ancient Egypt, the victorians, World War II and Geography.

We also have two online schools resources, A Walk Around Victorian Leamington Spa and Toys and Games. These are available within the spotlights section of the Windows on Warwickshire website, www.windowsonwarwickshire.org.uk

All schools resources are free. For more information or to book a visit please telephone Roz Crampton on 01926 742700.

SCHOOLS

Our schools resource Barnaby Bear Goes Travelling is a Geography Project linked to Art & Design. It is ideally suited to Years 1 and 2.

A school group photo from 1867

ARTS DEvELOPMENTCONCERTS AT THE

ROYAL PUMP ROOMS

The Arts Development Service provides advice, advocacy and support for artists and arts organisations who work and/or live within Warwick District. Please email mair.evans@warwickdc.gov.uk for more information.

The London 2012 Cultural Olympiad is the largest cultural celebration in the history of the modern Olympic and Paralympic Movements. Look out for the following free events for all the family.

Spill, a brand new outdoor dance production choreographed by celebrated Australian artist Shaun Parker

who uses children’s playground equipment as the set. Spill will be coming to Abbey Fields, Kenilworth and St Nicholas’ park, Warwick on the afternoons of 22 and 23 June 2012. www.dancexchange.org.uk/production/spill

Breathe the Beat Roadshow, a spectacular of free dance performances including leading street dancers, professional dance companies and local talent. Leamington Peace Festival, 16 June 2012. www.dancexchange.org.uk/news/breathe-the-beat-call-out-for-dance-acts

CONCERTS AT THE ROYAL PUMP ROOMS

LEAMINGTON MUSIC FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Music by Borodin, Chausson, Debussy, Duparc, Faure,Franck, Glazunov, Glinka, Mussorgski, Poulenc, Ravel, Rimski-Korsakov, Saint-Saens, Stravinsky & Tchaikovsky

Friday 4 May, 7.30pm: Fitzwilliam String QuartetSaturday 5 May, 12noon: Jean-Michel Dayez piano Saturday 5 May, 7.30pm: Badke String Quartet & Simon Crawford-Phillips pianoSunday 6 May, 12noon: Erato Piano TrioSunday 6 May, 2.30pm: Family Concert for 7-11 year olds Sunday 6 May, 7.30pm: Elias String Quartet & Malin Broman violin & Simon Crawford-Phillips pianoMonday 7 May, 12.30pm: Jonathan Lemalu bass baritone & Joseph Middleton piano Monday 7 May, 7.30pm: Erringden Ensemble, string sextet led by Paul BarrittTuesday 8 May, 12noon: Ensemble 360 Piano Trio Tuesday 8 May, 7.30pm: Ensemble 360 Piano & Wind Quintet (to be recorded by Radio 3)

INTERNATIONAL STRING QUARTET SEASON 2012/13Opens Friday 5 October, 7.30pm with Henschel String Quartet (Germany)

Tickets on sale at Bridge House Theatre and visitor Information Centre, Royal Pump Rooms. Call 01926 776438

or see www.bridgehousetheatre.co.uk

Full details from www.leamingtonmusic.org

Fitzwilliam Quartet

OTHER SERvICES AT THE ROYAL PUMP ROOMS

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRELeamington visitor Information Centre’s helpful staff have a wealth of local knowledge and can provide information and advice for visitors and residents alike, including guided walks and tours, things to see and do, and where to eat and shop.

LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICEThe library is located in the beautifully converted public swimming pool. The historic surroundings house the very latest in computer and research technology.

THE ASSEMBLY ROOMSThe Assembly Rooms are available for hire for concerts, weddings, parties and conferences.Please visit www.warwickdc.gov.uk/wdc/royalpumprooms for more information.

CAFÉThe Café offers a menu including lunches, cakes, pastries, tea and coffee.

OTHER SERvICES AT THE ROYAL PUMP ROOMS DIRECTIONS

HOW TO FIND USLeamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum is in the Royal Pump Rooms, on The Parade, opposite Jephson Gardens.

If travelling by car, leave the M40 at Junction 13 and follow directions into Leamington Spa on the A452. Follow signs for the town centre. The Royal Pump Rooms is a 10 minute walk from Leamington Spa Railway Station. There are direct rail services from London Marylebone, Birmingham, Oxford and Coventry.

PARKINGThere is limited parking directly outside the Royal Pump Rooms. Parking is reserved for disabled visitors approximately 10 metres from the entrance. Coach parking is available on Newbold Terrace approximately 50 metres from the building.

ACCESSThe art gallery is on one level and the museum is on two levels, the upper accessible by stairs and usually by chairlift. There is wheelchair access throughout most of the building, including toilets. For more information please telephone 01926 742700 or ask at the Art Gallery reception desk.

Art Gallery & Museum Opening Hours

Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10.30am 5pmThurs 1.30pm - 8pmSun & Bank Hols 11am - 4pmMon Closed

Open Bank Holiday Mondays(except Christmas and New Year)

Facilities & Services Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum 01926 742700

visitor Information Centre 01926 742762

Leamington Library 01926 742721/742722

Café & Assembly Rooms 01926 311978

CONTACT US AT:Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum

Royal Pump RoomsThe Parade

Leamington SpaCv32 4AA

www.warwickdc.gov.uk/royalpumprooms email prooms@warwickdc.gov.uk

Art Gallery & Museum Opening HoursTues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10.30am – 5pmThurs 1.30pm – 8pmSun & Bank Hols 11am – 4pmMon Closed

Open Bank Holiday Mondays(except Christmas and New Year)

ADMISSION FREE