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wolverhampton art gallery Exhibitions & Events
December 2010 - February 2011
Free Entry
2011, what will it bring?
For many the forthcoming year will be tough,
so we hope that our exciting, creative and
engaging artistic programme will offer a
release from day to day worries.
There is much to celebrate in Wolverhampton both historically
and today. Our new permanent display, funded by the Designated
Challenge Fund, looks back at the history of Wolverhampton’s Art
School; situated in the Art Gallery building before relocation to the
School of Art & Design in 1969. This show allows us to reflect on the
influence teachers such as Sir Charles Wheeler had on the course
of art history of Britain. We shall be lending works by Wheeler to a
survey exhibition at the Royal Academy that will reassess modern
British sculpture in January.
It is our collections which allow us to share with you some interesting
stories. Wolverhampton born author and Times columnist Sathnam
Sanghera was invited to make a selection from the collections of the
Black Country museums and has chosen to focus on life in the 1960s
in a new show, The Bostin’ Sixties, due to open in February. He
claims the decade as a time of radical reform which changed the
urban landscape with extensive demolition and bold, modernist new
developments and which focused international attention on the sub
region as a result of mass immigration.
As we celebrate, our past achievements, where we’ve come from
and where we’re going - 2011 has all the makings of a great year.
Corinne Miller
Head of Arts and Heritage
Cover image: Angel by Mary Gibson (1925) © Wolverhampton Arts & Heritage
Wolverhampton Art Gallery is grateful to the following for their funding and support:
Our Supporters
Welcome
The Cranbrook Colony:
Fresh Perspectives
4 Dec – 26 Feb
A stunning display of exquisitely painted
scenes of Victorian life as captured by the
Cranbrook painters, a group based in the
picturesque village of Cranbrook in Kent.
Their work was avidly collected by the
wealthy industrialists of the 19th century
including Wolverhampton manufacturer
Sidney Cartwright.
The display includes paintings by FD Hardy,
George Hardy, Thomas Webster, GB O’Neill,
JC Horsley and AE Mulready, and looks at
the cultural and social contexts of their
production. Works from Wolverhampton’s
own collection are displayed alongside loans
from Tate, the V&A and the National
Portrait Gallery.
The Dismayed Artist by Frederick Daniel Hardy © Wolverhampton Arts & Heritage
EventsThe Cranbrook Colony Exhibition Tour
Wed 8 Dec 5.30pm – 6pm
Experience the lives of the Cranbrook artists
by joining curator Marguerite Nugent for an
evening tour of the exhibition highlights
followed by a drinks reception.
Women and Children Talk
Fri 14 Jan 2pm – 3pm
Explore how women and children were
portrayed in the works of the 19th century
Cranbrook Colony artists.
Still Life Sketching Workshop
Thur 10 Feb 2pm – 3.30pm
Discover what inspired the Cranbrook artists,
and use their work for developing your own
sketching techniques. Cost: £5, including
sketch book. Booking required.
Special Exhibitions
Film POP20 Nov – 7 May
Film POP reveals how Pop artists took film, its characters, themes and
iconography as reference material for their art. The exhibition features a
selection of works on sci-fi, horror, murder mystery and western themes.
We highlight Pop’s fascination with contemporary sex symbols and icons
and reveal how artists found inspiration in cinema premises, studio
workshops and the glitzy identity of Hollywood.
Includes work by Peter Blake, Richard Hamilton, Jann Haworth, Colin Self,
Jim Dine, Nicholas Monro, Andy Warhol and Gerald Laing.
B.A.S.H. 1971. Eduardo Paolozzi.
© Trustees of the Paolozzi Foundation,
Licensed by DACS 2010
EventsFilm POP Exhibition Tour
Sat 4 Dec 2.30 – 3pm
Join us for a tour exploring
glamour, excitement and
adventure in the latest Pop
exhibition.
Celebrity Icons Workshop
Mon 21 Feb 11am – 1pm
Using Film POP as inspiration,
try out printmaking and
collage to make your
own response to today’s
celebrity culture. Adult
event. Cost: £5, booking
required.
Pop Art Gallery
EventJourney into... Exhibition Tour
Sat 29 Jan 2pm – 2.30pm
Join curator Zoë Lippett for a
walk-around tour of the exhibition
and gain an insight into the
approaches used by the artists.
Image: William Elliot Whitmore, Live at
Melancholy Ranch (2004) by Jeremy Deller,
installation view. Image courtesy Paul Stolper.
Journey into the Contemporary Collection -
David Burrows Until 15 Dec
Take this last chance to see Snowy Landscape with
Wreckage (2002), a colourful installation by award-
winning artist David Burrows.
Journey into the Contemporary
Collection – Part 229 Dec – 5 Feb
Voyage into our contemporary collection with a group
of works on the subject of travel, journeys and
discovery. View road trip-inspired pieces by artists
Lisa Milroy and Jeremy Deller, as well as works
recording the travelling community by internationally
renowned British photographer, Tom Hunter.
