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360 Cinema

The Soul Dome, a 360' inflatable cinema dome, has its inaugural appearance at Brighton Fringe. Totally immersive sensory ecstatic shows programmed to suit all age groups, with live and interactive elements. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Jubilee Square, Brighton

Sun 26 May

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Mon 27 May

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Tue 28 May

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 5 more dates until 2 Jun

2013 artrepublic Visual Arts Prize Exhibition

View the shortlist and winner of the 2013 artrepublic Visual Arts Prize. Find ‘artrepublic’ on Facebook during May and cast your vote for who should win the prize.

Brighton Unitarian Church

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

21 Revolutions: Two Decades of Changing Minds at Glasgow Women's Library

Glasgow Women’s Library (GWL) is the sole resource of its kind in Scotland. Launched in 1991, the library has amassed a remarkable collection that charts women’s and equalities campaigns, showcasing and conserving the diversity of women’s history and creativity. To mark the library’s 21st birthday in 2012, GWL…

Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh

Sun 21 Jul

Free / 0131 225 6671

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 0131 225 6671

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 4 Aug

Free / 0131 225 6671

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 12:00 – 17:00
…and 5 more dates until 8 Sep

3 Makers

Ceramic sculptures by Ian Byers, Amanda Doidge and Raewyn Harrison, which explore form, colour and the transformative power of language.

Tokarska Gallery, London E17

Thu 30 May

Free / 020 8531 5419

  • 12:00 – 19:00

Fri 31 May

Free / 020 8531 5419

  • 12:00 – 19:00

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 020 8531 5419

  • 12:00 – 19:00

40 Years Of Fine Art At Bohun

A selection of prints and paintings by artists who have exhibited their works during the galleries 40 year history. This will see pieces by artists such as Featuring Fedden, Blackadder, Hitchens, Moore, Frink, Blake and Hockney.

Bohun Gallery, Henley-on-Thames

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 01491 576228

  • 14:15 – 17:00

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 01491 576228

  • 14:15 – 17:00

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 01491 576228

  • 14:15 – 17:00
…and 37 more dates until 16 Aug back to top

5 Down, 20 Across at Bom-Bane's

Celebrate 2013 - the Crossword Centenary! On each of the 20 doors over 5 storeys at Jane Bom-Bane's house is a black and white panel illustrated by one of 20 local artists (aged 2-92). Choose a crossword, stroll down & across the house, find your clues on the doors, then enjoy your box of black and white…

Bom-Bane's, Brighton

Sun 26 May

£7.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 31 May

£7.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

£7.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 2 Jun

£7.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Aberdeen Artists Society Annual Exhibition

A popular annual open exhibition which gives professional, amateur and emerging artists the opportunity to show their work. Art forms vary widely from painting and sculpture to printmaking, textiles and ceramics. Entry forms are available from the Gallery Shop or by contacting info@aberdeenartistssociety.co.uk.

Aberdeen Art Gallery

Sun 26 May

Free / 01224 523700

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01224 523700

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 01224 523700

  • 13:00 – 16:00
…and 2 more dates until 23 Jun

Abertay Digital Graduate Showcase

Digital artwork and research from Abertay Digital Graduates.

University of Abertay, Dundee

Sun 26 May

Free / 01382 308061

  • 12:00 – 16:00

According To Us

Contemporary works from the gallery's own collection including pieces by Peter Blake, Eduardo Paolozzi and David Shrigley. Curated by the museums Creative Apprentices.

MIMA, Middlesbrough

Sun 26 May

Free / 01642 726720

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01642 726720

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Adam Heiss & Martene Rourke: Network Traces

Photographs documenting railway lines that have either been abandoned or put to an alternative use, exploring the changing urban landscape.

Cornerhouse, Manchester

Thu 30 May

Cafe/Bar

Free / 0161 200 1500

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Fri 31 May

Cafe/Bar

Free / 0161 200 1500

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Sat 1 Jun

Cafe/Bar

Free / 0161 200 1500

  • 12:00 – 20:00
…and 32 more dates until 9 Jul back to top

Adam McEwen: Sawney Bean

Art exploring themes associated with mythical 16th century Scottish cannibal Sawney Bean.

The Modern Institute, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0141 248 3711

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Adrian Dyer: Nature Printed Exhibition Talk

The RBGE Research Associate looks at the work of Henry Bradbury and other nature printers in this illustrated talk. Booking is essential.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Sun 16 Jun

Conference Room

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 14:00 – 15:00

After School Art Group (Ages 8-11)

Experiment with a variety of artistic techniques including sculpture, printing, painting and photography.

