What's on at Bury Art Museum
Exhibition Launch Events
RABBITSaturday, 18th May 2024
A collection of new quilts and collaborations created by artist Sarah-Joy about the rabbits who have been present throughout her life.
Visit the RABBIT exhibition page here.
12pm-1.30pm
Artists in Conversation: Rabbits, repair and the emotional politics of stitch
Laura Moseley the director of Common Threads Press will be hosting artists Sarah-Joy Ford and Angela Maddocks in conversation. They will be talking about the collaboration.
1.30pm – 2pm
RABBIT Performances
This will be an opportunity to see the debut of three new performances commissioned especially for RABBIT from artists Rachael Field, Dudley Walsh and Jane Campbell.
2pm-4pm
Private View
An opportunity to explore the exhibition in depth on its first day open to the public.
RABBIT Workshop and Events Programme
Workshops for Children and Adults linked to 'RABBIT', an exhibition by Sarah-Joy Ford.BAM Mini Artists Soft Toys Picnic Workshops (children aged 4-11)
2pm-3.30pm
Saturdays: 25th May, 8th June, 29th June, 13th July, 27th July & 3rd August
Soft Toy Repair Surgery Workshop with Stitched Up
2-4pm, Saturday 15th June
RABBIT tales book making workshop with George Gibson
2-4pm, Saturday 22nd June
Rabbiting On Pride Picnic
Library Gardens, opposite Bury Sculpture Centre / Bury Library
12-3pm, Saturday 29th June
Artist Workshops
Watercolour Workshops with Hugh Templeton
1-3pm, £20 pp, materials provided.2024 dates:
16th April
14th May
18th June
Please contact our front desk to book a place on 0161 253 5878
Hugh has taught watercolour painting workshops throughout the UK; in the USA, Istanbul, and for Cunard aboard the QE2. In the 1990’s he ran his highly successful workshops at Bury Art Museum and was filmed in action there by Granada TV 30 years ago!
He has taught both adults and children the techniques of watercolour painting, and his work in schools was described as ‘Remarkable’ in an article by the Times Educational Supplement. Kate Middleton and Hugh Templeton were interviewed recently in Sir James Ratcliffe’s ‘Forgotten 40’ magazine about their work promoting creativity in Primary Schools. During his career spanning more than 40 years Hugh has never lost his enthusiasm and passion for sharing his teaching skills.
Workshops for Children and Families
The below workshop sessions are for 4-11 year olds. Siblings under 4 welcome, all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.Booking is optional and drop ins are always welcome, but if you would like to reserve a place please contact 0161 253 5878 during our opening hours. Please note that these sessions have a limited capacity and can often be busy so be sure to arrive on time to avoid disappointment.
BAM Mini Artists Soft Toys Picnic Workshops (children aged 4-11)
2pm - 3.30pm
Saturdays: 25th May, 8th June, 29th June, 13th July, 27th July & 3rd August
These workshops linked to the exhibition 'RABBIT' by Sarah - Joy Ford.
BAM Mini Artists
Every Saturday, 2pm -3 :30pm.
Materials provided for a simple self guided workshop. FREE, donations welcome.
On Display
You can find both old and new art works in our Permanent Collections Gallery, or take a look into local history downstairs in the Museum.Visit 'Past - Present - Future', an exhibition of contemporary jewellery in the upstairs temporary exhibition galleries.
Two new exhibitions, Babel and East Meets West, open to the public on 9th March.
In the centre of the building is our Ring Balcony Exhibition Space which is also home to Tina's Tea Room. This space is currently showing 'behind the scenes' maquettes, stills and drawings from the BAM x Cosgrove Hall animation project with our resident Friday Art Group artists.
Find all information about current exhibitions and what is on display here.
From home
Ideas to keep creative from home.Thank Art: Drawn into the Now
Draw our models from home in this wonderful film that takes a deeper look into representation within the collection. Part of the ongoing Black Art BAM Project.Keep in touch
There are always lots of recommendations, interesting collection snippets and news from us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.Back to Bury Art Museum home page.
Featured images
View more of our collection on the Art UK website (external link).Thumbnail:
Full Moon
Fred Bloomfield
Bury Art Museum collection
Image 1:
Peter and John
Sarah - Joy Ford
RABBIT Exhibition, opening 18th May
Image courtesy the artist
Image 2:
Past - Present - Future
Precious Collective
Temporary Exhibition Galleries (Upstairs)
Image 3:
Watercolour Session with Hugh Templeton
Book now on 0161 253 5878
Monthly dates until June 2024
Image 4:
Everlasting Nothing
Wayne Warren
Image courtesy the artist
YouTube Video:
Drawn into the Now
Thank Art its Friday drawing event (online)
Video: Bury Art Museum, Filmed and edited by S.Walton
