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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

Fri 24 May

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 7 more dates until 2 Jun

1000 Years Of The Art Of Japanese Books

An exhibition of treasures from Tenri Central Library in Japan, which holds an extraordinary collection of rare books, including manuscripts and documents, about 1,830,000, roughly two-thirds of which are Japanese, Korean and Chinese books, and one-third Western, including Arabic and African books.

Brunei Gallery, SOAS, London WC1H

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7898 4046/4915

  • 10:30 – 20:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7898 4046/4915

  • 10:30 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7898 4046/4915

  • 10:30 – 17:00
…and 20 more dates until 22 Jun

A 15th Century Artist Predicts 21st Century Radiology

Peter Abrahams, Professor of Clinical Anatomy at Warwick University, explores the value of Leonardo’s anatomical drawings as a tool for understanding the human body, and how closely the artist anticipated the range of imagery used by the medical profession today.

The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh

Mon 19 Aug

£10 (£8) / 0131 473 2000

79 AD: A Photographic Visit To 19th Century Italy

Original 19th-century photographs of Pompeii alongside images documenting archaeological sites, art and architecture in Italy. The images vary from depictions of buildings in

Daniel Blau, London N1

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7831 7998

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7831 7998

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7831 7998

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Aaron Kasmin: Closely Observed

Contemporary still-life drawings of every-day objects.

Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery, London W1T

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 020 7436 4899

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Thu 6 Jun

Free / 020 7436 4899

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 020 7436 4899

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 19 more dates until 29 Jun back to top

Acrylic Painting Course with Iain Connell

Learn a variety of new acrylic painting techniques from artist Iain Connell and experiment with a variety of styles, surfaces and textures. By the end of the course, you'll have completed four new paintings. Materials list provided upon registration. To enroll complete the online registration form at 42southart.co.uk.

Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow

Wed 29 May

£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317

  • 19:00 – 21:00

Wed 5 Jun

£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317

  • 19:00 – 21:00

Wed 12 Jun

£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317

  • 19:00 – 21:00

19th–21st Century British Drawings, Paintings, Prints and Sculpture

Works by 19th and 20th century British artists including the Glasgow Girls and Boys, the Scottish Colourists and the Bloomsbury Group, as well as works by contemporary artists.

Cyril Gerber Fine Art, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 221 3095

  • 09:30 – 17:30

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 221 3095

  • 09:30 – 17:30

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 221 3095

  • 09:30 – 17:30
…and 5 more dates until 31 May

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.

20th Century Watercolour Landscapes Exhibition

A celebration of the British art of watercolours showcasing 18th-century works to contemporary pieces, including images depicting the Yorkshire landscape.

National Trust: Nunnington Hall, York

Thu 23 May

£7.30 (Children £3.65; £18.25) / 01439 748283

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

£7.30 (Children £3.65; £18.25) / 01439 748283

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

£7.30 (Children £3.65; £18.25) / 01439 748283

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 31 more dates until 30 Jun

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

Sat 20 Jul

Free / 0131 225 6671

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 21 Jul

Free / 0131 225 6671

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Mon 22 Jul

Free / 0131 225 6671

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 48 more dates until 8 Sep back to top

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 23 May

Free / 020 8531 5419

  • 12:00 – 19:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 8531 5419

  • 12:00 – 19:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 8531 5419

  • 12:00 – 19:00
…and 3 more dates until 1 Jun

300 Years: The Eighteenth Century House, Fine Art And Furnishings: Guided Tour

Learn about the history of Pallant House, and explore highlights from the collection including artworks by Hogarth, Romney, the Smith Brothers and the Bow Porcelain Factory.

