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Wed 11am-6pm, Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 12.30-6pm
Rivington Place,
London
EC2A 3BA
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020 7749 1240
[email protected]
autograph.org.uk
26, 35, 47, 48, 55, 67, 149 and 243
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Online Talk: Expression in the Absence of Dialogue
May 6, 1-4pm
How can creative practice honour lived experience and build spaces where multiple forms of expression are not only welcomed, but valued?
Activating the Archive: A Workshop on Preserving Community History
May 23, 1-4pm
How can archives serve as a powerful tool for preserving community history?
Opening Night of Aasha John: As I Weave
Jun 4, 6-8pm
Celebrate the launch of As I Weave, a new exhibition by artist and teacher Aasha John
Open Call for Events: Reverberations in the Archive
Until May 26
Calling all emerging creatives! Submit your event proposal exploring how legacy is preserved, transformed and carried forward in archives, for an opportunity to make it happen with Autograph's support
The Musicality of Language: Live Poetry Event
Sep 16, 6.30-8pm
How can language carry memory across generations? What is lost, reshaped, or left unsaid along the way?
Diasporic Resonances: A Workshop on Sound and Memory
Jul 18, 1-4pm
How can sound resonate within diasporic communities?
What Language Do You Dream in? A Workshop on Words and Heritage
Jun 20, 1-4pm
How does language connect us to our heritage?
Call for Writing: Speaking Through the Void
Until Jul 13
We're looking to publish new writing that creatively reflects on issues of memory, language and migration
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Thu-Sat 2-6pm and by appointment
38 Tower Court,
Islington,
London
N1 2US
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07866 063663
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bbnrgallery.com
Highbury & Islington, Angel
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Richard Ducker in conversation
May 30, 4-6pm
Richard Ducker in conversation about his solo exhibition Yearbook, all welcome
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By appointment only
Nomadic Pop-up Gallery,
London
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07939 085076
07939 085076
[email protected]
thecynthiacorbettgallery.com
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Young Masters ‘Line of Beauty’ Finissage Reception | Cristina Schek & Alexandra Baraitser
Apr 30, 6.30-9.30pm
Join us for the Finissage Reception of 'Line of Beauty' at The Exhibitionist Hotel in South Kensington, just 5 minutes from the V&A and recently spotlighted by the museum.
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Thu-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 12-5pm and by appointment
c/o The Florence Trust,
Holy Trinity, Cloudesley Square,
London
N1 0HN
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[email protected]
divisionoflabour.co.uk
Number 19 Islington Green
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David Blamey » Matthew Cornford » Schirin Kretschmann » Domo Baal
May 23, 6-7.30pm
PUBLIC TALK -
David Blamey, Matthew Cornford, Schirin Kretschmann and Domo Baal discuss processes of making, exhibiting, and installing art in its situation of exhibition.
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Wed-Sat 11am-5pm
The Forum,
Elmer Square,
Southend-on-Sea
SS1 1NS
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01702 534108
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fpg.org.uk
Southend Victoria, Southend Central
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In Conversation: Lucía Pizzani and Helen Gordon
May 9, 3-5pm
Join us at the gallery on Saturday 9 May at 3pm for this special in-conversation between artist Lucía Pizzani and Helen Gordon, author of Notes from Deep Time.
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Tue-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm
17-18 Golden Square,
London
W1F 9JJ
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020 7494 1550
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frithstreetgallery.com
Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Circus
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In Conversation: John Riddy and Martin Caiger-Smith
May 14, 6.30-7.30pm
Coinciding with Photo London 2026, the artist will be in conversation with Professor and Curator, Martin Caiger-Smith.
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Wed-Sun 10am-5pm
Bonnington House Steadings,
Wilkieston
EH27 8BY
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01506 889900
[email protected]
jupiterartland.org
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Marguerite Humeau in conversation with Esther Leslie
May 27, 6.30-7.30pm
Carol Rhodes: Her work & legacy
Jun 17, 6.30-7.30pm
Join Andrew Mummery, Curator at Carol Rhodes Estates, who has written extensively on Rhodes’ work for a discussion on Carol Rhodes' work and legacy
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Tue-Sun 10.30am-5pm
Manaccan, Helston,
Cornwall
TR12 6HU
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01326 231811
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kestlebarton.co.uk
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Soundcamp 2026: International Dawn Chorus Day
May 2 – May 3
A unique, immersive weekend of listening as the dawn chorus travels across the globe in a 24-hour live broadcast.
