Blog posts | York Museums Trust

Finding the Value – Art Lives on Whilst the Gallery is Redeveloped – Fiona Green

Whilst we all readily await the grand opening of the gallery next year, please do not forget that York visitors and residents can get their artistic fixes at York St Mary’s which is hosting the exhibition Finding the Value where contemporary artists explore aspects of the Madsen Collection.

Ask the Expert Q&A 25 September: Liz Denton

Liz Denton will be answering your questions on the implications for Museums of the new National Curriculum on Thursday 25 September between 3-4pm.

The Great Italian Gild-Off: A Recipe for Florentines – Eloise Donnelly

It’s that time of year when everyone’s thoughts turn to cake: the art of sifting, mixing and icing in order to achieve that perfect bake.

Ask the Expert Q&A 3 October: Top of the Pots! – Helen Walsh and Fiona Green

Helen Walsh and Fiona Green will be answering your questions on Ceramics on Friday 3 October 2014 between 3-4pm BST.

Finding the Value – The Story Behind the Exhibition

Our current exhibition is called Finding the Value and links in with York Art Gallery’s major refurbishment, which could only go ahead due to Peter Madsen and his sister Karen Madsen.

Off on Safari…A Moth Safari – Lee Clark

Under the warming sun of a balmy summer morning we’re on safari, on a wondrous hunt for something not seen around these parts…ever

To Pastures New: My New Role at York Museums Trust – Rachel Wade

This is my third week in my new role as Communications Assistant, and I am really enjoying it!

YMT Supporting Museums Across the Region – Alan Bentley

Colne Valley Museum is a wholly volunteer run museum of the textile industry based in Golcar, a village on the outskirts of Huddersfield.

Fine Art v Design in Victorian York – Simon Spier

Since September last year I have been occupied with a project for York Art Gallery researching the nineteenth century history of the York School of Art.