Pallant House Gallery, Chichester

Thu 13 Jun

Free, plus admission £9, NUS/mems £5.50, ages 6-16 £3.50, family 21.50, tue £4.50, child £3.50 / 01243 774557

  • 17:15

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

  • 10:00 – 13:15
  • 14:15 – 17:00

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 01491 576228

  • 10:00 – 13:15
  • 14:15 – 17:00

Thu 13 Jun

Free / 01491 576228

  • 10:00 – 13:15
  • 14:15 – 17:00
…and 47 more dates until 17 Aug

The 43 Game: Invitation

An open-submission of photographs celebrating the venue's birthday.

The Black-E, Liverpool

Thu 23 May

Free, donations welcome / 0151 709 5109

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free, donations welcome / 0151 709 5109

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free, donations welcome / 0151 709 5109

  • 10:00 – 16:00
…and 190 more dates until 1 Dec

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

Fri 24 May

£7.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£7.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£7.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 3 more dates until 2 Jun back to top

50/50 Photo And Paint Exhibition

Photographs and paintings together with prints and cards.

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens And Arboretum, Ampfield, Romsey

Thu 23 May

Free, plus admission £9.10, concs £8.20, under 16s free, Guided Tours £60 standard / 01794 368787

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free, plus admission £9.10, concs £8.20, under 16s free, Guided Tours £60 standard / 01794 368787

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free, plus admission £9.10, concs £8.20, under 16s free, Guided Tours £60 standard / 01794 368787

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 3 more dates until 28 May

60 Chairs For 60 Years

A unique collection of miniature Coronation chairs, including gold and silver replicas, jewellery charms, music boxes and money boxes.

Westminster Abbey, London SW1P

Thu 23 May

Free, plus admission £18, concs £15, NUS £8, family £36 & £44, under 11s free accompanied / 020 7222 5152

  • 10:30 – 16:00

Fri 24 May

Free, plus admission £18, concs £15, NUS £8, family £36 & £44, under 11s free accompanied / 020 7222 5152

  • 10:30 – 16:00

Sat 25 May

Free, plus admission £18, concs £15, NUS £8, family £36 & £44, under 11s free accompanied / 020 7222 5152

  • 10:30 – 16:00
…and 490 more dates until 27 Sep 2014

A1 Open Exhibition

An opportunity for artists to enter an open exhibition, where the only rule is that all works should fit an A1 template.

The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable

Fri 26 Jul

Free / 01227 281174

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 01227 281174

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Sun 28 Jul

Free / 01227 281174

  • 09:00 – 18:00
…and 14 more dates until 11 Aug

ABC Fair

Art, bric-a-brac and crafts by local artists on display and for sale.

St James Church, Sittingbourne

Sun 9 Jun

£0.50 / 07738 397221

  • 11:00 – 17:00

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

Thu 23 May

Free / 01224 523700

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 01224 523700

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 01224 523700

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 30 more dates until 29 Jun back to top

About Face

Paintings from the National Gallery, London, Royal Collection Trust and the Courtauld Gallery, by artists including Rembrandt, Goya, Lucas van Leyden and Cezanne, together with miniatures by Hilliard and Isaac Oliver and works on paper by Van Dyck and Charles Le Brun, lent by HM The Queen.

The Barber Institute Of Fine Arts, University Of Birmingham

Thu 23 May

Free / 0121 414 7333

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0121 414 7333

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0121 414 7333

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 99 more dates until 1 Sep

Abstract Art

Abstract paintings by artists including Monroe Hodder, Professor Maurice Cockrill RA and Dion Salvador Lloyd.

Belgravia Gallery, London W1S

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7495 1010

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7495 1010

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 020 7495 1010

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 15 more dates until 17 Jun

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

Thu 23 May

Free / 01642 726720

  • 10:00 – 19:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 01642 726720

  • 10:00 – 16:30

Sat 25 May

Free / 01642 726720

  • 10:00 – 16:30
…and 10 more dates until 6 Jun

Accrochage

Contemporary works in a variety of styles and media.

Marlborough Fine Art, London W1S

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7629 5161

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7629 5161

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7629 5161

  • 10:00 – 16:00
…and 6 more dates until 1 Jun