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Wed-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm
Chobham Road,
Woking, Surrey
GU21 4AA
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01483 976049
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thelightbox.org.uk
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Howard Hodgkin: Colour, Memory and Emotion
May 21
A talk with Sarah Brown, Director, Lightbox Gallery
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Mon 11am-5.30pm, Tue-Wed 9.30am-5.30pm, Thu 9.30am-8.30pm, Fri-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm, Sun 11am-5.30pm
Merrion Square West,
Dublin 2
D02 K303
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+353 1 661 5133
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nationalgallery.ie
Open now
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William Blake and the Present
Apr 30, 6.30-7.45pm
A free talk with Dr Esther Chadwick Head of the History of Art Department, Courtauld Institute.
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Mon-Thu 10.30am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10.30am-9pm, Sun 10.30am-6pm
St Martin's Place,
London
WC2H 0HE
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+44 20 7306 0055
npg.org.uk
Leicester Square / Charing Cross
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Evening lecture: Catherine Opie in context
May 1, 7-8pm
Coinciding with our exhibition Catherine Opie: To Be Seen, join photographic historian Flora Dunster for a context lecture exploring queer representation in photography.
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Tue-Sat 10am-4pm
Newlyn Art Gallery,
New Road,
Newlyn
TR18 5PZ
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01736 363715
[email protected]
newlynartgallery.co.uk
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NEWLYN WALKING TOURS 2026
Just opened
Until Sep 10
Step beyond the harbour front and uncover the real Newlyn on this relaxed morning walk. A unique behind-the-scenes walking tour through Newlyn’s back streets, uncovering the village’s rich past.
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Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Weekday Cross,
Nottingham
NG1 2GB
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0115 948 9750
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nottinghamcontemporary.org
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Teacher CPD Session
Jun 11
An art-making and practice-sharing educator session for educators of all stages, including Early Years, SEN/D practitioners, tutors at FE and HE, and early career teachers.
Wednesday Walkthrough of Physical Culture by Augustas Serapinas with Marta Marsicka
Jul 29
Drawing on Central & Eastern European visual culture during the socialist & postsocialist period, we will trace intertwined histories of physical education, hygiene, and state-sponsored body ideals.
May Half Term Family Activities
May 26 – May 29
Inspired by our upcoming exhibitions by Augustas Serapinas and Chico da Silva, join us to make, explore and play in our free family activities.
1525: Calligraphy - Tracing cultures and finding flow
Until Jun 14
Join artist Feng-Ru Lee (Milee) to explore the art of calligraphy as a bridge between cultures.
Poetical Science Event: Activating Poetical Science: Mysticism, Tech & Future Poesis
May 3, 10am-4pm
This event functions as a micro-residency and the opening activation of a curatorial research project grounded in Ada Lovelace’s integrated approach – a “Poetical Science”.
Two Lenses on Beirut: Screening of A Letter from Beirut, dir. Jocelyne Saab
Apr 30, 6-7pm
Join us for a screening of A Letter from Beirut directed by Jocelyne Saab, followed by a conversation with Olivia Melkonian as part of Two Lenses on Beirut: a film programme curated by Emma Bouraba.
Wednesday Walkthrough with Reuben Hutchinson-Wong
Opens today
Apr 29, 1-2pm
Join ancient historian Reuben Hutchinson-Wong for a walkthrough of Cemetery of Martyrs.
Artist Talk: Dala Nasser
May 2, 1-2.30pm
We are thrilled to be presenting Cemetery of Martyrs the first solo exhibition in a major cultural institution in the UK by Dala Nasser.
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Wed-Sun 10am-5pm
Ealing Green,
London
W5 5EQ
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020 3985 8888
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pitzhanger.org.uk
Ealing Broadway (Central, District, Elizabeth lines)
Bond Street: 65, 207, 427, 483, E2, E7, E8
Ealing Broadway Centre: 65
Ealing Town Hall: E2, E7, E8
Haven Green / Ealing Broadway Station: 112, 226, 297, 607, E9, E10
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Marthe Armitage Printmaking Demonstration with Jo Broadhurst
May 7, 4.30-7.30pm
Jo Broadhurst, daughter of Marthe Armitage, leads a demonstration of how wallpaper prints are made using large scale linocuts.
Phoebe Collings-James in Conversation with Shenece Oretha
May 7, 6.30-7.30pm
Phoebe Collings-James sits down with Shenece Oretha to talk about their practices, sound and sculpture.
