Events – New Exhibitions

Autograph	Wed 11am-6pm, Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 12.30-6pm Rivington Place, London EC2A 3BA View on map 020 7749 1240 [email protected] autograph.org.uk Shoreditch High Street Liverpool Street 26, 35, 47, 48, 55, 67, 149 and 243	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
Bobinska Brownlee New River	Thu-Sat 2-6pm and by appointment 38 Tower Court, Islington, London N1 2US View on map 07866 063663 [email protected] bbnrgallery.com Highbury & Islington, Angel Canonbury 277,56,73,476	Richard Ducker in conversation May 30, 4-6pm Richard Ducker in conversation about his solo exhibition Yearbook, all welcome
Chisenhale Gallery	Wed-Sun 12-6pm 64 Chisenhale Rd, London E3 5QZ View on map 020 8981 4518 [email protected] chisenhale.org.uk Mile End, Bethnal Green	Talk by scholar and writer Esther Leslie Jun 3, 7-8.30pm
Division of Labour	Thu-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 12-5pm and by appointment c/o The Florence Trust, Holy Trinity, Cloudesley Square, London N1 0HN View on map [email protected] divisionoflabour.co.uk Angel Number 19 Islington Green	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. Old Europe 2.0 - Artist Talk / Performances Jun 6, 2-5pm Artist Talk and Performance by Joanne Masding Contemporary art practices from ancient and neolithic art Saulius Leoniwicius, Professor Umut Kormut, with guest artists, chaired by Daniel Pryde-Jarman
Elizabeth Xi Bauer, Exmouth Market	Wed-Sun 12-6pm 20-22 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE View on map 020 3048 5220 [email protected] elizabethxibauer.com	London Gallery Weekend, 2026. Response to a Request (or spasm of the soul) Jun 5 – Jun 7 Elizabeth Xi Bauer, Exmouth Market, presents the group exhibition, Response to a Request (or spasm of the soul), curated by Brian Griffiths.
Focal Point Gallery	Wed-Sat 11am-5pm The Forum, Elmer Square, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1NS View on map 01702 534108 [email protected] fpg.org.uk Southend Victoria, Southend Central	Creative Open Day: Traces, Time, and Clay May 30, 11am-3pm Join us for the next Creative Open Day with artists, Lucía Pizzani and José García Oliva leading us in two activities throughout the day.
Jupiter Artland	Wed-Sun 10am-5pm Bonnington House Steadings, Wilkieston EH27 8BY View on map 01506 889900 [email protected] jupiterartland.org	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 Marguerite Humeau in conversation with Esther Leslie May 27, 6.30-7.30pm
KARST	Wed-Sat 11am-5pm 22 George Place, Millbay, Plymouth PL1 3NY View on map 01752 222676 [email protected] karst.org.uk Plymouth Station Royal Parade	Walk-through with Lucía Pizzani and Ben Borthwick Jun 12, 1-2pm
Lightbox Gallery	Wed-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 4AA View on map 01483 976049 [email protected] thelightbox.org.uk	Howard Hodgkin: Colour, Memory and Emotion May 21 A talk with Sarah Brown, Director, Lightbox Gallery
Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange	Tue-Sat 10am-4pm Newlyn Art Gallery, New Road, Newlyn TR18 5PZ View on map 01736 363715 [email protected] newlynartgallery.co.uk The Mousehole bus	NEWLYN WALKING TOURS 2026 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. CAROLINE WALKER: WOMEN’S WORK – Film Screening, In Conversation and Q&A May 23, 2-4pm AT THE EXCHANGE, PENZANCE. Join us for an in-person event with artist Caroline Walker on the opening weekend of her exhibition, Mothering. ART CLUBS: LITTLE ARTISTS & MINI ARTISTS Until Jul 15 AT THE EXCHANGE PENZANCE. ART CLUBS: LITTLE ARTISTS & MINI ARTISTS
Nottingham Contemporary	Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB View on map 0115 948 9750 [email protected] nottinghamcontemporary.org Nottingham, 5 min walk Lace Market tram	Welcome Walkthrough with Dr. Sarogini G Reddiar Jun 17, 12-2pm Join local artist and academic Dr. Sarogini G Reddiar alongside Nottingham Contemporary staff in welcoming our latest exhibitions with this innovative walkthrough and creative workshop opportunity. Sounds of Courage: Refugee Week Closing Party Jun 20, 5-7pm We welcome one and all to Nottingham Refugee Week’s closing party in collaboration with Nottingham Contemporary's communities programme and Himmah. 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. Early Years Sensory Workshops: We Are Wonderlings! Jun 15 – Jul 13 Join our experienced Play & Learn Facilitators and book your place on our We are Wonderlings workshop. Performance: The Whole Routine by Edward Thomasson Jul 4, 3-4pm The Whole Routine is a new musical performance about control and longing by Edward Thomasson. Summer 2026 Exhibition Launch Party Jun 5, 6.30-11pm Join us to celebrate the launch of our two new summer season exhibitions, Augustas Serapinas: Physical Culture and Chico da Silva: And the soul is for the birds. 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. 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. 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.
