Before 3am, Visual art

Collect a bag of art activities from the art station, and you and your family can explore the gallery with its help and make your own art. Ages 4–12.

Work by abstract autobiographical artist Lainey Waddell.

An exhibition of the artist's vivid landscape paintings in acrylics, capturing the colour, form and spaciousness evoked by the countryside and surrounding Derbyshire Peak.

Ângela Ferreira discusses her exhibition Political Cameras with curator Filipa Oliveria.

Leonardo’s early anatomical studies were intended to help his work as a painter, but his researches took on a life of their own, becoming the most important strand of his scientific work. Exhibition curator Martin Clayton examines the relationship between these two major aspects of Leonardo’s activity.

Three contemporary film pieces exploring the different approaches to performance and bodily presence. Featuring work from the artists Neha Choksi, Kaia Hugin and Alix Pearlstein.

Joseph Beuys, Carole Collet, N55, Nils Norman, Lucy & Jorge Orta and Marjetica Potrc propose innovative and radical solutions to a more sustainable way of life as the global population exceeds nine billion.

An installation marking Holocaust Memorial Day, exploring the impact on second and third generations, inspired by the experiences of the artist's grandmother, displayed alongside objects and artefacts including belts and badges.

A chance to use the remarkable Teaching Lab as a studio space for artists. Booking is essential.

A huge night of comedy, live art, music and stories to celebrate the launch of this new education charity. Featuring Josie Long, Mark Watson, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Isy Suttie, Kate Tempest, Robin Ince, Brigitte Aphrodite, Greg Jenner (of Horrible Histories), Joe Dunthorne, The British Humanist Association Choir plus…

Contemporary works in a variety of media by artists from Barnet and beyond.

Resource and meeting facility for painters, sculptors, printmakers and other creatives throughout the area. A chance to improve your business through seeking out new contacts and opportunities.

Paintings by the 2012 Hunting Art Prize-winner including colourful abstract diptych landscapes inspired by the artist's travels to New York.

A five day course suitable for beginners or more experienced artists, introducing a range of botanical illustration techniques.

Showcase of work by students from Leek School of Art.

Clothing and accessories by designer Beca Lipscombe and artist Lucy McKenzie.

Audrey Niffenegger, bestselling author of 'The Time Traveller's Wife' and 'Her Fearful Symmetry', comes to Southbank Centre to discuss her life as a writer and an artist. She also introduces her latest work, 'The Raven Girl'. This dark and gripping illustrated fairy tale is now being brought to life in a ballet written…

Aura Satz premieres a new film and sound installation that centres on the invention of 'frequency hopping', patented in 1941 by Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil. The 'Secret Communication System' enabled radio-controlled guidance of torpedoes by synchronising frequency changes in transmitter and…

Showcasing young talent from across Brighton and Hove with guests from across the UK including live music, theatre, dance, workshops, exhibitions and installations. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Interactive sculptural workshop for over 16s.

Ghosts of the past and present collide through video and sound technology in this evening-long project from the internationally renowned Brooklyn-based Bang on a Can All-Stars, an electric chamber ensemble that brings together some of the world’s most adventurous musical thinkers. The Field Recordings project looks back…