This exhibition completes a two-part display of
remarkable works in our contemporary collection.
Snowy Landscape with Wreckage (installation view, detail) by David Burrows
The Contemporary Collection
Pure Cinema 4 Dec – 12 Feb
Pure Cinema is an intervention in the Georgian
Gallery by Ravi Deepres and Michael Baig-
Clifford, filmed in response to classical works
in our collection. The film was shot in high
definition combined with technology believed
to be over five hundred years old, including
camera obscura.
The film takes the notion that a classical
painting is a chosen point in a narrative. It
examines what happens before, as well as the
still moment itself. Co-commissioned by Rugby
Art Gallery and Museum and Fracture Dance
and Moving Image Programme.
Still from Pure Cinema © the artists
Under Gods: Stories from Soho
Road by Liz HingleyUntil 26 Feb
The colourful world of Soho Road in
Birmingham is presented by Liz Hingley,
who grew up in this city where over 90
different nationalities now live.
The collection of photographs intimately
documents different communities who use
the 30 religious buildings along the road.
Her beautifully poignant and thought
provoking images celebrate the rich
cultural diversities and religious practices,
and speak about wider issues in
contemporary urban experience.
Building the Gudwara by Liz Hingley © the artist
Faith StoriesUntil 18 Dec
Artwork produced by young people from
Whitmore Reans looking at the diversity of
faith groups in Wolverhampton. The young
people participated in a week long
project with photographer Liz Hingley to
capture images that represent their religion.
The Fifth Corner by Walid Elmahdy8 Jan – 5 Feb
Using mostly acrylic on canvas, the artist
goes for a journey through the consciousness,
discovering more about the roots of emotions,
personal experiences and perception of the real
world.
Exhibitions
Hire Space Exhibitions
Portrait of the North18 Dec – 30 Apr
In 2008 Wolverhampton Art Gallery and The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum,
Coventry, were awarded £199,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to expand
their collections around the themes of conflict, peace and reconciliation,
developing our existing collections of artworks dealing with the political
situation in Northern Ireland.
This exhibition presents a selection of artworks acquired through the
Collecting Cultures scheme and includes work by Sean Hillen, Paul
Seawright, Victor Sloan and David Gepp.
The Northern Ireland Collection
Police, Belfast (1994) by Victor Sloan © the artist
Traced
Art & Design in Wolverhampton 1850-1970Opens Sat 15 Jan
This new permanent exhibition traces the success of art and design in Wolverhampton and
brings together works by local artists from our collection. The School of Art, established in
1851, was a hub of artistic activity during this period and its influential role is shown through
artwork from teachers and students, personal memories and associated ephemera.
Includes works by key local artists such as RJ Emerson, the sculptors Sir Charles Wheeler,
William Sidney Causer, Edwin Butler Bayliss, and iconic photographs of old Wolverhampton.
EventTraced Exhibition Tour
Sat 15 Jan 2.30pm – 3pm
Join Black Country Collections Curator
Jessica Bromley for a tour and insight
into this new permanent display.
Exploration of RJ Emerson Sketch books
Fri 11 Feb 2-3pm
We open up the Emerson’s sketch books for
you to marvel at his figurative drawings and
designs for his sculpture work.
Self Portrait by Sir Charles Wheeler
Image reproduced courtesy of Miss C R Wheeler
Permanent exhibitions
(Left) Wolverhampton Municipal
School of Art, Wulfruna Street
(Above) Foundation Stone 1885
Victorian GalleryDiscover Wolverhampton’s collection of Victorian
decorative objects and artworks in a permanent
exhibition. The two-room display explores the
fascinating world of the Victorians, including
their passion for Eastern influenced design.
Georgian GalleryLook at the beautiful
paintings, step back in time
by trying on costumes and
explore the furniture of the
day for some more surprises.
Victorian Pattern Book
© Wolverhampton Arts
& Heritage
Thur 2 Dec
Sat 4 Dec
Wed 8 Dec
Fri 17 Dec
Sat 18 Dec
Thur 6 Jan
Fri 14 Jan
Sat 15 Jan
Sat 15 Jan
Thur 20 Jan
Fri 21 Jan
Sat 29 Jan
Thur 3 Feb
Thur 10 Feb
Fri 18 Feb
Sat 19 Feb
Mon 21 Feb
Tue 22 Feb
Wed 23 Feb
Thur 24 Feb
Tea & Talk: Steel Jewellery
Film POP: Exhibition Tour
The Cranbrook Colony: Exhibition Tour
Local History: A Victorian Christmas
Art Speaking: The Cranbrook Colony
Tea & Talk: Roman Lamps
The Cranbrook Colony: Women and Children
Art Speaking: Film Pop
Traced: Exhibition Tour
Show & Tell: Acoustic and Spoken Word Night
Local History: Photography & Wolverhampton
Journey into... Exhibition Tour
Tea & Talk: Locks and Keys
Still Life Sketching Workshop, £5
Local History: On Our Doorstep
Art Speaking: Buried Ghost
Film Pop: Celebrity Icons Workshop, £5
Artforum - Young People: Film Pop Paste-up
Artforum - Young People: Artforum Shorts
Artforum - Young People: Wear it POP!