Willow Gallery, Oswestry

Tue 28 May

£6 inc materials / 01691 657 575

  • 15:30 – 17:00

The Age Of Innocence

Contemporary works highlighting the notion of the ideal within female portrait and head studies by members of the New Sculpture Movement, using a bust by Alfred Drury's as a point of reference.

Leeds Art Gallery

Sun 28 Jul

Sculpture Study Galleries

Free / 0113 247 8256

  • 13:00 – 17:00

Wed 31 Jul

Sculpture Study Galleries

Free / 0113 247 8256

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 4 Aug

Sculpture Study Galleries

Free / 0113 247 8256

  • 13:00 – 17:00
…and 22 more dates until 20 Oct

Alejandra Contreras and Luna Jung-eun Lee: Get Lucky Yourself

New paint and print works by young artists from Mexico and Korea.

WASPS Studios, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 554 8299

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 0141 554 8299

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0141 554 8299

  • 12:00 – 18:00
…and 3 more dates until 31 May back to top

Alice Walton Ceramics

Come and view the ceramic collections of Brighton-based artist Alice Walton at two of the many Artist Open Houses within the May festival. She makes a range of decorative wall pieces, wearable jewellery and functional ceramics. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

30 Gerard Street, Brighton

Sun 26 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Alice Walton Ceramics

Decorative wall-pieces, jewellery and functional, domestic ceramics by the Brighton-based artist and designer.

30 Gerard Street, Brighton

Sun 26 May

Free / 01273 917272

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Alicia Dubnyckyj: London Deconstructed

Contemporary landscape paintings depicting the urban landscape of London.

Sarah Myerscough Fine Art, London W1K

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 020 7495 0069

  • 12:00 – 15:00

Andrea Buttner

The first major survey of the artist's career, including wood-cut prints, sculpture and films, together with works created specifically for the show.

MK Gallery, Milton Keynes

Tue 28 May

Free / 01908 676900/558307

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Wed 29 May

Free / 01908 676900/558307

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 01908 676900/558307

  • 12:00 – 20:00
…and 9 more dates until 14 Jun

Andrea Geile: Fallow Ground

Exhibition exploring themes of conservation and landscape.

The Briggait, Glasgow

Mon 27 May

Free / 0141 553 5890

  • 12:00 – 17:30

Tue 28 May

Free / 0141 553 5890

  • 12:00 – 17:30

Wed 29 May

Free / 0141 553 5890

  • 12:00 – 17:30
…and 2 more dates until 31 May back to top

Andy & Helen Holt: Shugborough Kingfishers

Contemporary photographs depicting the landscape and wildlife of Shugborough, created by the husband and wife team.

Shugborough Estate, Stafford

Sun 26 May

Free, plus admission £15, child £9, family £37.50 / 01889 881388

  • 13:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

Free, plus admission £15, child £9, family £37.50 / 01889 881388

  • 13:00 – 17:00

Tue 28 May

Free, plus admission £15, child £9, family £37.50 / 01889 881388

  • 13:00 – 17:00
…and 5 more dates until 2 Jun

Anguish and Enthusiasm: What Do You Do With Your Revolution Once You’ve Got It

Contemporary works created by international artists exploring the concept of a revolution and the resulting shift in the collective conscience. Raises questions about who gets to make the decisions that matter.

Cornerhouse, Manchester

Sun 26 May

Free / 0161 200 1500

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0161 200 1500

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Wed 29 May

Free / 0161 200 1500

  • 12:00 – 20:00
…and 70 more dates until 18 Aug

The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

Thu 22 Aug

Children £4 adv booking required / 01833 690606

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Fri 23 Aug

Children £4 adv booking required / 01833 690606

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Anja Niemi: Starlets

Contemporary photographs combining the self-portrait with the idea of the staged narrative. The images are like film stills or movie posters, with the artist cast as the lead character.

The Little Black Gallery, London SW10

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 020 7349 9332

  • 14:00 – 18:00

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 020 7349 9332

  • 14:00 – 18:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 020 7349 9332

  • 14:00 – 18:00
…and 16 more dates until 28 Jun

Nerve Centre, Londonderry

Sun 26 May

Free / 028 7126 0562

  • 13:00 – 14:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 028 7126 0562

  • 13:00 – 14:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 028 7126 0562

  • 13:00 – 14:00
…and 5 more dates until 2 Jun back to top