Chris Stephens will be in-conversation with a member of the Holburne Future Collective. Their discussion will cover the role that museums, exhibitions and those running them can play in shaping how Queer art is perceived and consider the opportunities and challenges such institutions present in promoting Queer Art. With sixteen years of experience at Tate...
Maggie Hamblings portrait of Derek Jarman that now sits within the Holburne Collection will be the focus of this lecture, alongside the broader subject of queer art. Bob Mills is Professor of Medieval Studies and Head of the History of Art Department at UCL. Between 2015 and 2018 he directed qUCL, UCL’s LGBTQ+ research network, and previously he was...
In 3x15 talks a member of the Holburne Future Collective will interview a panel of young queer artists. Featuring Matthew Dennis, Erin Green and Beau Palmer, the panel will give each speaker the opportunity to talk for fifteen minutes and will have a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities which young queer artists face....
Holburne Pride Party Friday 14 June 2024 8pm – 11pm Celebrate the very first Holburne Pride with a fun packed evening of dancing and some of the Southwests best up and coming Drag Artists. Throughout the evening expect the dance floor to be full of PRIDE bangers from across the years and a dazzling Drag...
Join us on Saturday morning to learn about the history of pride flags while making your own hanging paper heart or rainbow ribbon wand. You can then wave your wands at the Family Silent Disco in the Gardens. This is a free family drop in session. No booking required. All ages welcome.
A family freindly vibrant celebration of queer music amidst the beautiful setting of the Holburne’s lush garden. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience in this spectacular Silent Disco. Come down througout the day with the family and have a bop in the Gardens of the Holburne Sessions will be 30 minutes between 11am and 5pm...
Which film do YOU want to be screened at the first ever Holburne PRIDE event? 🏳️🌈 📽️ FilmBath and Holburne are collaborating to screen one of the below iconic queer films at the Holburne PRIDE on Saturday 15 May and we want you to decide which one! 🤔 The Birdcage (1996) 💅 Paris is Burning (1990) 🪩 But, I'm a...
As part of the Holburne Museum PRIDE weekend Joseph performs his new Work-In-Progress solo show Overhaul. Following his acclaimed debut where he was dubbed 'one to watch' by The Times, Joseph Parsons has developed this new hour of stand up ahead of his first national tour. After having an operation, Parsons tells the story of...
Join us for a vibrant celebration of queer music amidst the beautiful setting of the Holburne’s lush garden. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience in this spectacular Silent Disco where audiences will don their headphones and dance the night away to a curated DJ set celebrating queer music icons throughout the ages. Expect David Bowie,...
Wonder at after-hours access to Forest of Imagination in the Holburne Gardens. Enjoy interactive and sensory experiences amongst the fascinating outdoor artworks Have Free access to the collection galleris 5pm - 8.30pm and reduced entry to Henry Moore exhibition Garden Cafe and Terrace open all evening
Moore or Less: Adult Sculpture Workshop Wednesday 3 July | 10-4pm | £85 Enjoy a day of explorative sculpture with sculptor Anna Gillespie. Inspired by Henry Moore's maquettes and hand-held pieces, use wax, clay and natural, found materials to explore form, abstraction and spatial relationships. *Gallery tour, morning refreshments and all materials provided. Image...
Chris Stephens, Director of the Holburne, will chair a lively conversation with Sebastiano Barassi, Head of Collections & Programmes at Henry Moore Foundation and Francesca Whitham, specialist in modern and contemporary art at Dreweatts auction house, exploring the impact and influence of Moore’s work in the 20th century. The Garden Cafe will be open for...