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Art from Iran
Iranian metalwork and ceramics from the 13th to the 19th centuries.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Tue 21 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Iranian Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Iranian Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0300 123 6789
Part of Edinburgh Iranian Festival.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Petanque Carpet Bowls at Waterloo Action Centre, London SE1
Thu 23 May
£1 donations / 020 7261 1404
- 11:00
Thu 30 May
£1 donations / 020 7261 1404
- 11:00
Thu 6 Jun
£1 donations / 020 7261 1404
- 11:00
Art Deco Fair
Back for another year by popular demand, our much-loved Art Deco Fair! Buy original 1930s objects in the magnificent Art Deco surroundings of Eltham Palace.
English Heritage: Eltham Palace, London SE9
Sat 7 Sep
£9.90 (£8.90; Children £5.90; Family £25.70) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sun 8 Sep
£9.90 (£8.90; Children £5.90; Family £25.70) / 0870 333 1181
- 11:00 – 16:00
Art For All
Contemporary print works including screen prints, etchings, digitally reworked photographs and sculptures created by the gallery artists.
The Medici Gallery, London W1S
Tue 10 Dec
Free / 020 7821 3043
- 10:00 – 18:00
Wed 11 Dec
Free / 020 7821 3043
- 10:00 – 18:00
Thu 12 Dec
Free / 020 7821 3043
- 10:00 – 18:00
The Art Gallery
Historical and contemporary paintings including portraits, battle scene depictions and domestic interiors, by artists including Charles Fripp, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Sir Thomas Gainsborough, Benjamin West and Sir Henry Raeburn.
National Army Museum, London SW3
Tue 21 May
Permanent Galleries
Free / 020 7730 0717
- 10:00 – 17:30
Wed 22 May
Permanent Galleries
Free / 020 7730 0717
- 10:00 – 17:30
Thu 23 May
Permanent Galleries
Free / 020 7730 0717
- 10:00 – 17:30
National Trust: Montacute House
Wed 29 May
Free, plus admission £10.50, child £5.20, family £26.25 / 01935 823289
- 11:00 – 15:00
National Trust: Mount Stewart House, Garden And Temple Of The Winds, Newtownards
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission, £6.63, child £3.31, family £16.59 / 028 4278 8387
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission, £6.63, child £3.31, family £16.59 / 028 4278 8387
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free, plus admission, £6.63, child £3.31, family £16.59 / 028 4278 8387
- 10:00 – 17:00
Art In The Gardens
Contemporary sculpture and works in various media displayed in the setting of the gardens.
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens And Arboretum, Ampfield, Romsey
Tue 21 May
Free, plus admission £9.10, concs £8.20, under 16s free, Guided Tours £60 standard / 01794 368787
- 10:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Free, plus admission £9.10, concs £8.20, under 16s free, Guided Tours £60 standard / 01794 368787
- 10:00 – 18:00
Thu 23 May
Free, plus admission £9.10, concs £8.20, under 16s free, Guided Tours £60 standard / 01794 368787
- 10:00 – 18:00
Art In The Park
Contemporary sculptures, wall panels and paintings by artists from the gallery's own collection, including works by internationally-acclaimed graffiti artist Mohammed Ali and Sophie Ryder's hare sculptures, among others.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford
Tue 21 May
Free / 01274 431212
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 01274 431212
- 10:00 – 16:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 01274 431212
- 10:00 – 16:00
The Art Of Gilding: Workshop
See examples of delicate gilding designs throughout the tower and learn how to use loose gold leaf to create some of your own.
Tower Of London, EC3N
Thu 30 May
£80 inc light refreshments (£75 inc light refreshments) / 0844 482 7777
- 10:00 – 16:00
The Art Of Horror
Classic horror poster art and contemporary works, celebrating the centenary of Peter Cushing's life.
The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable
Tue 21 May
Gallery
Free / 01227 281174
- 09:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Gallery
Free / 01227 281174
- 09:00 – 18:00
Thu 23 May
Gallery
Free / 01227 281174
- 09:00 – 18:00
The Art of Humour
An exploration of the darkly funny in visual art, drawing lines from Hieronymus Bosch's absurdist depictions of hell in the 15th century to more familiar, contemporary examples like the eerie sculptures of the Sharmaka Kinetic Theatre in Glasgow. In addition to the Sharmaka's creator, Eduard Bersudsky, other artists on…
Kilmorack Gallery, Beauly
Tue 21 May
Free / 01463 783230
- 11:00 – 17:15
Wed 22 May
Free / 01463 783230
- 11:00 – 17:15
Thu 23 May
Free / 01463 783230
- 11:00 – 17:15
The Art Of Nostalgia
Paintings and photographs depicting the everyday lives of the people of Britain in times gone-by. A variety of artists, both contemporary and older, capture how the population spent their leisure time, including visits to the cinema, a trip on a steam train, a holiday by the sea or eating fish and chips out of newspaper.