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Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm
19-22 Charlotte Rd,
London
EC2A 3SG
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020 7613 8568
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royaldrawingschool.org
Open now
Old Street, Liverpool Street
26, 35, 48, 149, 242, 43, 76, 141, 214, 271, 55, 243
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Digital Studio
Until Jun 8
Led by one of our expert tutors, in these one or two hour online sessions with a model, you will be guided through a series of life drawing exercises that push you to see the human figure in a new way
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Wed-Sun 12-5pm
133 Cumberland Road,
Bristol
BS1 6UX
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0117 929 2266
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spikeisland.org.uk
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Phillip Lai: 'RAIN / RUIN'
Until May 10
Spike Island presents a major solo exhibition of new work by Phillip Lai, bringing together a body of sculptural commissions that continue the artist’s exploration of the material world around us.
Olukemi Lijadu: 'Feedback'
Until May 10
Spike Island presents 'Feedback', the largest solo exhibition by Nigerian-British artist, filmmaker and DJ Olukemi Lijadu.
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Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
2 Cygnet Square,
Thamesmead,
London
SE2 9FA
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taco.org.uk
Elizabeth Line to Abbeywood South Eastern trains from Cannon Street, London Bridge, Waterloo to Abbeywood
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TACO! Artist Research Library
Until Aug 9
A publicly-available resource, with books, research materials and resources to support artists. We welcome anyone interested in books and reading for pleasure, research and connection with others
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Thu-Sun 12-5pm
Thames-Side Studios,
Harrington Way, Warspite Road,
Royal Borough of Greenwich, London
SE18 5NR
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020 8301 8844
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thames-sidestudios.co.uk
Cannon Street, London Bridge to Woolwich Dockyard (8 minute walk) or Charlton (12 minute walk) North Greenwich (Take the Route Bus 472 towards Thamesmead Town Centre)
161 / 177 / 180 / 472 to Warspite Road bus stop
Bicycle: Thames River cycle path (16 mins cycle from Greenwich)
Road: A2 corridor, first roundabout east of Thames Barrier onto Warspite Road
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Open Studios 2026
Jun 6 – Jun 7
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Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
School Lane,
Liverpool
L1 3BX
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0151 702 5324
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thebluecoat.org.uk
Lime Street, Liverpool Central
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Introduction to Multi-Colour Lino Cut
Jun 6, 11am-5pm
Learn the basics of Lino cut and how to design, carve, register and print an edition of 2-colour prints.
Book Launch: Melete by Jennifer Lee Tsai (Bloodaxe Books)
Jun 3, 6-7pm
Join us for the book launch of Melete, the debut poetry collection by our Artist in Residence Jennifer Lee Tsao, published by Bloodaxe Books in May 2026.
COMMS FAIL by Roy Claire Potter
May 2, 1-2pm
Join artist Roy Claire Potter for a new live performance, reflecting on solar weather, radio waves, communications failure and remote connection.
Still Life Drawing & Screen Printing
Jun 13, 11am-5pm
Spend time drawing your own botanical still life and turn it into an original screen printed piece of art.
Introduction to Woodcut Printing
Jun 6, 11am-5pm
This one day session will teach you the basics of woodcut printing, a relief printing technique which utilises the unique texture of the wood grain to produce beautiful prints.
Release the Archive
May 19, 5.30-7.30pm
Reflecting on four decades as an artist, Nina Edge is joined by art historian and curator Alice Correia and the Bluecoat’s Bryan Biggs to discuss her long engagement with the arts centre.
Print for Beginners
May 9 – May 10
This weekend course is a perfect taster session into 3 areas of printmaking; Planographic, Relief and Intaglio printmaking.
Spring Botanical Cyanotype
May 16, 11am-5pm
Learn the intriguing process of Cyanotype Printing this Spring using our beautiful Bluecoat garden as a source of inspiration.
Introduction to UV Screen Printing
May 9, 11am-5pm
During this one day course you will learn the basics of screen printing, including learning about the materials used and processes involved in creating a UV exposed screen.
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Wed-Sat 12-6pm
63 Penfold Street,
London
NW8 8PQ
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020 7724 4300
[email protected]
theshowroom.org
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SLITS ARE GIRLS: Ângela Ferreira and Andrew Renton
Opens today
Apr 29, 6.30-8.30pm
Artist Ângela Ferreira joins curator Andrew Renton for a conversation on 'Slits Are Girls', Ferreira’s new commission at The Showroom.
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