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	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? 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 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 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 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?
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
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	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.
Frith Street Gallery	Tue-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm 17-18 Golden Square, London W1F 9JJ View on map 020 7494 1550 [email protected] frithstreetgallery.com Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Circus	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.
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
National Portrait Gallery	Mon-Thu 10.30am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10.30am-9pm, Sun 10.30am-6pm St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE View on map +44 20 7306 0055 npg.org.uk Leicester Square / Charing Cross	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.
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 Apr 28 – 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.
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	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. 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”. Early Years Sensory Workshops: We Are Wonderlings! Opens today Apr 27, 10am-2.30pm Join our experienced Play & Learn Facilitators and book your place on our We are Wonderlings workshop. 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 Apr 29, 1-2pm Join ancient historian Reuben Hutchinson-Wong for a walkthrough of Cemetery of Martyrs.
Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery	Wed-Sun 10am-5pm Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ View on map 020 3985 8888 [email protected] pitzhanger.org.uk Ealing Broadway (Central, District, Elizabeth lines) Ealing Broadway 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 Longfield Avenue: E11	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.
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 Just opened 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
Spike Island	Wed-Sun 12-5pm 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol BS1 6UX View on map 0117 929 2266 [email protected] spikeisland.org.uk Bristol Temple Meads M2 to Cumberland Road	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.
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
Thames-Side Studios Gallery	Thu-Sun 12-5pm Thames-Side Studios, Harrington Way, Warspite Road, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London SE18 5NR View on map 020 8301 8844 [email protected] 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	Open Studios 2026 Jun 6 – Jun 7
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	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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
The Showroom	Wed-Sat 12-6pm 63 Penfold Street, London NW8 8PQ View on map 020 7724 4300 [email protected] theshowroom.org Edgware Road	Conversations in Punk: Ângela Ferreira and Andrew Renton 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.