3pm – 3.30pm
2.30 – 3pm
5.30pm – 6pm
2pm – 3pm
1pm – 2pm
3pm – 3.30pm
2pm – 3pm
1pm – 2pm
2.30 – 3pm
5pm – 8.30pm
2pm – 3pm
2pm – 2.30pm
3pm – 3.30pm
2pm – 3.30pm
2pm – 3pm
1pm – 2pm
11am – 1pm
12pm – 3pm
5pm – 7pm
12pm – 3pm
Talk
Tour
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Tour
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Tour
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Live Music
Tour
Talk
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Workshop
Talk
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Workshop
14-25 yrs
14-25 yrs
14-25 yrs
Family FunFor information on more family workshops
and activity sessions please pick up our family
friendly leaflet or go to our website:
www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk
Events for Young People (14-25)Artforum is the Gallery’s group for young
people (14-25). Contact Jen Dooner at the
Gallery or check out tinyurl.com/wagartforum
to see the upcoming programme.
Art SpeakingAudio described tours of exhibitions
for people with visual impairment.
Tea & TalkJoin us in the café for a look at some of
the fascinating objects in our collection.
Refreshments to be purchased separately.
Local History TalksA series of captivating talks hosted
by local historians.
Booking: 01902 552055
Events are free and drop in, unless stated otherwise
Events
New works for the collectionDrumcree #1 (2000) by Phil Collins
Cage II, Belfast (1997) by Paul Seawright
Police, Belfast (1994) by Victor Sloan
Waving Flags, Tandragee (from the series Drumming) (1986) by Victor Sloan
Four Ideas for a New Town #1 (1987) by Sean Hillen
Four Ideas for a New Town #8 by (1987) Sean Hillen
These photographs and collages have been purchased for the Gallery’s Northern Ireland Collection
through the Heritage Lottery Fund Collecting Cultures scheme.
News
Photo © Paul Ward
Artist Rooms Tour 2011We will be exhibiting Ed Ruscha’s The Music
from the Balconies 1984, never before been
seen in the UK outside London, as part of the
Ed Ruscha Artist Rooms exhibition.
Contemporary Art Society
Commission to CollectWolverhampton Art Gallery and The Hepworth
Wakefield have been presented with an award
of £60,000 to commission artist Luke Fowler
to make a new work that will be acquired
jointly for their collections. In partnership with
Film and Video Umbrella.
Arts & BusinessWolverhampton’s Art at the Centre festival,
run in partnership with PropInvest, the Mander
Centre management company, has scooped the
prestigious Arts & Business community award.
The two-week festival was held in October
2009 in venues across the city.
National Training AwardThe service has been awarded the West
Midlands Training award for the Museum
Leadership programme, in partnership with
colleagues in the West Midlands Renaissance
Hub.
Travel
The Gallery is 5 minutes walk from rail, metro
and bus stations. The nearest car park is the
Civic Centre just two minutes away. By car
follow the signs from the M5, M6 & M54.
Access
Blue badge holders may use the parking bays
on Wulfruna Street, just a few metres from
the ramped entrance in St. Peter's Passage.
Two lifts serve the upper floors of the gallery.
Limited seating is available on the lower floor
of the Cafe. To reserve a seat please call
01902 552055.
Information Point
The Information Point at Wolverhampton Art
Gallery provides a wide range of information
about what’s on and what there is to do in
the city.
Shop
A treasure trove of souvenirs, original crafts,
cards and jewellery, for all tastes and budgets.
Café
Relax in the laid-back setting of the Café with
its delicious menu, range of speciality loose-leaf
teas and fresh coffees.
Friends of Wolverhampton
Arts & Museums
Become a Friend and help buy works of art
for the collections as well as enjoying special
events and trips. Pick up a form at the Gallery
or print a copy from our website.
Weddings
The Rococo Room at the Molineux Hotel,
now the City Archives, is licensed for weddings
(capacity 70). For further information call
01902 552450.
Venue Hire
Wolverhampton Art Gallery is perfect city
centre venue for a special event, conference
or meeting, from as little as £60.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Lichfield Street Wolverhampton WV1 1DU
Tel: 01902 552055 fax: 01902 552053
artgallery@wolverhampton.gov.uk
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10am - 5pm, Free Entry
We are closed for the following days
over Christmas and New Year:
Fri 24, Sat 25, Mon 27 & Tue 28 Dec
Fri 31 Dec (Open until 3pm)
Sat 1 & Mon 3 Jan
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