October Gallery	Tue-Sat 12.30-5.30pm 24 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3AL View on map 020 7242 7367 [email protected] octobergallery.co.uk Holborn, Russell Square 38,24,19,55,168,188	Sokari Douglas Camp in Conversation with Melanie Vandenbrouck Jun 6, 3-4.30pm Join artist Sokari Douglas Camp CBE for a discussion about her new solo exhibition Fashion & Fortune with Dr. Melanie Vandenbrouck, Chief Curator at Pallant House Gallery.
Royal Drawing School	Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm 19-22 Charlotte Rd, London EC2A 3SG View on map 020 7613 8568 [email protected] royaldrawingschool.org Old Street, Liverpool Street 26, 35, 48, 149, 242, 43, 76, 141, 214, 271, 55, 243	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
Studio Voltaire	Wed-Sun 11am-6pm 1a Nelsons Row, Clapham, London SW4 7JR View on map 020 7622 1294 [email protected] studiovoltaire.org Clapham Common, Clapham North, Clapham High Street	T. Venkanna in conversation with Habda Rashid May 20, 7-8pm T. Venkanna in conversation with Curator Habda Rashid, during the opening week of the artist's first institutional solo exhibition. Sculpture Garden Exhibition Tour Jun 13, 2-2.30pm Ludovica Moro (Producer, Exhibitions) leads a guided tour of Sculpture Garden, T. Venkanna's first institutional solo exhibition in the UK. Shamica Ruddock in conversation with Michelle Williams Gamaker Jun 24, 7-8pm Artist-filmmakers Shamica Ruddock and Michelle Williams Gamaker will take part in a conversation around the context and ideas behind their recent works.
TACO!	Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm 2 Cygnet Square, Thamesmead, London SE2 9FA View on map [email protected] taco.org.uk Elizabeth Line to Abbeywood South Eastern trains from Cannon Street, London Bridge, Waterloo to Abbeywood	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
The Bluecoat	Tue-Sun 11am-5pm School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX View on map 0151 702 5324 [email protected] thebluecoat.org.uk Lime Street, Liverpool Central	Talking Culture: Public Discussion Group Jun 4, 5.30-6.30pm The next session of Talking Culture: Public Discussion Group will take place on Thu 4 Jun, and will reflect on the events that led up to the Grenfell Tower Fire. The Art of Screen Printing - 4 Week Course Jul 2 – Jul 23 A comprehensive 4-week evening course designed to give you a full understanding of all aspects of screen printing. Introduction to Copper Sulphate Etching Jul 11, 11am-5pm Learn the basics of etching, one of the oldest and most unique printmaking processes, at the historical Bluecoat Print Studios. Four Poets at the Bluecoat Jul 8, 7-8.30pm Join us for an evening of live poetry with James Byrne, Jesse Hill, Chris McCabe, and Robert Sheppard. Creative Inking Techniques in Photopolymer - Masterclass with Bev hayesb Jun 27, 11am-5pm Designed for artists who already work with photopolymer plates, this workshop concentrates on inking, printing and creative experimentation. 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. 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. Loss, Legacy and the Law: Lessons from Grenfell and Hillsborough Jun 7, 1-2pm Join us for a panel discussion, with Grenfell United’s Natasha Elcock and Ed Daffarn who will share their reflections on the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the continuing campaign for justice. Responding, Repairing, and Creating Together: Lisa Nash in Conversation with Dr Robert Simpson Jun 7, 3.15-4.30pm Hear about the role of creativity and the arts in the aftermath of tragedy, reflecting on experiences after the Grenfell Tower fire and Manchester Arena bombing.
The Common Guild	Thu-Sat 12-5pm 5 Florence Street, Glasgow G5 0YX View on map 0141 286 2116 [email protected] thecommonguild.org.uk	Artist Talk – Joanna Piotrowska May 23, 2.30-4pm