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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.
Sat 25 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sun 26 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
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
Wed 22 May
Free / 020 7898 4046/4915
- 10:30 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7898 4046/4915
- 10:30 – 20:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 7898 4046/4915
- 10:30 – 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
Wed 22 May
Free / 01224 523700
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 01224 523700
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 01224 523700
- 10:00 – 17:00
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
Wed 22 May
Free / 0121 414 7333
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 0121 414 7333
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0121 414 7333
- 10:00 – 17:00
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
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
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 221 3095
- 09:30 – 17:30
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 221 3095
- 09:30 – 17:30
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 221 3095
- 09:30 – 17:30
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
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
Wed 22 May
£7.30 (Children £3.65; £18.25) / 01439 748283
- 11:00 – 17:00
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
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
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
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
The 43 Game: Invitation
An open-submission of photographs celebrating the venue's birthday.
The Black-E, Liverpool
Wed 22 May
Free, donations welcome / 0151 709 5109
- 09:00 – 17:00
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
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.
5 New Artists
Contemporary landscapes, streetscapes and portrait paintings in oil, water colour, gouache and spray paint, created by five emerging artists.
Kooywood Gallery, Cardiff
Wed 22 May
Free / 029 2023 5093
- 11:30 – 18:00
50/50 Photo And Paint Exhibition
Photographs and paintings together with prints and cards.
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens And Arboretum, Ampfield, Romsey
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
Fri 24 May
Free, plus admission £9.10, concs £8.20, under 16s free, Guided Tours £60 standard / 01794 368787
- 10:00 – 18:00
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
Wed 22 May
Free, plus admission £18, concs £15, NUS £8, family £36 & £44, under 11s free accompanied / 020 7222 5152
- 10:30 – 16:00
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
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
Wed 22 May
Free / 020 7831 7998
- 11:00 – 18:00
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
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
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
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
Abstract Art
Abstract paintings by artists including Monroe Hodder, Professor Maurice Cockrill RA and Dion Salvador Lloyd.
Belgravia Gallery, London W1S
Wed 22 May
Free / 020 7495 1010
- 10:00 – 18:00
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7495 1010
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 7495 1010
- 10:00 – 18:00
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
Wed 22 May
Free / 01642 726720
- 10:00 – 16:30
Thu 23 May
Free / 01642 726720
- 10:00 – 19:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 01642 726720
- 10:00 – 16:30
Accrochage
Contemporary works in a variety of styles and media.
Marlborough Fine Art, London W1S
Wed 22 May
Free / 020 7629 5161
- 10:00 – 17:30
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7629 5161
- 10:00 – 17:30
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 7629 5161
- 10:00 – 17:30
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 22 May
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
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







