Letters, belongings and artworks by Paul and John Nash to go on show at York Art Gallery

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Letters, belongings and artworks by Paul and John Nash to go on show at York Art Gallery

20 October 2017 Rarely seen artworks by Paul and John Nash, together with personal items from a private collection are included in a new exhibition at York Art Gallery. Many of the personal items, such as intimate letters, photographs and art materials including paint sets and brushes, have never been on public show before. The previously unseen …

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Centre of Ceramic Art granted membership of the International Academy of Ceramics

3 October 2017 The Centre of Ceramic Art (CoCA) at York Art Gallery has been awarded membership of the prestigious International Academy of Ceramics (IAC). CoCA was one of a selection of new members announced to join the Swiss based Academy which represents the interests of ceramists worldwide. The Academy, which is an official partner of UNESCO, …

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York Castle Museum Lift Out of Order from 22 September

22 September 2017 Please note that the lift at York Castle Museum is once again out of order. The lift provides access to the upper floors of the right-hand side of the building, which includes access to the 1914: When the World Changed Forever exhibition. We hope to have the lift repaired as soon as possible and apologise …

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Christmas at York Museum Gardens 2017 – Experience the magic after dark

4 September 2017 Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, leading international producers of live entertainment, and the company behind Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre, Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland and THOR’S tipi bar, have partnered with Raymond Gubbay Ltd, world-renowned producers of illuminated Christmas trails and events in the United Kingdom to bring this magical new experience to the city. Christmas …

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World renowned art experts in York for Picasso events

29 August 2017 Two internationally renowend art critics are coming to York to speak about the life and work of Pablo Picasso. On Monday (September 4) Dr Marilyn McCully will present a lecture on Picasso’s ceramic work and his time in Madoura in the south of France. Dr McCully has organised numerous international exhibitions and written widely …

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York Castle Museum Lift Out of Order from 29 August 2017

29 August 2017 Please note that the lift at York Castle Museum is once again out of order. The lift provides access to the upper floors of the right-hand side of the building, which includes access to the 1914: When the World Changed Forever exhibition. We hope to have the lift repaired as soon as possible and apologise …

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York Castle Museum Lift Operational as of 25 August 2017

25 August 2017 Please note that the lift at York Castle Museum is now in working order. The lift provides access to the upper floors of the right-hand side of the building, which includes access to the 1914: When the World Changed Forever exhibition. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to our visitors while the lift was out …

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Yorkshire Museum showcases Treasure Finds to mark 20th anniversary of the Treasure Act 1996

24 August 2017 The Yorkshire Museum has created a special display and museum trail to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Treasure Act 1996 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. A display case in the museum’s foyer will highlight a selection of the important objects that the museum have acquired through the Act. Visitors can then …

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York Castle Museum Lift Out of Order from 19 August 2017

19 August 2017 Please note that the lift at York Castle Museum is currently out of order. The lift provides access to the upper floors of the right-hand side of the building, which includes access to the 1914: When the World Changed Forever exhibition. We hope to have the lift repaired as soon as possible and apologise for …

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Write a Play for York Theatre Royal’s Youth Theatre to be Performed at York Castle Museum

16 August 2017 Wanted: a writer to create a bespoke play for York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre that will be performed in and around the Debtors’ Prison cells at York Castle Museum. The prison and the curatorial team’s research into the building will provide the inspiration for the 45-minute play being commissioned by York Museums Trust …

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