Brief Encounter Tea Rooms, Carnforth Station
Tue 21 May
Bateman Gallery
Phone for prices / 01542 735165
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 22 May
Bateman Gallery
Phone for prices / 01542 735165
- 10:00 – 16:00
Thu 23 May
Bateman Gallery
Phone for prices / 01542 735165
- 10:00 – 16:00
The Art Of Pop Video
A major survey providing an insight into the history of the music video within the context of visual art from the 1920s to the present, with videos by artists, directors and musicians including Michael Jackson, Pet Shop Boys, Man Ray, Madonna, Daft Punk, Michel Gondry, Spike Jonze, Anton Corbijn, Andy Warhol, Uwe Flade…
FACT, Liverpool
Tue 21 May
Gallery 1 & 2, Atrium
Free / 0151 242 1133
- 12:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Gallery 1 & 2, Atrium
Free / 0151 242 1133
- 12:00 – 18:00
Thu 23 May
Gallery 1 & 2, Atrium
Free / 0151 242 1133
- 12:00 – 18:00
The Art Of Speed
An exhibition of official Monaco Grand Prix posters, from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, by artists including Robert Falucci, Bernard Minne and Jacques Ramel. Displayed alongside the posters will be a rare 1956 Maserati 250F car, further evoking the glamour and prestige of the well-known race.
Hospital Club Gallery, London WC2H
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 7170 9101
- 10:00 – 22:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7170 9101
- 10:00 – 22:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 020 7170 9101
- 10:00 – 22:00
The Art Of Storytelling: Quentin Blake
Comic strip illustrations and book drawings by Blake, with work by Christopher Dunn, exploring the relationship between drawing and narrative.
The Pound Arts Centre, Corsham
Sat 8 Jun
Phone for prices / 01249 701628
- 09:00 – 17:00
Mon 10 Jun
Phone for prices / 01249 701628
- 09:30 – 21:30
Tue 11 Jun
Phone for prices / 01249 701628
- 09:30 – 21:30
The Art Of The Garden: Silk Painting Workshop
Using the beautiful plants and flowers of the historical gardens at Belgrave Hall for inspiration, spend a day learning the wonderful art of silk painting.
Belgrave Hall And Gardens, Belgrave, Leicester
Thu 23 May
£35 inc tuition and materials / 0116 266 6590
- 10:00 – 16:00
Thu 1 Aug
£35 inc tuition and materials / 0116 266 6590
- 10:00 – 16:00
The Art Of The Linocut
Contemporary and Modern linocut prints from a variety of artists in the gallery's collection.
Rye Art Gallery
Thu 23 May
Gallery 4
Free / 01797 222433
- 10:30 – 13:00
Fri 24 May
Gallery 4
Free / 01797 222433
- 10:30 – 13:00
Sat 25 May
Gallery 4
Free / 01797 222433
- 10:30 – 13:00
Art on the Street
Over 100 artists offer their work for sale in Maidenhead town centre.
Maidenhead Town Centre
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 07749 407533
- 10:00 – 17:00
Art On The Underground
Contemporary posters and print works created by a group of notable British and international artist's celebrating 150 years of the Tube.
Various Venues, London Underground, W1J
Sat 1 Jun
Free
- 06:00 – 02:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free
- 06:00 – 02:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free
- 06:00 – 02:00
Art on the Water
Work by local artists and craftspeople. All pieces are for sale at affordable prices.
Coburg House Studios, Edinburgh
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0131 554 6888
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0131 554 6888
- 11:00 – 18:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0131 554 6888
- 11:00 – 18:00
Art Turning Left: How Values Changed Making 1789-2012
Works in various media examining how the production and reception of art has been influenced by left-wing values such as collectivism, equality and the search for alternative economies.
Tate Liverpool
Fri 8 Nov
£8; £8 concs available / 0151 702 7400
- 10:00 – 17:50
Sat 9 Nov
£8; £8 concs available / 0151 702 7400
- 10:00 – 17:50
Sun 10 Nov
£8; £8 concs available / 0151 702 7400
- 10:00 – 17:50
Art Week Holiday
Spend a peaceful week drawing or painting with like-minded artists, inspired by the surrounding countryside. Price includes materials, lunch and refreshments.
Ballochruin Farm, Balfron
Mon 1 Jul
£325 / 01360 440496
- 10:00 – 16:00
Tue 2 Jul
£325 / 01360 440496
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 3 Jul
£325 / 01360 440496
- 10:00 – 16:00
Arte'fice 2013
Paintings, prints, photography, jewellery and sculpture by Amanda Clark, Donna Leighton, Kate Macleod, Nikki Sims, Heather Jukes, Lyn Packer and Edwina Chaston.
Rhodes Arts Complex And Bishop's Stortford Museum
Tue 21 May
Free / 01279 651746
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 01279 651746
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 01279 651746
- 10:00 – 17:00
ARThouse
A 12-week course in hands-on art-making, including drawing and painting, printmaking, model making, sculpture and fashion design. Ages 5–8 from 10am; ages 9–12 from 11.30am. Booking is essential.
House for an Art Lover, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770
Sat 1 Jun
£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770
Sat 8 Jun
£75 per child, including all materials and equipment / 0141 353 4770



